City Departments

Summer Playgrounds



2012 Playground Dates: Tuesday, July 3, - Friday, August 10
(No program August 6 - Civic Holiday)

The Summer Playground program is for children 3-12 years of age and offers songs, arts and crafts, games, swimming, music, entertainers, and off-site trips all led by certified Leaders who are trained in High Five Principals of Healthy Child Development, first-aid and Police screened.

HIGH FIVE: Quality at Play

HIGH FIVE is a province-wide quality assurance program that provide resources, tools and training to help providers of children's recreation programs measure and improve the quality of their programs. HIGH FIVE training helps ensure our programs are child-focused, age appropriate, safe and fun!

Principles of Healthy Childhood Development:
  • Participation
  • Play
  • Mastery
  • Friends
  • A Caring Adult


2012 Summer Playground Registration Ends on June 4, 2012
What you need to know when registering your child...

  • Pre-school children must be toilet trained prior to program registration.
  • There are a limited number of spaces available per program, so you are encouraged to attend registration at the time and locations listed.
  • At registration you will be required to provide the following information: birth date; address; email; phone numbers (home/business/cell) of parents or guardian and an alternative contact; any medical or allergy information of which we should be aware, and whether your child requires accommodation due to a disability.
  • Subsidies are available for all programs.


Check back sooon for further Summer Playground information.

Contact Nicole Cichello, Recreation Coordinator at 519-740-4681, Ext. 4652, or by email at cichellon@cambridge.ca if you have any further questions.

How to Become an LIT (Leader-in-Training) Volunteer

Apply for this AWESOME leadership experience if you are 13-15 years of age, are interested in 'hands on' leadership training, are energetic, enthusiastic and responsible, and you have a desire to work with children. 2011 program runs from July 4-August 12. LEAD, Babysitting Course, First-Aid training is an asset. Complete an online LIT Volunteer Application Form Staff will review your application and be in contact with you regarding an interview and other screening procedures. Questions may be directed to Neerija Kumar at 519-740-4681, Ext. 4331, or by email at kumarn@cambridge.ca