Camps

Our camp programs focus on building an environment that is safe, welcoming and engaging for all children. A wide variety of activities are offered during school breaks and throughout summer at our recreation facilities and the Cambridge Centre for the Arts.

Quick Links:

  1. School Year Camps
  2. Summer Camp 2026
  3. Recreation Camps - Summer Offerings
  4. Centre for the Arts Camps - Summer Offerings
  5. Camp Information
  6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Register for Camp in CORAL

School Year Camps


We offer PD Day Camps and Children's Programs at the John Dolson and WG Johnson Center, as well as Winter Break and March Break camp programs! 

Summer Camp 2026

Summer 2026 camp registration opened in February. Families are encouraged to prepare in advance by:
  • Creating a CORAL account including all family members (if you don't already have one).
  • Ensuring account details are up-to-date (address, email, phone number, password).
  • Reviewing camp options in CORAL and adding preferred camps to your wishlist ahead of time.

Camp Location Changes for 2026:

  • Preston Memorial Auditorium - NEW camp location for 2026
  • Duncan McIntosh Arena - NEW camp location for 2026
  • John Dolson Centre - Camps will not operate at this location moving forward
  • Grandview Public School - NEW camp location for Sunblast Adapted Camp

Exception Dates:

  • Duncan McIntosh Arena - Camp will not operate from July 13-17 (week 3)
  • Fountain Street Soccer Complex - Camps will not operate from July 27-31 (week 5) due to the Ontario Summer Games
  • Hespeler Arena & WG Johnson Centre - Camp will not operate on Friday, July 10 due to the Hespeler Reunion
    • Additional single day camp programs available on Friday, July 10 at other locations - see CORAL for details and to register

Recreation Camps - Summer 2026

Register for camps on CORAL in the following locations:

Please note camp will not run on Wednesday, July 1 2026 due to Canada Day

Theme: Superheroes Assemble

Duncan McIntosh Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66370
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66498
  • Xplore Junior - Ages 8-9 - Activity #66531
  • Xplore Senior - Ages 10-12 - Activity #66540
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #667180
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66719

Dickson Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64541
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 Activity #65600
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65601
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66694
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66695

WG Johnson Centre:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66380
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66618
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66668
  • Swing & Splash - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66678

Hespeler Arena

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66430
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66433
  • Sport & Archery - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66575
  • Video Game & Minecraft - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66610
  • Outdoor Adventure - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66687

Preston Memorial Auditorium

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66289
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 Activity #66299
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66360
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66780
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66702

Fountain Street Soccer Complex

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65521
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65524

Cambridge Sports Park

  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64550
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #64631

Grandview Public School

  • Sunblast Adapted Summer Camp - Activity #66730

Theme: Colour Craze

Duncan McIntosh Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66372
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66499
  • Xplore Junior - Ages 8-9 - Activity #66532
  • Xplore Senior - Ages 10-12 - Activity #66544
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66720
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66721

Dickson Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64542
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 Activity #65602
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65647
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66696
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66697

WG Johnson Centre - July 6-9th (Camp will not operate Friday, July 10 due to the Hespeler Reunion)

See Single Day Camps list below for offerings at other locations on Friday July 10th

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66381
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66619
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66669
  • Swing & Splash - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66679

Hespeler Arena - July 6-9th (Camp will not operate Friday, July 10 due to the Hespeler Reunion)

See Single Day Camps list below for offerings at other locations on Friday July 10th

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66446
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66447
  • Sport & Archery - Ages 8-12 - Activity #55676
  • Outdoor Adventure - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66688
  • Robotics, Coding & AI Camp - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66615

Preston Memorial Auditorium

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66290
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 Activity #66351
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66361
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66703
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66704

Fountain Street Soccer Complex

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65526
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65529

Cambridge Sports Park

  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64551
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #64632

Grandview Public School

  • Sunblast Adapted Summer Camp - Activity #66731

 

Single Day Camps - Friday, July 10

  • Single Day Fri July 10 - Xplore Dickson Kinder Camp 4-5yrs - Activity #66967
  • Single Day Fri July 10 - Xplore Duncan McIntosh Kinder 4-5yrs - Activity #66970
  • Single Day Fri July 10 - Xplore Preston Auditorium Kinder 4-5yrs - Activity #66973
  • Single Day Fri July 10 - Xplore Dickson Tykes Camp 6-7yrs - Activity #66968
  • Single Day Fri July 10 - Xplore Duncan McIntosh Tykes 6-7yrs - Activity #66971
  • Single Day Fri July 10 - Xplore Preston Auditorium Tykes 6-7yrs - Activity #66974
  • Single Day Fri July 10 - Xplore Dickson Jr/Sr Camp 8-12yrs - Activity #66969
  • Single Day Fri July 10 - Xplore Duncan McIntosh Jr/Sr 8-12yr - Activity #66972
  • Single Day Fri July 10 - Xplore Preston Auditorium Jr/Sr 8-12yr - Activity #66975

