Welcome to the BGC Kawarthas Peterborough Summer Camps.
With over 50 years’ experience offering camps we are excited to expand our program with our most exciting Camp Programs in one camp for families of Peterborough! Our camps provide a variety of programming that include daily and weekly opportunities to participate in – Sports & Recreation, Technology, Nutritional programs, Arts as well as exciting educational programs!
Click Here to See Summer Camps information for City of Kawartha Lakes.
General Camps
Registration is Now Open
Structured Programs: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop Off Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Pick Up Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Adam Scott Secondary School **Pending Permit Confirmation**
Weekly Programming Schedule
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays |
| Swimming Day | Park & Splashpad Days | Theme Day *See Below for Themes |
Swimming Day | Park & Splashpad Camp Wide Spirit Days *See below for spirit days |
Theme Day Wednesdays
| July 3 | July 10 | July 17 | July 24 | July 31 |
| Disney Day | Wacky Water World |
Superhero Day | Christmas in July |
Everybody’s Birthday |
| August 7 | August 14 | August 21 | August 38 | |
| Rainforest Adventure |
Witches & Wizards | Out of this World |
Aug-O-Ween | |
Special Event Fridays
| July 5 | July 12 | July 19 | July 26 | August 2 |
| Crazy Hat Day |
Neon Day | Pajama Day | Crazy Hair Day |
Decade Day |
| August 9 | August 16 | August 23 | August 30 | |
| Country Western Day |
Hawaiian Day | Camouflage Day | Summer Party | |
Specialty Camps – July
| July 2-5 | July 8-12 | July 15-19 | July 22-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball Camp | Kid Tech Nation | Soccer Camp | Kid Food Nation |
Baseball Camp
July 2-5 / Ages 7-12 yrs.
It’s time to step to the plate and become a five-tool player. Our Baseball Camp is designed to teach the fundamental skills to playing baseball through individual, small group and team activities. This camp will include skill development, games, and daily one hour swim lessons. All levels of experience are welcome.
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All Levels of experience are welcome.
This camp also includes a trip to the Jays Game at the Rogers Centre in Toronto!
DAILY REMINDERS – WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP?
- Face Mask
- Peanut Free Lunch & Snacks (please refrain from microwaved lunched and WOW-Butter/Nutella products)
- Refillable Water Bottle
- Running Shoes
- Bathing Suit & Towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jacket/Sweater
- Baseball glove
SUMMER CAMP STRUCTURE
8:00 – 9:00 am – Pre Camp Drop Off
9:00 – 5:00 pm – Camp Programming/Activities
4:00 – 6:00 pm – Post Camp Pick Up
Kid Tech Nation
July 8-12 / Ages 7-12 yrs.
Kids Tech Nation teaches children digital skills, coding concepts, internet safety, computational thinking, and robotics. The program also focuses on engaging young people in technology that may not have otherwise been exposed to Science Technology Engineering Math (S.T.E.M.) fields. Campers will have the opportunity to learn circuitry with MAKEY MAKEY as well as Wo nder and Mindstorm robots.
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Makey Makey – Makey Makey is an invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. It’s a simple Invention Kit for Beginners and Experts doing art, engineering, and everything in-between.
Scratch – Scratch programming allows your child to program their own interactive stories, games, animations and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century.
Lego Mindstorms Robotics – LEGO MINDSTORMS® EV3! LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 gives you the power to create and command your own robotic LEGO creatures, vehicles, machines and inventions! By combining LEGO® elements with a programmable brick, motors and sensors, you can make your creations walk, talk, grab, think, shoot and do almost anything you can imagine!
DAILY REMINDERS – WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP?
- Peanut Free Lunch & Snacks
(please refrain from microwaved lunched and WOW-Butter/Nutella products) - Refillable Water Bottle
- Running Shoes
- Bathing Suit & Towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jacket/Sweater
SUMMER CAMP STRUCTURE
8:00 – 9:00 am – Pre Camp Drop Off
9:00 – 4:00 pm – Camp Programming/Activities
4:00 – 6:00 pm – Post Camp Pick Up
Soccer Camp
July 15-19 / Ages 7-12 yrs.
We are excited to offer our Soccer Camp this summer. This program will include outdoor soccer skills and game, plus our new Fusal indoor soccer. Campers will have the opportunity to develop ball control, shooting, passing and goaltending skills through activities and small area games. Each day, campers will have the chance to learn skills and apply those skills in game-like situations facilitated by instructors who support all skill levels.
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DAILY REMINDERS – WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP?
- Peanut Free Lunch & Snacks
(please refrain from microwaved lunched and WOW-Butter/Nutella products) - Refillable Water Bottle
- Running Shoes
- Bathing Suit & Towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jacket/Sweater
CAMP STRUCTURE
8:00 – 9:00 am – Drop Off
9:00 – 4:00 pm – Camp Programming/Activities
4:00 – 6:00 pm – Pick Up
Kid Food Nation
July 22-26 / Ages 7-12 yrs.
Kids Food Nation helps kids develop food skills through hands-on experiences related to planning, preparing, and cooking. The program also features an online hub with resources for healthy eating and meal preparation, and a national recipe competition that encourages kids to put their food literacy skills into practice and submit original, healthy, and nutritious recipes.
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Kid Food Nation helps kids develop food skills through hands-on experiences related to planning, preparing, and cooking.
The program also features an online hub with resources for healthy eating and meal preparation, and a national recipe competition that encourages kids to put their food literacy skills into practice and submit original, healthy, and nutritious recipes.
DAILY REMINDERS – WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP?
