Camps
Perth East Recreation & Community Services offers a range of camps throughout the year for children!
2026 PA Day Camps
PA Day Camps will take place at the Perth East Recreation Complex in the Auditorium. Drop off will be between 8-9am and pick up will be 4-5pm
Date: April 24
Time: 8am – 5pm
Cost: $45.00
Theme: Neon Craze
To register your child(ren) for any of the PA Day Camps, please visit our Univerus Site!
For help with registering online check out the Program Registration page or call Perth East Recreation at 519-595-8375.
2026 March Break Camp
March Break Camp will take place at the Perth East Recreation Complex in the Auditorium. Drop off will be between 8-9am and pick up will be 4-5pm
Date: March 16, 2026
Time: 8am – 5pm
Cost: $45.00
Theme: Superhero Day!
Date: March 17, 2026
Time: 8am – 5pm
Cost: $45.00
Theme: St. Patrick’s Day!
Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 8am – 5pm
Cost: $45.00
Theme: Mystery Camp!
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 8am – 5pm
Cost: $45.00
Theme: PJ Day!
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 8am – 5pm
Cost: $45.00
Theme: Game Show!
To register your child(ren) for individual days or for the whole week, please visit our Univerus Site!
For help with registering online check out the Program Registration page or call Perth East Recreation at 519-595-8375.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp Registration opens April 1st at 9am!
Enjoy a fun-filled summer of crafts, swimming (Milverton), water games, sports, playground visits, and much more! Drop off will be between 8-9am and pick up will be between 4-5pm.
Locations and Ages:
Shakespeare Summer Camp – Ages 4-12
Milverton Summer Camp – Ages 4-8 & 9-12
To register your child(ren), please visit our Univerus Site!
For help with registering online check out the Program Registration page or call Perth East Recreation at 519-595-8375.
Shakespeare Summer Camp
Shakespeare Summer Camp takes place at the Shakespeare Optimist Hall 3976 Galt Street and is for ages 4-12
Full week registration only (no individual days)
| Date | Theme | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| June 29 – July 3* | Happy Camper | $159.12 |
| July 6 – 10 | The Great Outdoors | $198.90 |
| July 20 – 24 | Everyday Heroes | $198.90 |
| July 27 – 31 | Mad Scientist | $198.90 |
| August 4 – 7* | Craftapalooza | $159.12 |
| August 10 – 14 | Carnival Craze | $198.90 |
| August 17 – 21 | Under the Sea | $198.90 |
| August 24 – 28 | Camp Olympics | $198.90 |
* Short weeks are marked with a (*) NO Camp July 1 or August 3
Milverton Summer Camp
Milverton Summer Camp takes place at the Perth East Recreation Complex (PERC) 40 Temperance Street.
New this year! We have divided into two age groups:
Summer Fun Camp is for Ages 4-8
Ultimate Adventure Camp is for Ages 9-12
Full week registration only (no individual days)
Milverton Summer Fun Camp - Ages 4-8
Milverton Summer Fun Camp takes place in the Auditorium at the PERC
| Date | Theme | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| June 29 – July 3* | Happy Camper | $159.12 |
| July 6 – 10 | The Great Outdoors | $198.90 |
| July 13 – 17 | Master Chef Jr. | $198.90 |
| July 20 – 24 | Everyday Heroes | $198.90 |
| July 27 – 31 | Down the Rabbit Hole | $198.90 |
| August 4 – 7* | Craftapalooza | $159.12 |
| August 10 – 14 | Carnival Craze | $198.90 |
| August 17 – 21 | Under the Sea | $198.90 |
| August 24 – 28 | Camp Olympics | $198.90 |
* Short weeks are marked with a (*) NO Camp July 1 or August 3
Milverton Ultimate Adventure Camp - Ages 9-12
Milverton Ultimate Adventure Camp takes place in the Hall at the PERC
| Date | Theme | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| June 29 – July 3* | Happy Camper | $159.12 |
| July 6 – 10 | The Great Outdoors | $198.90 |
| July 13 – 17 | Top Chef | $198.90 |
| July 20 – 24 | Everyday Heroes | $198.90 |
| July 27 – 31 | Mad Scientist | $198.90 |
| August 4 – 7* | Craftapalooza | $159.12 |
| August 10 – 14 | Carnival Craze | $198.90 |
| August 17 – 21 | Deep Sea Discovery | $198.90 |
| August 24 – 28 | Camp Olympics | $198.90 |
* Short weeks are marked with a (*) NO Camp July 1 or August 3
Parent Information
Ages For Camp
4-12 years old
Registering for Camp
Registration for all programs take place using our online registration system Univerus.
See our Program Registration page for all information or contact 519-595-8375 for assistance.
