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Virtual & In-person Educational programs
General
You can sign up for as many programs as you wish, as long as you can commit to attending the program. They will be free.
Our advisor is available to reply by emails (info@yorkeducation.ca). Please expect 1-2 business days for a reply due to high volume. Your patience is appreciated.
You are welcome to participate in any of the programs listed on our site, even if you live outside of the York Region.
Summer Camp 2025
School locations will be announced in April 2025 and they will be in the following regions
- North Markham
- South Richmond Hill
- North Richmond Hill
- South Markham
- Aurora-Oak Ridges
- Vaughan
- Thornhill
- East Markham
- West Markham
- West Richmond Hill
Please visit our website on a regular basis for any updates or contact info@yorkeducation.ca.
Our hours of operation are 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
Extended Care (8-8:30 am and 4-5 pm) are available at extra cost at selected locations including:
- North Markham
- South Richmond Hill
- North Richmond Hill
- South Markham
Camp is first come, first serve.
Should a location be at maximum capacity, students will be placed on the waitlist.
The campers are 5-12 years old. If your children are outside the range but still interested, please contact us for an assessment before registration.
The best way to contact us is via email. info@yorkeducation.ca
All requests for refunds, transfers, and cancellations must be submitted in writing via e-mail to info@yorkeducation.ca Please see chart below on refunds, transfers, and cancellations policy.
| Your Request | Camp Requirement | Refund Details / Fee Required |
| To cancel camp 7 days prior to start of camp |
| 100% refund $50 processing fee |
| To cancel camp within 7 days to start of camp |
| Sorry, we regret that camp fees are non-refundable unless the request is accompanied by a medical certificate. A medical certificate needs to be presented before the end of the registered camp week in order to qualify for a 70% refund of days missed. You may transfer the camp to another participant within the same age group, subject to Camp Director's approval and administration fee. |
| Children with transferable or communicable conditions asked to leave camp |
| 70% refund issued for the number of days missed. A medical certificate needs to be presented before the end of the registered camp week in order to qualify for a 70% refund of days missed. (Days refunded starts from the later date of 1. medical note being issued and 2. official informing the camp director). |
| Late arrivals, early withdrawals, or missed camp days | No Refund | |
| Re-schedule or transfer camp weeks |
| $50 |
All requests for refunds, transfers, and cancellations must be submitted in writing via e-mail to info@yorkeducation.ca Please see chart below on refunds, transfers, and cancellations policy.
In the event that government regulations do not allow camps to open or shut down camps mid-season due to COVID-19, affected registrants will be provided with a full refund.
As an NPO, e-Transfer is our default and preferred method. You can e-transfer the fee to info@yorkeducation.ca after you review the confirmation/quote email. If you prefer to pay by credit card, you can request a payment link (a processing fee for credit card payment will apply).
You may come in-person and our staff will assist you. However please note that we do not accept cash payment. If you need assistance in-person, please book an appointment through email at info@yorkeducation.ca.
We offer a $50 coupon for each family referral. Referrals will be processed in June after the registration period has closed.
York Region Educational Services reserves the right to make changes to this referral policy at any time.
CWELCC is an incredible program that has the goal of offering childcare for a low average cost. However this program is only applicable for daycare centres and unfortunately we are not part of the childcare system. The Before and After Care program we offer is supplementary to the camp programs we offer and can be purchased for parents that require an early drop off or late pick up.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart®
A community-based charitable program that helps kids age 4 to 18 participate in organized sports and recreation programs so they can develop important life skills, self-esteem and confidence.
National in scope, but local in focus, Canadian Tire Jumpstart® delivers support to children in financial need through a Canada-wide network of local chapters.
Here are some important details:
- Children are eligible for up to $600 per calendar year; a maximum $300 for the same sport.
- Grants will not exceed a maximum of $150 per application. Please note that our goal is to reach as many children as possible therefore grant amounts will vary.
- Programs or activities must encourage physical activity.
- Funding preference is to pay for registration fees.
- Approval of funding is dependent on available funds.
- Funding is available for members of the same family for the same season.
Eligibility
- All applicants must reside within Markham.
- Eligible applicants include children and youth between the ages 4 and 18 years of age.
- Funding should be for a sustained program that lasts a season. One week camps are not eligible.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for the support through Canadian Tire Jumpstart® program, please
apply online.
YRES Scholarship
- YRES Scholarship Fund recipient may receive 100% coverage for the camp. Please check our website for regular updates. The YRES Scholarship is not guaranteed every year, and it is dependent on funding from donors.
Yes, we offer a $50 coupon for each family you refer. Referrals will be processed after the registration period closes.
However, there is no sibling discount, as our rates are already highly affordable.
Please note that York Region Educational Services reserves the right to modify this referral policy at any time.
