Camps

Markham Museum

Markham Museum offers engaging educational experiences through interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, and community events for all ages. Learn more about all Markham Museum has to offer and how to use your e-gift card today.

Varley Art Gallery

The Varley Art Gallery offers a wide variety of activities, events, art classes, camps, and workshops for the community. Learn more about all Varley Art Gallery has to offer and how to use your e-gift card today.

Flato Markham Theatre

Flato Markham Theatre's Education and Outreach programs educate, inspire, and engage youth and people from all walks of life through live performing arts.  Learn more about all Flato Markham Theatre camps and programs and how to use your e-gift card today.

Markham Public Library

Markham Public Library offers a wide variety of programs and services that will ignite  passion for discovery and learning for all ages. Find out more about library programs and services.

• What can you buy using an e-gift card?

You can use e-gift cards for any Xplor service, including course registration, memberships, facility bookings, and products like garbage tags.  

• Can e-gift cards be used online?  

Yes! You can pay for online purchases with an e-gift card. Just enter the card number at checkout. If the card doesn't cover the full amount, you can pay the difference with another method.  

• Can you have your e-gift card added to your account as an account credit?  

Yes! City of Markham staff can help you add an e-gift card value to your accounts. Please contact City of Markham's Contact Centre at customerservice@markham.ca or by telephone at 905-477-5530.

• Can you get a refund for an e-gift card?  

No. Refunds are not permitted for e-gift cards once the purchase has been made. All sales of an e-gift card are final.  

• Can a purchase made using an e-gift card be refunded?  

Yes! If you make a purchase using a gift card, that purchase can be refunded. The refund will go to account credit only.  

• I lost or did not receive my e-gift card, what can be done?  

Please contact City of Markham's Contact Centre at customerservice@markham.ca or by telephone at 905-477-5530.

• Can I reload my e-gift card?

No. You cannot reload our e-gift cards.

• Issuance and Redemption: Gift cards are exclusively issued for payment of goods and services through the City of Markham’s Recreation Culture and Library Program Registration and Facility Booking System, Xplor. Gift Cards cannot be used for covering other City of Markham fees, such as by-law infractions, property tax, building permits, and similar charges. Gift Cards cannot be used for Flato Markham Theatre box office, gift shop, or bar sales. Gift Cards are not redeemable for cash and are non-refundable.
• No Expiration: All Gift Cards will be issued without an expiry date, and no administration fee will be charged for the use of Gift Card.
• Purchases: If the amount of your purchase exceeds the balance on your Gift Card you will be required to pay the remaining balance of the transaction by debit or credit card.
• Refunds: If a refund request is made for a transaction paid for using a Gift Card, a refund will be issued as a credit to the client’s Xplor account.
• Amount Limits: The minimum Gift Card amount is $25.00, and the maximum is $300.00 per Gift Card.
• Cancelling or Refusing a Gift Card: The City of Markham reserves the right to cancel or refuse a Gift Card associated with an unauthorized transaction at any time. Gift Cards purchased from sources other than the City of Markham’s facilities or website may not be valid. The City of Markham is not responsible for honoring Gift Card balances purchased through unauthorized sellers.
• Transferability: Gift Cards are non-transferable.
• Risk of Loss: The City of Markham is not responsible for lost or stolen Gift Cards or the remaining balances on such Gift Cards.
• Terms and Conditions: Use of Gift Cards is subject to these Terms and Conditions, which may be amended by the City of Markham from time to time in its discretion. The purchase, use or acceptance of Gift Cards constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

2025 Summer Camp Information will be available in the Spring.

Each day is a new adventure! Imagine a world filled with laughter, friendship, and fun. Whether you're scaling a climbing wall, perfecting marshmallow roasting, or exploring the great outdoors, it's all about creating unforgettable memories and discovering new things. Pack your sense of adventure and get ready for a summer of excitement and lifelong friendships!

Please download, complete and bring the Camper Information Form to the first day of camp.

