Beckwith March Break Camp

Beckwith Recreation Complex
1319 9th Line Beckwith

LINK TO MARCH BREAK CAMP REGISTRATION

IMPORTANT!
Registration will be online only. No paper registration forms will be provided or accepted at the Township office. Please read to the bottom of this page for important information.

THE SAME CAMP YOU LOVE
As in previous years, registrants are offered the same flexibility that sets Beckwith March Break Camp apart from the rest. Register for the week or pick and choose your days at check out.

REGISTRATION FEES
Monday to Thursday: $40 per child
Friday: $45 per child (includes fee for Special Guest attendance)
$205.00 per week

Incidentals (Cash Only): Snacks such as juice boxes, chips and chocolate bars will be available to purchase at check-in each morning. Children who are interested can sign up to skate on Tuesday for $2

DAY CAMP GROUP
The Beckwith Township Day Camp is oriented for children ages 4-8. The activities range from low impact non-competitive sports to arts & crafts, games, and weekly exciting guests. The Beckwith Day Camp has become well known for their enthusiastic, creative & interactive staff that enjoy working with youth in a positive environment. Parents can feel safe knowing that their children are having fun with a 5:1 camper – counsellor ratio.

SPORTS CAMP GROUP
The Beckwith Township Sports Camp is oriented for children ages 8-11. The camp’s goal this year is to offer competitive activities that will help develop motor skills & knowledge of various sports. The ratio of camper – counsellor for this age group is 7:1.

Come and join us this March Break (March 16 – 20) at the Beckwith Recreation Complex located at the Beckwith Park and enjoy the many amenities the park has to offer such as:

  • Indoor Artificial Turf
  • Ice Surface
  • Nature Trails
  • A vast amount of area for outdoor games!!

Still have questions? Please contact events@twp.beckwith.on.ca, or (613) 257-1539 ext. 210

CAMP SCHEDULE

Check back early 2027 for information.

Before you register, please read the following:

Registrants must turn 4 by session start date
Registrants must be no older than 11

Note : Once items have been added to your cart, they are secured as long as you are actively working on your registration. The system will time out if the page is left inactive for 15 minutes and your selections will become available for others to purchase.

Campers who arrive between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. will participate in supervised free time, where they have access to toys, balls, and other sports equipment.  Scheduled activities planned by counsellors begin at 9:00 a.m. and consist of a variety of large group games, sports, crafts (Day Camp), and rotation through various activity stations depending on the day’s theme and weather.

We like to take advantage of the outdoor facilities available to us on days where the weather permits, so please always send your child to camp prepared to go outside. 

Campers will be given two snack times, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with a period for lunch in between.  Please send your child to camp with lunches, snacks, and beverages to keep hydrated.

Scheduled activities end each day at 4:00 p.m.  Between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. campers who remain at camp will participate in supervised free time until they are picked up.

Option 1

Registration for days at the Beckwith March Break Camp is recommended to be paid in full at time of registration.  If this is not possible, the following alternative can be utilized.

Option 2

Our online registration offers the opportunity to pay a deposit of 35% at the time of registration to secure your spot, with the remaining balance to be automatically collected on Monday, March 2, 2026 (2 weeks prior to the start date of camp).

All payments must be made in full prior to your child’s first day at camp.

  1. Refunds will only be granted if Cassandra McGregor, CAO/Clerk is notified and receives a written letter requesting a refund no later than one week in advance to the child being absent from camp. By completing this you have a choice of receiving a 70% refund or an opportunity to reschedule to another day (selection may be limited depending on camp spaces).
  2. Refunds of up to 50% of the amount paid in full, will be considered only, on compassionate grounds such as a death in the family. This refund will only be considered if a written request is made within 7 days after the missed day, to Cassandra McGregor, CAO/Clerk

This policy is part of the online registration form, and by registering, you are consenting to these terms.

Any photos or video footage taken while your child is at camp may be used for promotional purposes in print media and/or promotion.  No financial remuneration is available should a picture/video be used. 

A photo release is included as part of the online registration process at which time, you can accept or decline.

(Please review this policy with your child(ren) prior to sending them to camp)

ACTION PLAN

  • Strike 1: Child will be asked to sit out or other appropriate discipline by the Camp Supervisor. A note will also go home to the parents to inform them of the next steps to be taken.
  • Strike 2: Talk to the parents to discuss solutions to the problem, as well as actions that can be taken at camp and at home.
  • Strike 3: The child will be unable to participate in the following week’s special guest visit.
  • Strike 4: The child will be removed from camp.

All strikes will be documented on a log sheet by the Camp Director and Supervisor.

PURPOSE:
The intent of this policy is to ensure a non-violent environment where all children and staff of the Beckwith Camp Programs are safe and feel a sense of security and well-being. This policy is intended as a guideline, to be used at th discretion of the Camp Coordinator and Supervisors.

