Frequently Asked Questions

  • Drop-off is at 9:00 am at our camp doors, and we will be on our way to our first adventure after our morning circle each day.

    Please walk your children to our camp doors and our councilors will sign them in. If you are running late, you may miss us on the way to an activity. Please call our Camp Program phone number in the parent email.

    Pickup at 3:30 pm at our camp doors. After 3:45 pm, our late policy will be place.

    A photo ID is required for pickup campers; only people on their approved pickup list from registration can pick up. If this list needs to be amended, contact our office or talk with our director at sign in.

    Before and after care runs from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

  • Yes, we do! The sessions run from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. You can choose either before or aftercare or both sessions at checkout. Prices are based on weekly enrollment and are subject to availability each week.

  • At Your Neighbourhood Camp, we are a nut and peanut-free environment. However, we do not provide or allow any foods that contain or may contain nuts or peanuts and ask all caregivers to refrain from sending foods and personal care items containing nuts or peanut products to camp.

    We are also allergy-aware! Many campers are allergic to foods, so we have adopted a no-sharing food policy. Our counsellors actively supervise lunch and snack times to reinforce this critical policy.

  • At YNC, we strive to be outside as much as possible all year round. Please dress your child for the season's weather.

    For Summer and PD days in late Spring, bring sunscreen, a hat, running shoes, a swimsuit, a towel, etc.

    If it is winter, please pack an extra pair of socks and indoor shoes. Anything outside of this will be emailed before camp, such as a helmet for tobogganing over winter break.

    You will be emailed the Friday before your camp to remind you of any special items to bring for the week.

    • Pack a balanced lunch, just like you would for school.

    • Insulated lunch pail with an ice pack that the camper can open.

    • Insulated, labelled and refillable water bottle.

    • Two 30 minute snacks times and one lunch hour.

    • Extra snacks are always encouraged! We keep busy at YNC.

    • NO NUTS! Due to allergies and safety reasons.

    • Extended care campers should have extra food packed.

    • You will know in our weekly parent email if we have any special treat days like pizza lunch or ice cream!

    • We do have extra snacks available such as apples and granola bars if a child is hungry. We encourage them to eat their packed lunches first before offering these to them.

  • We do not do half days, but we DO single-day camps! We will announce availability when open to our YNC families through email and social media.

    $65 per day per camper plus taxes. These spaces are not guaranteed, non-refundable and based on the availability of our staff for that week.

  • Your Neighbourhood Camp is a small, private camp with a maximum of 70 children in each age range. Our age groups are 4-6 and 7-12. Our age groups will have separate activities for the majority of the day but we do have some activities all together

  • Our camp has a standard ratio of one director and 3-4 camp counsellors on-site, depending on the number of children registered in specific age groups in attendance. Typically, we have a 1:10 ratio for campers in our regular programming.

    These numbers do not include 1:1 support workers for campers in attendance.

    We also have volunteers and junior camp counsellors throughout the summer.

  • Unfortunately, we do not accept subsidies. However we do support families in need of assistance. check out our financial assistance program for more information.

    For Assistance Program - please fill out the form here and we will be in contact with you.

  • Photo ID and a pick up list provided by parents is required for campers to be signed out . This information in given to us at registration and can be updated by contacting our administrative team.

  • A full refund minus our non-refundable administrative fee of $100 per session per camper will be granted.

    If you cancel within 30 business days, you will not receive any camp fees back.

    You can see our whole camp policies and procedures here.

  • *1:1 Support is full for Summer 2025*

    We are fully accessible in our rental space for 1:1 support, lowered handrails on stairs, bathrooms, elevators, parking, etc.

    Due to the overwhelming need in our community for this type of support, we offer it and are fully inclusive. 1:1 support does come with extra costs associated with camp, depending on the camper's needs.

    If you can send your own support person, please email us to discuss options.

  • Your Neighbourhood Camp is located in Old North at the Darryl J King Student Life Center at Kings University College. 266 Epworth Ave corner or Waterloo and Epworth.

    After you register you will receive a email with more location details.