Day camps

What is the cost for PA day camp?

• $32.50

What is the cost for extended care during PA day camp?

• AM (morning) care only: $4.94
• PM (afternoon) care only: $4.94

Where and when are the PA day camps offered?

Friday, January 17, 2025

• Locations: Kinsmen Recreation Centre and Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre
• Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Extended care hours: 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Friday, April 11, 2025

• Locations: Kinsmen Arena and Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre 
• Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Extended care hours: 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Friday, May 30, 2025

• Locations: Kinsmen Arena and Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre 
• Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Extended care hours: 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Day camp programs are offered during the winter holiday that aligns with that of the Thames Valley District School Board, and London District Catholic School Board. These programs involve crafts, holiday-themed activities, outdoor play, and more! 

When will Holiday camp be offered?

• Monday, December 23, 2024
• Friday, December 27, 2024
• Monday, December 30, 2024
• Thursday, January 2, 2025
• Friday, January 3, 2025

Where will Holiday camp be offered?

• Locations: Kinsmen Recreation Centre, South London Community Centre, East Lions Community Centre, and Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre
  • We will be running a Surprise Holiday Camp offering out of Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre 
• Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Extended care hours: 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Day camp programs are offered during the March Break holiday that aligns with that of the Thames Valley District School Board, and London District Catholic School Board. These programs involve crafts, spring-themed activities, outdoor play, and more! 

When will March Break camp be offered?

• Monday, March 10, 2025 to Friday, March 15, 2025 

Where will March Break camp be offered?

• Locations: Kinsmen Recreation Centre, South London Community Centre, East Lions Community Centre, and Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre
  • At this time, there will not be a Surprise March Break camp planned for the March Break. If this changes, updates will be found here!
• Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Extended care hours: 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The City of London offers three different designated inclusion support options at our group day camp locations.

1. 1 to 1 designated inclusion support: Available for up to two weeks of camp.
2. Family-hired support (City-funded): The City will accommodate and pay for a family’s support person for up to two weeks of summer camp and to attend any location (limited spots available). Some restrictions may apply; please contact our Camp Recreation Supervisors for details.
3. Family-hired support (Family funded): If families are providing their own support worker, they can attend as many weeks of the summer as they would like at any location. Some restrictions may apply; please contact our Camp Recreation Supervisors for details.

Family Hired Support Guidelines

The intent to register process for summer 2024 day camps has now closed, and we are in the process of gearing up for summer 2025. Please see details regarding the intent to register process below.

1. The intent to register date for summer 2025 will be Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. The intake process for 1 to 1 designated inclusion support and family-hired city-funded campers will be completed in three steps for summer day camp programs in 2025. Please note that these spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis based on the time of your survey submission. If the spaces are available, you will receive a phone call from our Camp Supervisors regarding placement opportunities. If the spaces are unavailable you will be notified via email that you have been placed on a waitlist. 
2. Once completed, you will hear from one of our camp supervisors regarding your camper’s status in the intent to register process; whether there is a spot in one of our camps, or whether your camper is on the waitlist. 
3. If assigned a space, families must complete the financial transaction and formal registration process with a member of our customer service team.

Please note: Families will be required to complete and submit a recent All Kids in Camp Form once registration is complete.

All Kids in Camp Form

This program is the first step in the Leadership in Training continuum. The program consists of 14 in-class hours and 6 to 8 hours of placement experience in a City of London child and youth recreation program or day camp. In-class workshops include topics such as communication skills, leadership styles and child development, as well as a variety of team building exercises, exciting camp games and opportunities to create friendships with classmates! All placement hours can be used towards completing your high school volunteer hours. Participants must attend all classes to receive their certification. Get ready to make new friends, develop your potential and get involved in your community!

• Cost: $83.40
• Age: 13 to 18 years old
• The Leader in Training 1 program is a pre-requisite for Leadership in Training 2

This program is the second step in the Leadership in Training continuum. The program consists of 16 in-class hours and 15 to 20 hours of placement experience in a City of London child and youth recreation program or day camp. In-class workshops will include topics such as organization skills, teamwork, and goal setting, plus exercises to further leadership skills both individually and in a team setting. Participants learn lots of camp related games and team building activities to prepare them for working with this age group.  All placement hours can be used towards completing your high school volunteer hours. Participants must attend all classes to receive their certification.

