Camps

We’re committed to providing safe, inclusive, quality camp programs encouraging healthy child development. We offer a variety of fun and educational programs for Haldimand kids during school breaks.

Registration

Registration for March Break camp opens December 19 at Noon, online and in person.

Each camp day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with options for before/after care available.

Locations offered: Caledonia (Arena), Caledonia (Presbyterian Church), Cayuga (Arena), Dunnville (Grandview Lodge Auditorium), Hagersville (Arena), Jarvis (Anglican Church)

Find a camp and register

Please note that while we do not provide one-on-one inclusion support staff for March Break programming, external support staff are welcome with pre-approval.

March Break camps

Registration for March Break camps opens December 19.

Ages 4 to 12

The 5-day camp will run from March 16 to 20, 2026, and will feature games, crafts, activities, and sports centred on the magical theme of "Disney!"

Campers will engage in a variety of activities that foster creativity, encourage movement, build friendships and create unforgettable memories. Our camp is staffed by HIGH 5-certified camp counsellors who are dedicated to ensuring each day is filled with fun and exciting experiences, centred on the Principles of Healthy Child Development.

Locations offered: Caledonia (2), Cayuga, Dunnville, Hagersville, Jarvis

Summer camps

Information for our 2026 summer camps will be available in February, with registration opening in March. Please check back for details.

Camp descriptions

All camps run Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with options for before/after care available. Camp costs vary by camp; see a full list of camp fees.

Please check back in February for details of our 2026 summer camp lineup.

Camper code of conduct

At Haldimand County camps, we’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and fun experience for every child. To help us achieve this, all campers are expected to follow our Code of Conduct. Please read the full Code of Conduct below to see how we can work together to make camp a great experience for all.

Camper Code of Conduct

Haldimand County is dedicated to ensuring every child has a fantastic time at camp. Campers are expected to interact appropriately with fellow campers, staff and volunteers, and follow the Haldimand County Code of Conduct, sent out to registered participants before the start of camp.

Our goal is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all participants. We strive to offer quality programs using the High Five Principles of Healthy Childhood Development: a caring adult, the opportunity to play, building friendships, mastering skills and participation. High Five is Canada’s quality standard for children’s recreation and sport.

We believe that every child has a right to enjoy the respect of their peers.

Haldimand County will work towards ensuring no bullying or anti-social behaviour is permitted at camp. Please ask your child to let us know if they see or experience this during camp.

When a camper does not follow the Camper Code of Conduct the steps below will take place.

Occurrence #1: The participant will be reminded of the Camper Code of Conduct and guardian(s) will be notified at the end of the day.
Occurrence #2: If inappropriate behaviour continues, a camp coordinator and the camper’s guardian will be notified immediately. A discussion will take place with the camper and the guardian to create a plan for a more positive time at camp.
Occurrence #3: A guardian will be contacted to pick the participant up for the remainder of the day. If it is past noon, the child will not be allowed to come to camp the following day.
Occurrence #4: If the inappropriate behaviour persists, Haldimand County reserves the right to remove the child from the program. Each step will be clearly documented by camp staff.

The following are examples of behaviours that are not acceptable and may result in the immediate suspension of a camper:

Endangering the health and safety of other participants, staff or volunteers.
Stealing or damaging Haldimand County or personal property.
Refusing to follow the Camper Code of Conduct and staff.

When a Camper does not follow the Camper Code of Conduct and is removed from a program there will be no refund or credit of camp fees. The parent/guardian will be responsible for making arrangements for a ride home.

Inclusion supports

All of our summer camps offer an inclusive environment. For campers requiring additional assistance, a limited number of Inclusion Counsellors are available at our camps. Parents and guardians must indicate the need for inclusion support at the time of registration and will be given a form to complete outlining their child's specific needs.

Please note that there are some limitations on the level of assistance provided. Additionally, we do not provide one-on-one inclusion support staff for any of our March Break programming; however, external support staff are welcome with pre-approval.

Contact our recreation team for more information.

Fee assistance

Financial assistance may be available through our partner organizations. Visit our Financial Assistance page for more information.

HIGH FIVE®

We are a registered member of HIGH FIVE® - a province-wide quality assurance program designed to support the safety, well-being, and healthy development of children in sport and recreation programs. Our staff are trained in the principles of healthy child development in recreation and sports, and all of our programs include HIGH FIVE®’s essentials for quality programming:

Participation – fair opportunity for everyone to participate
Play – just having fun!
Mastery – learning new skills and being successful
Friends – opportunities to make and build friendships
A Caring Adult – a leader or coach who shows warmth and genuine interest in children

Program cancellations and refunds

For closures and cancellations due to weather, maintenance, or emergency, subscribe to Facility, Sports Field and Pool Closures on our news subscription page and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

There are no make-up classes for those cancelled due to the circumstances noted above or for classes missed due to absence. Refunds will be granted for classes cancelled by Haldimand County only, or if a participant is unable to attend due to medical reasons (documentation required). For more information on refunds, contact our recreation team.

For more information on our inclusion supports and refund procedures, read the Inclusion and Refunds Policy.