Summer Camps

Summer Camp Locations

Woolwich Memorial Centre (WMC)

24 Snyder Ave S., Elmira ON. 519-514-7000

Breslau Community Centre (BCC)

100 Andover Dr., Breslau ON. 519-514-8000

Conestogo Park Club House

26 Evening Star Ln., Conestogo ON. 519-514-8000

Kids Camp (Ages 5-10)

Participants in our Kids Camp are 5-10 years old. 4 year olds can register if they are turning 5 before December 31st, and are fully toilet trained. Camp leaders will take age and developmental differences into account when creating groups and programming activities.

Youth Adventure Camp (Ages 9-14)

Participants in our Youth Adventure Camp (YAC) are 9-14 years old. YAC is specifically developed to meet the interests and needs of youth in this age group, and our camp leaders plan activities that will incorporate activity, trying new things, learning and fun!

Specialty Camp (Ages 8-14)

New this summer! Try out our new Summer Camp option, great for youth 8-14 years old who are looking for a fun new challenge! See our awesome theme options for these specialty weeks for more details!

Summer Camp Leader in Training Program (13-16 years)

Do you want to be a Day Camp Leader? This program focuses on leadership styles, goal setting, teamwork skills, game/activity planning, identifying bullying and prevention strategies, and offers tips for working wtih children and leading activities in our Summer Day Camp programs. Includes LSS SafeGuard and Anaphylaxis Rescuer certifications, and a canoe trip. 

After completing this program, there is an expectation that youth volunteer with at least 2 weeks of Township of Woolwich Kids Camps.

Youth 12 years old can register if turning 13 over the summer. 

Fees

Camps at the Woolwich Memorial Centre:

Kids Camp: $185 per week; $154 per 4 day week

Youth Adventure Camp: $199 per week; $159 per 4 day week

Camps at the Breslau Community Centre and Conestogo Park Club House:

Kids Camp: $170 per week; $135 per 4 day week

Youth Adventure Camp: $199 per week; $159 per 4 day week

Specialty Camp:

Please see the specific week's theme for pricing.

Optional Add-ons:

AM or PM Extended care: $2.50 each. Extended care is supervised, but unstructured.

Camp Swimming Lessons (4-4:45pm): $44 per week; $35 per 4 day week. This option is only available at the WMC.

BCC/Conestogo Lunch: $9/day, Fridays only. This can be prepaid during registration.

WMC Lunch: $9 per day; $45 per week. The full week can be prepaid during registration, and is only available at the WMC.

Camp Hours

Regular camp programming hours are 9am-4pm. Extended care (8-9am and 4-5pm), which includes our supervised drop off hours costs $5/day. Quiet games, crafts and reading are part of this extended care.

2019 Summer Kids Camp Dates & Themes

To view our camp dates & themes as a PDF document, please click here.

Superheroes - July 2-5 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

Bam! Pop! Pow! What's your superpower? Complete our fun Superhero Training Academy in this cartoon frenzy! We're heading to Chicopee for a low ropes challenge! (4 Days)

Barnyard Palooza - July 8-12 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

Moo, baa, oink, neigh! We’ll compare farm animals to animals in the wild in this farm-filled week. Saddle up for our trip to Conestogo River Horseback Adventures! (5 Days)

Hawaiian Hullabaloo - July 15-19 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

Surf’s up in our underwater ocean commotion! Join us to find Nemo, create a slip and slide, explore wonders of the ocean, make pirate ships and play water games! (5 Days)

It's a Bug's Life - July 22-26 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Conestogo Park Club House

Beetles, butterflies and bumblebees! This is a fun week of insects and how they help the world. We’ll be visiting the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory. (5 Days)

Jungle Book - July 29-Aug 2 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

Let’s get nutty about nature as we learn about animals in the world. Take a walk on the wild side with us when we welcome creatures from Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo! (5 Days)

Wizards in Woolwich - Aug 6-9 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

You’ve been accepted to the Woolwich Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Have a magical week learning about spells and potions, experimenting with Mad Science, and as we hop aboard the train to St. Jacobs! (4 Days)

Super Spies - Aug 12-16 2019

Offered at: Conestogo Park Club House

It’s Mission Unstoppable! We’ll complete Spy training, learn about codes, have daily Top Secret Missions, and will solve mysteries! (5 Days)

Adventure Awaits - Aug 19-23 2019

Offered at: Breslau Community Centre

Once upon a time, there was a magical, mystical camp in Breslau! We’re bringing story books, fairy tales and myths to life! Come with us to learn about magical Donkeys at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada! (5 Days)

Winter Wonderland - Aug 26-30 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

Finish off at hot summer by skating into our Winter Wonderland week! This week will cool you off, just in time for Fall! We will skate, throw snowballs, look for penguins and polar bears, and celebrate everything cold! (5 Days)

2019 Summer Youth Adventure Camp Dates & Themes

To view our camp dates & themes as a PDF document, please click here.

Time Travel Triathletes - July 2-5 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Join us for sports adventure and fun in this mash up week! We’re looking to the future and diving into the past as we zoom through the decades, explore past and futuristic games, and roller skate! (4 Days)

Cuisine Scene - July 8-12 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Join us to learn safe cooking skills, try new recipes and compete in daily cooking competitions! We’ll add food into our games and crafts, head to Kitchener Market to learn about local foods, and cook up loaves of fun! (5 Days)

All Ball - July 15-19 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Join us for a ballin’ time! We’ll be playing ball sports, learning to juggle, playing bubble soccer and more. We’ll head to Elmira Bowl for a bowling adventure! (5 Days)

Game on! - July 22-26 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

We’re bringing board games, video games and game shows to life as we explore new worlds  and enjoy a fun video game party on wheels with Game Asylum!! (5 Days)

Surf 'n Turf Adventures - July 29-Aug 2 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Land and sea collide as we make a splash in the pool and with water games, learn about wilderness survival, and enjoy our very own lunchtime cookout! We’ll head to Laurel Creek for canoeing and camping skills! (5 Days)

Around the World - Aug 6-9 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Stamp your passport to fun as we explore foods, traditions, and games from different countries. Fly to new places with our trip to Sky Zone! (4 Days)

Myth Busters - Aug 12-16 2019

Offered at: Breslau Community Centre

Is it real or myth? Become a Myth Buster at Camp, and spend the week setting up experiments and learning about science – you’ll have an explosive good time! (5 Days)

Artful Antics - Aug 19-23 2019

Offered at: Breslau Community Centre

Join us for this colourful week to explore different art media, create string art pieces, get creative in our Camp Makerspace, and paint pottery at Maggie’s Mudroom! (5 Days)

Amazing Race - Aug 26-30 2019

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Ready, Set, Go! Campers will race together to complete various mental and physical challenges, roadblocks and detours! Outing: Laser Quest Kitchener (5 Days)

Specialty Camps

To view our camp dates & themes as a PDF document, please click here.

Golf & Sports - Jul 29-Aug 2 2019

Cost: $295

Offered at: Elmira Golf Club & Woolwich Memorial Centre

This fun sports themed week is run in partnership with Elmira Golf Club. Campers are learning the fundamentals of golf, before being bussed to the WMC for sports and swimming. Range balls and clubs are included. Instructed by Ryan Lawrence, PGA Canada and Camp Staff. (5 Days)

Kitchen Adventures - Aug 6-9 2019

Cost: $220

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Join us for explorations of different cooking techniques, learning about cultural foods, and competing in baking challenges! We will also be making our own daily lunches and snacks, included in the camp fee! (4 Days)

Camper Drop Off & Pick Up

For camper safety, adults MUST show photo ID during camp pick up. Campers 9 years and under must be picked up by an adult that is identified in advance. Only those adults listed during registration will be permitted to pick up your child(ren). Campers 10 years or older may leave by themselves if this has been indicated during registration. Please notify us if your child will not be attending camp, or of any change in your child's pick up routine by calling 519-669-1647 ext. 7000.

