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
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Leaders are back with some creative ideas, amazing energy and are determined to make this summer fun for all of our campers!
General information:
24 Snyder Ave S., Elmira ON. 519-514-7000
100 Andover Dr., Breslau ON. 519-514-8000
29 Parkside Drive, St. Jacobs ON. 519-514-7000
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.
July 2 - 5, 2024
Tues - Fri
8am - 5 pm
$140
Volunteer weeks at the Breslau Community Centre:
July 8 - 12
July 15 - 19
July 22 - 26
July 29 - August 2
August 6 - 9
August 12 - 16
August 19 - 23
August 26 - 30
Note: Expectation that youth volunteers with at least 3 weeks of Township Woolwich Kids Camp.
July 2 - 5, 2024
Tues - Fri
8am - 5 pm
$140
Volunteer weeks at the Woolwich Memorial Centre:
July 8 - 12
July 15 - 19
July 22 - 26
July 29 - August 2
August 6 - 9
August 12 - 16
August 19 - 23
August 26 - 30
Note: Expectation that youth volunteers with at least 3 weeks of Township Woolwich Kids Camp.
Kids Camp: $212 per week; $172.52 per 4 day week
YAC: $212 per week; $172.52 per 4 day week
Kids Camp: $194.78 per week; $155.82 per 4 day week
YAC: $212 per week; $172.52 per 4 day week
YAC: $212 per week; 172.52 per 4 day week
$228.17 per week
AM and PM Extended Care
Regular camp programming hours are 9 am - 4 pm.
AM Extended Care: 8 - 9 am
PM Extended Care: 4 - 5 pm
2024 Summer Kids Camp Dates & Themes (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.
A typical camp day 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-themed portions.
Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre
Let's make a big Splash into Summer! It's time to dive into all the summer fun, this week we will be partaking in water games, and exploring what nature has to offer! (4 Days)
Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre
Make sure to grab the popcorn! This week each day will be inspired by a different fun file! Between Star Wars to Minions there will be so many fun activities that are sure to get all participants excited for the day! (5 Days)
Offered 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 summer! (5 Days)
Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre
Make sure to pack your apron and chef hats! This week we will be entering into the kitchen and cook up some delicious goodies. The menu is divine with lots of sweet & savory treats for all to enjoy! (5 Days)
Offered 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 paint with balls too. (5 Days)
Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre
We are travelling to an alternate universe as we take this galactic experience to the next level! This week we will be exploring outer space, this camp experience is to be out of this world! (4 Days)
Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre
Make sure to grab your lab coats, and your safety goggles! Beakers and test tubes are prepped and ready for all the fun experiments that we have in store for this week! (5 Days)
Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre & Breslau Community Centre
The world is filled with so many superheroes and not all of them wear capes, bit some of them do! During this week we will discover what it takes to be a hero! (5 Days)
Offered 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)
2024 Summer Youth Adventure Camp Dates & Themes (Ages 8-12)
Offered at: St. Jacobs Arena
Let operation break the code begin! During this week campers will be competing and completing different missions. Everything from solving puzzles to fun physical challenges, campers will be sure to enjoy the various missions they complete throughout the week! (4 Days)
Offered 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)
Offered 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)
Offered 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)
2024 Specialty Camps Dates & Themes (Ages 8-12)
Offered at: St. Jacobs Arena
During this camp week campers will be able to experience a variety of local treasures located in the downtown core of St. Jacobs on a whole new level. Each day will include a trip to a local business within the downtown core, that will provide campers with a unique opportunity to work hands on with local experts. (5 Days)
Offered 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)
Offered at: Breslau Community Centre
The focus of camp this week we will be bringing the fun to science, math, physics, and computer science. STEMOTICS will be joining us on Tuesday and Thursday in the morning to develop skills in creating robots and coding. 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)
Offered at: Woolwich Memorial Centre
Join us for a fun week full of STEM activities, sports and community building! Campers will be learning how to lawn bowl and play pickleball. Each day will be something a little different. (5 days)
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 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.
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.
A typical camp day runs from 9 am - 4 pm, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We can provide a refund for the full camp cost up to 3 weeks prior to the camp week. After the 3 weeks, no refund will be issued unless it is medical related.
Please note: If you completed enrollment online, the processing fee amount is non-refundable.
Woolwich Memorial Centre
Customer Service
24 Snyder Avenue South
Elmira, Ontario N3B 1Y9
519-514-7000
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