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Welcome to Explorers Day Camp 2025!
Registration Opens Friday 2/14!
Explorers Day Camp is the perfect opportunity for youth to make new friends, participate in a variety of activities and create memories that last a lifetime! This summer camp includes a variety of outdoor activities at the park, weekly entertainer visits and daily swim time in Mills Pond Pool (weather permitting). 

General Information
Explorers Day Camp is held Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Mills Pond Park. PM Care is offered from 4:00pm to 5:30pm daily for an additional fee. In the event of bad weather or extreme heat, camp is held indoors at the Canton Community Center at 40 Dyer Ave. To remain updated on any changes in the location of camp, please download the Remind App and join the Explorers Day Camp 2025 class (class code: @expcamp25). Parents/guardians will also be emailed any changes, however the Remind App is the quickest and easiest form of communication between our staff and parents/guardians.

For more information about Explorers Day Camp, including operations and rules of conduct, please see the "Explorers Day Camp Parent Handbook 2025" linked below. All parents/guardians will be asked to agree and electronically sign the parent handbook when completing registration for camp this summer.  

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Recreation Coordinator, Claire Boughton, if you have any questions regarding camp that are not covered in the 2025 Parent Handbook. 
Email: cboughton@townofcantonct.org
Phone: (860)693-5808

Important Deadlines
Weekly Registration Deadline
4:00pm each Wednesday for following week
    Ex. Registration for Week 3 closes on the Wednesday of Week 2 at 4:00pm
Group Request Deadline
If you would like to make a group request for your child(ren), please email Claire Boughton (cboughton@townofcantonct.org) no later than 4:00pm on the Wednesday prior to the week your child is attending.
Please Note: Because of the sizes of the groups, group requests are not be guaranteed.

Pricing Information
Per Week
Regular Price: $285 Res. / $295 Non-Res. per Week
Early Bird: $275 Res. / $285 Non-Res. per Week (Available Until Friday 4/18 - Discount Applied at Checkout)
Full Summer Bundle 
Registration Closes Sunday 6/8 for the Full Summer Bundle - The Full Summer Bundle Does Not Include Pre-Week (6/16-6/20)
Regular Price: $2,160 Res. / $2,240 Non-Res.
Early Bird: $2,080 Res. / $2,160 Non-Res. (Available Until Friday 4/18 - Discount Applied at Checkout)
PM Care (4:00pm-5:30pm)
PM Care Price: $60 R / $65 NR per Week
PM Care Full Summer Price: $400 R / $440 NR

* Please check out our "Scholarship Opportunities" page to learn more about the Kids of Summer Foundation and our Canton Parks & Recreation Scholarship *

Payment Plans
If you are registering for camp prior to April 18th, a pre-set payment plan will be automatically applied to your cart at checkout. If you do not wish to use the payment plan - enter the full amount of the week of camp under "Payment". If you wish to use the payment plan you will adjust the price under "Payment" to whatever amount you would like to pay as an initial deposit ($50 minimum per week). After that, the payment plan will automatically charge $50 per week of camp registered for every 2-weeks until it is paid off. 

Payment plans are also available for the Full Summer Bundle, however will not be automatically provided at checkout. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department at (860)693-5808 or email cboughton@townofcantonct.org to set up an automatic payment plan when you are ready to register for the Full Summer Bundle.

Explorers Day Camp 2025 Themes!
Pre-Week: Superhero Training Academy
June 16 - June 20
- Pre-Week will be Cancelled if Snow Days Cause the Last Day of School to Extend Past Friday 6/13
- Pre-Week is NOT Included in the Full Summer Bundle & Must Be Registered for Separately
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 11 by 4:00pm
Superheroes assemble! We are kicking off our summer by enrolling all our campers in our very own Mills Pond Superhero Training Academy! More details to come!

Week 1: Safari Adventure
June 23 - June 27
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 18 by 4:00pm
Pack your bags, grab your safari hats and jump in the Jeep for a wild week of nature and adventure at Explorers Day Camp! We will even have an exciting visit from the ever-popular Curious Creatures!

