City of Yorkton Summer Program
Dear S-CAPE Families,
As another incredible summer at S-CAPE comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you, parents, guardians, and children for being part of the 2025 S-CAPE experience. Over the course of eight weeks, we had the privilege of welcoming 50 children each week into our program, and together we filled those days with so much fun!
Our days were anything but ordinary. From field trip adventures to visits from guest presenters, to afternoons packed with games, crafts, and team-building activities, each moment was designed to spark joy, build friendships, and create memories that last far beyond summer. Watching children try something new for the first time, step into leadership roles, or simply find the courage to be themselves has been a reminder of why this program is so meaningful.
Day camp is more than just a way to spend the summer, it is a place where children gain confidence, learn responsibility, and discover community. Whether it’s through solving challenges together, learning new skills, or forming friendships that may last a lifetime. For many children, S-CAPE has been a place of belonging, adventure, and growth.
To our families: thank you for trusting us with your children and for sharing them with us this summer. Your support makes it possible for us to continue building a program that not only entertains but truly impacts the lives of young people in Yorkton.
To our campers: thank you for bringing your smiles, your energy, and your imagination to camp each day. You are the heart of S-CAPE, and you make this program what it is.
As we look ahead to future summers, we remain committed to making S-CAPE a place where children can learn, grow, and shine. We are grateful to be part of your summer story and look forward to the many adventures yet to come.
Jessica Resler
Recreation Services Manager
Recreation & Community Services - City of Yorkton
S-CAPE is 
the City of Yorkton's summer program based on culture, arts, and physically active experiences. We provide a safe, positive, energetic program and environment that incorporates sports, culture, arts, recreation, and leadership components for children and youth between the ages of 6 and 12.
S-CAPE meets at many locations throughout the city to allow your child or children to experience everything Yorkton has to offer.
Stay tuned for the 2026 registration opening date.
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S-CAPE Junior!
Don't miss this opportunity for 5-year-olds to get a sneak peek at the S-CAPE summer day camp experience!
This limited time program offers the perfect introduction to camp in a fun, safe setting.Limited spots are available
When: July 2nd to 4th ONLY
Cost: $69 + tax
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Splash Camp at S-CAPE!When: July 21st to 25th
Cost: $160 for the week (includes a $45 swimming lesson)
Where: Gallagher CenterWhat to Expect:
Daily Swimming Lesson: 45 minutes
Afternoon Aquatic Activities at Access Communications Water Park:- Public swim
- Learn to Dive clinic
- Life-saving sport activities
- Amazing Race
- Fun with flippers
- Exciting aquatic safety activities included!
Campers must participate in the swimming lesson (no alternative programming)
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We play a variety of games and activities throughout the day!
We create special craft projects that the kids can take home.
We play on nearby playgrounds when the weather is nice.
We go on field trips and explore a variety of interesting locations throughout the city.
Every day is something different!
The Gloria Hayden Community Centre is home to S-CAPE.
Pick up and drop off is usually at the Gloria Hayden Community Centre.
We explore and visit various locations during S-CAPE.
S-CAPE typically visits the Gallagher Centre - Access Communications Water Park on Wednesdays.All location changes and updates will be noted on the calendar portion of the newsletter.
Registration is by week at S-CAPE. The week or weeks that work best for you are your choice!
S-CAPE is $115 a week per child.
For short weeks when Monday is a statutory holiday, a week at S-CAPE is $92 per child.
Parents or guardians MUST come inside the building to drop off or pick up their child.
Please provide us with a list of anyone who may pick up or drop off your child if you are unavailable.
Emergency contacts can be included when you register.
Let us know in advance who will be dropping off or picking up your child, if it isn't you.Only people listed as emergency contacts will be permitted to pick up or drop off your child.
You can contact us with updates or changes at summer@yorkton.ca or 306-621-3351.
Weather appropriate clothing
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Hat
Change of clothes if needed
A healthy NUT FREE lunch that does not need to be microwaved
Two healthy, NUT FREE snacks, one for the morning and one for the afternoon
Indoor and outdoor shoes
Water bottle(s) - there is a water filling station at the Gloria Hayden Community Centre
Please ensure all personal items are clearly labelled!
S-CAPE typically visits the Gallagher Centre - Access Communications Water Park on Wednesdays.
We ask that you send the following:
Swimsuit
Change of clothes
Towel
Bag for their wet swimsuit
Lock or $2 for a locker token rental
Please ensure all personal items are clearly labelled!
