If you are a worker from a referring agency and do not know how to create an
​Agency Verification Code email registration@campmcgovern.com or call 519 998 2646.
The Agency Verification Program does not apply to FACS Waterloo Region because they use a voucher code system.
​All other agencies are required to use this program.

CAMPER APPLICATIONS OPEN

​MARCH 4th at NOON!

DOWNLOAD THE SUMMER SCHEDULE BY CLICKING HERE.

Subsidized Camp Fees
General Sessions (about a week)  $395
Short Session (3 nights) $310
LEAD (2 weeks)   $425
​LEAD2 (3 weeks)   $500

Actual cost per camper:  ~$700

You will need the following information to apply for camp:

1. The child's name, date of birth, address
2. Your email, phone number, address
3. Referring agency, worker name, all contact information
4. Health information:  Current and past health information, OHIP #, doctor's information
5. Information about how you are going to pay for camp - all agencies will give you a voucher or verification code and you must have this to complete your registration. 

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PACKING LIST

BUS INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED AND EMAILED TO YOU BY MAY 15.
See above for cities busses leave from.

Bus Info:

• KITCHENER BUS: Be at St. Mary's High School Parking lot, 1500 Blockline Rd, Kitchener between 12:15-12:45 pm on Sunday. The bus leaves at 1pm SHARP. Please feed your camper lunch, send them with a full reusable water bottle, and have them use the bathroom BEFORE getting on the bus. On Saturday or Wednesday (Sesssions 1 and 5) morning the bus will return to the same location between 11:00 and 11:30am.
• BRAMPTON BUS: (Session 3 and 6)Be at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel, 71 West Drive, Brampton between 12:15 and 12:45 pm. The bus will leave at 1pm SHARP. Please feed your camper lunch, send them with a full reusable water bottle, and have them use the bathroom BEFORE getting on the bus. On Friday afternoon morning the bus will return to the same location between 4:00-4:15 pm.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

• PLEASE NOTE: Many GPS's will not get you to camp. ONLY GOOGLE MAPS WILL GET YOU HERE (and will likely tell you we are on River Road - which is our driveway).
• Our address is: 422102 Concession 6 NDR, Elmwood, Ontario, N0G1S0. NOTE: We are 20 minutes from the village of Elmwood, 10 minutes from Hanover, and 10 minutes from Durham.
• We are aware that our address is listed several different ways on different GPS and mapping systems. If you are lost try finding the intersection of Mulock Road and Grey Road 4 (there is a big bulldozer there). If you are lost you can call, we will help in any way we can. PLEASE TYPE OUR EXACT ADDRESS into your GPS (don't just look for "Camp McGovern".
• Please click here to get driving directions from your location to camp: https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Camp+McGovern/@44.2154149,-80.9350884,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88298f0e3749a8a7:0x488870153248c1d0!8m2!3d44.2154149!4d-80.9328997
• Kindly refrain from getting upset with the staff if you have trouble finding camp.
• DROP OFF AT CAMP: Please drop your camper off between 3:00-3:30pm on SUNDAY afternoon. If you arrive early please WAIT - we will be in a staff meeting and unable to be with you. You are not allowed to wander around camp or use equipment without a staff member present.
• PICK UP AT CAMP: YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW PHOTO ID:
  • Wednesday (Sessions 1 & 5): Pickup between 9:00-9:30am
  • Friday (Sessions 3 & 6): Pickup between 2:00-2:30pm
  • Saturday (Sessions 2, 4, & 7): Pick up between 9:00-9:30am
  • Please note: You will be required to line up and wait your turn. If the name of the person picking up children is not on our pickup list they will NOT be allowed to leave with the child until we get your permission or permission from your agency. If your child has a driver YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for telling us who that person is - FIRST AND LAST NAME. This is a serious safety issue and we will not compromise the safety of our campers. We know that busing can be challenging and greatly appreciate your positive attitude and helpfulness. Rudeness will not be tolerated. Our staff are do their best and are learning, too. Thank you in advance for being understanding and patient. Kindly be on time.
  • If you are late a fee of $1 per minute, after the first 15 minutes, must be paid in cash to the staff member who stays with your child. Please call 519 369 6704 or 519 369 6221 if you are going to be late.