Theme: Go Wild

Dickson Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5  - Activity #64543
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65648
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65649
  • Sport & Archery - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66698

WG Johnson Centre:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66384
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66620
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66670
  • Swing & Splash - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66680

Hespeler Arena

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66448
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66449
  • Crafty Creatures - Ages 6-10 - Activity #66578
  • Outdoor Adventure - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66689

Preston Memorial Auditorium

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66291
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 Activity #66352
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66362
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66705
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66706

Fountain Street Soccer Complex

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65530
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65531

Cambridge Sports Park

  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64552
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #64633

Grandview Public School

  • Sunblast Adapted Summer Camp - Activity #66732

Theme: Ooey Gooey Messy

Duncan McIntosh Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66373
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66500
  • Xplore Junior - Ages 8-9 - Activity #66533
  • Xplore Senior - Ages 10-12 - Activity #66545
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66722
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66723

Dickson Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64544
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65650
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65651
  • Sport & Archery - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66699

WG Johnson Centre:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66385
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66621
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66671
  • Swing & Splash - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66681

Hespeler Arena

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66450
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66451
  • Video Game & Minecraft - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66611
  • Outdoor Adventure - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66690
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66581
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66582

Preston Memorial Auditorium

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66292
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 Activity #66353
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66363
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66707
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66708

Fountain Street Soccer Complex

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65532
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65533

Cambridge Sports Park

  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64553
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #64665

Grandview Public School

  • Sunblast Adapted Summer Camp - Activity #66733

Theme: Crazy Carnival

Duncan McIntosh Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66374
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66501
  • Xplore Junior - Ages 8-9 - Activity #66534
  • Xplore Senior - Ages 10-12 - Activity #66546
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66724
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66725

Dickson Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64545
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65705
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65706
  • Sport & Archery - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66700

WG Johnson Centre:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #
  • Swing & Splash - Ages 6-12 - Activity #

Hespeler Arena

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66452
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66453
  • Focus on Nature Photography - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66616
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66601
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66602

Preston Memorial Auditorium

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66293
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 Activity #66354
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66364
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66709
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66710

Cambridge Sports Park

  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64554
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #64666

Grandview Public School

  • Sunblast Adapted Summer Camp - Activity #66734

Please note camp will not run on Monday, August 3 due to the Civic Holiday

Theme: Ultimate Splashdown

Duncan McIntosh Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66375
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66502
  • Xplore Junior - Ages 8-9 - Activity #66535
  • Xplore Senior - Ages 10-12 - Activity #66547
  • Crafty Creatures - Ages 6-10 - Activity #66726

Dickson Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64546
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65716
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65719

WG Johnson Centre:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66388
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66663
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66673
  • Swing & Splash - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66683

Hespeler Arena

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66454
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66455
  • Focus on Nature Photography - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66617
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66603
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66604

Preston Memorial Auditorium

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66294
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 Activity #66355
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66365
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66701
  • Sport & STEAM (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66711

Fountain Street Soccer Complex

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65556
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65557
  • Sport & Archery - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65559

Cambridge Sports Park

  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64555
  • Introduction to Hockey - Ages 6-10 - Activity #64667

Theme: World of Disney

Duncan McIntosh Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66376
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66503
  • Xplore Junior - Ages 8-9 - Activity #66536
  • Xplore Senior - Ages 10-12 - Activity #66548
  • Robotics & Coding - Ages 6-10 - Activity #66728

Dickson Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64547
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65720
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65721
  • Outdoor Adventure - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66691

WG Johnson Centre:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66389
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66664
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66674
  • Learn to Swim - Ages 6-8 - Activity #66684

Hespeler Arena

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66456
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66457
  • Crafty Creatures - Ages 6-10 - Activity #66614
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66605
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66606

Preston Memorial Auditorium

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66295
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 Activity #66356
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66366
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66712
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66713

Fountain Street Soccer Complex

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65562
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65563
  • Sport & Archery -  Ages 8-12 - Activity #65565

Cambridge Sports Park

  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64556
  • Introduction to Hockey - Ages 6-10 - Activity #64668

Theme: Ready, Set, Game!

