Qualified camp instructors offer fun, informative programming to help kids become stronger swimmers and learn life-saving water safety skills. Our day camps promote healthy living and are tailored to the age and ability levels of participants.

Day Camp Schedule

Two-week HALF-DAY camps

Tignish - View-Download Registration
Jul 2-13, 2012 - Skinner’s Pond Beach *

Summerside
Jul 3-13, 2012 - Credit Union Place 
Call to register: (902) 432-1280

O’Leary - View-Download Registration
Jul 16-27, 2012 - West Point Provincial Park *

Souris - View-Download Registration
Jul 30-Aug  1, 2012 - Red Point Provincial Park *

Charlottetown - View-Download Registration
Aug 13-24, 2012 - Simmons Pool **

*  Morning/afternoon groups switch in second week
** Space is limited at the Charlottetown camp

One-week FULL-DAY camp

Cornwall - View-Download Registration
Aug 27-31, 2012 - Argyle Shore Provincial Park


Red Cross Junior Swimming Lessons
Participants have the potential to move up one level in their swimming ability. Red Cross Swim materials are used and emphasize the importance of staying safe on, around, and in the water. Swimming levels offered are Swim Kids 1 to 10.

Red Cross Junior Outdoors Club (ages 5-9)
The Junior Outdoors Club is dedicated to developing, promoting and implementing a healthy and safe approach to daily life. The goal of the program is to help create a lasting appreciation and understanding for a healthy, 

Red Cross Small Water Craft Program (ages 9-13)
The Small Water Craft program's aim is to promote boating safety knowledge and skill level through small craft and water-related activities. The program includes Basic Boating Safety, Small Craft Safety Survival, Canoe Level 1, Canoe Level 2, Rowing Level 1 and Rowing Level 2 for children ages 9 to 13. The main requirement to enter the boating program is a strong level 4 swimming certificate. Participants learn basic knot tying skills, canoe rescue procedures, safety huddles, and more.

Nature Kids (ages 9-13)
*For full-day camps only
The 5-day program provides participants with new skills to appreciate the natural world and improve their awareness with fun games and educational information. This program also gives participants knowledge and skills to help them thrive in a wilderness setting. Daily themes include: The Pace of Nature, Opening your Eyes and Ears, Getting to Know Plants, Becoming an Animal, and the Complexity of Nature.

For more information on the Water Safety Day Camp Program and to register, contact us by email at: meagan.macdougall@redcross.ca or call (902) 628-6262, extension 6267 or press 0.

CARI
To enquire about camps at the CARI complex that incorporate Canadian Red Cross boating and Junior Outdoors Club (JOC) programming, contact info@caripei.ca or call (902) 569-4584 Ext. 0.  Camp dates are July 2-13, July 16-27, July 30-Aug 10 and Aug 13-24