Our Staff Team

Our amazing camp staff have been hired based on their experience, creativity and enthusiasm working with children. They are certified in Standard First Aid & CPR-C, High Five*, and Lifesaving Society SafeGuard, and complete in depth, onsite training. Our Summer Camp Leaders are supported by on-site Summer Camp Cooridnators, and are complimented by our volunteer Leaders in Training.

Our camp operates with a maximum ratio of 1 leader for every 10 campers.

*High Five is Canada's only comprehensive quality standard for children's sport and recreation, an evidence-based approach to healthy child development.

Camp Coordinator Emails

Have a question, or want to get in contact with our Camp Coordinators? Send us an email!

Breslau & Conestogo Camps - bcccamp @ woolwich.ca

Woolwich Memorial Centre Camp - wmccamp @ woolwich.ca

Note: These emails are monitored May - August annually

Typical Camp Day

Lunch & Snacks

For safety of those with life-threatening allergies, our camps are a "but aware" environment. We ask that all families avoid sending peanut or nut products to camp. Please send energizing snacks including fruits and vegetables. Campers are asked to bring a water bottle to camp.

WMC lunch option (daily) includes choice of meal (tuna wrap, back bacon sandwich, hot dog, hamburger or grilled cheese); side dish (fries, onion rings, popcorn or chips); snack (apple, banana or veggie sticks); and drink (water or juice box).

Breslau and Conestogo lunch option (Fridays) includes choice of pepperoni or cheese pizza; popcorn or veggies & dip; water or juice box.

Medical Information

Please ensure camper medical information is updated during registration, including an emergency contact. Should a camper require medication while at camp, please inform the Camp Coordinator and complete the Medical Administration Form. All medications brought to camp must be in their original container. All medications will be stored in the Coordinator's office, with the exception of EpiPens and inhalers, which are carried by the camper in a waist pouch.

In the event of a medical emergency, camp staff, Township staff and/or lifeguards will provide immediate medical treatment, including follow up with EMS if necessary. Parents will be notified in the event of a medical emergency.

Camp Attire

Campers should come ready for fun! Sunscreen, a hat, closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are required. Please send clothes that are comfortable to move in, and that can get messy. The Township of Woolwich is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Inclement Weather

Rain or shine, we're here to play! We plan a majority of our camp day to be outside, though during inclement weather, camp program will relocate inside. A movie (rated G or PG) may be shown in the event of inclement weather - please contact the Camp Coordinator with questions regarding the choice of movie.

Camper Behaviour Expectations

We strive to ensure all campers have a great, safe and fun experience at camp. We have fun, play fair, and show respect for ourselves and others. This includes:

Respect yourself: Come to camp with a positive attitude and participate so you can have the best experience!

Respect others: Stay out of other's personal space, speak nicely to others, and listen to your leaders.

Respect property and the facility: Touch only what belongs to you, stay within the activity area, and clean up after yourself.

Physical aggression and bullying behaviour may require temporary or full suspension from camp.

Each week revolves around a different theme that guides the activities, trips and special guest, and the camp day also includes some non-themed portions. Regardless of the theme, the overall structure of the program remains the same, including sign-in, sign-out, snack, lunch and swim time. Campers will be asked to participate in all activities, unless written or verbal permission from a parent or guardian, to a leader, has been given for special circumstances.

Swimming at the WMC

Camp at the WMC includes swimming - bring your bathing suit and towel! Lifeguards and camp staff will supervise swims.

The admittance policy is in effect. 

Campers aged 6 to 9, wishing to swim in the lap pool will be required to complete the facility swim test. For safety, we offer 2 attempts for completing the swim test each week. Completion is at the discretion of the lifeguards on duty.

The swim test includes: 25m of recognizable front crawl or breast stroke and tread water for 1 minute. 

As safety is our first priority, campers 6 and under, and those who do not complete the swim test, must wear a lifejacket and swim with a leader, in the leisure pool or shallow end.

Summer Camp Swim Lessons

Did you know? We offer Camp Swimming Lessons at the WMC! Finish your Camp day in the pool, ready for pick up at 5 pm! Add on five 45 minute swim lessons for only $44 (4 Day Week - $35)!

For more information check out our online Registration portal.