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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 3:00 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.

Available summer camps in 2023

To register or for more information about summer camps offered at the Community Safety Village, visit: https://csv.simplybook.me/v2/#book

 

Like Me First Camp: Male Identifying Students (Campers in Grade 6 and 7)

July 5-7 *3-day camp*

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.

 

Tri-Service Camp (Campers in Grade 4, 5, and 6)

July 10-14

Campers will learn about police, fire and paramedic services and emergency responder roles in our community, while participating in safety activities and games. Activities and themes include a junior detective investigative hunt, bicycle safety, internet safety, healthy lifestyle habits and emergency preparedness.

 

United/Unity Super Hero Camp (Campers in Grade 4, 5, and 6)

July 17-21

Campers will meet York Regional Police superheroes, United and Unity, visit the superhero headquarters at the Village and learn about the traits we all have within us to be superheroes in our own communities. The camp program includes the design of campers' own superheroes.

 

Like Me First Camp: Female Identifying Students (Campers in Grade 7 and 8)

July 24-28

Campers will build self-esteem, self-awareness and confidence as they learn about resiliency and the importance of positive choices. Other topics include mindfulness, meditation, coping techniques and self-care. Campers will also learn about the positive and negative effects of social media on their lives.

 

Police Teen Academy Camp (Campers in High School)

July 31-August 4

The Teen Police Academy 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.

 

Leo McArthur Leadership Camp (Campers in High School)

August 14-18

The Leo McArthur Leadership Camps 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.

 

High School Prep Camp (Campers in Grade 9)

August 21-25

Graduating from elementary school to high school can be daunting for grade 8 students—this camp is here to help them make that transition. Campers will learn about tobacco and vape use, alcohol and drug use, mental health and wellness and the importance of safe social media practices. Campers will also learn about resume writing and benefit from a mock job interview process. This program includes guest speakers and interactive team-building activities.

 

Date/Week

Camp Theme/Name

Grade Level (As of September 2023)

July 5-7

Like Me First Camp (Male Identifying Students)

6 & 7

July 10 - 14

Tri Service Camp

4, 5 & 6

July 17 - 21

United/Unity Super Hero Camp

4, 5 & 6

July 24 - 28

Like Me First Camp (Female Identifying Students)

7 & 8

July 31- Aug 4

Police Teen Academy Camp

High School

Aug 14 -18

Leo McArthur Leadership Camp

High School

Aug 21 – 25

High School Prep Camp

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