General Information

The Camps Office is located on the third floor of the Harbourfront Centre Main Building, 235 Queens Quay West, and can be accessed using the north elevator. Please check in with security at the north entrance of the building to gain access to the third floor. 

Office Hours 

Regular office hours when camp is not in session are Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm (excluding holidays). When camp is in session, the office hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30am–6:00pm (excluding holidays). The office is not open on weekends.  

Please note: Harboufront Centre Office Staff will be using a hybrid work model, and will be available by appointment only until May 2, 2022. 

Campers will generally follow a consistent schedule during their time with us. 

Parents can take advantage of our extended programs which will continue the fun before or after the main camp programming. More information on extended programs can be found here.

We will begin signing out campers to parents and guardians between 3:30 and 3:45 as soon as all campers have arrived at their designated end-of-day location.

Online 

Our online camps registration system is provided by CampBrain. The registration system is PCI-compliant and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Online registrations can be paid by credit card or e-cheque only. 

In-Person 

Cash, cheque and debit payments are accepted in-person only. Please call 416-973-4093 to arrange payment by these methods. 

Registration Fees 

A $100 deposit per camper per camp is required for all registrations. Installments can be arranged online at the time of registration. All balances must be paid in full by 8am (ET) on June 1, 2022, after which all new registration fees must be made in full. There is no pro-rating of camp fees. 

Camp Cancellation Policy 

Cancellation requests must be made in writing via email. All cancellations are subject to a $50 administration fee per camp registration. Refunds for cancellations requested within 10 business days of the start date of your child’s camp session will result in the forfeiture of your camp deposit. There are no refunds for cancellations requested on or after the camp session’s start date.  

Refund requests are considered individually by the Senior Manager and Registrar. A doctor’s note must accompany cancellation requests due to medical reasons at the time of the request. 

Please Note: For registrations processed by cash, debit, cheque, or money order, your refund will be in the form of a cheque. Please allow four to six weeks for this process. 

In response to the current challenges presented by COVID-19, we have been diligent in implementing new safety procedures within our organization. We have also modified our cancellation policy to meet new realities. If any changes to regulations or health guidelines prevent us from delivering our programs, you will receive a full refund for the camps you are registered for.  

Camp Transfer Policy 

Camp transfer requests must be submitted in writing via email at least five business days before the start date of your child’s camp session. Submissions will be considered based on space availability within the requested program. Transfers made less than 10 business days before the start of the camp program will not be eligible for a partial refund if the camp transferred into is a lesser fee. 

Please Note: There is a $30 transfer administration fee per camp transfer and child transfer. There are no refunds of transfer fees. 

Kids First Program  

Harbourfront Centre is a registered charitable organization and financial assistance is available through our Kids First Program. Applications are considered individually and in confidence.  

Download the subsidy application form or call the Camps Office at 416-973-4093 for more information. Incomplete applications will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the subsidy application is complete. 

Summer Camps: Applications for subsidies for our Summer Camps must be received by 4pm (ET), May 27, 2022. 

Please Note: All Kids First applicants must submit a complete application to be considered. Applications are processed as they are received. Spaces are limited and based on availability. 

Medical Information Form 

Medical information must be complete and a waiver must be signed before Harbourfront Centre Camps is able to confirm your registration. Incomplete medical information may result in the camper’s removal from the camps. 

Accessibility 

Harbourfront Centre Camps are committed to providing a welcoming and accessible destination for all visitors. We embrace the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity to serve our visitors with disabilities and our community at large.

Ontario Camps Association 

The stamp of a great camp! 

The Ontario Camps Association (OCA) continues to be recognized as a world leader in organized camping for children and youth. As an Accredited Member of the Ontario Camps Association, we are proud to display its logo, an icon that stands for a quality camping experience. We adhere to the highest standards of safety, supervision and quality programming to ensure the camp experience is positive for all involved.

Harbourfront Centre Camps holds the values of accessibility, inclusion and respect at the core of our daily operations. Services will be provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of all participants. To provide the best support to a camper with exceptionalities or special needs, we require all needs or challenges to be included in the Medical Information form in full. If your camper requires one-to-one support, you must contact the Camps Registrar to discuss options before registering. 

Failure to disclose information necessary for a safe and positive camper experience may result in the removal of the camper from the program.  

Additional support at camp is sometimes necessary for a positive camp experience. Below are the most commonly used support systems for our campers: 

• One-to-one support provided by the family 

• One-to-one or additional support provided by a community partner 

• One-to-one or additional support provided by Harbourfront Centre Camps 

Pre-registration is mandatory, and space is limited.  

One-to-one support fees: $525/per week 

Our staff is dedicated to working with you to explore all available options for your child to attend our camps. For more information, please contact the Camps Registrar at 416-973-4093. 

Volunteer Opportunities 

Youth and young adults (ages 16–25 years old), who have previously participated in our camps programs with one-to-one support are welcome to return as a volunteer. Please contact the office for further information. Please note: A volunteer can also request additional support (see above). 

Meal Plans will be unavailable for the 2022 season. 

Camp T-Shirts 

T-Shirts will be unavailable for the 2022 season. 

Phone: 416-973-4093 

Email: camps@harbourfrontcentre.com 

Harbourfront Centre Camps 

235 Queens Quay West  
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8, Canada