Our camp food is prepared and managed by a professional food vendor, ensuring freshness and quality. Meals, including healthy snacks and lunches, are delivered daily. All food options are reviewed by a nutritionist to ensure they meet health and dietary standards.
We plan to assign 15-20 campers per classroom and the staff to camper ratio is 1:4.
Pick up must be completed at 4 pm if you did not purchase extended care. There is a charge of $1 / min for late fees if you did not previously pay for before/after-care.
For example, if you came at 4:35pm, you will be charged $35 in late fees (because camp closes at 4pm).
Extra care (before and after care) are available at the following locations:
- South Markham
- South Richmond Hill
- North Markham
- North Richmond Hill
You can view the specific curriculum for your selected camp on the following pages. Please refer to the sections that apply to the camp you’ve chosen.
- Sports Curriculum: https://yorkeducation.org/sports-curriculum/
- STEAM Curriculum: https://yorkeducation.org/steam-curriculum/
- Robotic and Coding Curriculum: https://yorkeducation.org/robotics-and-coding-curriculum/
At this time, our camp and counselors are not equipped to accommodate students with special needs. However, if you need assistance, please reach out to us at info@yorkeducation.ca. We can connect you with a community partner who may be able to provide the support you need.
Volunteering Program & Events
You must be 12 years-old or older to join our virtual volunteer program; 14 or older for our in-person opportunities. You must reside in Canada for the duration of your volunteer period. You must have access to a computer and the internet. You must be passionate about education. You must be enthusiastic and ready to learn. You must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per month in the virtual volunteer program. For in-person recurring events, you must not fail to show up without prior notice more than once; otherwise, your registration will be withdrawn.
Yes, YRES volunteering hours can be counted towards OSSD community hours.
When your volunteer period has ended, send us the record form from your school or school guidance to have it signed off via volunteer@yorkeducation.ca. Please fill in as many blanks as you can before sending it across.
No, they are two different programs. If you are only interested in in-person opportunities, you just need to fill out the corresponding YRES In-Person Volunteer Opportunity form. If you are only interested in volunteering virtually, then you need to fill out the YRES Virtual Volunteer Program form. If you are interested in both, feel free to register for both. Please pay attention to the description listed at the top of the volunteer registration forms to know which one to fill out.
No, there is a volunteer selection process that takes place after the response window closes. We take your availability into consideration and send a confirmation email to selected volunteers closer to the date of the event.
Yes, you are welcome to join our volunteering opportunities so long as you are currently residing in Canada for the duration of your volunteer commitment.
Donations & Community Partnerships
Donations
Visit our donate section to make an online donation!
Yes we do! We welcome any new or old items like books, school supplies, and sports equipment. For specific donations for each campaign, check our FAQ Section In-Kind Donations.
Anyone can donate! All donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated in reaching our goal.
With CanadaHelps, you will get an instant tax-receipt and tax-time reminders. Please view these FAQs on CanadaHelps to learn more. For more information on this, please contact info@yorkeducation.ca.
Please feel free to reach out to donations@yorkeducation.ca. We frequently monitor this email account and will respond to you within our hours of operation.
Campaigns
If you would like to support YRES and allow us to choose how to allocate your donation, you can donate to our “Invest in Tomorrow’s Education (General)” campaign. To do so, go to our “Donate Now!” section and select the “Invest in Tomorrow’s Education (General)” fund. By default, this is the fund that is selected.
YRES is a non-profit organization that relies heavily on donations and volunteer support. Our current goal is to raise $5000 CAD to fund our five campaigns (link to Campaigns page). Through your help, we can continue to improve these programs and open new opportunities.
Yes you can! Through our CanadaHelps page, we will be accepting donations for all our campaigns. Please refer to our “Donate Now!” section to make a donation.
In-kind/Item Donations
To support building our library, we welcome new/used English or French language books for children ages 5-12 years old from any genre.
We accept items like markers, pencils, notebooks, soft foam balls, basketballs and more. Please view the Sports and School Supplies campaign for a full list of items.
Any new or used computer equipment, office supplies or office furniture would be greatly appreciated. Please visit our YRES Computer Lab page for the complete list of acceptable donations.
To arrange a pick-up, please contact us via email at info@yorkeducation.ca
Other ways to donate
We actively welcome new volunteers! Please visit our Volunteer page for more information.
If you are from an organization that aligns with our mission, we welcome new partners! Visit our Membership section to learn more on partnering with us. To discuss opportunities, email info@yorkeducation.ca.
Additionally, sharing the link to our CanadaHelps page or our donations page with others would be greatly appreciated!
If you are from an organization that aligns with the interests and mission of YRES, we would love to collaborate with you on workshops for our programs! Please contact info@yorkeducation.ca for more details or visit our Membership webpage.
