Summer Camps

Summer Camp Locations

Woolwich Memorial Centre (WMC)

24 Snyder Ave S., Elmira ON. 519-669-1647 ext. 7001

Breslau Community Centre (BCC)

100 Andover Dr., Breslau ON. 519-648-9524

Conestogo Park Club House

26 Evening Star Ln., Conestogo ON. 519-648-9524

Kids Camp

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

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!

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

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.

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.

2018 Summer Kids Camp Dates & Themes

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

Trapped in a Video Game - July 3-6 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

We’re bringing video and board games to life in this action-packed week! Complete missions, navigate adventures and explore new worlds! (4 Days)

Wild, Wild West - July 9-13 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

Giddy up! Cowgirls and cowboys are WANTED for this fun rodeo of a week. Saddle up for our trip to Conestogo River Horseback Adventures! (5 Days)

Into the Wild - July 16-20 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

It’s a camp safari! Learn about animals around the world and what we can do to protect them. We’re taking a special trip to African Lion Safari. (5 Days)

Medieval - July 23-27 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Conestogo Park Club House

Take a trip back in time as we train to become knights, enjoy time as royalty, complete daily quests, and build castles and catapults! (5 Days)

Under the Sea - July 30-Aug 3 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

Make a splash in this ocean commotion! We’ll be exploring wonders of the ocean, finding Nemo, making pirate ships and playing water games. (5 Days)

Around the World - Aug 7-10 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community 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)

Lost in Space - Aug 13-17 2018

Offered at: Conestogo Park Club House

We’re blasting off to outer space, to learn about the solar system, become astronauts and enjoy an out of this world time at Laser Quest Kitchener. (5 Days)

Buggin' Out - Aug 20-24 2018

Offered at: Breslau Community Centre

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)

Olympic Gold - Aug 27-31 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

Didn’t get enough of the Winter Olympics? This week is full of sports, teamwork and celebrations! We’ll skate, play Pickleball, Lawn Bowling & more! (5 Days)

2018 Summer Youth Adventure Camp Dates & Themes

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

Raiders of the Lost Artifact - July 3-6 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

We’re on a week-long adventure of discovery, investigating past civilizations, and trying out archaeology. We explore artifacts at Earth Sciences Museum at the University of Waterloo! (4 Days)

Rock & Roll - July 9-13 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Let’s mix things up! Rock stars, rock climbing, rock cakes & jelly rolls, drum rolls, rolling bowling balls, wheels and ourselves during Bubble Soccer! We’re climbing to new heights at Grand River Rocks! (5 Days)

Challenge Week - July 16-20 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Join us to develop leadership skills through team work and a youth lead community project. We will also have fun with daily challenges and goals! (5 Days)

Extreme Experiments - July 23-27 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

We take a nod from da Vinci this week as we solve codes, create art, explore science experiments including cooking, and create inventions! (5 Days)

Catching Fire - July 30-Aug 3 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Learn fun skills inspired by the Hunger Games movies – archery, self defense and more! We head to Chicopee to complete their ropes courses! (5 Days)

Artful Antics - Aug 7-10 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Join us for this colourful week to explore different art media, complete our colour powder obstacle course and paint pottery at Maggie’s Mudroom! (4 Days)

Close Encounters - Aug 13-17 2018

Offered at: Breslau Community Centre

YAC takes on new worlds this week as we explore the unknown, and take a sceptic look at theories. Our trip will be to THEMUSEUM! (5 Days)

Eco Adventures - Aug 20-24 2018

Offered at: Breslau Community Centre

Where technology and the outdoors collide! Join us for geocaching, camping skills and orienteering. (5 Days)

Sports Extravaganza - Aug 27-31 2018

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Get moving with us this week – let’s try new sports (slacklining, yoga, Quidditch), explore the trails, jump around at Sky Zone, and play Bubble Soccer! (5 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. 7001.

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

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.