School Break Camps

Scroll down for information about our upcoming school break camps, including themes and how to register.

Each of the following camps take place at the Peterborough Museum & Archives, primarily in the multi-purpose classroom.

Please note that camp programs at the Peterborough Museum & Archives will only operate should local health regulations allow. Parents and care givers of children registered into programs will be notified if there is a cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

P.A. Day Camps

Modeled after our Summer Discovery kids programs, these camps include themed crafts, games, experiments, stories, songs, active play, and more. Led by the same instructor, both morning and afternoon sessions follow the same theme, but are independent camps with their own unique activities.

For children ages 4 to 11
Cost is $50 per day
P.A. Day camp programs run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Drop off opens at 8:45 a.m. and pick-up is no later than 4:15 p.m.

Recycle and Play P.A. Day Discovery Camp - Friday, November 27

Course Code: 16964

Sometimes all it takes is a little imagination to turn your trash into treasure! Join us for this P.A. Day Discovery Camp all about reusing the old to make something new and wonderful. Participants will engage in craft activities that reuse material - often found at home in one's junk drawer or recycling bin - to make fascinating toys, games and more. Please review our registration information and camp administration for details about COVID-19 protocols, sign-in and sign-out procedures, our Participant Information Form, and what to bring to camp.

Discovery After Dark

The lights are dimmed, the doors are locked and the galleries are empty – welcome to "Kids Only – Discovery After Dark"! One Saturday evening each month we give kids the opportunity to take over the Museum. Programming includes flashlight scavenger hunts, games in the galleries, themed activities, and an evening snack.

There are currently no Discovery After Dark programs planned for the remainder of 2020.

For children ages 6 to 11
Cost is $20 per child, per program (includes an evening snack)
Discovery After Dark programs run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Registration information and camp administration

How to register

In person at the Peterborough Museum and Archives (300 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, ON)
By telephone (Visa, Mastercard, American Express): 705.743.5180
Online: with our PerfectMind program registration system. Note that by registering online, a valid credit card is required to complete your transaction and registration.

COVID-19 protocols

The City of Peterborough undertakes to safeguard your child while they participate in this camp-alternative registered program. Program staff are doing the following in response to COVID-19 and to support the health of all participants and staff:

Program staff will complete COVID-19 screening, First Aid training, and program training prior to program start;
Participants will be in groups of 10 children, and 1 to 2 staff for the duration of the program;
Scheduled hand washing, washroom access, and physically distanced activities will happen within these groups each day;
Groups will remain separated from each other, and will not interact throughout the day;
Program equipment and touch surfaces will be disinfected between use and throughout the day;
Kits with personal craft equipment and supplies will be provided for each participant, for individual use for duration of their program; and
Washrooms will be disinfected after each use, and receive a deep-cleaning each morning

In order for this program to be successful, participants and families are asked to adhere to the following procedures and guidelines:

Participants are not permitted to attend the program if:
- The participant or any family/household member has traveled outside of Canada within the last 14 days;
- The participant or any family/household member has experienced any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 within the past 14 days;
- The participant or any family/household member her been exposed to a person or group with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 within the past 14 days; or
- The participant shows any signs or symptoms of any form of illness.

Families are advised that if any non-compliance occurs at any time, admission to the program will be denied.

If the participant shows any signs or symptoms of illness while at the program, the family will be contact immediately by the program, and the child(ren) shall be picked up within a maximum of 30 minutes of the contact call;
Program staff request that all clothing and belongings are washed and/or changed each evening in preparation of the following day;
Participants are permitted to wear a face mask if they are tolerable for them, but face masks are not required;
Refunds for this program will not be provided unless the request is accompanied by a medical note.

The participant and family members will be required to follow the health and safety, physical distancing, screening and hygiene protocols of the program on a daily basis and compliance will be mandatory.

Sign-in and sign-out

Program sign-in and sign-out is located adjacent to the parking lot before the bridge entry to the site.

In order to maintain site requirements, parents or family members will not have access to the program site and will be restricted to the drop-off and pick-up location adjacent to the parking area at all times.

Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. daily. Supervision will not be provided before 8:30 a.m.
Adults are required to sign their children into the program upon arrival in the morning, where a daily screening will take place, including a temperature check.
Sign-out is available until 4:30 p.m. daily. Supervision will not be provided after 4:30 p.m. Participants who are not picked up by 4:30 will be penalized, as after care is not provided.
Adults are required to sign their children out of the program daily.
Late sign-in or early sign-out: as parents/family members do not have access to the program site, please call the mobile number to inform the program supervisor of your arrival. A program staff member will then meet you in the parking lot to complete entry screening, or to walk child out for sign-out.

Please have the same adult complete drop-off and pick-up for the duration of the program.

Please plan ahead for a screening and attendance or end-of-day release lineup on a daily basis. Maintaining physical distancing within these lineups is required.

What to bring

Please ensure your children come to camp prepared with snacks, drinks, water bottle, a lunch (if staying for the day), and weather-appropriate clothing. We promote a nut-free environment.

Personal health and information form

The City of Peterborough undertakes to safeguard your child(ren) while participating in the Museum's programs. Each child attending camp must complete and submit a Camper Health and Information Form. We keep this form on file, and you only need to complete it once each year.

Please notify the instructor about any specific health or behavioural concerns you may have regarding your child's participation in camps. The Museum has a protocol for anaphylactic shock, and a parental clearance form is required if your child has suffered a suspected concussion.

Program withdrawal

Refund requests are accepted prior to camp start dates and are charged an administration levy of 10% of program fees or $5 minimum. Refunds are not provided once the program starts, unless accompanied by a medical note approved by the program supervisor or Manager designate. Front line teams will refer the request to the program supervisor for approval and will take no action within the event roster or client account.

Photo waiver

In the course of all program activities, we may take photos and audio and/or visual recordings. We reserve the right to use all photographs and videos of our programs, participants, special events and facilities for promotional purposes. If you would like to waive the use of your child's image, please notify the Instructor at drop-off.