Camps and pre-school
Our camps run throughout the summer months, winter break and March Break. Find information about PA Day activities, camps, youth leadership and pre-school programs.
On this page
- PA Day activities
- Winter break camp
- March Break camp
- Summer camp
- Youth leadership development
- Getting ready for camp
- Pre-school drop-in
Sign up for PA Day activities
2025 PA Days for Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Region Catholic School Board (WRCSB) include:
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View schedules and register for PA Day activities by clicking on the links below:
- drop-in skating (shinny, public skates, and more)
- drop-in sports (badminton, pickleball, table tennis)
- drop-in swimming (lane swims, public swims, and more)
- home alone safety course (9 to 12 years)
- babysitting course (11 to 14 years)
Winter break camp (ages 4 to 10)
Our annual winter break camp takes place at RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex:
- camp runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- check back mid-August for this year's camp dates
- register for each day separately
You must fill out the consent form by December 15:
- winter day camp parent package (PDF)
- winter day camp consent form (online form)
March Break camp (ages 4 to 10)
- takes place at RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex from March 16 to 20, 2026
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
- inclusion registration code: 67468
Consent forms are mandatory for camp attendance and must be filled out one week before camp begins.
- March break parent package (PDF)
- March break consent form (online form)
Summer camp 2025 (ages 4 to 12)
Our summer camps take place at three locations: Albert McCormick Community Centre (AMCC), Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC) and RIM Park
- June 30 to August 29
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
- 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 info package (PDF)
- summer day camp consent form (online form)
Register for summer camp starting March 4
Youth leadership development (ages 13 to 16)
Join our camp counsellor in training program:
- includes a leadership training course
- two-week placement at one of three locations: Albert McCormick Community Centre (AMCC), Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC), and RIM Park
- June 30 to August 29
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
Consent forms are mandatory for camp attendance and must be filled out a week before camp begins:
- youth leadership info package (PDF)
- youth leadership consent form (online form)
Getting ready for camp
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Staying healthy at camp |
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When a camper is not feeling well, please keep them at home.
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. |
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Lunches — summer 2025 |
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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.
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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. |
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Readiness for camp |
Make sure your child is ready for camp by confidently answering “yes” to the below questions:
If you answered 'no' to any of these questions, consider completing an inclusion membership application for program support. Children at camp who are not ready can be withdrawn at the discretion of supervisory staff. |
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Fee assistance and inclusion support |
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Interested in camp but worried about fees or your child's abilities? Visit our fee assistance and inclusion services page to learn more about how we can help. Region of Waterloo camp subsidy programThe Region of Waterloo offers a camp subsidy program to provide financial aid for children to attend camp at a reduced cost. Eligible City of Waterloo camps include:
To apply, review eligibility criteria and submit an application online or by calling 519-575-4400. Once you've applied, Region of Waterloo staff will schedule an appointment to check if you qualify. Don't forget to contact your caseworker when registering for camp, as we may need proof of your subsidy request. For more information about the childcare subsidy program, visit the region's website. |
Pre-school drop-in (ages 0 to 6)
Learn, Create, Play
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.
- Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Albert McCormick Community Centre
- program runs from October to May
- program is in partnership with Waterloo Public Library, visit webpage for dates
Littles at Play
Littles at Play is designed for children to have fun through collaborative play with their adults and peers. Caregivers are asked to remain with the children at all times.
- Fridays from 9 to 10:20 a.m. at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
- program runs from September to May
- $5.54 family rate (1 adult, up to 5 kids)
Registration opens 72 hours in advance of each Friday session.