By Staff
March 25th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
The Museums of Burlington have released their summer Day Programs
| Summer Day Camp Schedule | Ireland House Museum (ages 5-8) | Joseph Brant Museum (ages 5-8) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | July 2 – 4 | Camp Wild Child | Lions & Tigers & Bears – Oh My! |
| Bring out your inner wild child this week as we explore popular titles with the word ‘wild’ in them (e.g. Where the Wild Things Are, Wild Kratts). Discover what it was like to live in the old west, make your own story book monster, and become a zoologist that travels the world. | Journey to Oz this week, as we arrive in a tornado, travel the yellow brick road, meet new friends along the way, and arrive in the Emerald City. | |
| Week 2 | July 7 – 11 | Summer Olympics (FULL, WAITLIST AVAILABLE) | Game Changers |
| Become an Olympian this week as we celebrate our own 2025 Summer Olympics! Participate in our own opening and closing ceremonies, show off your talents individually and as a team, and of course, enjoy a water day, which is a winner all around. | Love games? Then join us at Joseph Brant Museum this week to play ancient games, board games, card games, live action games, and video games! We’ll explore how games have changed over time, and how they’re taking us into the future. Campers will get to explore the “Game Changers” exhibition, featuring classic video games like Super Mario Bros., Pac-Man, and more. | |
| Week 3 | July 14 – 18 | Games to Movies (FULL, WAITLIST AVAILABLE) | World of Disney (FULL, WAITLIST AVAILABLE) |
| So many of our favorite games have become movies! Explore your favorite games turned movies this week as we deep dive into the world of animated kids games (e.g. LEGO, Minecraft, Pokémon). | Explore the World of Disney with us this week at Joseph Brant Museum! We’ll experience some of Disney’s classic theme parks through crafts, games, recipes, and our imaginations! We’ll travel through the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Typhoon Lagoon. | |
| Week 4 | July 21 – 25 | Rainforest Explorers (FULL, WAITLIST AVAILABLE) | Animal Planet (FULL, WAITLIST AVAILABLE) |
| Have you ever wanted to become an explorer? This week is all about being a Jungle & Rainforest adventurer! Discover what lies within rainforests around the world and how we can keep them alive and thriving. | Let’s learn all about animals! We’ll discover fun facts about our favourite furry friends, and creatures we can only imagine! We’ll explore jungles, deserts, caves, oceans, and forests. | |
| Week 5 | July 28 – August 1 | Jurassic Park (FULL, WAITLIST AVAILABLE) | Goin’ Green |
| This week we are travelling back in time to the land of the dinosaurs! Learn all about dinosaurs and their environment or amaze your friends by showing off your dinosaur knowledge as an expert Paleontologist | We’re goin’ green at Joseph Brant Museum! We’ll make crafts, play games, and experiment as we learn about the plants, animals, soil, water, and air in our environment. | |
| Week 6 | August 11 – 15 | Merry Happy Holiday (FULL, WAITLIST AVAILABLE) | Classic Reads |
| Calling all party animals! This week we are celebrating some of the biggest and most popular holidays of the year… all in one week (e.g. Easter, Canada Day, Halloween, Christmas, New Years Eve). | Calling all bookworms! We’re reading our way through the week, with classic stories like “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” “The Balloon Tree,” “Charlotte’s Web,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, and “Nancy Drew.” | |
| Week 7 | August 18 – 22 | Medieval Times (FULL, WAITLIST AVAILABLE) | Astronauts Away! |
| This week we are going back in time to the middle ages! Become a gentle Knight or Princess who guards the castle from enemy Dragons and Trolls or celebrate with us by joining our Renaissance Fair, where history, folklore and fantasy come to life. | We’re racing to space this week at Joseph Brant Museum. Join us as we soar around the solar system, learn about the planets, stars and constellations, and extraterrestrial life. | |
| Week 8 | August 25 – 29 | Under the Sea (FULL, WAITLIST AVAILABLE) | Pirates, Mermaids, & Sea Monsters |
| This week we are deep diving under the sea to discover all kinds of creatures – both mystical and real! Or maybe a relaxing day at the beach is more your speed! Join us to discover all the life that lives by and under the ocean. | Sail the seven seas with us this week at Joseph Brant Museum! Learn all about a pirate’s life, navigate stormy waters, fend off sea creatures, meet beautiful mermaids, and of course, go treasure hunting. |
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR CAMPS AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Full refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received more than 14 days from the start of the program. Cancellation requests received within 13 – 6 days of the start of the program will be subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellation requests received within 5 days of the start of the program will not be eligible for a refund. Refunds will be issued by cheque and/or as a credit card refund. If the Museums of Burlington cancel a program(s), a full refund will be issued in the same manner as payment was received; Interac is considered cash. If refund is by cheque, it will be processed within 7 days, once the payment cheque has cleared.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO CHILDREN’S CAMPS AND PROGRAMS
The Museums of Burlington assumes no responsibility for loss of or damage to personal belongings. In case of theft, no claim shall be made against the Museums of Burlington.
