The Township of Woolwich offers a variety of Summer Day Camps for children ages 5 to 14 years at the Breslau Community Centre, Conestogo Park Club House & Woolwich Memorial Centre over the summer.
Camps are offered in July and August each year. Whether your child is interested in arts & crafts, drama, science or sports, we have something for everyone! Our staff are First Aid, CPR, SafeGuard and High Five certified.
For more information on the programs offered by the Township, please check out the Community Guide, ActiveNet or our Recreation Program Calendar.
Spots are limited! You can register for Summer Camp online or in person at the Woolwich Memorial Centre or Breslau Community Centre. Registration opens on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30am.
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 House26 Evening Star Ln., Conestogo ON. 519-514-8000 |
Kids Camp (Ages 5-10) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Try out our awesome speciatly Summer Camp options, 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) |
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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 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. |
2020 Camp Fees |
Camps at the Woolwich Memorial Centre:Kids Camp: $190 per week; $155 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: $175 per week; $140 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.
During online registration, to add on any of the above options, enter "yes" in the box asking for the coupon/activation code. |
Camp Hours |
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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. |
2020 Summer Kids Camp Dates & Themes |
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To view our camp dates & themes as a PDF document, please click here. An accessible version of this document is available upon request. Imagi-Nation - June 29-July 3 2020, no camp July 1Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Oh Canada! This week, we celebrate Canada Day and all things Canadian! Poutine, lacrosse, (Elmira) maple syrup, and heading to Laurel Creek for canoeing! Everything from EH to ZED of Canada! (4 Days) Adventure Awaits - July 6-10 2020Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre Once upon a time, there was a magical, mystical camp in Woolwich! We’re bringing storybooks, fairy tales and myths to life! Come with us to learn about the magical Donkeys at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada! (5 Days) Wizards in Woolwich - July 13-17 2020Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre You’ve been accepted to the Woolwich Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Have a mysteriously magical week learning about spells and potions, experimenting with Mad Science, and boarding the train in St. Jacobs! (5 Days) Wild, Wild West - July 20-24 2020Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Conestogo Park Club House 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) Olympic Gold - July 27-31 2020Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre It’s time for the Summer Olympics! This week is full of sports, teamwork and celebrations! We’ll try synchronized swimming, practice karate, play Pickleball, Lawn Bowling & more! (5 Days) Shark Week - Aug 4-7 2020Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre We learn about sharks and their fishy friends in this ocean commotion week! Let’s have a fin-tastic week as we become shark buddies, splash in the pool and visit with some aquatic and semi-aquatic animals with Little Ray’s Reptiles! (4 Days) Discovering Disney - Aug 10-14 2020Offered 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) Lost in Space - Aug 17-21 2020Offered at: Conestogo 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) Flintstones vs. Jetsons - Aug 24-28 2020Offered at: Breslau Community Centre Let’s take the plunge as we time travel into the past and future! Dinosaurs, medieval times, retro, space travel and futuristic adventures await our campers! We’re off to a Schneider Haus Museum to learn about local history. (5 Days) Winter Wonderland - Aug 31-Sept 4 2020Offered 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 |
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To view our camp dates & themes as a PDF document, please click here. An accessible version of this document is available upon request. Inventor's Workshop - June 29-July 3 2020, no camp July 1Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre Bring your creativity as we solve problems, create Rube Goldberg machines, try experiments, play with circuits and technology, and get inspired in our Camp Makerspace! (4 Days) Wipeout! - July 6-10 2020Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre This adventurous week is full of obstacle courses and Ninja Warrior inspired challenges! We will head to Sky Zone to jump and brave their Warrior Course! (5 Days) Techventures- July 13-17 2020Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre Where technology and the outdoors collide! Join us for geocaching, camping skills, and hiking. We are partnering with Stem Lab Robotics to build robots, and test them in the pool! (5 Days) Project Funway - July 20-24 2020Offered at: Woolwich Memorial 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) Sports Extravaganza - July 27-31 2020Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre The Summer Olympics are in full swing, and we’re getting moving! Let’s try some new sports (slacklining, yoga, Quidditch), explore the trails, and play Bubble Soccer! (5 Days) Undercover Agents - Aug 4-7 2020Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre Test your spy skills with daily secret missions, mysterious codebreaking, escape rooms and more! Our special guests, Little Ray’s Reptiles Nature’s Ninjas will show us how animals disguise and protect themselves! (4 Days) Game On! - Aug 10-14 2020Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre Ready, Set, Go! We’re bringing board games, video games and game shows to life as we explore new worlds and enjoy a fun VR experience on our trip to Ctrl V! (5 Days) Raiders of the Lost Artifact - Aug 17-21 2020Offered at: Breslau Community Centre We're on a week-long adventure of discovery, investigating past civilizations, and trying out archaeology. We explore artifacts at THEMUSEUM in Kitchener! (5 Days) Fear Factor - Aug 24-28 2020Offered at: Breslau Community Centre This week at YAC, we take chances, try new things, get messy and have fun in our own fear factor challenges. We'll head to Treetop Trekking for an adventurous day of ziplining and aerial course trekking! (5 Days) Myth Busters - Aug 31-Sept 4 2020Offered 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) |
Specialty Camps |
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To view our camp dates & themes as a PDF document, please click here. An accessible version of this document is available upon request. Golf & Sports - Jul 27-31 2020Cost: $295 Offered at: Elmira Golf Club & Woolwich Memorial Centre This fun sports themed week is run in partnership with Elmira Golf Club. Drop off is at the Club, then we’ll be learning the fundamentals of golf, before being bussed to the WMC for more sports and swimming. Range balls and clubs included. Instructed by Ryan Lawrence, PGA Canada & camp staff. (5 Days) Kitchen Adventures - Aug 4-7 2020Cost: $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, included in the camp fee! (4 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 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 |
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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 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. 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 |
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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. |
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 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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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!