PA Day Camps

We’re outside as much as possible! We love the outdoors at camp and spend as much time outside as we can. That being said, we do have access to covered and/or indoor spaces at all times and can spend some time inside in extreme weather.

From May-September, should hot conditions arise where levels have reached above a humidex of 37°C, our heat contingency plans will be in effect where campers will move indoors, take more shade breaks and water breaks. Campers and families will be reminded and notified via email about any heat warnings from Toronto Public Health for campers to remember to bring their cap/hat, sunscreen and water bottles.

From October-May, temperatures and winter wind conditions (as wind-chill rating) will be tracked, and levels below a wind-chill of -20 degrees Celsius will trigger our extreme cold policy. If the outside temperature/wind-chill are between -20 and -28 degrees Celsius, participants can be outside for approximately 15-20 minutes at a time only. During programming, program facilitators and outdoor educators will supplement outdoor activities with indoor ones at Evergreen Brick Works.

Evergreen offers a free parking window with a camp parking pass, in all parking lots from 8:45am-9:15am and 3:15pm-3:45pm for each PA Day Camp.

Extended after care families will receive a separate parking pass. If parking outside those hours, you must pay at the meter.

You will recieve your parking passes in your welcome emails approximately one week prior to your camp session date. We highly recommend printing your parking passes prior to arriving to the Brick Works.

For our shuttle bus timings, please see here.

We accept friend requests only if the campers are in the same camp age group and camp session. Friend requests that are not in the same camp age group and camp session will not be considered. Please note we limit the requests to one per camper.

Please send your friend request in writing to camp@evergreen.ca at least one week prior to your camp session start date.

We do not guarantee friend requests and we will do our best to accommodate!

On that note, building a fun, friendly and accepting group of campers is a key goal within our camp programs, and we encourage all campers to build new friendships!

Our PA Day Camps takes place at Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8), Don Valley Brick Works Park and around the lower Don Valley. See here for our visitor map.

Campers must be dropped off between 8:45am-9:00am and picked up at 3:30pm. Those registered for extended after care will stay in the Children’s Garden from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Take a sneak peek into a ‘Day in the Life’ to learn more about our PA Day Camps and view PA Day Camp Handbook for more information.

Please keep in mind, this is an outdoor camp program, and we ask for all campers to dress appropriately for the weather. We may not have the perfect fit, however, if your camper needs to borrow a rain/winter jacket, a pair of rain boots or extra clothes, we have spares for your camper to borrow!

Unfortunately, lunch or meal services will not be provided during camp programming. Campers are asked to bring their own nut-free lunch and are encouraged to bring extra nut-free snacks for each day.

Yes, we are pleased to offer an extended aftercare program from 3:30pm-5:30pm for an additional fee of $18/per camp day.

Our Camps & Clubs office is our lost and found office which is located in the alleyway by the Children’s Garden! See here for our map.

Please contact our camp office if your camper has forgotten or lost any item at the Brick Works.

Please note, we strongly encourage campers to avoid bringing items deemed as valuable to camp. Evergreen is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

We encourage campers to self-screen using this tool prior to arrival on site.

Please note that we are a mask-friendly space, and we respect your choice and the choice of others. Campers will be washing their hands routinely throughout the day with soap and warm water and/or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when not close to washrooms. Indoor spaces will be prioritized for eating lunch due to inclement weather.

Please write to camp@evergreen.ca if your camper stays home on account of feeling ill or sick.

Note that cancellation requests for major medical reasons must be received in writing and submitted to camp@evergreen.ca. Please note that cancellation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Program Manager. Please note, mild illnesses (i.e., common cold & flu) and changes in personal circumstances are not considered valid for refund. Please note, mild illnesses (i.e., common cold & flu) and changes in personal circumstances are not considered valid for refunds. Refunds will not be issued for missed camp days and unfortunately, no make-up option is available at this time.

Refunds will not be issued should Evergreen cancel programming days due to inclement weather (including flooding), changing public health regulations or COVID-19 related closures. Evergreen retains the right to change our refund policy without notice to adapt to the evolving public health situation.

If a camper falls ill during PA Day Camps at Evergreen Brick Works, they will be in the care of our Camp Leadership Team in our Camps & Clubs office which is located in the alleyway by the Children’s Garden! See here for our map.

Caregivers will be contacted to pick up their camper immediately. Please write to camp@evergreen.ca if your camper stays home for the rest of the day on account of feeling ill or sick. Refunds will not be issued for missed camp days and unfortunately, no make-up option is available at this time.

If Evergreen is forced to cancel PA Day Camps, we will notify you via email. Please keep your household information updated on Camp Brain.

As Evergreen is not-for-profit organization, refunds will be issued, however, 10% of camp fees will be retained as an administration fees. Evergreen retains the right to change our refund policy without notice to adapt to the evolving public health situation or other unforeseen circumstances.

Please contact our camp office if you’re interested in transferring your account credit towards PA Day Camps.

We have discontinued our account credit system, however, we will honor any remaining past account credits from past programs at Evergreen Brick Works. Please know we are no longer able to issue new account credits moving forward.

Yes, we do! Requests for cancellations or refunds must be made in writing and submitted to camp@evergreen.ca.

No refunds will be issued if a reservation is cancelled within 21 days of the session start date. Otherwise, 75% of program fees are refundable and 25% will be retained as an administration fee. Please note, registrations are non-transferable.

Cancellation requests for major medical reasons must be received in writing and submitted to camp@evergreen.ca. Please note that cancellation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Program Manager. Please note, mild illnesses (i.e., common cold & flu) and changes in personal circumstances are not considered valid for refunds. Refunds will not be issued for missed camp days and unfortunately, no make-up option is available at this time.

Refunds will not be issued should Evergreen cancel programming days due to inclement weather (including flooding), changing public health regulations or COVID-19 related closures. Evergreen retains the right to change our refund policy without notice to adapt to the evolving public health situation.