Summer
Camp
Summer Camp
HTS Camps strives to offer a wide variety of safe, educational, enjoyable, and fun-filled activities for children of all ages.
We encourage our campers to be enthusiastic participants, and we will challenge each camper to be their best. In addition to high-quality instruction of each individual camp’s theme, our HTS Camp staff are passionate about teaching core values such as respect, teamwork, compassion, and honour; enabling each camper to be better citizens in their community.
Sessions
Week 1: Monday, June 26 to Friday, June 30
Week 2: Tuesday, July 4 to Friday, July 7 (80% of cost due to 4-day week)
Week 3: Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 14
Week 4: Monday, July 17 to Friday, July 21
Week 5: Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 28
Week 6: Monday, July 31 to Friday, August 4
Refund/Cancellation Policy
All cancellation requests must be received in writing by the Camp Director, John Clement. Requests submitted prior to May 26, 2023, will be refunded minus a $100 administration fee for each week canceled. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests received after May 26, 2023. Refunds will not be issued for camp days missed for any reason. Program changes can be accommodated at any time, if space is available, by contacting the Camp Director. Additional costs will be charged to your account where applicable. For changes submitted after May 26, 2023, fee refunds resulting from program changes will be credited to your account, as there are no cash refunds. There will be a $50 fee for any additional changes made to registration after June 16, 2023. Programs may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be notified if this is the case during the second week of June. Please allow four weeks for the processing of refunds.
Extended Care
Extended Care is available for an additional fee. Extended Care hours are 7:45-8:45 am and 3:30-5:30 pm. Registration for Extended Care can be found in the School Cash Online registration page. Extended Care will only be offered Week 1-6.
Please note HTS will be offering food service this summer. A hot lunch and morning/afternoon snack will be provided daily and are included in the weekly camper fee. Menus can be found below. All meals will be nut-free, however, parents/guardians are encouraged to inform camp staff of any camper food allergies prior to the start of camp to ensure proper precautions are taken.
Registration for the 2023-2024 Summer Camp school year opens on Friday, January 27, 2023. Camp registration will be paid through School Cash Online, using pre-authorized debit (eCheque) or a credit card (Mastercard or Visa).
Please note that the School Cash Online site can be translated into other languages. Translation instructions can be found here.
For non-HTS families, we kindly request that you take the time to register with School Cash Online today. Step-by step registration instructions can be found here.
Explore our Summer Camp offerings:
ABC Club
HTS is very excited to relaunch the ABC Club summer literacy program (formerly AlphaBesties). The goal of the ABC Club is to engage all campers in fun and exciting language-based activities and exercises, with an additional focus on the development of reading and writing skills for English Language Learners. Research has shown that children who attend a summer literacy enrichment program display reading progress and have an easier transition into the coming academic school year. At ABC, we will provide your child with a positive environment to learn, read, write, and explore their natural curiosities inside and outside of the classroom.
Each day, our program consists of a morning literacy learning period that will nurture and support students individually in reading and writing with both group and independent activities. The afternoon will be composed of different learning opportunities such as exploring the forest, co-operative games, visual arts, songs, music, yoga, cooking and more. Other aspects of the program include weekly themes, outdoor water play and an end of the week progress report.
Weekly Theme:
Week 2: July 4 – 7 Sweet Summer
Week 3: July 10 – 14 Animals Extravaganza
Week 4: July 17 – 21 Superheroes and Fairy Tales
Week 5: July 24 – 28 Earth protectors/Kind to our Earth
Week 6: July 31 – August 4 Around the World
Ages: 4-6
Maximum Enrollment: 25 campers/week
Sessions: Week 2 (July 4-7), Week 3 (July 10-14), Week 4 (July 17-21), Week 5 (July 24-28) and Week 6 (July 31-Aug 4)
Cost: $625
Camp Coordinator: Rachael Hashimoto & Ashlyn Chung
START Program
HTS is thrilled to introduce the START (Skills Targeting and Reinforcement for Transition) Program to support students with the complex shift from Lower to Middle School. This 2-week program focuses on continuing to build numeracy, literacy, and learning skills necessary for the transition from grade 5 to 6. Students will be given the task of designing a home based on a client’s specifications. Through this problem based learning opportunity we will explore geometric and algebraic principles, linking our understanding of mathematical concepts to the real world. Furthermore, through a workshop based approach we will explore narrative and argumentative texts and work toward creating our own narrative text and arguments, resulting in a class anthology of our greatest writing pieces. These experiences will allow us to build independent and collaborative skills such as active listening, problem solving, prioritizing, planning, and organizing. We look forward to learning through investigation and fun!
