Frequently Asked Questions

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Camp Branches is a new outdoor summer camp that is run by experienced early childhood educators and conveniently located in Ajax, ON! We are a traditional variety camp that is the perfect mix of fun and educational experience for children between the ages of 4 and 12.

Camp Branches offers a variety of activities, including nature walks, archery, large group games, arts and crafts, team sports, team challenges and more.

A child must be at least 4 years old by the start of their camp session. 

If your child is 14 years old or older at the time of camp, they can apply to volunteer at our camp. Volunteering is a great opportunity for kids aged 14 and 15. They not only get a chance to give back to the community and achieve any community volunteer hours needed for school, but they also get some valuable skills and camp experience. 

Our staff teach and supervise their groups in excellent ratios, averaging approximately 1 staff to 10 campers. The younger campers typically receive a lower ratio. Safety is always our #1 priority!

 Our campers are grouped by age and ability where possible. 

Our camp is run primarily outdoors, but during inclement weather (rain, storms, extreme heat, etc.), our camp will go indoors or take shelter temporarily in a designated area until it clears. 

Programmed activities may be modified to suit the indoor facility. Please note, unfortunately, there are no refunds due to inclement weather.

Some indoor activities include: Making bracelets, board games, building with blocks and lego, reading, drawing and more.

 As most of our programming is conducted outdoors, the summer heat is always a safety consideration for us. From the moment campers arrive, we insist they apply sunscreen and continue to remind them to reapply throughout the day.

During very hot periods, our activities are altered to ensure campers are not dehydrated or exhausted due to the heat. We make use of all the shade in the area and may even go indoors if the weather is too bad.

What if it’s too hot? Is there shade from the sun?
If the weather is too hot, we take the camp indoors or organize quiet games in the shade with plenty of refreshments and breaks. 

Registration fees can be paid by via etransfer or by using Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard, or VISA Debit). 

Our lunch time is scheduled between 12 – 1pm and is fully supervised by our camp staff.  Safety, food allergies and cleanliness are high priorities for our camp staff to consider during the lunch hour. All campers are required to bring and provide their own meals and snacks.
We will have water available at all times.

 If your child has an EpiPen (anaphylaxis allergy), requires assistance with medication at camp, or has any other medical concerns, it is important to ensure that an authorization to adminster form has been completed.