Welcome to Today’s Family Camp Programs!
At Today’s Family, we celebrate play as the heart of learning, sparking curiosity, connection, and growth for every child. Through outdoor exploration, children engage with the world in meaningful ways, learning by doing, imagining, and discovering. We see nature as our playground, where every element invites adventure and creativity. In this environment, play isn’t just fun, it’s a powerful pathway to help children build lasting connections to the land, their community, each other, and to themselves. It is our vision that every child experiences the joy of learning through play.
Locations for 2025 Summer Camps
Our goal is to provide summer experiences to as many children as possible. Stay tuned to Today’s Family’s social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) for updates on the launch of camp registration.
Weekly Rates
| Region | Summer Break Camp Week Cost | |
| Hamilton | Kinder Camp – $107.50* Adventure/Extreme Camp – $220.50 |
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| Halton | Kinder Camp – $108.68* Adventure/Extreme Camp – $230.00 |
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| Haldimand -Norfolk | Kinder Camp – $92.23* Adventure/Extreme Camp – $195.20 |
*Rate Reduction from CWELCC has been applied to kinder camp programming for eligible families
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cancellation Policy?
Due to increased demand for camp programming, our cancellation policy has been updated. Parents/guardians must give a minimum of 30 days’ written notice of intent to withdraw from any/all camp weeks from the first day of camp. For summer camp, regardless of the impacted week, all withdrawal requests for the summer season must be received by Sunday, June 1, 2025. If notice is not received, full program fees will be charged. For more information on terms, location details and fees, please see our parent handbooks.
Parent Handbooks can be found here: https://www.todaysfamily.ca/locations/
What is a Family Meeting and why is this required?
To ensure success of all children in our programs, Today’s Family holds Family Meetings as part of the camp registration process. This allows us to get to know each other and allows children and families to explore their camp environment. Family Meetings are in person and may be group sessions. You can request an individual appointment, should you want to discuss your child’s needs or require accommodation. Please reach out to childcare@todaysfamily.ca for more information.
Is financial assistance available?
- 905 546-4870 City of Hamilton
- 905 825-6000 Halton Region
- 519 426-6170 Haldimand Norfolk
What are the program hours?
Today’s Family Summer Camp Programs operate from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. We are closed on statutory holidays.
What occurs during extreme weather events?
What happens during a serious occurrence?
What should my camper bring to camp each day?
- A nut-free lunch labelled with your child’s name
- Outdoor clothing
- Refillable water bottle labelled with your child’s name
- Swimsuit and towel or a change of clothes
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat
Campers will enjoy swimming each week at a recreation centre pool or splash pad, please pack a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and a water bottle daily.
Are healthy snacks provided?
Are you thinking about joining us this summer?
Policies
Weather Policy
To ensure the health and safety of all, camp staff will modify activities to accommodate for weather. There will be outdoor time every day, weather permitting. Please note that Today’s Family adheres to extreme heat procedures outlined by our local municipalities. Any impacts experienced to program schedules or operations due to extreme heat will be communicated with families.
Volunteer and Student Supervision Policy
Only Today’s Family employees will have the direct responsibility for the supervision of children in the camp programs. Please note: Volunteers and students are not considered part of the staff / caregiver to child ratio.
Nutrition Policy
Today’s Family provides healthy snacks made with whole ingredients in accordance with the Canada Food Guide. Menus are posted within program rooms and copies are also available to parents and families. Please be sure to alert us of any allergies or food restrictions. If possible, we will try to provide an alternative. Please bring a nut-free lunch and refillable water bottle every day.
Guiding Behaviour
Today’s Family uses re-direction and positive behaviour guidance techniques appropriate to the child’s age to promote self-discipline and respect for others and their environment.
Serious Occurrences
Safety of children is our top priority. A serious occurrence is an incident that poses a significant risk to a child’s health, safety, or well-being. Serious occurrences that happen in your child’s Camp Program are posted at the program location for your information. To learn more about site-specific procedures to ensure child safety, please contact your Program Supervisor.
What is so great about Today’s Family Summer Day Camps?
They are run by Today’s Family. Although we don’t usually toot our own horn, it’s true that we are one of the leading providers of early learning and child care in Ontario with more programs than you have fingers or toes. With over 40 years’ experience in play, we are a non-profit, charitable agency serving more than 6,000 children (and their parents and caregivers) in Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk and surrounding areas.
We co-create play.
We believe play is most meaningful when it is shared. Co-creating play with children is at the heart of our summer day camps, where educators collaborate with children, following their lead, their interests, building on their ideas, and nurturing curiosity. Whether storytelling, exploring, or imagining new worlds, play becomes a dynamic journey of discovery. By valuing every child’s voice, we foster belonging and community. When play is co-created, learning has no limits.
We root our play in nature.
This summer, we embrace the land as our playground and inspiration. Through outdoor exploration and child-led discovery, campers will deepen their connection to nature, observing, questioning, and creating as they play. Whether exploring habitats or following the flow of water, they will shape their own experiences, building connections with nature, community, and each other, fostering curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong respect for the natural world.
We lead through the arts.
Artasia brings together children of all ages across all Today’s Family camps to explore the transformative role of the arts. Artist educators partner with children, guiding arts exploration through a variety of topics. Designed to foster creativity and leadership, the program encourages collaboration across generations, empowering children to share their voice on interests and issues through creative expression.
