Willowgrove Day Camp
Willowgrove Day Camp is for children JK - grade 10. Your children can enjoy a wonderful camp experience that blends nature, agriculture, recreation and traditional camp activities for children!
Our private 100-acre site is nestled between Markham & Stouffville, and offers wonderful opportunities for your children. It is the ideal setting for learning life lessons and values that help nurture physical, spiritual, social, and emotional growth of those in our care.
Life At Camp
Our campers return to Day Camp year after year for fun filled summer camp adventures!
We offer a wide variety of fun activities, such as swimming, rock climbing, canoeing, archery, nature studies, biking, outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, volleyball, and much more; there’s something for every child.
A Typical Day At Camp
8:00 AM Before Care
Families who require extended camp hours can pre-register for our before care program.
9:00 AM Arrival
Participants check in upon arrival and take part in a variety of supervised activities while we wait for everyone to arrive. Children are walked to their cabin group area by a member of our staff team . Once everyone’s gathered, the fun warm-up games begin.
9:30 AM Activity Areas + Wide Game (Grade 3+)
Cabin groups travel around to one of our amazing activity areas following their designated schedule. Primary, Junior, and Intermediate Divisions (JK - Gr. 4) take part in our Classic camp program where they get to experience a little bit of everything. Sophomore and Seniors (Gr. 5 - 8) participate in specialty programs in the morning (Athletics and Creative Arts), then dive into Classic camp activities in the afternoon. See our Parent Information Package below for details.
Participants in the Intermediate, Sophomore, and Senior Divisions take part in camp-wide games like capture the flag and four way soccer twice a week.
10:00 AM Snack (JK to Gr. 2)
Primary and Junior groups get a short break to sit in the shade and refuel with a snack sent from home. Once the snack is done, it’s back to activity areas!
11:30 PM Lunch
All cabin groups have a designated area to eat lunch in the shade followed by special lunch time activities.
12:00 PM Activity Areas
Cabin groups continue travelling to new activity areas for more great experiences.
1:00 PM Swimming
Each cabin group participates in their own instructional swim time daily, with a free swim on Fridays.
1:30 PM Tuck
It’s time to take a break and get a freezie!
2:00 PM Activity Areas
After a refreshing freezie break, it's back to the scheduled activities with their group!
4:00 PM Departure + After Care
Participants are escorted to the pickup areas where they eagerly await you to share all about their day. Children are then released into the care of individuals on your authorized pick up list. You may also pre-register your child in our after care program, available from 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Activities at Day Camp
Curious about what activities are available at camp?
Parent Information
Read our 2024 Parent Information Package below!
Sign up for camp and see why thousands of children and youth have been enjoying our day camp programs since 1968; many of our youth have gone to become camp counsellors, helping to build wonderful camp experiences for more children. Have questions about camp? Contact us today to chat with a member of our staff team or schedule a tour.
2024 Dates and Rates
Children must be 4 years old by the start of the camp week. Registration Divisions are by grade of the camper as of Fall 2024.
2024 Camper Weeks
(JK - Grade 8)
$524/week
Week 2 | Jul 8-12
Week 3 | Jul 15-19
Week 4 | Jul 22-26
Week 5 | Jul 29-August 2
Week 7 | Aug 12-16
Week 8 | Aug 19-23
Campers participate in a variety of age appropriate activities such as biking, swimming, sports, rock climbing, arts & crafts, nature, peace, archery and lots more!
Short Week
(JK - Grade 8)
$420/week
Week 1 | Jul 2-5
Week 6 | Aug 6-9
All the fun of our other camper weeks but condensed into 4 days! There is no camp Monday, July 1 or Monday, August 5th.
LEAD Youth Program
(Grade 9 - 10)
$300 - 375/week
Week 1 | Jul 2-5*️
Week 2 | Jul 8-12
Week 3 | Jul 15-19
Week 4 | Jul 22-26
Week 5 | Jul 29-August 2
Week 6 | Aug 6-9*️
Week 7 | Aug 12 -16
Week 8 | Aug 19-23
*️Short week
Camp Fee Discounts
Multi Week Discount
Register for more than one week in our regular camp program and receive the following discount:
TWO weeks | 10% discount
THREE - FOUR weeks | 15% discount
FIVE OR MORE weeks | 20% discount
Family Referral
Share our program with your friends and family and we will pay you for each new family you introduce to Willowgrove Day Camp.
Sibling Discount
Save 10% on your second (or more) child.
Early Bird Discount
All registrations received before December 8th at 5:00 pm will receive a 5% off their camp fees.
Refunds and Cancellations
Registrations must be accompanied by a $200 deposit per child; the balance is required by June 1, 2024. After June 1, 2024, full payment is required upon registration unless alternate payment agreements have been made with the Camp Director.
If your summer plans change, we will do our best to accommodate your child in another camp week. If this is not possible, a full refund will be given if notice of cancellation is provided at least one month prior to the camp week in question. A refund will be provided after the one month deadline with a medical note.
Additional Supports
Willowgrove’s Helping Hand Program
The Helping Hand Program was created to ensure that children have access to Willowgrove’s programs by providing support in the form of Subsidies and additional Support Workers. The Helping Hand Program works to remove obstacles, create inclusive and welcoming community, and to provide life-changing experiences to those who may otherwise miss out on these opportunities.
Please click on the links above to learn how the Helping Hand Program can best support your family.
Payment Plans
Willowgrove Day Camp offers a variety of payment options upon registration. However, if you require a customized payment plan, please contact the office and we will be more than happy to discuss options with you.
Getting To Camp
Drop off for camp is at 9:00 am. We are located at 11737 McCowan Road just west of Stouffville. Please enter the property via our laneway off McCowan Road and follow direction to the appropriate drop-off spot. Please note that Willowgrove Day Camp does not offer busing services.
11737 McCowan Road
Stouffville, ON
L4A 4C3
T: 905-640-2127
F: 905-640-5263
E: info@willowgrove.ca
Day Camp Staff
Our staff are such an important part of the Willowgrove Day Camp experience! Ask our campers what they like best about Willowgrove Day Camp and it won’t be long before you hear the names of a counsellor or staff member.
Many of our counsellors and staff members have a long-standing history at Willowgrove that involved coming up through the ranks as campers, Counsellors-In-Training (C.I.T.), lifeguards, resource staff and supervisors. All have the following things in common:
They have a genuine interest in helping children
They understand the importance of not just delivering our programs, but also promoting the life lessons based on strong morals & values that help nurture the physical, spiritual, social and emotional growth of every camper
They went through an interview process and special training
They are committed to adhering to our code of conduct
Meet our Recreation Director, Maeyken!
Maeyken Jones started her camp career at Willowgrove’s overnight camp, Fraser Lake Camp, as a counsellor and lifeguard, working her way up to Assistant Director for three years. Outside of camp, she has worked with children and youth programs in churches, neighbourhood associations, and teaching aquatic leadership courses for the City of Kitchener and Guelph.
Prior to joining Willowgrove Day Camp, she worked as a Client Success Specialist for a software company located in Toronto which provides management tools for summer camps.
Registration for 2024 is now open!
School Year Programs
For families looking for something to do throughout the year, please check out some of our other programming available: March Break Maple Syrup on the Farm Tours, Outdoor Education Centre for schools and homeschool families, and our events page for upcoming family activities & events.
“Ever since my son finished camp last summer, he’s been asking “When can I go back to my camp?” I’ve already registered him for March Break Camp and again for this summer too! He LOVES “his camp” and can’t wait to go back!”
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