Camps and pre-school
All rec facilities and the city museum are closed. We will contact you with further information if you were registered for recreation programs or rentals.
Full details are available on our COVID-19 response page.
Day camps during COVID-19
The City of Waterloo's number one priority is the safety of our campers and staff, while creating an enjoyable experience for our campers. Because of COVID-19 new protocols and practices will be in place.
Here is what you and your child(ren) can expect at the City of Waterloo Day Camp:
- maintaining groups of 10 who stay together help to minimize risk
- attempting to place siblings in the same group to limit household exposures
- making efforts to pair camper friends together at the request of parents
- there will be no offsite field trips, or onsite special guests
- camp staff are exploring the idea of live streaming guest speakers
- screening will take place every morning:
- key health questions will be asked
- campers' temperatures will be taken to ensure everyone who is onsite is healthy
- to minimize the risk to campers and staff, parents will not be allowed beyond the screening table
- hygiene and cleaning practices will increase:
- increased frequency and supervision of hand hygiene
- increased frequency of cleaning high contact surfaces
These are just some of the current practices and protocols we are putting in place. More specific instructions will be coming and these 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. Additional info on camp counsellor training and pre-school programs.
April break camp (ages 5 to 10)
- takes place at RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex from April 12 to 16, 2021.
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
- $45.66/day/child
- $205.47/week/child
- inclusion registration code: 17935
Summer camp (ages 4 to 14, camp specific)
- takes place at three locations – Albert McCormick Community Centre (AMCC), Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre (WMRC), RIM Park from July 5 – September 3
- additional school's out dates available June 29, 30 and July 2
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
- lunches available when registering or by order form (excluding camps at AMCC)
- consent forms posted below
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 5 – September 3
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
- lunches available when registering or by order form (excluding camps at AMCC)
- consent forms posted below
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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)
The Tots at Play program features a large indoor floor space and lots of toys and tools to keep kids busy. Drop-in any time, no registration required.
- Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the indoor sports fields at Bechtel Park
- $5.90/visit for up to four children (cash or FitPass payment only)
- This program is currently suspended.
To search our registered seasonal pre-school offerings, visit ActiveWaterloo.