Day Camps

LAUGH. LEARN. PLAY.

Registration Opens June 2024 - Pictou Recreation Day Camp Registration Form 2024

Pictou Recreation and Parks offer day camps for children throughout July and August. Camps are open to children ages 5 to 11, grade primary must be completed by July 1, 2024. Campers must bring their own lunch, snacks, water and sun protection, including a hat and sunscreen. Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers are necessary. The day camps are held at Broidy Park Monday through Friday with trip days being held on Thursdays. Drop off will be at Broidy Park at 9:00 am and pick-up will be at the Broidy Park at 4:00 pm, except for trip days when locations and times vary according to the individual trip. Registration fee includes day trip expenses. Please note that all camp programs are nut-free.

Healthy Eating Practices and Multi-Sport Learning Opportunities are a BIG part of the DAY CAMP PROGRAMS. The Town of Pictou is a registered HIGH FIVE® organization. Pictou Recreation staff have HIGH FIVE® training to ensure that every child has a positive sport and recreation experience. Our Day Camp Staff receive leadership training, First Aid and Fundamental Movement Skills Certifications.

For more information on HIGH FIVE® visit High Five.

Rates: Week 1 and 3 - $85  |   Week 2-4-5-6-7- $100  
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Download the 2024 Recreation Schedule:

•   pdf Pictou Rec Summer Camp 2024 Brochure (463 KB)  -Registration for the Summer Day Camps for ages 5-11, grade
    primary must be completed by July 1, 2024 will open to Pictou residents on   Tuesday, June 4th at 10:00 am
    and for residents in the surrounding areas on Tuesday, June 11th at 10:00 am.

Health and Safety

Safety is Priority

To ensure campers have a good experience, safety is a priority, and we encourage families to help by packing the following: masks (when needed), and small hand sanitizer. Families will need to sign a waiver for participation related to Covid 19. Staff have received specialized training related to creating safe program activities.

Behaviour & Respect

Our staff encourages fair play, respect, honesty, and fun. Bullying, verbal or physical, is unacceptable at our camps and will not be tolerated. For our summer programs to be a success, they must be operated on a principle of respect. This idea includes respect for each other, the rules, activity parameters and safety guidelines so that everyone can have a safe and fun camp experience.

Healthy Eating

All campers are required to bring a daily snack and lunch to camp each day. In our efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle, we encourage participants to pack a nutritional lunch. Every Tuesday we will take time to learn about different healthy foods and have a sample to try to indorse healthy eating.

Nut Free

Pictou Recreation and Parks are committed to providing safe and accessible services and activities for all persons. A Nut-Free environment will be maintained by the Day-Camp with hopes of reducing nut-related allergy risks and making our camp more available to kids with existing allergies.

Sun Safety

Research has indicated that each sunburn increases the risk of cancer. To address this concern, Pictou Recreation will be promoting sun safety in our programs. The sun safety policy is in place to protect youth and leaders. We, therefore, require anyone enrolled in our programs to wear sunscreen. We ask parents to provide ample amounts for children.