Ages: Current Grade 5 students
Maximum Enrollment: 16 campers/week
Sessions: Session 1 (July 4 – July 14) & Session 2 (July 17 – July 28)
Session 1 Cost: $1170.00
Session 2 Cost: $1300.00
Camp Coordinator: Tanya Catallo (HTS Student Success Coach)
Sports Camps
All Sports Camp
All Sports camp is an extremely active camp with the goal of enabling children opportunities to explore a variety of traditional and non-traditional sports as well as cooperative activities.
Campers will experience a variety of indoor and outdoor sports such as soccer, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, flag football, track and field, floor hockey, dodgeball, ultimate Frisbee, and epic Olympic battles. Campers will enhance their teamwork, respect, and leadership skills. Each week will be a new experience concluding with a Friday theme day. Our counselors are trained and ready to share their enthusiasm. Campers will have the opportunity to swim at the Oak Ridges Community Center. At day’s end our campers will return home actively energized but ready to rest for their next day of fun, sun and run!
Ages: 7-12
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Maximum Enrollment: 45 campers/week
Sessions: Week 1 (June 26-30), Week 2 (July 4-7), Week 3 (July 10-14), Week 5 (July 24-28) and Week 6 (July 31-Aug 4)
Cost: $480
Camp Coordinator: Julian Barone (Class of 2015)
All Sports Camp (Soccer Edition)
By the end of the week, campers will feel more comfortable and confident with a ball at their feet, along with self-improvement exercises to continue their growth on their own time. Of course, each morning will end with a competitive game!
In the afternoon (12:30 to 3:30pm) campers will experience a variety of indoor and outdoor sports such as lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, flag football, track and field, floor hockey, dodgeball and ultimate frisbee. Campers will have the opportunity to swim at the Oak Ridges Community Center. At day’s end, our campers will return home actively energized, but ready to rest for their next day of fun, sun and run!
Ages: 7-12
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Maximum Enrollment: 45 campers
Sessions: Week 4 (July 17-21)
Cost: $480
Camp Coordinator: Julian Barone (Class of 2015)
HTS Tennis Camps
Partnering with Blackmore Tennis, HTS is proud to offer an exciting, fun-filled recreational tennis program for children 4-13 years of age at all levels of play. Each morning, campers will participate in off court activities which include cooperative games, soccer, basketball, and playground play. In the afternoon, campers will be on the court receiving top level instruction from certified coaches and counsellors. Overall the goal is for on and off court activities to foster learning and provide an enjoyable experience!
Other items include an indoor lunch facility, activity rooms and gym space for rain days, optional off site swimming (only Weeks 1 – 6), and weekly prizes and giveaways.
Please note there will be no food service Weeks 7, 8 and 9. Campers must pack their own nut-free lunch and snack. Pricing will be adjusted accordingly for those weeks.
Ages: 4-13
Maximum Enrollment: 40 campers/week
Sessions: 9 weeks (June 26 -Aug. 25)
Cost: $480
Camp Coordinator: Jean Landy, Tennis Clubs of Canada
HTS Junior NBA Basketball Camp
Partnering with NBA Canada, HTS is proud to offer an exciting, fun-filled entry program to the game of basketball for children 8-13 years of age. Not only will participants learn the fundamental skills of basketball through fun, engaging games, they will also learn essential life skills including leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork and respect. Overall the goal of this program is to provide campers with an enjoyable and safe environment to learn the game of basketball.
Here is a link that provides every detail of the camp through Ontario Basketball: https://basketball.on.ca/programs/community/jr-nba/
Please note this camp will operate daily from 8:00am-10:00am in two separate two week sessions.
