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Registration opens on Tuesday March 8th, 2022 at 6:30am. 
Registration can be done in-person at the Woolwich Memorial Centre or online.

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 4- September 2, 2022
  • 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, 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 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.  

Planning has begun to not only keep your camper safe but we are still hoping for LOTS of fun!

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)

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 9-12)

Participants in our Youth Adventures Camp (YAC) are 9-12 years old. YAC is specifically developed to meet the interests and needs of the youth in this age group. 

Specialty Camp (Ages 8-14)

Not being offered for Summer 2022. Stay tuned for Summer 2023. 

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 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.

 

Breslau Community Centre 

Jun 28, 29, 30

Tues- Thurs

8:30am-4:30pm 

$105

 

Volunteer weeks at the Woolwich Memorial Centre: 

July 4-8

July 11- 15

July 18-22

July 25-29

Aug 2-5

Aug 8-12

Aug 15-19

Aug 22-26

Aug 29- Sept 2

 

Note: Expectation that youth volunteers with at least 3 weeks of Township Woolwich Kids Camp.

 Woolwich Memorial Centre 

Jun 28, 29, 30

Tues- Thurs

8:30am-4:30pm 

$105

 

Volunteer weeks at the Woolwich Memorial Centre: 

July 4-8

July 11- 15

July 18-22

July 25-29

Aug 2-5

Aug 8-12

Aug 15-19

Aug 22-26

Aug 29- Sept 2

 

Note: Expectation that youth volunteers with at least 3 weeks of Township Woolwich Kids Camp.

2022 Camp Fees

Camps at the Woolwich Memorial Centre:

Kids Camp: $190 per week; $155 per 4 day week

YAC: $205 per week; $160 per 4 day week

Camps at the Breslau Community Centre:

Kids Camp: $175 per week; $140 per 4 day week

YAC: $205 per week; $160 per 4 day week

Specialty Camp:

Not being offered for Summer 2022.

Optional Add-ons:

AM and PM Extended Care

  • AM Extended Care Option only: $12.50/ week
  • PM Extended Care Option only: $12.50/ week
  • AM & PM Extended Care Option only: $25/ week

Camp Hours

Regular camp programming hours are 9am-4pm. 

AM Extended Care- 8:15-9AM

PM Extended Care- 4-4:45PM

2022 Summer Kids Camp Dates & Themes

 

Summer Kickoff- July 4-8, 2022

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

Help us celebrate the start of summer with lots of water games and exciting activities. A beach party will sizzle up the week as the children dress in Hawaiian attire and have a Luau. Aloha! It's summer, toss on your lei and your grass skirt, we're going to have a wonderful summer!  (5 Days)

Animal Planet- July 11- 15, 2022

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

Saddle up for excitement! Animal planet brings you amazing animals, awesome crafts, and tons of fun! Get ready for a walk on the wild side with the furry friends, creepy crawlies, feathered pals and more. Campers will discover incredible facts and fascinating stories about their favourite animals and some they have never heard of.  (5 Days)

Everything Disney- July 18-22, 2022

Offered 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)

Art Extravaganza- July 25-29, 2022

Offered 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)

Music Makers- Aug 2-5, 2022

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

We are tapping into our inner rock stars this week! We will get to jam out on a variety of instruments, create colourful music note ornaments, and learn about different genres of music. (4 Days)

All Ball- Aug 8-12, 2022 

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre

"Let's play ball!" Baseball, basketball, and soccer make a 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 paint with balls too. (5 Days)

The Great Outdoors- Aug 15-19, 2022

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre 

Join us for a fun week full of nature-inspired games and activities! From plants to bugs to rocks, nature is all around us. Let's see how nature takes center stage in our lives. (5 Days)

Sensational Science- Aug 22- 26, 2022

Offered 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 experiements that drip,, move, bubble and bounce. (5 Days)

Stamp your Passport- Aug 29- Sept 2, 2022

Offered 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 and games from different cultures. (5 Days)

2022 Summer Youth Adventure Camp Dates & Themes

Amazing Race- July 4-8, 2022

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

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! (5 Days)

Myth Busters- July 11-15, 2022

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial 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)

Get Movin'- July 18- 22, 2022

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre

Every day campers enjoy a different fun Get Movin' class and learn about staying healthy and active! (5 Days)

Artful Antics- July 25- 29

Offered at: Woolwich Memorial 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)

Game Show Mania- August 2-5, 2022

Offered at: Breslau Community Centre

Ready, Set, Go! We're bringing board games, video games and game shows to life! (4 Days)

Challenge Week- August 8-12, 2022

Offered at: Breslau Community Centre

This fun-filled week will be full of physical and mental challenges, outdoor adventure, arts and crafts, and plenty of team building activities! (5 Days)

Around the World- August 15- 19, 2022

Offered at: Breslau Community Centre

Stamp your passport to fun as we explore foods, traditions, cultures, and games from different countries. (5 Days)

Outdoor Adventures- August 22- 26, 2022

Offered at: Breslau Community Centre

Discover the outdoors and explore new nature discoveries! Campers will also learn survival camping skills such as shelter, food, and other fun outdoor activities. (5 Days)

Sports Extravaganza- August 29- September 2, 2022

Offered at: Breslau Community Centre

Get moving with us this week- let's try new sports (slacking, Zumba, Quidditch), games and explore the trails! (5 Days)

Specialty Camps

Not being offered for Summer 2021. Stay tuned for Summer 2022. 

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 519-514-7000.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 & 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

WMC camps will be swimming a minimum of 2x a week. 

Summer Camp Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons to be determined for Summer Camp 2023. 

 

 

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