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The Township of Woolwich, after consultation with regional partners, Waterloo Region Public Health and Woolwich Council will be running a modified Day camp program this summer. Due to Covid19 camp will look much different than in the past but our Leaders are back with some creative ideas, amazing energy and are determined to make this summer fun for all of our campers!
We have had to make a number of changes this summer to ensure the health and safety of staff and campers and we would like to share a few of them with you:
- Camp will run weekly July 5 – September 3, 2021
- Group sizes will be smaller to ensure physical distancing and 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 only, in order to give staff time to sanitize and clean before and after camp.
- There will be no camp lunches or sharing of food.
- Field trips will be limited to destinations such as parks and there will be no offsite trips that require the use of vehicle transportation.
- There will be designated drop off and pick up location for each group. Parents will not be allowed inside the facility.
- There will be a mandatory online screening that must be completed for each child prior to each day of camp.
- Masks will be mandatory for Leaders and Campers. Campers will be required to bring and wear a mask.
- 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.
- Each child will receive their own supplies to be used throughout the week and their own location to store them.
Planning has begun to not only keep your camper safe but we are still hoping for LOTS of fun!
Online registration is now OPEN! Register your kids for a safe and fun-filled summer! Spots are limited!
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 |
Kids Camp (Ages 5-12) |
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Participants in our Kids Camp are 5-12 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) |
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Not being offered for Summer 2021. Stay tuned for Summer 2022. |
Specialty Camp (Ages 8-14) |
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Not being offered for Summer 2021. Stay tuned for Summer 2022. |
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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 2 weeks of Township Woolwich Kids Camp.
*To volunteer with our Summer Camp programs, youth must be 13 years of age. Youth 12 years old can register if they are turning 13 over the summer.
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2021 Camp Fees |
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Camps at the Woolwich Memorial Centre:Kids Camp: $190 per week; $155 per 4 day week Camps at the Breslau Community Centre:Kids Camp: $175 per week; $140 per 4 day week Specialty Camp:Not being offered for Summer 2021. Optional Add-ons:No Optional Add-ons for Summer 2021. |
Camp Hours |
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Regular camp programming hours are 9am-4pm. |
2021 Summer Kids Camp Dates & Themes |
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Under the Big Top - July 5-9, 2021Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Juggle like a pro, tame lions or learn to mime. End the week with an amazing show and exhibit what you’ve learned or even share your own special talents. (5 Days) Super Science - July 12-16, 2021Offered 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) Disney Magic - July 19-23, 2021Offered 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) Earth Warriors - July 26-30, 2021Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Let’s learn about various ways we can protect our environment while creating art projects out of recycled materials. We will also be making a groovy tie dye shirt using natural dyes from plants and vegetables! (5 Days) Explore the Seasons - Aug 3-6, 2021Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Let’s explore the four seasons! In this jam-packed week, we will be enjoying all our favourite activities including water games and making snow sculptures! (4 Days) Around the World - Aug 9-13, 2021Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Around the world we go, where we’ll stop, nobody knows! Hop aboard and join us on an adventure as we explore different cultures! (5 Days) Time Travellers - Aug 16-20, 2021Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Let’s go on a scavenger hunt to find dinosaurs. We will build a time machine which will be used to travel to different eras in history. While there we will learn the details surrounding each era. (5 Days) Superheroes - Aug 23-27, 2021Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Come celebrate the heroes in your life! Police, Firefighters, Teachers, Doctors, Military or even Superhero’s! We will discover what it takes to be a hero in this adventurous week of camp! (5 Days) Adventures in Space - Aug 30-Sept 3, 2021Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre The final frontier! Little Green Men, big Red planets, dehydrated ice cream and using the force. This week we head into space, deep space to discover distant planets! (5 Days) |
2021 Summer Youth Adventure Camp Dates & Themes |
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Not being offered for Summer 2021. Stay tuned for Summer 2022. |
Specialty Camps |
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Not being offered for Summer 2021. Stay tuned for Summer 2022. |
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 Coordinator (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. |
Swimming at the WMC |
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To be determined for Summer Camp 2021. |
Summer Camp Swim Lessons |
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Swim Lessons to be determined for Summer Camp 2021. |