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 Programs
Red Cross Swim Kids 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 Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) (ages 5-9)
The Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) is for children ages 5-9. This program engages children in a safe and meaningful outdoor learning experience where participants are exposed to general outdoor skills, based on health, safety, and the environment around them. Each module has various activities are based on developing life skills, making connections, exercise, and safety scenarios. These skills are developed through interactive learning, activities, and play. The children leave camp with a basic foundation of environmental stewardship, safety in and around the water, and healthy living.
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.
Youth Volunteer Work Experience
We are offering an exciting youth volunteer experience for the summer! We are looking for youth ages 13-15 who are interested in volunteering their time during our various Water Safety Day Camps. We need your help to make our program a success! For more information or if you know anyone who may be interested, please contact Red Cross at 902-628-6262 ext. 6234.
Charlottetown Day Camp #1
July 3-7, 2017
Seal Cove Day Camp
July 10-14, 2017
TCAP Day Camp (Montague)
July 10-14, 2017
O’Leary Day Camp
July 17-21, 2017
Tignish Day Camp
July 24-28, 2017
Cornwall KOA Day Camp
July 24-28, 2017
Charlottetown Day Camp #2
July 31-August 4,2017
Stratford Day Camp
July 31-August4, 2017
Souris Day Camp
August 7-11, 2017
Marco Polo Day Camp
August 14-18, 2017
Twin Shores Day Camp
August 14-18, 2017
Victoria by the Sea Camp
August 21-25, 2017
Rodd Mill River Day Camp
August 28-September1, 2017
Registration
Register before June 1st to receive a 10% discount on registration.
2017 Water Safety Day Camps Registration form
Register via phone at 902-628-6262 or at our Red Cross office at 29 Paramount Drive, Charlottetown. Or For more information on the Water Safety Day Camp Program contact us by email at: peidaycamps@redcross.ca
