Summer Camps and Activities
2023 Summer Camp Registration
There are still some spots available for 2023 Summer Camps. For your convenience, you can download a chart of the camp programs offered that shows which weeks each of the programs is running. Please note that Summer Camp One-on-One support is full for Summer 2023.
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Cowan Park SportsplexTraditional Day Camps Kinder Camp (Ages 4-5) Traditional style day camp will offer a wide variety of activities with a strong focus on outdoor programming (weather permitting), active and quiet games, and arts and crafts. Before & After Care is inclusive. Participants will attend the Southside Wading Pool/Splashpad area 3-4 times per week. Tykes (Ages 6-7) Traditional style day camp will offer a wide variety of activities with a strong focus on outdoor programming (weather permitting), active and quiet games, and arts and crafts. Children ages 6-7 will swim 3-4 times per week. Juniors (Ages 8-9) Traditional style day camp will offer a wide variety of activities with a strong focus on outdoor programming (weather permitting), active and quiet games, and arts and crafts. Children ages 8-9 will swim 3-4 times per week. Specialty/Themed Camps Ultimate Sports Camp-Junior (Ages 6-8) Creative camp experience designed for campers who love sports! This traditional style day camp will offer outdoor recreation activities, active and quiet games, with a focus on a wide variety of sports, and sport-based activities. Participants will swim 3-4 times per week and will travel to an off-site sport focused excursion once per week. Ultimate Sports Camp-Seniors (Ages 9-12) Creative camp experience is designed for campers who love sports! This traditional style day camp will offer outdoor recreation activities, active and quiet games, with a focus on a wide variety of sports, and sport-based activities. Participants will swim 3-4 times per week and will travel to an off-site sport focused excursion once per week. Pack and Go (Ages 8-12) Join us on this new action-packed Pack & Go program! This program is an exciting opportunity for those aged 8-12 who are active, and looking for adventure! Participants will travel off-site each day to an off-site excursion. Movie Theatre, Bingeman’s Waterpark, Woodstock Museum, East Park, Earl Haig, Adventures on Wonderland, and more! Little Picasso Art and Swim Camp (Ages 6-9) This exciting new day camp will offer a wide variety of activities with a strong focus on art programming, active and quiet games. Children ages 6-9 will swim and visit the WAG 3-4 times per week. Stemotics/Robotics Camp- (Ages 6-9) Let your imagination run wild in this multimedia adventure. Create interactive stories, animated adventures, and games while learning drag-and-drop programming with Scratch (a project of the MIT Media Lab). This Scratch programming course for kids introduces younger students to the essential building blocks of object-oriented programming by creating fun, interactive stories and simple games. Through interactive storytelling, participants let their imaginations run wild and learn programming basics with Scratch. Kids think creatively and learn how to program their own stories, games, and animations and how to share their creations on the web. Participants will also swim 3-4 times per week. DIY Camp (Ages 6-9) DIY Camp is the place to be for the creative camper who loves to design and create new things. Participants will spend each day developing and creating their own versions of the proposed activities. Some examples include bird houses, picture frames, tie dye pillowcases, and more! Participants will swim 3-4 times per week and will engage in a variety of camp activities and games throughout the day. Summer Sport & Golf Camp (Ages 9-12) This sport style day camp will offer a wide variety of activities with a strong focus on golf programming, active and quiet games, and arts and crafts. Children ages 9-12 will golf at FORE!Oxford and swim 3-4 times per week. Summer Sport & Cycling Camp (Ages 8-12) Bring your bike and helmet to camp and cycle alongside our camp staff through our trails and parks. This camp is designed to teach participants about road and trail safety, familiarize themselves with our trails, as well as receive instruction on bike maintenance, all while enjoying the outdoors! Participants will also swim 3-4 times per week and engage in a wide variety of camp activities and games. Southside Park-OutdoorsSpecialty/Themed Camps Explore the Outdoors- Hiking Camp (Ages 8-12) Do you love to explore, hike, learn, and the outdoors? This brand-new camp has all of this and more! Join us as we travel throughout Woodstock walking and embracing our local trails and parks. Learn about history, trail safety, navigation, and more. Some excursions include Vansittart Woods, Hickson Trail, and Burgess Park. Participants will spend the morning travelling and exploring, and the afternoon swimming at Southside or Lions Outdoor Pool mixed in with various camp activities and games. Summer Sport & Bronze Star Camp (Ages 9-12) This new sport day camp will offer a wide variety of activities with a strong focus on swim programming (weather permitting), active and quiet games, and arts and crafts. Children ages 10-12 will swim 3-4 times per week. Participants will spend 4 days at Southside Aquatic Centre under the care of a certified instructor earning their Bronze Star qualification, helping them on the path to becoming a lifeguard. Summer Sport & Learn to Swim Camp (Ages 6-9) In this brand new, and unique camp, participants will participate in a daily swim session. The first 30 minutes of each swim will be a learn to swim instruction taught by lifesaving instructors followed by 30 minutes of leisure swim to practice their skills further. When not in the pool, participants will engage in a wide variety of sports, and sport related activities. BMX and Scooter Camp (Ages 8-12) Join us in this fun-filled, action-packed camp as we grind, stunt, ride in Southside Park. Please bring your own BMX and/or Scooter