Ages: 8-13
Maximum Enrollment: 60 campers/session
Hours: 8:00-10:00am
Session 1: July 10 – July 21
Session 2: July 24 – August 4
Cost: $420
Camp Coordinator: Chris Kolar
Discovery & Adventure Camps
Adventure Camp
Get ready to enjoy a swim at Oak Ridges Community Center; nature exploration in our on-site forest, gardens and trails; and many more adventures including theme days, arts and crafts, junior chefs, glee stars, waterworks, rolling rafts, survivor, playground, ping pong, sports, exciting games and a weekly off-site bowling excursion!
We can’t wait for you to join our caring, energetic and enthusiastic HTS alumni and senior student counselors for a week of laughter and fun!
Ages: 6-10
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Sessions: All six weeks
Cost: $525
Camp Coordinator: Kevin Qu (Class of 2020)
Discovery Camp
This program is delivered fully on our beautiful campus. Campers will enjoy nature exploration in our on-site forest, gardens and trails; and many more adventures including theme days, arts and crafts, junior chefs, glee stars, water works, rolling rafts, movies, storytime, computer challenges, puzzles, sports and games!
There will be plenty of books and toys to enjoy, and campers will love our outdoor play area and spectacular playground. Join our caring, energetic and enthusiastic HTS alumni and senior student counselors for a week of laughter and fun-filled activities!
Ages: 3.5-5
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Maximum Enrollment: 30 campers
Sessions: All six weeks
Cost: $525
Camp Coordinator: Claire Branigan (Class of 2019)
Technology Camps
Exploring Technology — Junior Program
The Exploring Technology Junior Program is designed to provide an introduction to STEM and equip students with beginner level innovative resources and tools that will encourage them to think with a more creative mindset. During the week, students will learn about the basics of technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting, as well as block code, to introduce computer programming.
Ages: 9-11
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Minimum Enrollment: 12
Maximum Enrollment: 24
Sessions: Week 1 (June 26 – 30) & Week 2 (July 4 – 7)
Cost: $480
Camp Coordinator: TBD
Exploring Technology — Senior Program
The Exploring Technology Senior Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to enhance their creativity and design interests through the exploration of various innovative tools and resources. During the week, fabrication technologies, such as 3D printing and laser cutting, will be introduced alongside the use of programming software.
Ages: 12-14
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Minimum Enrolment: 12
Maximum Enrolment: 24
Sessions: Week 3 (July 10 – 14) & Week 4 (July 17 – 21)
Cost: $480
Camp Coordinator: TBD
Performing Arts Camps
Musical Theatre
Campers will dance, sing and perform under the lights on stage in our theatre at this enthusiastic and dynamic camp. Our young talent will be able to “strut their stuff” by learning choreographed performance techniques, while singing to exciting themes such as The Sound of Music, Into the Woods, and Pitch Perfect. Our staff will provide each camper with a caring, fun, and fabulous experience! Campers will also enjoy the outdoors with some nature walks, light games and water activities.
Ages: 7-12
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Maximum Enrollment: 25 campers/week
Sessions: Week 3 (July 10-14) and Week 5 (July 24-28)
Cost: $435
Camp Coordinator: Elizabeth Lunev (Class of 2020)
Dance
Dance camp will follow a So You Think You Can Dance concept in the sense that we will draw a genre and song out of a hat to combine the genres of pop/ hip-hop, jazz, and Bollywood dance.
We want the campers to explore multiple genres of dance and be able to perform a mini-recital of the work they have completed at the end of each week for the parents. Campers will also enjoy nature walks, the outdoors, playground, and water activities.
Ages: 7-12
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Maximum Enrollment: 25 campers/week
Sessions: Week 2 (July 3-7) and Week 6 (July 31-Aug 4)
Cost: $435
Camp Coordinator: Elizabeth Lunev (Class of 2020)
Drama
Campers will learn a variety of drama and acting techniques in our drama room, and under the lights on stage in our theatre at this vibrant and exciting camp. These young actors will enjoy a wide variety of drama games, while producing and performing a production on stage for their parents at the end of the week. Campers will also enjoy the outdoors with nature walks, light games and water activities.
Ages: 7-12
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Maximum Enrollment: 25 campers/week
Sessions: Week 1 (June 26-30) and Week 4 (July 17-21)
Cost: $435
Camp Coordinator: Elizabeth Lunev (Class of 2020)
