UPDATE: April 8, 2020 City offering registration for summer camps with zero upfront charge

In an effort to help parents and families during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Orillia Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is offering registration for its popular summer camps with no upfront charge.

“We know these are very uncertain times for families and we want to give them an opportunity to reserve a spot in our summer camp programs without carrying the financial burden of doing so at this time,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “We are hopeful that our concerted efforts to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 virus will mean Orillia is able to offer its summer camps starting in July, but as with everything right now, we are monitoring the situation closely and will reevaluate as we get closer to the summer.”                                                                                                     

Effective April 9, 2020 customers can register in City of Orillia day camp programs and will not be required to pay for their registrations until two weeks prior to the start of the camps they are enrolled in. In order to set up $0 registrations, customers are required to have a credit card. If you do not have a credit card, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department at 705-329-7250 to arrange the mail-in cheque option. To register, visit orillia.ca/sun.

The City of Orillia has cancelled all Spring 2020 recreation programs. Refunds will be provided to customer accounts for future use in our recreation programs. If customers would prefer a refund to their original method of payment, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department at parks@orillia.ca.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility during this challenging time.

Remember, everyone in Orillia must practice physical distancing and good hygienic practices at all times. You must do the following:

• Practice physical distancing of at least two metres (six feet)
• Frequently wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Cough or sneeze into your arm
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
• Avoid contact with people who are sick
• Stay home if you are sick
• If you have any symptoms, self-monitor and self-isolate and contact a healthcare professional if symptoms persist
• If you have travelled recently, ensure you self-isolate for 14 days
• If you have, or suspect you have COVID-19, complete a self-assessment, contact your local healthcare provider or visit a local assessment centre. Do not visit your local doctor or emergency room.

For more information visit: orillia.ca/COVID-19 

For more information on the COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Orillia visit: osmh.on.ca/covid-19/ 

For COVID-19 updates from the SMDHU visit: http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Promos/Novel-Coronavirus

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Mayor Steve Clarke
705-326-1177
mayor@orillia.ca

Brent Thomas
Orillia Fire Chief
705-325-5889
bthomas@orillia.ca

Gayle Jackson
Chief Administrative Officer
705-238-7501
gjackson@orillia.ca

Jennifer Ruff
Director of Business Development and Communications
705-238-9209
jruff@orillia.ca