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Summer’s Here, School’s Out – And Orangeville Is Calling!
Summer marks a sweet reset for families. With days freed from school hours, it’s about choosing local adventures—whether on watery splash pads, winding trails, cozy indoor play zones, art-filled streets, or buzzing community festivals. No need to travel far; Orangeville offers a full summer of fun, togetherness, and discovery.
1. Cool Off at Splash Pads
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Rotary Splash Pad (Fendley Park): With ponds, interactive sprayers, and shaded picnic spots, this accessible water zone is a favourite for young siblings to teens!
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EveryKids Splash Pad (Harvey Curry Park): Packed with ground sprays, a ladybug “soaker,” and playground space—ideal for hours of fun and laughter
2. Explore Island Lake Conservation Area
A beautiful 330 hectare escapade with trails, boardwalks, canoeing, kayaking, fishing—and lots of wildlife to discover. It’s a peaceful but adventure filled day out in nature.
3. Indoor Play & Rainy-Day Backup
Recess Play is a wonderland of slides, climbing structures, toddler zones and activity stations—a safe haven when the weather’s moody or you just want indoor thrills.
4. Burn Energy Outdoors
From skateboarding and BMX at the Rotary Skatepark to over 35 parks and structured drop in sessions at arenas and pools, there’s no shortage of ways for kids to play their hearts out.
5. Summer & Day Camps for Kids
Looking for a little structure or themed fun? Orangeville has plenty of great camp options:
Orangeville “Camp Aliquam” (Town of Orangeville)
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Ages: 4–13
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Dates: June 30–August 29 (closed July 1 & Aug 4)
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Hours: 8am–5pm (drop-off/pick-up windows)
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Held at three locations: Alder Recreation Centre, Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre, and Island Lake Conservation Area
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Offers multi-week sessions with outdoor play, themed activities, swimming, and structured days
Island Lake YMCA Day Camp
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Ages: Various (Kinder to teens)
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Hours: 9am–4pm, with optional before/after care
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Held in Island Lake Conservation Area: includes hikes, crafts, outdoor games, and access to a nearby swimming beach
Art with Jada – Art Day Camps
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Ages: 5+
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Weekly themed camps such as Cartoon Week, Space, Nature, Under the Sea — plus single themed days
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10am–3pm, with optional before/after care and meal plans included
Theatre Orangeville Academy Camps
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Ages: Elementary to Grade 8
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Programs include “Centre Stage,” “Young Players,” “Tiny Stars,” musical theatre, and creative play sessions
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Typically run weekday 9am–4pm in summer and PA day one-day camps
STEM Camp Orangeville
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Ages: 5–13
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Weekly themes blending LEGO and Minecraft with robotics, coding, and experiments
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Held at Westminster United Church, includes optional before/after care
Recess Play Summer Camp
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Ages: 4–12
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Full-week or single-day options (9am–4pm), with before/after care available
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Features themed activities, indoor playground time, science projects, crafts, and outdoor play
Heads/Headwaters Racquet Club “Summer Fun Camp”
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Ages: 4–12
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Runs weekly throughout summer (June–Aug): multi-sport, STEM, water days, arts & crafts
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Includes lunch/snacks; drop-off around 8:30am, pick-up by 4:30pm
6. Summer Events Around Town
Orangeville is buzzing this summer with fun for the whole family. Enjoy the colour and music of Celebrate Your Awesome, savour ribs and live entertainment at the Rotary Ribfest, and don’t miss KidsFest and the creative fun of Summer Arts Fest. Food lovers can look forward to Taste of Orangeville later in the season.
Check out the full events calendar for the Town of Orangeville here:
