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
- Summer camps
- Camps for those with disabilities
- Mobile skatium
- BYLD program
- School year programs
- Camp readiness
- Accessibility and support
Register for a summer program
You can register for summer camps:
- online on ActiveNet
- new for 2024: most camps are listed in order of dates offered, not location. If you're looking for a specific location, use the search by location feature in ActiveNet.
- by calling 519-741-2200, ext. 2907
- in person at your local community centre, pool or the City Hall Service Centre
Age requirement
For all 2024 summer camps, campers must be at least four years old by December 31, 2023. Specific age requirements vary.
Summer camps
Summer day camps are more than just something fun to keep your child entertained in the summer months. Research shows that the camp experience:
- gives children increased independence and social skills
- sparks their interest for exploration and adventure
- helps them unplug (no devices at camp!)
- enhances their self-confidence
- invites them to try new things and challenge themselves
- provides the opportunity to make friends outside of regular school and family circles
- helps children discover a bit more of their own individual identities
Most importantly, our camp staff work hard to help them feel that they are safe and belong.
Subscribe to this page to get an email when we add 2025 summer camps.
Camps for those with disabilities
We offer specialized camps for children and youth with disabilities:
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 2024 summer camps, campers must be at least four years old by December 31, 2023. Specific age requirements vary.
Accessibility and support
If you have a child with a disability or special needs, consider a City of Kitchener or City of Waterloo summer camp. Our inclusion support staff will help make your camper’s summer fun and safe. You can register your child for up to two weeks of summer camp inclusion support each year, based on availability. Personal Support Workers and volunteers are also welcome.
Visit our inclusion support page or call 519-741-2200, ext. 7229 to learn more.
Visit our Leisure Access (fee assistance) page to apply for lower registration fees. Our goal is to make city-run programs accessible to everyone.