FAQs
More information can be found under the Policies and Procedures section.
- Drop off times are 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Pick up times are 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Camp is $125 per child, per session. Each session is five days long.
Children ages 9 to 12 are permitted to register for Camp. A child must be at least 9 years of age on their first day attending Camp and no older than 12 years of age on their last day attending Camp.
The Camp is located at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario buidling located in Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto, just north of University Avenue and College Street. The building’s address is 111 Wellesley Street West.
See the location of the Legislative Building on a map (external link).
Yes, the Camp will run regardless of a sessional day or not. Camp may be cancelled under emergency situations.
Registration is online. If there are no spots available, you can add your name to the waitlist.
No. As spots are limited, we want to open the experience up to as many campers as possible. Multiple registrations for the same child will be cancelled.
No
Each day, campers should be dressed appropriately for the weather, and bring the following along with them:
- A healthy, nut-free lunch & two snacks
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Refillable water bottle
- Running Shoes
- Their camp identification and T-shirt*
*Provided to them on the first day. We strongly encourage families to label all of their camper’s belongings (first and last name) to prevent items from becoming lost.
Electronics, toys, and other valuable items are encouraged to remain at home. The Legislative Explorers Camp cannot be held responsible if they are lost or damaged during the Camp session.
Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 14 days before the applicable Camp session begins. Once your camper’s session has begun, no refunds will be issued for any missed time or absences.
Yes! Your camper’s safety is of the utmost importance to us. They will remain in their camper group for the duration of the day and be supervised by a staff member at all times.
Please review the medical policy under Policies and Procedures.
Official documentation and individual assignments will be available in French upon request; however, sessions will take place in English. Program staff are bilingual and are able to provide support in either language.
We communicate mainly through e-mail and will send information to the main contact we have on file to get your camper(s) ready for the summer. At the end of June, we will begin our countdown to summer Camp with a general email that will share details and get your child excited for Camp. One week before the session begins, we will send a “Welcome to Camp” e-mail with specific information, including location, drop-off and pick-up instructions, and contact information. We will also share program-specific details at this time.
Call us at 416-325-7500 and ask to speak to a Camp supervisor. Alternatively, you can email camp@ola.org.
No, parents/guardians are not permitted into the Camp room. Families are invited to attend a "Show and Tell" session on Friday afternoon. This will be an opportunity to see the Camp room, as well as walk around the building to take in all that the campers has experienced throughout the week.