YMCA Day Camp - Earl Rowe Provincial Park
Earl Rowe is a large provincial park featuring hiking trails, a small lake, and shaded pavilions. The main day camp area includes a large private shelter with picnic tables and an open field. Campers will spend their full day outside exploring the provincial park.
Drop-off & Pick-up
Please review your registration to confirm which bus stop location you have selected:
- Tottenham Public School
(8:40 drop off and 4:20 pm pick-up)
21 Rogers Rd, Tottenham, ON - St. Paul’s Catholic School
(9 am drop off and 4 pm pick up)
100 James A. McCague Avenue, New Tecumseth, ON
Extended Care
Extended care runs from 6:30 am to 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This is a registered service with an additional fee. Please review your registration to confirm if you are registered.
Who Can I Contact with Questions/Concerns?
For questions during your child’s session, please contact the On-Site Supervisor, Emily Henry at (705) 938-5082 or [email protected]. Please remember that our Supervisor’s focus is on your child(ren) and providing a safe and fun-filled week. Please reach out only when necessary, for absences, questions, or concerns.
Camp Address:
Earl Rowe Provincial Park
4998 Concession Rd 7,
Alliston, ON
On-site Supervisor:
Emily Henry
p: (705) 938-5082
e: [email protected]
Preparing for camp at
Earl Rowe Provincial Park
Whether your child is an experienced camper or it is their first camp experience, it is always helpful to know what they can expect at your camp location this summer!
Camper Information
To ensure we can contact you if required, your YMCA Online Portal profile must be up to date with phone numbers and emergency contacts/authorized persons for pick up. Also, all required camp forms must be completed before your child participates.
YMCA Values
At YMCA Day Camp, our community is built upon the values of kindness, integrity, inclusiveness, respect and optimism. The YMCA values are guiding principles at the heart of everything we do. We ask that every member of our camp community embrace these values each day to create a sense of belonging and an enriching environment for everyone.
We look forward to a fantastic summer with your child!
Swimming
Your child will swim every Monday and Thursday at summer camp. Please send your camper with their bathing suit, a towel, and preferably a bag for wet swim gear. Campers can bring their own goggles for swimming, but neither day camp nor the YMCA are liable for any lost items. Swim assessments will be completed by our Certified Lifeguards to determine swimmer abilities and access to the deep end of our pool. Lifejackets are available for those campers that require them.
Contacting Us After-hours
Day Camp staff work between the hours of 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Following provincial legislation and in keeping with our values, the YMCA is committed to supporting the wellbeing of employees. Our Disconnecting From Work Policy is intended to support work/life balance and staff wellbeing by ensuring that employees have the right to disconnect from their work outside of their scheduled hours.
If you have urgent concerns after hours, you can reach out to our Community Care Team between 6 am and 7 pm by phone, 705-792-7822 or email, [email protected].
Lost & Found
All lost and found items will be held at camp until the end of each month. Where possible, found items will be displayed at sign out for parents and guardians to see. If your camper is picked up at a bus stop, please provide the bus counsellor with a detailed list of any items you believe may be in the lost and found.
In order to reduce lost and found we ask that you label all of your camper’s items. Custom labels can be ordered from: camps.mabelslabels.com. If you type ‘YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka Day Camp’ in the search bar before shopping a small portion of the cost will be donated to our campership fund.
What happens in the event of inclement weather, extreme heat, or poor air quality?
Each day, our senior staff monitor weather conditions closely to prepare for a safe and enjoyable camp experience. During the summer, our region can experience a range of conditions, including thunderstorms, high temperatures, humidity, and occasional air quality concerns.
Inclement Weather (e.g., thunderstorms)
In the event of inclement weather, campers and staff will move to a safe, sheltered location. Depending on the camp site, this may include health and fitness centres, pavilions, or other indoor facilities. Campers will participate in alternative indoor programming until conditions improve. Outdoor activities such as swimming and boating will resume no sooner than 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder.
Extreme Heat and Humidity
During periods of high heat and humidity, staff modify the daily schedule to prioritize camper safety and comfort. This may include:
- Reducing strenuous activities
- Scheduling more active programming during cooler parts of the day (typically mornings)
- Incorporating water-based activities and games when possible
- Campers are regularly reminded to drink plenty of fluids and take breaks as needed. Camps located at YMCA health, fitness, and aquatics centres often include daily afternoon swims, and indoor spaces at these locations are air-conditioned.
Poor Air Quality (e.g., wildfire smoke)
When air quality is impacted, such as during a special air quality statement, programming is adjusted to limit prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity. Staff monitor campers for any signs of respiratory discomfort and respond accordingly.
We follow the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for our region and adjust programming based on its guidance and recommended health precautions.
Other Camp Information
Your child will participate in water activities every Wednesday. Please send your camper with their bathing suit, a towel, and preferably a bag for wet swim gear.
Packing list
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