Parent and guardian information for summer camps

Please pack your child the following items:

• Water bottle
• Running shoes
• Athletic clothing
• Bathing suit and towel with plastic bag for wet clothes
• Nut-free snacks
• Sunscreen
• Sandals or Crocs for pool only (optional)
• Medication if necessary (EpiPens, puffers, medications). If your child requires any medication, complete the Medical Authorization Form  (PDF, 206.97 KB) and email it to [email protected] or hand it to your camp counsellor on the first day of camp
• Hockey Camps: Full hockey equipment (mandatory)
• Soccer Camps: Shin guards and cleats (recommended)
• Flag Football Camp: Cleats (recommended)

Do not pack:

• Valuables (e.g., money) (campers aren’t allowed to use vending machines)
• Electronics (e.g., cell phones)
• Sentimental items

Gee-Gees Camps are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

*NEW* Swimming supervision and camp swim test

Our aquatics team follows Ontario Lifesaving Society supervision standards, and all lifeguards are certified National Lifeguards to ensure a safe and supportive swimming environment. In addition, Gee-Gees Camps counsellors are actively in the water supervising and supporting campers during recreational swims.

As per our swim admission standards, campers under the age of 7 are required to wear a lifejacket and remain in the shallow end. Campers aged 7 and older may complete a swim test at the beginning of each camp week. Those who successfully pass may access both the shallow and deep ends, while campers who do not pass, or choose not to complete the test, must wear a lifejacket and remain in the shallow end. Lifejackets in a variety of sizes are provided by our aquatics centre and fitted appropriately for each camper.

Please note, some of the locations change from morning to evening. Please refer to these  maps of the uOttawa campus. Pick up locations may change based on weather. You will receive a phone call directly from camp leadership if this affects you.

In event of rain, pick-up and drop-off will move inside at the above locations. Staff will be on site to guide parents.

See the uOttawa campus maps.

The main campus at uOttawa is undergoing construction. Parking availability has changed since summer 2025. 

See the uOttawa campus maps

Pick-up and drop-off at Minto Sport Complex (Matt Anthony Field)

Both the Sandy Hill Arena and Lot M offer reserved parking spaces for camps from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 3:55 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.. Spaces are free for up to 30 minutes and are unmarked.

 Parking outside of these times will result in a ticket. 

Pick-up and drop-off at Lees Campus (Gee-Gees Field)

Parking is available in Lees Bloc C, 200 Lees Avenue.

Morning

Lees G3 parking lot offers reserved parking spaces for camps from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Spaces are free for up to 30 minutes and are unmarked.

Afternoon

The Lees G4 parking lot offers reserved parking spaces for camps from 3:55 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Spaces are free for up to 30 minutes and are unmarked.

Other arrangements 

If you require special assistance or will be visiting us outside of these times, please advise the camp leadership team. Camps can’t guarantee special parking accommodations outside of the hours listed above. 

Extended childcare is included in camp fees. It’s offered daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

For camps at the Minto Sports Complex: At 5:30 p.m., all remaining campers will be brought to our Client Services and Camp Desk at Minto Sports Complex. 

Please note that picking up your child after 5:30 p.m. will result in you being charged a “late fee” of $10 for every 15-minute period past the end of the childcare period. 

Medication authorization

During first-day sign in, please let staff know of any medication that your child requires and where it is in their daypacks. For allergies requiring EpiPens,  send your camper with two EpiPens (one for the camper’s bag and one for the camp office locked safe). 

If your child requires any medication, complete the Medical Authorization Form  (PDF, 206.97 KB) and email it to [email protected] or hand it to your camp counsellor on the first day of camp.

Dietary Restrictions Program

Dining Hall lunch options meet the needs of campers who are vegetarian, vegan or follow a halal diet. The Dietary Restriction Program can accommodate most common allergies.

The allergies menu:

• Provides one meat option (default) and one vegan option at every lunch.
• Offers accommodations for the following allergies: peanuts, nuts, gluten, eggs, dairy, fish, seafood and legumes (but not for vegan or vegetarian diets themselves).
• Does not accommodate the following allergies: soy, mustard or legumes

Special needs

At Gee-Gees Camps, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where every camper can thrive. Our team will do its best to support campers with individual needs by providing inclusive programming and adapting activities.

If your child has any support needs, considerations or strategies that help them succeed, we encourage you to share them with us in advance. This allows our team to better prepare and create a positive, inclusive camp experience.

You can email our team at [email protected].

Please label all your child’s possessions so that we can keep track of which items belong to whom. Avoid bringing electronics like cell phones and sentimental items to camp. Gee-Gees Camps will not be held responsible for any lost or damaged items. Campers are responsible for looking after their own items. 

The Gee-Gees Camps Lost & Found is located in our camp office at the Minto Sports Complex (Room C202). Lost items will also be placed on a table during pre and post-care hours for parents to review and identify any belongings belonging to their child. All lost items will be held until August 25, 2026. Any unclaimed items after this date will be donated.

Camp hours

Camp activities: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Free extended childcare: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Our team

All of our Gee-Gees Camp staff hold a valid first aid and CPR certification and have passed a vulnerable sector police record check.  Staff also go through intense training where they learn about our policies and procedures, childcare and safety practices.