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Focus
Traditional (multi activity) -
Cost
$252 to $360/week -
Main language
English -
Ages (Gender)
5 to 14 (Coed) -
Capacity
55 to 72
At SPC summer camp, we believe in the power of experiential, play-based learning. We know that encouraging children to be active, get messy, discover their talents & connect with the outdoors creates lifelong positive outcomes. These experiences help children develop lasting friendships, create meaningful memories and learn valuable life skills that help strengthen confidence.
- Special needs: Not available
- LGBTQ+ friendly community
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Programs, Rates & Dates
Programs and Sessions Calendar
Sports Camp is made for your sport enthusiast. Campers will spend their day developing their skills in three core sports (baseball soccer and basketball), as well as trying and learning many different other sports. They will also be able to participate themed days, camp wide events and campers aged 9-12 will be able to attend a public swim once a week.
Outdoor Camp is made for you outdoor adventurist. Campers will be able to connect with nature, explore the forest and creek, develop their camping skills (campfire building and cooking over the camp fire), create nature art masterpieces and build shelters.
Creative Camp is where campers will create masterpieces, test their culinary skills and participate in different STEM programing.
Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham currently has 3 programs available.
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Registration Details
Registration for camp programs will open on February 2, 2026. Information will be available on our website.
Families who currently attend an SPC program or who attended camp in summer 2025 will be able to register online through the parent portal.
Families who are new to SPC will need to fill out a registration package and submit through a secure portal or drop off the package at our main office or one of our centres.
We have limited spaces, and recommend registering as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Financial Aid & Payment Details
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Reviews & Insider Perspectives
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OUR KIDS review of Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham
Schoolhouse Playcare Centre's camps focus on play, helping kids from the area experience the neighbouring woods and other outdoor fun, under the guidance of experienced, certified leaders. Programs for the younger set include group games, arts and crafts, and excursions to local parks and splash pads. Their sports development programs help preteens improve basketball, soccer, and baseball skills, mixing in extra camp fun like swimming and other day trips. Two-week leadership development programs focus on volunteering and other personal growth. Kids grow more independent, courageous, and confident through the activities and interactions fostered by the active, play-oriented programs here.
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Meet the Staff
Staff and Counsellors
Our staff team is made up of returning and new members who have a love for working with children. Team members participate in a full week of training, including High Five, and are all Standard First Aid and CPR Certified. Our Camp Coordinators and Seasonal Camp Directors, along with our Supervisor have many years of day camp experience and create a warm welcoming environment where campers feel safe to take risks and build confident and skill.
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Location & Operations
Busing
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Creative Camp Cus (Bus fee: Included in camp fee)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Ormiston PS 20 Forest Heights Street, Whitby, ON, Canada 8:25 am 4:40 pm Cadarackque PS 15 Miles Drive, Ajax, ON, Canada 8:50 am 4:15 pm -
Outdoor Camp Bus (Bus fee: Included in camp fees)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Roland Michener PS 95 Ritchie Avenue, Ajax, ON, Canada 8:00 am 5:15 pm John Dryden PS 40 Rolling Acres Drive, Whitby, ON, Canada 8:15 am 5:00 pm Highbush PS 605 Strouds Lane, Pickering, ON, Canada 8:20 am 4:55 pm Glen Dhu PS 29 Fallingbrook Street, Whitby, ON, Canada 8:25 am 4:50 pm SPC Mulberry Meadows5 99 Barnham Street, Ajax, ON, Canada 8:40 am 4:30 pm Claremont PS 1675 Central St, Claremont, Pickering, ON, Canada 8:50 am 4:25 pm -
Sports Camp Bus (Bus fee: Included in camp fees)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Altona Forest PS 405 Woodsmere Crescent, Pickering, ON, Canada 8:05 am 5:00 pm Lincoln Alexander PS 95 Church Street North, Ajax, ON, Canada 8:25 am 4:35 pm Ormiston PS 20 Forest Heights Street, Whitby, ON, Canada 8:50 am 2:10 pm
Property Details
Sports facilities
- Archery Range
- Baseball Diamond
- Gymnasium
- Rope Course
- Soccer Field
Landscape
- Forested Area
- Lake/Pond/River
- Nature Trails
- Open Field
More details about property: Outdoor Camp: beautiful natural forested area with fire pits and a creek that runs through the property. Many different hiking trails and shaded areas
Sports Camp: access to sports fields and a small wooded area for extra adventure. Inside the school we have access to a cooling station and gymnasium for indoor sports.Accommodations
Washrooms Facilities
- Flush Toilets
- Outhouses
More details about accommodations: Outdoor Camp: has shelters and some indoor space for sever weather.
Sports Camp: has indoor space and a cooling station as well as different sports fields.Is Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham technology free? Yes. We ask campers to leave their technology at home so they may disconnect and enjoy the environment around them.
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Creative Camp Cus (Bus fee: Included in camp fee)
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