• Cost: $149.40
• Age: 14 to 18 years old
• The Leader in Training 2 program is a pre-requisite for Leadership in Training 3

This program is the final step in the Leadership in Training continuum. The program consists of 18 to 20 in class hours and 15 to 20 hours of placement experience in a City of London child and youth recreation program or day camp. Participants will have the opportunity to receive their HighFIVE® certification during in-class hours. In-class workshops will focus on building on the content learned in levels one and two in more detail. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with others in the program, learn lifelong skills, and build confidence in reaching their leadership potential. All placement hours can be used towards high school volunteer hours. Participants must attend all classes to receive their certification. 

• Cost: $196
• Age: 15 to 18 years old

General day camps are offered for campers ages five to 12. A full list of locations can be found below on the “summer camp locations” drop-down. Summer day camp is offered with senior and junior age-specific programming opportunities at select locations. Age requirements for Senior Camp and Junior Camp can be found below. 

Senior Camp

• For campers aged 7 to age 12. 

Junior Camp

• For campers aged 4-7. Campers must be “school ready” to register for camp, including being toilet trained. No age exceptions for this camp. No three-year olds are permitted. 

Each camper group will participate in a diverse selection of activities, including active and quiet games, arts and crafts, nature-based activities and outdoor activities when space and weather permit. In addition, we are excited to announce the return of field trips and swimming!

For field trips and swimming, parents or guardians will be notified ahead of time to grant permission for their camper to participate, and complete an associated form. Our camp coordinators are also excited to share fun on-site options like virtual field trips and virtual fitness activities.

Participants partake in several activities, such as crafts, movies, nature exploration, board games, and more! Seasonally, participants may also attend trips to local pools, splash pads, and other fun field trips. Core program hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Extended care will be available at all summer day camp locations this year. Please see the FAQ for more information.  

• 5-day week: $176 ($35.20/day)

Core program hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with drop-off occurring at 9 a.m. and pick-up at 4 p.m.  

Yes, extended care is currently being offered at five-day long camps during the following hours:

Before morning (AM) care: 

• 7:30 to 9 a.m.
• $24.70

After afternoon (PM) care:

• 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• $24.70

Please visit the Day Camps program registration webpage or call 519-661-5575 to register for our extended care camp programs.

In any instance where the City of London cancels a recreation program, a full credit or refund will be issued.

1. Registered Programs - Withdrawal & Refund Policy

Section 1.0 applies to all registered recreation programs including (but not limited to): Learn to Swim Programs, Aquatic Leadership, First Aid Programs, Learn to Skate Programs, Community & Seniors’ Centre Programs, Day Camp Programs and Storybook Gardens Programming.

The effective date of any withdrawal is the date the request is received by Recreation & Sport Customer Service, regardless of whether a participant attended the program.

• For withdrawal requests made before the start of the program your account will be credited in full. Customers can withdraw online before the start of the program.
• For withdrawal requests made after the start of the first class until the end of the program for compassionate reasons, you will be credited amount of remaining balance after a per class fee for program dates that have already occurred (regardless of attendance) have been deducted. All requests for compassionate withdrawals after the start of the program will require you to contact our customer service office at 519-661-5575.

2. Drop-In Programs - Withdrawal & Refund Policy

Section 2.0 applies to all drop-in (one time) programs offered at any City of London recreation facility.

• For withdrawal requests made prior to the start of the program, your account will be credited in full. Customers can withdraw online before the start of the program.
• No credits or refunds will be issued for withdrawal requests made after the start of the program, except in extenuating circumstances as approved by a supervisor. All requests for withdrawals after the start of the program will require customer to contact our customer service office at 519-661-5575.

You will receive an email one week prior to the program start date with forms you will need to fill out, instructions on our drop-off and pick-up procedures, other program details and guidelines that you and your child need to be aware of as well as general information about the program. If you still have questions after reading through the information, the email will include an option to have a phone conversation with the Coordinator prior to the program start date. As our staff are busy with preparations and training, we ask that you wait to ask questions until you receive this email.

NOTE: Please ensure your Play Your Way Online registration account includes an email address you check frequently. 

Our staffing model will be one leader for each group of eight to twelve children, with additional staff present for planning, oversight, coordination and cleaning. 

Urgent questions can be forwarded to recreation@london.ca. We will reply as soon as possible.