- Peanut Free Lunch & Snacks
(please refrain from microwaved lunched and WOW-Butter/Nutella products) - Refillable Water Bottle
- Running Shoes
- Bathing Suit & Towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jacket/Sweater
CAMP STRUCTURE
8:00 – 9:00 am – Drop Off
9:00 – 5:00 pm – Camp Programming/Activities
4:00 – 6:00 pm – Pick Up
Dance Camp
July 29-August 2 / Ages 7-12 yrs.
Spend an exciting week learning from a variety of great dance instructors from the community. Campers will learn the latest moves in Jazz, ballet, contemporary and hip hop. Dancers will become choreographers and performers as you prepared for our exciting family recital at the end of the week. All levels of experience are welcome.
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DAILY REMINDERS – WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP?
- Face Mask
- Peanut Free Lunch & Snacks
(please refrain from microwaved lunched and WOW-Butter/Nutella products) - Refillable Water Bottle
- Running Shoes
- Bathing Suit & Towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jacket/Sweater
SUMMER CAMP STRUCTURE
8:00 – 9:00 am – Pre Camp Drop Off
9:00 – 5:00 pm – Camp Programming/Activities
4:00 – 6:00 pm – Post Camp Pick Up
Specialty Camps – August
| July 29-August 2 | August 6-9 | August 12-16 | August 19-23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Camp | Art Camp | Basketball Camp | Music Camp |
Art Camp
August 6-9 / Ages 7-12 yrs.
Art Camp provides a unique opportunity to try different types of art in a fun and creative way. Campers will use their imagination and creativity while utilizing paint, fabric, sketching, collaging, photography, and crafting skills. Campers will display their art at the week-end Art Show and will take home their designs to keep.
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Guest instructors will support campers each day to develop their unique designs.
DAILY REMINDERS – WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP?
- Face Mask
- Peanut Free Lunch & Snacks
(please refrain from microwaved lunched and WOW-Butter/Nutella products) - Refillable Water Bottle
- Running Shoes
- Bathing Suit & Towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jacket/Sweater
SUMMER CAMP STRUCTURE
8:00 – 9:00 am – Pre Camp Drop Off
9:00 – 5:00 pm – Camp Programming/Activities
4:00 – 6:00 pm – Post Camp Pick Up
Basketball Camp
August 12-16 / Ages 7-12 yrs.
Our Basketball Camp will provide your child with the chance to learn from local coaches and athletes. Campers will be able to practice their skills through drills, activities, and small area games. Campers will develop their shooting, passing, dribbling and game strategies. Campers will have the opportunity to showcase the skills they have developed at the end of the week.
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This week of Camp will include accessing a verity of indoor and outdoor courts!
DAILY REMINDERS – WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP?
- Face Mask
- Peanut Free Lunch & Snacks
(please refrain from microwaved lunched and WOW-Butter/Nutella products) - Refillable Water Bottle
- Running Shoes
- Bathing Suit & Towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jacket/Sweater
CAMP STRUCTURE
8:00 – 9:00 am – Pre Camp Drop Off
9:00 – 5:00 pm – Camp Programming/Activities
4:00 – 6:00 pm – Post Camp Pick Up
Music Camp
August 19-23 / Ages 7-12 yrs.
Have you always wanted to learn to play the guitar? Write lyrics? Our first-ever music camp will provide you with the opportunity to learn from artists like Warren Frank of the bands The Kents and Heaps. BGC Music Camp will provide opportunities to learn instruments, prepare and perform lyrics using our state-of-the-art recording studio. We can provide the instruments and all you need to have an incredible music experience.
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DAILY REMINDERS – WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP?
- Peanut Free Lunch & Snacks (please refrain from microwaved lunched and WOW-Butter/Nutella products)
- Refillable Water Bottle
- Running Shoes
- Bathing Suit & Towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jacket/Sweater
- Guitars can be provided
CAMP STRUCTURE
8:00 – 9:00 am – Pre Camp Drop Off
9:00 – 5:00 pm – Camp Programming/Activities
4:00 – 6:00 pm – Post Camp Pick Up
Registration
Fees
$172.50/ Week
Weekly Registration is Required.
Full payment is required upon registration.
Financial Assistance is available to ensure that no child is turned away.
Affordable and Accessible
The Club strives to work with families, and partners to offer accessible and barrier free services. Fees are affordable and financial support is available when needed. Programs and services are open to all regardless of race, religion, social or economic status.
Refunds and Cancellations
Registration or cancellation must be completed by noon the Friday prior to service. This provides us the time to reach out to waiting list to take your spot or adjust staffing based on ratios.
Refunds are subject to 15% administration fee.
Registration Paperwork
Each participant will require a full registration package and waivers (links below) completed in order to register for Camp. Please contact our main office at (705)-324-4493 or e-mail info@bgckl.com if you have any questions on which forms/waivers are required or the registration process
You can access and/or update your current registration information or create a new account on the Clubs new online registration system by clicking here! If you have a current account with the Club and have not accessed the online portal please contact the office for support. You will need to ensure the Club has your current email address in the system for you to access your account online.
Inclusion and Integration
Enhanced Staffing Support
BGC Kawarthas is committed to the inclusion of all campers!
At the time of registration please make us aware of any special requirements for medication, mobility, or behaviour, or of other resources your child may need to participate.
The more informed we are the better service we can provide.
Fee Subsidy
Contact or visit the Club if you are in need of financial assistance for any of our programs, services, or memberships. You may qualify for a child care subsidy through the City of Kawartha Lakes for Summer Camp programming.
Click Here to Learn more about our Club and City Subsidy Options available to you.
Our Staff
Camp Staff are certified in the following:
- HIGH FIVE
(Principles of Healthy Child Development) - Standard First Aid and CPR C
- Trauma Informed Approach for Children
- Intensive screening and training process to ensure the highest quality program.
Our training program includes:
Program planning and development, program implementation, supervision, sun safety, behavioral management systems, emergency response, health and safety, communication, quality assurance and more.