What to Bring
Campers are only to bring what they need to camp, such as:
- Backpack
- Healthy snacks – AM & PM (peanut free)
- Healthy lunch (peanut free)
- Refillable Water Bottle
- Running shoes
- Skates and helmet (winter camps)
- Bathing suit and towel (summer camps)
- Plastic bag for wet supplies
- Sunscreen, Bug Spray
- Hat
Please do not send money, toys, electronic equipment, water guns, or valuables. Perth East Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please label all items with your child’s first and last names.
Arrival and Dismissal
- As part of our safe arrival and dismissal procedure, parents or guardians must sign their child in and out of camp and ensure a counsellor has been addressed. (Campers are not to be dropped off prior to drop-off time)
- Program participants will only be released to those indicated by the parent or guardian upon registration.
- If your child is sick, needs to leave early or will be absent from camp; parents/guardians must contact the camp staff directly by calling the designated camp number and leaving a message or speaking with a counsellor.
- If parents would like their participant to sign themselves out and walk home they will need to complete the Safe Arrival Form and submit it to the Recreation Coordinator.
Medical Information
- To help us set your child up for a successful camp experience, please share with us any allergies, medical conditions or behaviours we may need to be aware of prior to camp by noting anything on your online account.
- If your child requires medication while at camp, a Medical Administration Form must be filled out and submitted to the Recreation Coordinator before the start of camp.
- We are only able to accommodate and treat minor first aid injuries. If a camper is unable to resume participation, parents will be notified to pick up the camper. In the case of major/sudden illness or injury, emergency services will be utilized.
Behaviour Management and Expectations
It is the Township’s goal to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for all children. The RZone Policy, Camp rules and regulations are designed for all campers and staff safety.
- The RZone is a ZERO Tolerance policy that applies to all Township of Perth East buildings, facilities, programs, parks and trails. The goal of this policy is to promote a positive, secure, safe and supportive environment for all members of the public and staff.
- What does RZone mean?
- Respect for yourself
- Respect for others
- Responsibility for your actions
- This policy enforces ZERO tolerance of: Violence, Vandalism, Inappropriate Behaviour
- Camp Rules: Hands Off Policy, Challenge Yourself, Meet Someone New, Ask Permission, Listen to the Leaders, Respect, Have Fun
- All participant situations will be assessed on an individual basis. The following circumstances may warrant the participant being temporarily suspended or resulting in termination from the program;
- Violence, Vandalism, Inappropriate Behaviour
- Assault or threat of assault by parent/guardian/participant will result in immediate termination
- Parent/guardian/participants use of abusive and/or inappropriate language
- Any destructive, violent behaviour by a child that is harmful to the child, staff, property, or other individuals present
- Non-compliance with the policies and procedures for the program
Participation Expectations
The Township of Perth East holds a high value of participation amongst our programs to ensure we provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for all participants. We require all participants to participate fully in our programs, follow our Behaviour Management Guidelines and bring all necessary items required to participate in our planned programs.
The Township of Perth East follows a 3-Step Action Plan for all Township Programs offered. Staff will keep detailed incident reports, participation forms, and/or logs of incidents as they occur and communicate with Parents/Guardians. Staff will inform parents/guardians of the participants behaviour if it disrupts the program (fighting, bullying, swearing, stealing, hitting and general misbehaviour.) Staff will work with the participant and Parent/Guardian for positive behaviour outcomes during the communication stage.
When a participant does not follow the behavior guidelines as communicated, we will take the following action steps.
Step 1: Verbal Acknowledgement
Step 2: Written Acknowledgment
Step 3: Dismissal/Termination of Program
***All participant situations will be assessed on an individual basis and may warrant immediate dismissal of program at the discretion of the Program Supervisor. There will be no refund of fees for this day.
About our Staff
The Township of Perth East is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and quality camp program that encourages and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and healthy child development. All program staff receive training in leadership, program planning, communication, emergency management, behaviour management and problem solving. Our staff are also required to complete:
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C
- Police records check with vulnerable sector screening
- High Five training
Camp Forms
- Please fill out and return to the Interim Recreation Coordinator the Wednesday before your participant attends camp.
- The Safe Arrival Form will need to be completed and submitted to the Interim Recreation Coordinator if you would like your participant to sign themselves in and out of camp during drop off or pick up times.
Feedback and Evaluation
We value parent feedback and evaluation of our programs. This helps us strengthen our program!
If you have participated in one of our camp programs please feel free to reach out!
Policies and Procedures
Contact Us
Paige Fletcher
Recreation and Community Coordinator
Perth East Recreation Complex
40 Temperance Street
Milverton, Ontario N0K 1M0
T.: 519-595-8375 x325
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