Camps and pre-school
On this page
- Day camps
- Descriptions, times and fees for day camps
- Youth leadership development
- Getting ready for camp
- Pre-school drop in
Day camps
Here is what you and your child(ren) can expect at the City of Waterloo day camp in 2023:
- making efforts to pair camper friends together at the request of parents
- passive screening will take place every morning (asking if your camper is feeling well and symptom free)
- if your camper is feeling unwell, please keep them home
- masking is optional for campers and staff
- to minimize the risk to campers and staff, parents will not be allowed beyond the screening table
Practices and protocols are subject to change based on the direction of the provincial and federal governments, and the Region of Waterloo Public Health Unit.
Descriptions, times and fees for day camps offered during school breaks.
Summer camp (ages 4 to 13, camp specific)
- takes place at three locations – Albert McCormick Community Centre (AMCC), Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre (WMRC), RIM Park from July 4 – September 1
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
- lunches available when registering or by order form (excluding camps at AMCC)
Consent forms are mandatory for camp attendance and must be filled out a week before camp begins.
- Summer day camp parent package (PDF)
- Summer day camp consent form (online form)
Youth leadership development (ages 13 to 16, camp counsellor in training)
- Two week placement at one of three locations – Albert McCormick Community Centre (AMCC), Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre (WMRC), RIM Park from July 4 – September 1
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
- lunches available when registering or by order form (excluding camps at AMCC)
Consent forms are mandatory for camp attendance and must be filled out a week before camp begins.
- Youth leadership parent package (PDF)
- Youth leadership consent form (online form)
View our youth drop in program at the Albert McCormick Community Centre
Getting ready for camp
Lunches - returning in summer 2023 |
If your camp is at RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex or WMRC, you can purchase lunch from our food services department any day of the week your child is in a camp or fun centre. Select the day(s) during the registration process or online up to the Friday before camp. Fees are $10.00 per day. Menu includes a main and two snacks. |
Camp leader certification |
All camp leaders are certified in first aid and CPR, HIGH FIVE principles of healthy childhood development and all leaders have completed a vulnerable sector police reference check. |
Readiness for camp |
Make sure your child is ready for camp by confidently answering “yes” to the below questions:
Children at camp who are not ready can be withdrawn at the discretion of supervisory staff. |
Assistance programs |
If you're interested in camp but have concerns about fees or your child's abilities, visit our fee assistance and inclusion services page to learn more about how we can help. |
Pre-school drop-in (ages 0 to 5)
Learn, Create, Play is a free active play program that encompasses mind, body, creativity and play. Children will move, learn and explore with exciting, new activities each week.
- Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Albert McCormick Community Centre
- program runs from September to March
- program is in partnership with Waterloo Public library which has exact dates
The Tots at Play program features a large indoor floor space and lots of toys and tools to keep kids busy. Drop-in format, no registration required.
- This program is currently suspended