POLICY:
Violent and aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated at the Beckwith Camp, and it will be subject to a progressive action polan up to and including discharge.

For the purpose of this polcy, violent and aggressive behaviour is defined as excessive and/or continuous biting, spitting, screaming, swearing, name calling, throwing temper tantrums, teasing, slapping, pushing, hitting, hair pulling, scratching, punching, kicking, tripping, throwing objects, deliberately damaging personal and/or public property, etc.

A positive development approach in deadling with violence within our camps will assist in preventing its occurrence. Normal behavioiur that is developmentally characteristic for an age level is accepted; however, aggressive behaviour that is continuous and excessive creates a problem and will need to be addressed.

If an extreme case of aggressive behaviour occurs, the child may be removed at any time throughout this process at the discretion of the Recreation Director and Camp Supervisor.

We appreciate your cooperation with these policies and procedures.

Have you registered? Please read the following for answers to frequently asked questions:

Children are required to bring the following items on a daily basis:

  • Lunch (Peanut/tree nut free please)
  • Snacks
  • Water Bottle
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Weather appropriate outerwear (Snow pants, hat, mittens, etc.)
  • A change of clothing
  • Indoor Shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Skates, Helmets and Warm Clothes (Tuesday)

* Please label or write your child’s name on everything they bring to camp

Due to extreme and increasing allergies, please do not send any peanut or tree nut products with your child to camp

Cell phones, electronic devices/games (ex: iPods, video games, etc.), and trading cards are NOT permitted at the Beckwith Camps. 

Campers are not permitted to have cell phones with them at camp.  Phones are accessible at the camp offices in the event of an emergency. Cell phones and electronic devices that are brought to camp will be set aside in a safe spot and returned at the end of the day.

Regarding bringing toys to camp, please be aware of the risk of loss, damage, or theft of your child(ren)’s toys.

Please note that Camp staff will not be held responsible for the loss, damage, or theft of any valuables that your child brings to camp.  If you choose to send valuable items to camp with your child, please do so at your own risk.

All campers must be signed In & Out of camp every day by a parent, guardian or emergency contact listed on their registration forms.  Please provide a full signature at the time of drop-off and pick-up.  This is a good time to speak with staff.  There is a “comments” section on the sign-in sheet where you may also leave information, however, it is also recommended to communicate with supervisors daily.

SIGN-IN: Camp doors open at 7:00 a.m.

SIGN OUT: All Campers must be picked up by 5:00 p.m. 

If your child’s name is highlighted on the sign-out forms, please take the time to speak with staff as your child may have an incident/injury that occurred throughout the day that they would like to discuss with you.

If someone else will be picking up your child, we require a written note or e-mail to put on file.

Please note that anyone picking up a child from camp may be required to show ID (even parents or legal guardians).  This is a precaution taken to guarantee the safety of your child.

On Tuesday, the Beckwith March Break Camp participates in a 1-hour skate at the Beckwith Recreation Complex.  Campers are asked to bring skates, a helmet, and warm clothing to wear on the ice. We will have other activities going on during that time for campers who will not be skating.

If your child needs to receive medication during the time they are at camp, please make note of this on their health forms at registration.  Any medication that is dropped off must be placed in a plastic bag, clearly labeled with your child’s name, and provided with instructions to administer.  All medication must be taken home at the end of each day apart from inhalers and EpiPens which can be left at camp for the duration of your child’s care.  Staff will not administer Tylenol or Benadryl without your consent, and such medications must be provided to us by a parent or legal guardian.

  • If you suspect your child is sick, please do not send them to camp for the safety of other campers and our staff.  Please do not send them to camp until they have been without a fever for 24 hours.  If your child comes to camp sick or with an infection, we will call you to pick them up immediately.  If you are unsure about the duration for which your child needs to be away from camp for an infection or illness to clear up, we urge you to please speak with the Recreation Director as well as a doctor to ensure it is safe to send your child back to camp.
  • If your child feels ill or receives a minor injury (scrape, cut, bruise, bump) while at camp an incident/accident report will be filled out and you will be notified at the end of the day.  If your child’s name is highlighted on the sign-out list, please speak with staff as your child may have an incident/accident report for you to review.
  • If an injury warrants further attention, counsellors will notify a senior staff member who will then determine whether the parents need to be immediately contacted and whether further medical attention needs to be provided. We assure you that parents will be contacted at appropriate times of need.
  • If your child becomes ill or injured at camp, a senior staff member will contact you immediately. 

Lost and Found will be located at the front Camp Sign-In Desks.  At the end of each day, please check the lost and found for any of your child’s missing belongings.  Items that have not been claimed for several weeks after camp will be donated to local charities. 

PLEASE WRITE YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON EVERYTHING THEY BRING TO CAMP.

We do have a lost and found where you can search for any items your child may have misplaced, however, please try to prevent these situations by writing your child’s name on their belongings.