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Registration opens on Tuesday March 7th, 2023 at 6:30am.
Registration can be done in-person at the Woolwich Memorial Centre or online.
Leaders are back with some creative ideas, amazing energy and are determined to make this summer fun for all of our campers!
General information:
- Camp will run weekly July 4 - September 1, 2023
- Two cohorts of 20 kids per location. Each group will have their own dedicated space in the facility when it is not possible to be outdoors.
- Camp will be running from 9 am – 4pm, extended care options are available
- There will be no camp lunches or sharing of food
- Field trips will be limited to destinations such as parks there will be no offsite trips that require the use of vehicle transportation for the Woolwich Memorial Centre camp location. Location will be swimming 4x a week.
- Breslau Community Centre camp location will be travelling offsite through the use of vehicle transportation once a week to swim at the Woolwich Memorial Centre pool. Options available if wanting to opt out from participating.
- St. Jacobs Arena camp location will be travelling offsite through the use of vehicle transportation for swimming and offsite trips.
- There will be designated drop off and pick up location for each group
- There will be washroom, hand washing and hand sanitizing breaks scheduled throughout the day. Each camp group will have their own designated washroom area for the week.
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 St. Jacobs Arena (SJA)29 Parkside Drive, St. Jacobs ON. 519-514-7000 |
Summer Camp Leader in Training Program (13-16 years) |
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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 with children and leading activities in our Summer Day Camp Programs. Includes LSS SafeGuard and Anaphylaxis Rescuer certifications.
After completing this program, there is an expectation that youth volunteers with at least 3 weeks of Township Woolwich Kids Camp.
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2023 Camp Fees |
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Camps at the Woolwich Memorial Centre:Kids Camp: $200 per week; $162.75 per 4 day week YAC: $200 per week Camps at the Breslau Community Centre:Kids Camp: $183.75 per week; $147 per 4 day week YAC: $200 per week Camps at the St. Jacobs Arena:YAC: $200 per week Specialty Camp:$215.25 per week Optional Add-ons:AM and PM Extended Care
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Camp Hours |
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Regular camp programming hours are 9am-4pm. AM Extended Care: 8-9am PM Extended Care: 4-5pm |
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2023 Summer Kids Camp Dates & Themes (Ages 5-12) |
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Summer Luau- July 4-7, 2023Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Hello Summer! Time to unwind, relax, and get into the swing of summer. Be ready to enjoy a ton of outdoor activities, water games, let out energy and celebrate the start of summer! (4 Days) Outdoor Explorers- July 10-14, 2023Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Join us for a fun week full or nature-inspired games and activities! From plants to bugs to animals to rocks, nature is all around us. Let's see how nature takes center stage in our lives. (5 Days) Disney Magic- July 17-21, 2023Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Turn yourself Inside Out with excitement, get Tangled up in fun and find your New Groove as we leap into magical worlds, go on adventures and become heroes in this fun fantastical, Disney inspired week! (5 Days) Sensational Science- July 24-28, 2023Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Learning this week may be MESSY & WILD but it's guaranteed to be FUN! We're making crazy cool experiments that drip, move, bubble and bounce! (5 Days) All Ball- July 31- August 4, 2023Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre "Let's play ball!" Baseball, basketball and soccer make great game but pickleball, ping pong and bocce ball are much more fun. Why stop there when we can juggle with balls, make popcorn balls and p (5 Days) Under the Big Top- Aug 8-11, 2023Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Juggle like a pro, tame a lion or learn to mime. End the week with an amazing show and exhibit what you've learned or even share your own special talents. (4 Days) Art Extravaganza- Aug 14-18, 2023Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Be prepared to get messy! Tap into your creativity as we enjoy painting, drawing collages, DIY projects and (of course) tie dye! (5 Days) Superheroes- Aug 21- 25, 2023Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Come celebrate the heroes in your life! Police, Firefighters, Teachers, Doctors or even Superhero's! We will discover what it takes to be a hero in this adventurous week of camp! (5 Days) Mystery Week- Aug 28- Sept 1, 2023Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre What is mystery week, you ask? Whatever you want it to be! The fun of mystery week is that each day, the theme will be something a little different. (5 Days) |
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2023 Summer Youth Adventure Camp Dates & Themes (Ages 8-12) |
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Amazing Race- July 4-7, 2023Offered at: St. Jacobs Arena Explore the world in our very own Amazing Race! This team-based "race around the world" will have clues and challenges to complete, puzzles to solve, etc. Based off the TV series, our week will conclude with fun prizes and celebrations for all teams! (4 Days) Myth Busters- July 10-14, 2023Offered at: St. Jacobs Arena & 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) Sport Extravaganza- July 17-21Offered at: St. Jacobs Arena This week we are bringing some mystery games and activities! We will be playing new sports and games that you will have to use some of your own creativity to determine the sport. Rules will be different and keep you on your toes for these games during the week. It's going to be a fun week of challenging games and activities. (5 Days) Artful Antics- July 25- 29Offered at: St. Jacobs Arena & Breslau Community Centre Express yourself during a week of indoor and outdoor art activities. Experiment with everything from painting and drawing to building and sculpting. (5 Days) |
2023 Specialty Camps Dates & Themes (Ages 8-12) |
Jr. Lifeguard & Swim Camp- July 31- Aug 4Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre There will be a variety of pool sessions that offer a chance to see what real lifeguards do around the Woolwich Memorial Centre. Campers will work to develop and improve swimming and aquatic skills with emphasis on swimming, personal fitness. community education, lifesaving knowledge, leadership and teamwork. Campers will participate in a variety of in-pool and dry-land activities that relate to lifesaving skills and knowledge. Note: Must be able to swim 25m and tread water for 2 mins. (5 Days) Techventures- Aug 8-11Offered at: Breslau Community Centre Each day, campers will explore a different type of robot technology facilitated by STEMOTICS. Each type of robot offers different activities, programming, languages and challenge. The focus of these programs is science, math, physics, and computer science. These concepts are taught in an interactive and enjoyable way. Campers will have their logical skills challenged and they will have fun doing it! (4 Days) Summer Mashup- Aug 14-18Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre Join us for a fun week full of technology, sports and community building! STEMOTICS will be joining us on Tuesday and Thursday to learn about robot technology. Campers will be learning how to lawn bowl and play pickleball. Each day will be something a little different. (5 days) |
Camper Drop Off & Pick Up |
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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 519-514-7000. |
Our Staff Team |
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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 Coordinators, 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 |
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Have a question, or want to get in contact with our Camp Coordinators? Send us an email! Breslau Community Centre Camp - bcccamp@woolwich.ca Woolwich Memorial Centre Camp - wmccamp@woolwich.ca Summer Inclusion Facilitators (Breslau Community Centre & Woolwich Memorial Centre)- campinclusion@woolwich.ca Note: These emails are monitored May - August only. |
Typical Camp Day |
| A typical camp day runs from 9am - 4pm, and includes games, crafts, indoor and outdoor play. Our weekly themes help guide planning of our activities, games, crafts, outings and special guests. The camp day will also include non-theme portions. |
Lunch & Snacks |
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For safety of those with life-threatening allergies, our camps are a "nut 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. |
Medical Information |
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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. |
Inclusion at Camp |
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We strive to integrate all campers into our summer camp programs. To help us best support your camper’s experience at camp, we ask that any additional needs be disclosed during registration. A staff member will be in touch to discuss how we can best integrate your camper into our group programming. Please note that we are unable to provide one to one support for campers with additional needs. However, we welcome volunteers or support workers provided by the family in this capacity. Volunteers or support workers must be 16 years or older. |
Camp Attire |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 & positively to others, listen to your leaders, and follow COVID guidelines. 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 water activities. Campers will be asked to participate in all activities, unless written or verbal permission from a parent or guardian, to a leader or Coordinators, has been given for special circumstances. |