S-CAPE is a nut free program. Foods containing nuts or tree nuts are not permitted.
Be sure to send nutritious lunch and snacks that do not have to be microwaved.
We have two snack times during the day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
No. Phones, tablets, portable music players, or other personal electronic devices are not allowed at S-CAPE.
We have phones available if your child needs to reach you.
We will ask you to fill out an Introduce Us to Your Child form when you register for S-CAPE.
Let us know everything we need to know about your child before they begin S-CAPE.
Make sure you let us know if your child needs to take medication, and our programmers can assist if necessary.
You can contact us at any time with updates or changes at summer@yorkton.ca or 306-621-3351.
S-CAPE programmers can be contacted at summer@yorkton.ca or 306-621-3351.
Programmers are available weekdays from 7:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m..
Emails, phone calls and texts will not be received or responded to outside of these times.
Leaders are unavailable during weekends, evenings or statutory holidays.
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Requests must be submitted a minimum of 7 days prior to the week being cancelled in order to receive a refund.
Send requests by email to summer@yorkton.ca
There is a $10.00 Administration Fee per cancellation.
Notification of refund status will be provided within 3 days.
Participants will be added to the wait-list on a first-come, first-served basis.
When a spot becomes available, the person in the first position on the wait-list shall have the first right of refusal.
Administration will make every attempt possible to contact the individual by phone, and will leave messages whenever possible.
Those interested in taking the available spot must notify administration and pay the registration fees before 6:00 pm on the following day.
At no time shall spots be saved on the wait-list for families wishing to register multiple children (siblings) in the program.
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All participants are required to bring their own sunscreen for the duration of the program.
It is recommended that sunscreen have a minimum Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15.
Sunscreen containers are to be labelled with the participant's name.
Sunscreen will be applied prior to going outdoors, and every 60 minutes thereafter.
For instances where the UV (ultra violet) index registers Very High or Extreme by Environment Canada, additional applications of sunscreen will be made, and time spent outdoors will be limited.
Aerosol (spray) sunscreen is recommended, especially for those participants who may not be able to apply their own sunscreen.
S-CAPE staff will monitor and assist when needed, with the application of spray sunscreen.
Participants bringing lotion-based sunscreen should be able to apply it themselves.
If it is necessary for staff to assist with the application of lotion-based sunscreen it will be applied to the face, neck, hands, arms, shoulders, and lower legs only.
When and where staff will be applying lotion-based sunscreen to the participant, written permission from the parent or guardian is required.
All participants are required to bring their own water bottle for the duration of the program.
Water bottles are to be labelled with the participant’s name.
Water will be available to all participants during the program.
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S-CAPE strives to provide an inclusive program.
The program is unable to host participants that require an educational or special needs assistant, or those who require continuous one-on-one support or supervision.
If the participant has an assistant at school, they require an assistant at S-CAPE.
Participants may have an assistant over the age of 18 accompany them at the program at no additional cost.
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Bullying of any kind is not tolerated at S-CAPE. Programmers will attempt to resolve issues between participants, however inappropriate physical and/or verbal interactions will be addressed in an appropriate manner. Disciplinary action will be applied proportionate to the disruptive/inappropriate behaviour. Participants who do not adhere to camp rules may be subject to the following disciplinary action:
Removal from the current activity. (“Time Out”)
Removal from the program for the rest of the day, with parents/guardians being required to immediately pick up the participant. Participants are welcome to return the next day.
Suspension from the program for the rest of the week, with parents/guardians being required to immediately pick up the participant. Participants are welcome to return to the program the next week, if registered.
Removal from the program for the duration of the summer with a prorated refund given back to the family, less the administrative fee.Parents/guardians will be informed of all disciplinary actions to ensure participation and behaviour expectations are clearly understood.
Questions? Ask us!
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Recreation Services Manager
Phone 306-786-1750 Email parksandrec@yorkton.ca
Meet the S-CAPE programmers
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Phone 306 621-5519 Email summer@yorkton.ca -
Phone 306-621-5519 Email summer@yorkton.ca -
Phone 306-621-5519 Email summer@yorkton.ca -
Phone 306-621-5519 Email summer@yorkton.ca -
Phone 306-621-5519 Email summer@yorkton.ca
Photo Release Form
2024 Year in Review
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S-CAPE 2024
