Summer Camp at the Sharon Temple
Summer Camp hours at the Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flexible drop off will take place between 8:30 and 9 a.m. Flexible Pick up will take place between 4-5 p.m. The camp service is provided by the Sharon Temple not the Town of East Gwillimbury. The Town of East Gwillimbury is in no way responsible for any camp operations at the Sharon Temple including COVID 19 safety measures and requirements.
Location of summer camps: 18974 Leslie St. Sharon, ON
Any questions please contact the Temple at 905-478-2389 or info@sharontemple.ca
Nature Detectives
Monday, July 10th to Friday, July 14th, 2023
Calling all Nature Detectives! Does your camper enjoy exploring the great outdoors? Then we have the perfect camp for them! This camp is inspired by the 4.5 acres we have surrounding the Sharon Temple and our on-site gardens. Campers will have the opportunity to connect and explore the natural world around us, while having fun. So, let’s put on our detective caps, the wilderness must be explored! This year we are taking the kids to the East Gwillimbury Farmers Market next door at the Civic Centre, on Thursday afternoon, for a field trip experience and to support local businesses! Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Activity code: 9130
Price: $200 for the week
Ages: 6-12
Minimum number of participants: 10
Maximum number of participants: 30 Wait List: 5
Animal Explorers
Monday, July 17th to Friday, July 21st, 2023
Does your camper love animals? Then register for our first ever Animal Explorers week! Throughout this week campers will learn about different animal groups like reptiles, mammals, birds and more! They will have hands-on experience with our Heritage Chickens on site, as well as an immersive visit from Zoo to You on Wednesday!
Activity code: 9128
Price: $200 for the week
Ages: 6-12
Minimum number of participants: 10
Maximum number of participants: 30 Wait List: 5
Fantasy Island
Monday, July 24th to Friday, July 28th, 2023
Grab your wands, your capes, and crowns! Dive into your favourite character’s world of fantasy, from Marvel’s Avengers to Monsters Inc, Witches and Wizards in Harry Potter, to Knights and Dragons in How to Train your Dragon, this week is all about experiencing another world. Throughout this week campers will have the opportunity to become their favourite characters, making costumes and props to wear while watching a movie, and to take home. They will have a chance to be immersed in the fantasy world through escape rooms, and learn from the improv educational group, Knights in the Classroom.
Activity code: 9129
Price: $200 for the week
Ages: 6-12
Minimum number of participants: 10
Maximum number of participants: 30 Wait List: 5
Treasure Hunters
Monday, July 31st to Friday, August 4th, 2023
It’s time to crack the code! Does your camper love adventure and mysteries? Then register them for some mind-melding, clock-racing fun at the Sharon Temple National Historic Site. Throughout this week, campers will embark on a journey around our property, solving various puzzles, decoding mysteries, and exploring scavenger hunts, through hands-on activities, and games. They will have a chance to be immersed in the experience with the help from the improv educational group, Knights in the Classroom.
Activity code: 9130
Price: $200 for the week
Ages: 6-12
Minimum number of participants: 10
Maximum number of participants: 30 Wait List: 5
Lil Buds
Tuesday, August 8th to Friday, August 11th , 2023
From bugs to blooms, this four-day camp will cover the basics of what happens above and below the soil. Campers will learn how to take care of our heritage chickens and harvest and bake with vegetables from our gardens. Each day is jam-packed with games, crafts and hands-on activities for kids who love to get their hands dirty and spend time outside. This year we are taking the kids to the East Gwillimbury Farmers Market next door at the Civic Centre, on the Thursday afternoon for a field trip experience and to support local! Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Activity code: 9131
Price: $160 for the week
Ages: 6-12
Minimum number of participants: 10
Maximum number of participants: 30 Wait List: 5
**Please note: this week is only four days due to the long weekend in August.
Around the World
Monday, August 14th to Friday, August 18th, 2023
Pack your bags, we are going on a trip! Each day we will explore new countries and discover more about their cultures through crafts, games, activities, and food. Come and travel with us this summer, and don’t forget your passport!
Activity code: 9132
Price: $200 for the week
Ages: 6-12
Minimum number of participants: 10
Maximum number of participants: 30 Wait List: 5
Meet Our 2022 Camp Staff!
Camp Lead
My name is Sydney! This is my fourth summer as Camp Lead at the Sharon Temple and I am so excited to be back for another summer full of fun! In terms of education, I have two diplomas in Early Childhood Education and Police Foundations, and am currently completing my Bachelor of Child Development. I am also a Registered Early Childhood Educator and absolutely adore working with all the incredible kiddos at camp each summer. I cannot wait to see new and old faces at camp this summer, and to create amazing memories with all of you!
Sydney
Camp Counsellors
Hi everyone! My name is Chelsea I am so excited to be back for my second year at the Temple. I recently graduated high school and will be going to Trent University in the fall for Forensic Psychology! I am delighted to be back and can’t wait to see all the smiling faces from the kiddos. I am so excited for you to join us for fun filled weeks of camp, spent on the beautiful site of the Sharon Temple. Wherever you find me, you will see me with a smile on my face and that’s what I hope to see at camp. See you soon!
Chelsea
Hi everyone! My name is Sawyer and I am a 2nd year computer science major at Queen's University. I am excited to be a camp counsellor at the Sharon Temple this year. I have previously been a counsellor for Code Ninjas so this is my first time working at the Temple. Some of my interests are basketball, soccer and history. The camps we have lined up this summer look super fun and I know the campers will have a blast!
Sawyer
Hello everyone I'm Ella! I am so excited to be back at the Temple for another great summer. This will be my first time as a camp counsellor and I am so excited to have fun and learn lots of new things with campers! I started at the Temple as a volunteer in the garden and collection, and then last year worked events and in the giftshop!