Camp PRC

NOW OPEN: PA Day and Holiday Camp registration.

Camp PRC will keep your child happy, active and engaged with a variety of activities for every interest. It's time to create new adventures and lasting memories!

Basic Camp Details

Camp Location

Camp PRC takes place at the Pyramid Recreation Centre in the Town of St. Marys. The facility address is 317 James Street South.

Drop-off and pick-up times

Campers should be dropped off between 8:00 am and 9:00 am daily. Staff will meet campers on site each morning. An email will be sent to all registered participants with specific details before the camp begins.

Staff will meet campers at the Youth Centre door inside the PRC for PA Days, Holiday Camps, and March Break Camps.

Fees

PA Day / Holiday / March Break – the cost to attend is $37 per day in 2024 and will increase to $38 per day for 2025 camps.

Summer Camp - the cost to attend is $190 per child for the week.

Fee Subsidy/Payment Plan

If you are currently receiving financial assistance, contact your Community Subsidy Department (located in Stratford), for approval.

Payment Plans can be offered for those requiring assistance. July registered camp days would be due June 1 and August registered camp days would be due July 1.

Call 519-284-2160 to register using subsidy.

Refund Policy

Full refunds are provided up to 2 weeks prior to camp starting. After this date, a refund will only be issued if the spot can be filled by another camper.

PA Day Camp

Registration is now open for 2024/2025 PA Day Camps at the PRC!

Dates	Daily Themes	Special Programming Notes	Fee ($)	Registration Link
October 25, 2024	Halloween	Skating	$37	Click here to register for PA Day Camp PRC on Friday, October 25, 2024
November 15, 2024	Baking	Skating	$37	Click here to register for PA Day Camp PRC on Friday, November 15, 2024
January 31, 2025	TBD	Skating	$38	Click here to register for PA Day Camp PRC on Friday, January 31, 2025
May 2, 2025	TBD	TBD	$38	Click here to register for PA Day Camp PRC on Friday, May 2, 2025
June 6, 2025	TBD	Swimming	$38	Click here to register for PA Day Camp PRC on Friday, June 6, 2025

Holiday Break Camp

Dates	Daily Themes	Special Programming Notes	Fee ($)	Registration Link
December 23, 2024	TBD	Skating	$37	Click here to register for Holiday Break Camp on Monday, December 23, 2024
December 27, 2024	TBD	Skating	$37	Click here to register for Holiday Break Camp on Friday, December 27, 2024
December 30, 2024	TBD	Skating	$37	Click here to register for Holiday Break Camp on Monday, December 30, 2024
January 2, 2025	TBD	Skating	$38	Click here to register for Holiday Break Camp on Thursday, January 2, 2025
January 3, 2025	TBD	Skating	$38	Click here to register for Holiday Break Camp on Friday, January 3, 2025

March Break Camp

Check back in January 2025 for next year’s March Break Camps!

Additional details can be found in the program description by clicking the links below (once added in January) to access our ActiveNet registration website.

Dates	Daily Themes	Special Programming Notes	Fee ($)	Registration Link
March 10, 2025	TBD	Skating	$38	Link to be provided in January 2025
March 11, 2025	TBD	Skating	$38	Link to be provided in January 2025
March 12, 2025	TBD	Skating	$38	Link to be provided in January 2025
March 13, 2025	TBD	Skating	$38	Link to be provided in January 2025
March 14, 2025	TBD	Skating	$38	Link to be provided in January 2025

Summer Camp PRC

Check back in February 2025 for next year's Summer Camp PRC!

Additional details can be found in the program description by clicking the link below to access our ActiveNet registration website.

Summer	Dates	Weekly Themes	Registration / Fee Notes	Fee ($)	Registration Link
Week 1	July 02 – July 04	TBD	4-day week – no camp on Canada Day	$114	Link to be provided in February 2025
Week 2	July 07 – July 11	TBD	5-day week	$190	Link to be provided in February 2025
Week 3	July 14 – July 18	TBD	5-day week Swimming Lessons at Camp*	$190 $84.60	Link to be provided in February 2025
Week 4	July 21 – July 25	TBD	5-day week Swimming Lessons at Camp*	$190 $84.60	Link to be provided in February 2025
Week 5	July 28 – Aug 01	TBD	5-day week	$190	Link to be provided in February 2025
Week 6	Aug 05 – Aug 08	TBD	4-day week – no camp on Civic Holiday Fee remains the same as 5-day weeks to cover cost of a bus field trip to a special destination (one-day refunds will be available for anyone who choses not to attend)	$190	Link to be provided in February 2025
Week 7	Aug 11 – Aug 15	TBD	5-day week Swimming Lessons at Camp*	$190 $84.60	Link to be provided in February 2025
Week 8	Aug 18 – Aug 22	TBD	5-day week Swimming Lessons at Camp*	$190 $84.60	Link to be provided in February 2025
Week 9	Aug 25 – Aug 29	TBD	5-day week	$190	Link to be provided in February 2025

Camper Drop-off and Pick-up

Staff will meet campers at the grey doors located on the west side of the building. Please park your vehicle close to Entrance D and walk to the entry doors. Staff will be visible at the doors to help you find your way!

