Looking for a summer program? Consider an affordable choice at one of our community centres, parks or facilities.
On this page:
- Register for a summer program
- Neighbourhood camps
- Youth programs
- Camps for those with disabilities
- Swimming camp
- Kids in the Kitchen camp
- Mobile skatium
- BYLD program
- School year programs
- Camp readiness
- Accessibility and support
Register for a summer program
Summer camp registration is open now!
You can register for summer camps:
- online on ActiveNet
- by calling 519-741-2200, ext. 2907
- in person at your local community centre
Age requirement
For all 2023 summer camps, campers must be at least four years old by December 31, 2022. Specific age requirements vary.
Neighbourhood camps
For summer 2023, we're offering these neighbourhood camps:
Our weekly day camp programs include:
- active and quiet games
- indoor and outdoor activities
- camp games and songs
- trivia games
- arts and crafts
- science activities
- water days
Each week has a theme to engage your child and help them have a summer of fun and great memories.
Full day camps
Dates: weekly between July 4 and August 18 (there is no camp on July 3 or August 7)
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (before and after care is available from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and 4:30 to 5 p.m.)
Age: 4 to 11 years old
Cost: $113.50 for full weeks, $90.80 for short weeks
Click on a location to register for camps and before and after care on ActiveNet:
- Bridgeport Community Centre
- Centreville Chicopee Community Centre
- Chandler Mowat Community Centre
- Country Hills Community Centre
- Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre
- Downtown Community Centre
- Forest Heights Community Centre
- Huron Community Centre
- Kingsdale Community Centre
- Stanley Park Community Centre
- Victoria Hills Community Centre
- Williamsburg Community Centre
Skateboarding camp
Our new skateboarding camp is the perfect way for beginners to learn the basics of skateboarding, and for more advanced skaters to hone their skills and progress to the next level. We’ve set up an indoor skatepark at Queensmount Arena where we can get beginners through the basics in a controlled environment (rain or shine) before taking day trips to nearby Fischer Skatepark to apply their new skills to a different terrain. Each day, skaters of all levels will get a lesson and practice time from an experienced skate instructor.
- dates: July 24 to 28 (register) and July 31 to August 3 (register)
- time: 1 to 4 p.m.
- age: 8 to 11 years old
- location: Queensmount Arena (1260 Queen's Boulevard)
Specialty camps
Dates: weekly between July 4 and August 18 (there is no camp on July 3 or August 7), unless otherwise indicated
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless otherwise indicated
Age: 9 to 13 years old
Cost: $113.50 for full weeks, $90.80 for short weeks
Click on a camp to register on ActiveNet:
- Eco-Discovery Camp at Huron Natural Area
- Sports Camp at Don McLaren Arena (8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.)
- Creative Kids Arts Camp at Downtown Community Centre
- STEM Camp at Stanley Park Community Centre (August 14 to 18 only)
Youth programs
For summer 2023, we're offering our Youth Drop-In (YDI) program. Stay active, engaged and connected, all summer long! Sign up at the door and make new friends each night over games, food, sports and fun activities.
Dates: Monday to Friday between July 4 and August 25, 2023
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Locations:
- Centreville Chicopee Community Centre
- Chandler Mowat Community Centre
- Country Hills Community Centre
- Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre
- Downtown Community Centre
- Forest Heights Community Centre
- Huron Community Centre
- Kingsdale Community Centre
- Stanley Park Community Centre
- Victoria Hills Community Centre
No registration is required.
Camps for those with disabilities
We offer specialized camps for children and youth with disabilities:
Swimming camp
For summer 2023, we're offering these swimming camps:
Kids Crafts and Games Summer Camp
- dates: weekly between July 4 and August 25 (there is no camp on July 3 or August 7)
- time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with supervision from 8:30 to 5 p.m.
- age: 4 to 6 years old
- location: Lyle Hallman Pool or Breithaupt Centre
- cost: $192.79 for full weeks, $154.73 for short weeks
Active Kids
- dates: weekly between July 4 and August 25 (there is no camp on July 3 or August 7)
- time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with supervision from 8:30 to 5 p.m.
- age: 7 to 10 years old
- location: Lyle Hallman Pool or Breithaupt Centre
- cost: $192.79 for full weeks, $154.73 for short weeks
Kiwanis Park Classic Camp
- dates: weekly between July 4 and August 25 (there is no camp on July 3 or August 7)
- time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with supervision from 8:30 to 5 p.m.
- age: 9 to 12 years old
- location: Kiwanis park and pool
- cost: $192.79 for full weeks, $154.73 for short weeks
Kids in the Kitchen camp
Register your junior chef for three days of Kids in the Kitchen at the Kitchener Market!
This camp will include:
- cooking
- free time for reading, games and crafts
- organized games and activities
This year, we're offering a session in July and another in August. There won't be any repeated recipes, so campers can register for both and learn new recipes in each session.
Please bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Session one - July
- dates: July 11, 12 and 13, 2023
- time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- location: Kitchener Market, 300 King Street East
- age: 8 to 12 years old
- cost: $160, includes one meal, two snacks and activities each day
- themes: everything stuffed, dessert imposters and beach day
Session two - August
- dates: August 15, 16 and 17, 2023
- time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- location: Kitchener Market, 300 King Street East
- age: 8 to 12 years old
- cost: $160, includes one meal, two snacks and activities each day
- themes: carnival foods, kitchen skills and a little bit of everything
Mobile skatepark
Visit our mobile skatepark page to find the skatepark schedule and more information.
BYLD program
Our Building Youth Leadership Development (BYLD) gives young people aged 12 to 15 the opportunity to learn leadership skills, responsibility and self-confidence.
Learn more and register on our BYLD program page.
School year programs
We offer these programs during the school year:
- after-school programs
- weekend programs
- winter holiday break camp
- Easter Monday camp
- March Break camp
- P.D. day camps
Learn more about school year programs.
Camp readiness
All campers must be program ready. To be program ready, a camper must be able to:
- take direction and instruction from a staff person
- interact and participate within the camp environment (based on the camper’s abilities)
- interact and participate in a way that is safe for themselves and others
- attend school successfully (if school-aged)
Some campers may need more support to help them be successful at camp. With support from Every Kid Counts or another program, campers must be able to show that they are program ready.
If a camper is not showing that they are program ready, they may be removed from the program.
Age requirement
For all 2023 summer camps, campers must be at least four years old by December 31, 2022. Specific age requirements vary.
Accessibility and support
If you or your child has a disability and needs support to attend camp, apply on our inclusion support page.
Visit our Leisure Access (fee assistance) page to apply for lower registration fees. Our goal is to make city-run programs accessible to everyone.