Summer Camps

A miniature village

About Community Safety Village camps

Summer camps at the Community Safety Village provide a fun environment where students learn how healthy lifestyle choices have a positive impact on them today and in the future.

Camps include interactive workshops, games and sports activities facilitated by Community Safety Village staff and volunteers, police officers and enthusiastic camp leaders.

Camps run from Monday to Friday (unless otherwise specified) from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Meals are not provided—campers must bring their own lunch. The Community Safety Village is a nut-free facility.

Transportation to the village is not provided. Before-camp supervision is available beginning at 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Please contact the village for more information.

Upcoming camps

The Community Safety Village is currently offering spots for:

Like Me First Camp - Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26

For male-identifying students at grade level 6, 7 or 8 as of June 2024

Campers will develop their leadership skills as they learn how to value themselves and others as individuals, cultivate their unique interests and talents, and connect with positive role models and mentors. Campers will also understand the choices and consequences around peer pressure and the positive and negative effects of social media on their lives.

Police Teen Academy Camp - Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2

For female-identifying students at the high school level as of June 2024

This camp will empower female-identifying students who are interested in pursuing a career in policing. Campers will build self-confidence and self-awareness as they develop their leadership skills. Campers will learn about their strengths and areas to work on, meet like-minded students, and benefit from mentorship from York Regional Police officers and members.

Police Teen Academy Camp - Monday, August 12 to Friday, August 16

For students at the high school level as of June 2024

The Police Teen Academy Camp aims to help high school students focus on their education and career goals while developing their leadership skills. Campers will learn about their strengths and areas to work on, meet like-minded students, and benefit from mentorship from York Regional Police officers and members.

Like Me First Camp - Monday, August 19 to Friday, August 23

For female-identifying students at the grade 4 or 5 level as of June 2024

This program will focus on areas such as peer pressure, social media, meaningful relationships, and positive body image. Students will learn to develop confidence in a safe environment, making lots of friends along the way. The aim of this program is for students to recognize themselves as strong individuals, while helping others to recognize their strengths and love themselves.