Camper Info Form

Important Information for Parents:

• Campers must be the set minimum age within the same year to attend the camp.
• Campers must be toilet trained.
• Campers should wear clothing for indoor and outdoor activities.
• Parents will receive important emails throughout the summer (please call the Customer Contact Centre at 905.477.5530 if your email address is not on file).
• If swimming is part of the camp, campers will be supervised by counsellors and lifeguards.
• Campers must be signed in and out of camp each day (photo ID may be required).

2025 Summer Camp Information will be available in the Spring.

Many of our camps provide care for kids before the day starts and after it ends.

For a small fee, your kids can play board games, cards, puzzles, and take part in arts and crafts before and/or after camp (some camps do not provide extended care).

2024 Summer Camp Before and After Care Fee:

Note: Before and/or After Care must be registered for separately.

2025 Summer Camp Information will be available in the Spring.

ECO Camp @ Chimo Before/After Care

ECO Camp at Chimo does not have Before Care and After Care available on site.

ECO Camp @ Chimo Bus Transportation

Busing is optional this year for ECO Camp @ Chimo. If you’d like to take a bus, you can choose a bus stop at one of the following locations:

• Angus Glen Community Centre
• Cornell Community Centre
• Thornhill Community Centre

Children 10 years of age and under must be signed on and off the bus by a parent or guardian (16 years of age or older). Each bus will have ECO Camp staff.

To register for bussing, please register using the following barcodes:

2025 Summer Camp Information will be available in the Spring.

The City of Markham welcomes campers of all abilities and ensures we make our best effort to support the diverse needs of our campers. We encourage families to disclose all camper needs at the time of registration to ensure there is optimal time to prepare the camper, environment, materials and train staff to allow for a great camp experience.

• How do I know if additional support is required?
• A physical, development, and or learning disability exists.
• Extra support is required at school in the classroom.
• Extra support is needed at home for basic care (toileting, feeding, changing, etc).
• Camper has a safety plan in place with their educational institution.
• There are behaviours that need to be managed that could affect the safety of the participant or other participants, such as biting, pinching, slapping, or running.

If support is required, campers must register for summer camp inclusion support. Summer camp inclusion support is offered by a specially trained inclusion camp counsellor to work one-to-one with a camper throughout the camp day. Staff can assist campers by providing modifications in areas such as program instruction, movement, equipment, communication, and promoting socialization with others. Staff can also assist campers with basic care needs such as feeding and toileting.

The deadline to register for inclusion support is May 16.

After the deadline has passed, we encourage you to register and will do our best to find support but it is not guaranteed. Campers can also choose to register for camps and provide their own external support workers.

Registration Process:

1. Register for summer camps inclusion support using the barcodes below. Additional camp fees are required for specialty camps.
2. Complete the Participant Intake Application.
3. After May 17, the inclusion support team will contact families to book an intake meeting. During the meeting, staff will review the intake form, discuss strategies for success and confirm specific camp locations.

Summer Camp Inclusion Support:

Campers wishing to attend the camps listed below are not required to pay the camp fees as long as the camper is registered for summer camp inclusion support in the same week. Camps marked with an asterick (*) require a nominal supply fee. For specialty camps, campers are required to pay the camp fee and inclusion support fees.

• Absolute Sportacular Camp
• Academic Camp
• Badminton Camp
• Basketball Camp
• C.S.I. Crime Scene Investigator Camp at Markham Museum*
• Dance & Drama Camp
• Dance Camp
• ECO Camp @ Chimo
• Fun in The Sun Camp
• Future Engineers Camp at Markham Museum*
• Junior Animal and Nature Camp
• Junior Archeologists Camp at Markham Museum*
• Junior Sports Camp
• Junior Science Magic Camp at Markham Musem*
• LEGO Camp
• Little Engineers Camp at Markham Museum*
• Magic Camp
• Math and Science Camp
• Mechanical Engineer Camp
  Mini Machines Camp at Markham Museum*
• Mini Mysteries Camp at Markham Museum*
• My Little Camper
• Science Camp
• Science Magic Camp at Markham Museum*
• Soccer Camp
• Super Hero Science Camp at Markhma Museum*
• Half Day Pottery Camp at Markham Museum*

For more information about inclusion services and other support options such as bringing your own support person, please contact Portia Lee at plee@markham.ca.

Program Transfer, Withdrawal & Refund Policy