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.
Winter break camp (ages 4 to 10)
- takes place at RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex from January 2 to 5, 2024.
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
- registration opens early November
Getting ready for camp
Lunches - summer 2024 |
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Children at camp who are not ready can be withdrawn at the discretion of supervisory staff.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 6)
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 October to May (cancelled Nov. 2)
- program is in partnership with Waterloo Public Library, visit webpage for exact dates
Little's 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.
- Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
- program runs September 29 to December 15, pre-registration preferred
- $6.15 Family rate (1 adult, up to 5 kids)