Week 2: Mad Science Mayhem!
June 30 - July 3
- Camp Will Not Be Held on Friday 7/4
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 25 by 4:00pm
Get on your lab coat and goggles - it’s Mad Science Mayhem! This exciting week will be filled with thrilling experiments and wacky activities that will challenge and engage curious minds. From elephant toothpaste to oobleck: the world of science awaits!

Week 3: Under the Big Top
July 7 - July 11
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 2 by 4:00pm
Step right up to the Explorers Day Camp Circus! We will be kicking off the summer with this fun-filled carnival themed week! Campers (or should I say acrobats, performers and clowns) will get a chance to show off their talents as well as learn some new tricks along the way.

Week 4: Color Wars
July 14 - July 18
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 9 by 4:00pm
The Explorers Day Camp classic Color Wars Week is back! The red, blue and yellow team will face off in head to head challenges and competitions throughout the week, earning points for their team along the way. Teams will also be able to earn points by bringing non-perishable food with them to camp to support the Color Wars Food Drive!

Week 5: Shark Week
July 21 - July 25
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 16 by 4:00pm
Dive in! Or... maybe check the water first? Your Explorers will love this water-themed week filled with water activities, under the sea crafts and so much more! More details to come!

Week 6: Where Dreams Come True
July 28 - August 1
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 23 by 4:00pm
Be our guest this summer as we dream, soar, and dive into a whole new world of Disney! Come explore all of your favorite characters, songs, and kingdoms this week from the classic animations to Pixar, Star Wars, and new live-action remakes. Wish upon a star with us as it’s sure to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

Week 7: Space Expedition
August 4 - August 8
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 30 by 4:00pm
3... 2... 1... Blast off! Campers will be leaving this world and traveling to galaxies far away during our Space Expedition week.

Week 8: Camp Olympics
August 11 - August 15
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 6 by 4:00pm
Camp Olympics is back to wrap up our summer this year! Groups will create their own countries and then represent these countries in a variety of games and activities!

*Explorers Day Camp has a maximum of 60 campers per week. If a week you are interested in is full, please join the wait list. 

Additional Forms and Files:
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Full Summer Bundle 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/15/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$2,160.00 R, $2,240.00 NR
 
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Full Summer PM Care Bundle 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 08/15/2025
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$400.00 R, $440.00 NR
 
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Pre-Week: Superhero Training Academy 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  06/16/2025 - 06/20/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$285.00 R, $295.00 NR
 
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Pre-Week PM Care 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  06/16/2025 - 06/20/2025
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$60.00 R, $65.00 NR
 
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Week 1: Safari Adventure 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 06/27/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$285.00 R, $295.00 NR
 
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Week 1 PM Care 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 06/27/2025
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$60.00 R, $65.00 NR
 
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Week 2: Mad Science Mayhem 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWTh  06/30/2025 - 07/03/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$228.00 R, $236.00 NR
 
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Week 2 PM Care 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWTh  06/30/2025 - 07/03/2025
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$48.00 R, $52.00 NR
 
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Week 3: Under the Big Top 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  07/07/2025 - 07/11/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$285.00 R, $295.00 NR
 
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Week 3 PM Care 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  07/07/2025 - 07/11/2025
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$60.00 R, $65.00 NR
 
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Week 4: Color Wars 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$285.00 R, $295.00 NR
 
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Week 4 PM Care 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$60.00 R, $65.00 NR
 
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Week 5: Shark Week 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  07/21/2025 - 07/25/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$285.00 R, $295.00 NR
 
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Week 5 PM Care 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  07/21/2025 - 07/25/2025
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$60.00 R, $65.00 NR
 
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Week 6: Where Dreams Come True 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  07/28/2025 - 08/01/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$285.00 R, $295.00 NR
 
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Week 6 PM Care 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  07/28/2025 - 08/01/2025
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$60.00 R, $65.00 NR
 
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Week 7: Space Expedition 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  08/04/2025 - 08/08/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$285.00 R, $295.00 NR
 
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Week 7 PM Care 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  08/04/2025 - 08/08/2025
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$60.00 R, $65.00 NR
 
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Week 8: Camp Olympics 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  08/11/2025 - 08/15/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$285.00 R, $295.00 NR
 
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Week 8 PM Care 
N/A 1 - 8 MTuWThF  08/11/2025 - 08/15/2025
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Mills Pond Park 		$60.00 R, $65.00 NR
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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