Field Trips at Summer Camp PRC

New this year! Summer Camp PRC will be going on a special adventure to a nearby location (between 40-60 minutes driving distance). During Adventure week (August 06 – 09) staff and campers will travel by bus to and from a theme park (i.e., Storybook Gardens, The Factory, Bingemans, East Park London, etc.) destination to be determined. Registration details will be updated on the Camp PRC webpage and ActiveNet registration page once finalized in the spring.

Additional exciting details to come!

Specialty Summer Camps at the St. Marys Quarry (Lind Sportsplex)

Registration is currently closed for Specialty Summer Camps at the St. Marys Quarry!

The Town of St. Marys is excited to be offering a variety of specialty camp opportunities at the Lind Sportsplex (St. Marys Quarry) during the summer 2025 season! These half-day camps will be focused on unique experiences for older campers looking for something exciting and different.

Campers must be a minimum of 8 years old before the first day of camp to participate. Additional details can be found in the program descriptions by clicking the links below to access our ActiveNet registration website.

Please check back in February 2025 for registration details.

Camper Drop-off and Pick-up

Staff will meet campers at the curling club entrance to the Lind Sportsplex (425 Water Street South). Please park your vehicle across the street from the St. Marys Quarry next to the racquet courts. There is a crosswalk to help you and your camper safely access the site. Overflow parking is available up the hill at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (386 Church Street South).

Swim Lessons at Camp

Camp PRC and the Aquatics team are excited to be working together to offer swimming lessons for registered campers! Campers who wish to participate in swimming lessons at camp should be registered in both weeks that the classes are being offered. For example, anyone registered in both weeks 3 and 4 of summer camp would be eligible to register for lessons in aquatics session 2. The same would apply for campers registered in weeks 7 and 8 of summer camp, being eligible for aquatics session 4.

Registered campers will be supervised by Camp PRC staff as they walk over to the PRC Aquatic Centre to participate in a 30-minute group swim lesson lead by a qualified member of the lifeguard-instructor team. Lifeguard-instructors are certified through the Lifesaving Society as National Lifeguards and Swim Instructors. Camp staff will return at the end of the lesson to walk campers back to join their group for lunch. Lessons run daily for two weeks (Monday – Friday) from 11:30 am – 12:00 pm.

Summer

Dates

Special Programming Notes

Fee ($)

Registration Link

Aquatics Session 2

Camp Weeks 3 & 4

July 14 – July 18

July 21 – July 25

Swim-campers will be assessed on the first day and divided into groups based on age, swimming ability, and number of registered participants.

$84.60

Link to be provided in February 2025

Aquatics Session 4

Camp Weeks 7 & 8

Aug 11 – Aug 15

Aug 18 – Aug 22

$84.60

Link to be provided in February 2025

For more information on Swim Lessons at Camp, please contact the Recreation Manager, Joannah Campbell at jocampbell@town.stmarys.on.ca or call 519-284-2340, ext. 626.

Online Registration Tips

Learn more about getting started on ActiveNet
Be sure to update your existing account to ensure each child is listed as a family member
Remember to update your child's age/grade
Fill out any medical, allergies or specific needs full to ensure a quality experience

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the age restrictions for Camp PRC?

Camp PRC is designed for individuals entering Grade 1 (born in 2018) to entering Grade 7 (born in 2012). Children entering kindergarten this fall (2024/2025 academic year) are not eligible for registration at Camp PRC.

Please contact the Recreation Manager, Joannah Campbell at jocampbell@town.stmarys.on.ca or call 519-284-2340, ext. 626 if you have any additional questions about Camp PRC.

What does my camper need to bring with them?

Packed lunch including snacks for morning and afternoon breaks
Reusable water bottle
Running shoes
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray (if preferred)
Any necessary medication (please contact Camp staff in advance)
Appropriate swim or skating attire (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) this may include a bathing suit, sandals, towel, goggles, swim cap, etc. for swimming and skates, helmet, and gloves/mittens for skating

How does the waitlist work?

If all the available Camp PRC spaces are filled with registered campers, you may add your child’s name to the waitlist. This can be done through your ActiveNet account or by contacting Guest Services at the Pyramid Recreation Centre in person (317 James Street South) or over the phone 519-284-2340 ext. 638. Should a space become available, a Town of St. Marys staff member will reach out to you to confirm next steps including payment and registration.