along with your helmet each day. We also highly recommend elbow and knee pads. Participants will swim 3-4 times per week and engage in a wide variety of camp activities and games in Southside Park. Reeves ComplexTraditional Day Camps Kinder Camp (Ages 4-5) Traditional style day camp will offer a wide variety of activities with a strong focus on outdoor programming (weather permitting), active and quiet games, and arts and crafts. Before & After Care is inclusive. Participants will attend the Southside Wading Pool/Splashpad area 3-4 times per week. Tykes (Ages 6-7) Traditional style day camp will offer a wide variety of activities with a strong focus on outdoor programming (weather permitting), active and quiet games, and arts and crafts. Children ages 6-7 will swim 3-4 times per week. Juniors (Ages 8-9) Traditional style day camp will offer a wide variety of activities with a strong focus on outdoor programming (weather permitting), active and quiet games, and arts and crafts. Children ages 8-9 will swim 3-4 times per week. Seniors (Ages 10-12) Traditional style day camp will offer a wide variety of activities with a strong focus on outdoor programming (weather permitting), active and quiet games, and arts and crafts. Children ages 10-12 will swim 3-4 times per week. Specialty/Themed Camps Pack & Go (Ages 8-12) Join us on this new action-packed Pack & Go program! This program is an exciting opportunity for those aged 8-12 who are active, and looking for adventure! Participants will travel off-site each day to an off-site excursion. Movie Theatre, Bingeman’s Waterpark, Woodstock Museum, East Park, Earl Haig, Adventures on Wonderland, and more! Pre-Season Conditioning Hockey Camp (Ages 8-12) Led by a professional retired hockey player, and with the assistance of our camp leaders, participants will receive 2 hours of on-ice instruction, including dryland training each day to prep for their upcoming hockey season. On-ice instruction will include puck control, stick handling, shooting, and technique combined with power skating drills. Summer Sport & Skating Camp JR (Ages 4-7) Led by a professional skating instructor and with the assistance of our camp leaders, participants will receive on ice skating instruction each day. Whether your child is a novice or an experienced skater, our program will help participants learn and excel! Skate and helmets are available for use if needed at no extra charge. When off the ice, this traditional style day camp will offer outdoor recreation activities, active and quiet games, with a focus on a wide variety of sports, and sport-based activities. Participants age 6+ will swim at Southside Aquatic Centre, and those age 4-5 will attend Southside Wading Pool. Skating Camp JR Summer Sport & Skating Camp SR (Ages 8-12) Led by a professional skating instructor and with the assistance of our camp leaders, participants will receive on ice skating instruction each day. Whether your child is a novice or an experienced skater, our program will help participants learn and excel! Skate and helmets are available for use if needed at no extra charge. When off the ice, this traditional style day camp will offer outdoor recreation activities, active and quiet games, with a focus on a wide variety of sports, and sport-based activities. Participants age 6+ will swim at Southside Aquatic Centre, and those age 4-5 will attend Southside Wading Pool. Cowan FieldsTraditional Day Camps Kinder Camp (Ages 4-5) Traditional style day camp will offer a wide variety of activities with a strong focus on outdoor programming (weather permitting), active and quiet games, and arts and crafts. Before & After Care is inclusive. Participants will attend the Southside Wading Pool/Splashpad area 3-4 times per week. Specialty/Themed Camps Ultimate Sports Camp-Junior (Ages 6-8) Creative camp experience designed for campers who love sports! This traditional style day camp will offer outdoor recreation activities, active and quiet games, with a focus on a wide variety of sports, and sport-based activities. Participants will swim 3-4 times per week and will travel to an off-site sport focused excursion once per week. Ultimate Sports Camp-Seniors (Ages 9-12) Creative camp experience is designed for campers who love sports! This traditional style day camp will offer outdoor recreation activities, active and quiet games, with a focus on a wide variety of sports, and sport-based activities. Participants will swim 3-4 times per week and will travel to an off-site sport focused excursion once per week. Summer Sport & Learn to Swim (Ages 6-9) July 3-7; July 17-21; July 31-Aug 4 In this brand new, and unique camp, participants will participate in a daily swim session. The first 30 minutes of each swim will be a learn to swim instruction taught by lifesaving instructors followed by 30 minutes of leisure swim to practice their skills further. When not in the pool, participants will engage in a wide variety of sports, and sport related activities. Pack & Go (Ages 8-12) Join us on this new action-packed Pack & Go program! This program is an exciting opportunity for those aged 8-12 who are active, and looking for adventure! Participants will travel off-site each day to an off-site excursion. Movie Theatre, Bingeman’s Waterpark, Woodstock Museum, East Park, Earl Haig, Adventures on Wonderland, and more! Drop off between 7:30 a.m.- 9 a.m. Pick-up between 4:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. |
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*Trips are subject to change based on availability and weather conditions. ** Please be advised that the trips scheduled to Stratford Theatre, participants will be booked to view the play called "A Wrinkle In Time". Participants will be arriving back to the facility by 5 p.m. |
HIGH FIVE Quality of Play
The City of Woodstock is a committed registered member of HIGH FIVE, Parks Recreation Ontario. HIGH FIVE is a nation-wide quality assurance program designed to support the safety, well-being, and healthy development of children in sport and recreation programs.