All of the camper’s limitations, existing conditions (physical and emotional/psychological) and special requirements must be fully disclosed in the Camp Registration Form. The Museums of Burlington reserves the right to refuse any registration for any reason. The decision in such matters will be final.
Daily Checklist for Campers
- Reusable water bottle
- 2 snacks, and 1 lunch (peanut-free)
- Hat, sunscreen, bug spray (optional)
- Closed-toe running shoes (please no sandals/flip-flops)
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF
Camp runs from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm each day. On each arrival, a parent/guardian must sign their participant in. Upon dismissal, an authorized parent/guardian per their registration form must sign their participant out. The Museums of Burlington reserves the right to ask for identification to confirm the authorized parent/guardian. If a participant has not been picked up within 15 minutes following dismissal, parents/guardians may be subject to a late fee. If a parent/guardian cannot be reached, a phone call will be made to any emergency contacts provided. In extreme circumstances the Museums of Burlington reserves the right to contact police or Child Protection Services.
The Museums of Burlington reserves the right to modify pick up times to keep our participants and staff safe during severe inclement weather or other emergency situations.
CAMPER CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
Please review with your participant the expectations outlined below.
Participants should:
- Show respect and consideration for staff and peers.
- Be cooperative and willing to participate in program activities.
- Respect rules outlined by staff for the program, facility and equipment.
Consequences for misbehaviour may include:
- Address issue and inform parents to discuss strategies for behaviour improvements, parent meeting.
- Participant receives one day suspension.
- Participant is withdrawn with requirements for return to next program.
You acknowledge and agree that should the Participant exhibit violent behaviour towards another participant, staff and/or volunteer that the Museums of Burlington may undertake a further assessment to determine the Participant’s ongoing suitability for the program. Should the Museums of Burlington in its sole discretion determine that the Participant’s participation in the program constitutes a substantial health and safety risk to other participants, staff and/or volunteer, the Museums of Burlington reserves the right to remove the Participant from the program and/or to deny admittance to the participant to the program in the future.
MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
Authorization is required if your child carries an adrenaline shot (ie. Epi-pen) or inhaler. By noting my child’s medical history on the registration form, you authorize persons designated by the Museums of Burlington to administer, if needed and in the case of an emergency, the described adrenaline medication or inhaler to my child.
By noting the above information on the online registration form, I hereby authorize the designated staff of the Museums of Burlington to administer any first aid deemed necessary. If the designated staff member deems it necessary, I also authorize the transport of my child by ambulance or otherwise to a hospital or other medical facility. Moreover, if we cannot be reached, I authorize the physician chosen by the camp’s designated staff to administer any medical treatment required to my child in his/her state, including surgery, injections, anesthesia and hospitalization.
The parent/guardian and the participant agree to reimburse the Museums of Burlington for any unforeseen expenses that may occur on the participants behalf (i.e. emergency expenses, services, etc.)
I hereby shall release and discharge, the Museums of Burlington, the Museums of Burlington Board, the City of Burlington, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims or liability for personal injury the participant may suffer while participating.
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