Summer Camps and Activities
To register for our camp programs, please visit our online registration system.
2025 Summer Camp Programs
View our summer camps at a glance! For descriptions for each program and to register, please visit our online registration system.
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2025 Theme Weeks |
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July 2 - 4: Super Spy School July 7 - 11: Trick OR Treat July 14-18: Wildlife Warriors July 21 - 25: Hakuna Matata July 28 - Aug 1: Wild Wild West Aug 5-8: Camp-a-poolza, Carnival Week! Aug 11 - 15: Wild Water Week Aug 18 - 22: Mystical Magic Aug 25 - 29: The Amazing Race |
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| NEW! The City of Woodstock is pleased to offer a summer camp payment plan for families.
During the registration process, once all camp programs have been selected, you will move to the checkout screen, you will have the opportunity to select the Summer Camp Payment Plan. Please also note that one payment is required at time of registration. Please note that the your credit card on file must be valid until September 2025. The payments are calculated as follows: Registration on or before February 27: the system will divide payments into 6 equal payments with the first payment due when registering. Registration on or before March 31: the system will divide payments into 5 equal payments with the first payment due when registering. Registration on or before April 30: the system will divide payments into 4 equal payments with the first payment due when registering. Registration on or before May 30: the system will divide payments into 3 equal payments with the first payment due when registering. Payments are scheduled on the 1st of each month, with the last payment due on July 1. |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Families can register online or by phone at 519-539-2382 ext. 2701. |
| I need to cancel a week of camp. Will I get a refund? |
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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 there is a $25 administrative fee per participant per program that will be applied to process the refund when outside of the refund policy scope. If you would like to withdrawal your child from a week or weeks of camp, please send us an email. |
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Communication |
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A WELCOME to camp email will be sent to every family on Thursday prior to each week. Should there be inclement weather (which could be result in a change of location pick up or drop off), an emergency, or any update needed, you will receive an email. Please ensure and verify your email is correct on your family account to avoid any missed communication. |
| Will my child be attending trips off-site? |
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Yes! Camp trips are scheduled 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 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. |
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Can my child bring money to camp for off-site trips? |
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We strong discourage sending money with your child unless otherwise indicated by the Site Supervisor. Often, the line ups are quite long, and ratio's can be affected. If you have concerns or questions you can direct them to the Manager of Recreation & Camps. |
| Will my child participate in swimming activities? |
| Yes! 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. |
| 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. |
| I have children of various ages; can they be in the same group? |
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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 |