City of Woodstock Culture Camps
Please select the below links to view what programs/camps are being offered at our Art Gallery & Museum:
Woodstock Art Gallery Camps
Woodstock Museum Camps
Leader in Training - Call for Camp Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering with the City of Woodstock summer camp program, please fill out the volunteer application form.
Feedback
We are committed to delivery quality programs. Please help us by filling out our survey that is sent at the end of each program. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Frequently Asked Questions
| How do I register? |
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We encourage families to register online at www.recreationwoodstock.ca or alternatively you are able to register by phone 519-539-2382 ext. 2701. |
| I need to cancel a week of camp. Will I get a refund? |
| If you are choosing to withdrawal your child from camp programming, 5 business days must be provided to be eligible for a full refund. If you are outside of the refund policy scope, a medical note must be provided to receive a full refund. Please note that a $25 administrative fee will be applied to process the refund. |
| Will my child be attending trips off-site? |
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YES! We are so excited to re-introduce camp trips weekly into our program plans. ALL camps will go on an adventure either locally or out-of-town. Please note that it is our intention to have all participants back to their home facility by 4:30 p.m. when travelling in or out-of-town. We have created our programming to ensure we have allotted time for traffic, construction, accidents, etc. Should a bus be experiencing delays that will affect the arrival time back at the facility, camp staff will call families to make them aware. |
| Will my child participate in swimming activities? |
| YES! For those aged 4-5 years, participants will splash away at the Southside Wading Pool. For those aged 6-12 will swim at Southside Aquatic Centre. |
| What time can I drop off my child? |
| As we are an all inclusive camp, drop off can occur anytime between 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. & pick up is encouraged between 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Please refer to your child's camp schedule, provided on the first day of camp on location and expected times to be back at their home facility should they be out on an excursion, or swimming at the pool. |
| What are the ratio's of summer camp? |
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Ages 4-5 - 1:8 ratio Ages 6-12 - 1:12 ratio |
| Will you offer one-on-one support for children who require support & accommodation? |
| YES! We have limited Inclusion Facilitators available, who are ready to support your child's exceptionalities. This program is a first-come first-serve basis, and the request can be completed during the registration process. One-on-One Support for Summer 2023 is now full. |
| What does a camp day look like? |
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Great question! Each camp is unique to it's title, and will look different on day-to-day activities. Camps will have a strong focus on safety, outdoor play, and FUN! When signing in, groups will be participating in inclusive activities as new and old friends join in. Once all participants have arrived they will begin their day via a detailed program plan including activities, crafts, sports, swimming, and special guests OR trip adventures! When picking up your child please don't forget your photo identification! |
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What do I need to pack for my child to attend camp? |
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It is encouraged to pack the following items: 1. A nut free lunch and snacks (similar to what you may pack for school) 2. A refillable water bottle 3. Sunscreen and hat are strongly recommended. *Please note that staff will not be putting sunscreen on your child, however will direct them and guide them on the how to. We encourage families to go through the process of how to put on sunscreen, so participants understand and can apply the sunscreen themselves. 4. Comfortable, loose fitted clothing, as well as closed-toe shoes, such as running shoes. 5. A swimsuit and towel 6. Any extra items for a specialty camp you have registered for that requires you to bring your own equipment such as a bike, scooter, helmet, etc. |
| What are the COVID regulations for this Summer? |
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The Province of Ontario has removed all COVID regulations from the Day Camps guidelines. Mask wearing is no longer required in City facilities, however, if you and/or your child prefers to wear a mask while indoors, they are more than welcome to do so. Frequent handwashing will be incorporated into the program plans to help reduce the spread of germs, as well as frequent touch point cleaning by operations staff will also still occur. |
| I have children of various ages; can they be in the same age? |
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We strongly encourage families to register for camp programs that reflect their child’s age, as we strive to deliver quality, safe & developmentally appropriate programs. |
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Do you offer Financial Assistance? |
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YES! The Fee Assistance in Recreation - FAIR program assists City of Woodstock residents living in low income with the opportunities to participate in recreation and leisure activities provided by the City. How to Apply
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What training and qualifications do camp staff have? |
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Our camp team consists of a variety of both post-secondary and secondary students. All camp staff and camp volunteers are trained in the following: 1. Standard First Aid & CPR C 2. HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development 3. Behaviour Management Systems training 4. Safeguard - Aquatic Training 5. City of Woodstock policies and procedures |