Duncan McIntosh Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66377
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66504
  • Xplore Junior - Ages 8-9 - Activity #66537
  • Xplore Senior - Ages 10-12 - Activity #66549
  • Crafty Creatures - Ages 6-10 - Activity #66727

Dickson Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64548
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65726
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65728
  • Outdoor Adventure - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66692

WG Johnson Centre:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66390
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66665
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66675
  • Learn to Swim - Ages 6-8 - Activity #66685

Hespeler Arena

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66458
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66459
  • Video Game & Minecraft - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66612
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66607
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66749

Preston Memorial Auditorium

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66296
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 Activity #66357
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66367
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66714
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66715

Fountain Street Soccer Complex

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65566
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65567
  • Sport & Archery - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65583

Cambridge Sports Park

  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64557
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #64669

Theme: Sports Mania

Duncan McIntosh Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66378
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66505
  • Xplore Junior - Ages 8-9 - Activity #66538
  • Xplore Senior - Ages 10-12 - Activity #66550
  • Robotics & STEM Camp - Ages 6-10 - Activity #66729

Dickson Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64549
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65730
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65731
  • Outdoor Adventure - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66693

WG Johnson Centre:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66391
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66666
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66676
  • Bronze Star Aquatic Leadership - Ages 9-12 - Activity #66686

Hespeler Arena

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66460
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66461
  • Video Game & Minecraft - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66613
  • Pre-Season Hockey Conditioning - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66608

Preston Memorial Auditorium

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66297
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 Activity #66358
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66368
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66716
  • Move & Groove Dance (NEW) - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66717

Fountain Street Soccer Complex

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #65592
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #65593

Cambridge Sports Park

  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #64558
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #64670

Theme: Spirit Week

Duncan McIntosh Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66379
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66506
  • Xplore Junior - Ages 8-9 - Activity #66539
  • Xplore Senior - Ages 10-12 - Activity #66551

Dickson Arena:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66507
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66508
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66509

WG Johnson Centre:

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66392
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66667
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66677

Hespeler Arena

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66462
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66463
  • Pre-Season Hockey Conditioning - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66609

Preston Memorial Auditorium

  • Xplore Kinder - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66298
  • Xplore Tykes - Ages 6-7 Activity #66359
  • Xplore Junior/Senior - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66369

Fountain Street Soccer Complex

  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 6-7 - Activity #66207
  • Xplore Ultimate Sport - Ages 8-12 - Activity #66208

Cambridge Sports Park

  • Sport & Skating - Ages 4-5 - Activity #66209
  • Sport & Skating - Ages 6-12 - Activity #66210

Cambridge Centre for the Arts Camps - Summer 2026

Cambridge Centre for the Arts is offering a full 10 weeks of Camp Programming in 2026.  CCA Summer Camps include pottery, filmmaking, drawing, painting and a variety of STEAM topics. Check out more information on CCA camps on the Children's Program and Workshops page.

  • Please note camp will not run on Wednesday, July 1 2026 due to Canada Day

  • Doodle and Design: Digital Art Camp - Ages 8-12

  • Pottery and Play - Ages 8-12

  • Once Upon A Craft - Ages 6-9

  • Pottery and Play - Ages 8-12
  • Harry Potter Expressive Arts Experience with Growing in the Arts - Ages 9-12
  • LEGO Robotics & Coding Camp Ages 6-9

  • Pottery and Play - Ages 6-9
  • Digital Design & Creativity Camp - Ages 8-12
  • Princess Protection Program Theatre Arts Experience with Growing in the Arts - Ages 9-12

  • Robotics & Coding Camp: Microbit, Arduino & AI - Ages 8-12
  • Blockbuster Film Making - Ages 8-12
  • Fabric Arts Camp: Crochet, Beads, and More! - Ages 8-12

  • LEGO Robotics: Wild Animals and Dinosaurs! - Ages 6-9
  • Stop Motion Animation: LEGO Bricks and Clay - Ages 8-12
  • Bananas for Puppets! With Growing in the Arts - Ages 9-12

Please note camp will not run on Monday, August 3 due to the Civic Holiday

  • Paper Party - Ages 6-9
  • Sewing Camp: Stitch n' Style - Ages 8-12
  • Theatre Camp: Wizard of Oz - Ages 8-12

  • I Wanna Rock! Music Video Production - Ages 8-12
  • Circus Arts - Ages 8-12
  • Whimsical Worlds - Ages 6-9

  • Young Storytellers: Draw, Write, Create! - Ages 8-12
  • Blockbuster Film Making - Ages 8-12
  • Harry Potter Expressive Arts Experience with Growing in the Arts - Ages 9-12

  • Stop Motion Animation: LEGO Bricks and Clay - Ages 8-12
  • Figure Drawing Camp - Ages 8-12
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Summer Theatre Arts Camp with Growing in the Arts - Ages 9-12

  • Everything But the Kitchen Sink Camp - Ages 8-12
  • Craft Camp for Tots - Ages 4-6

Camp Information

Camp Ready?

To support the success, safety and inclusion of all participants, all children need to be “Program Ready” when participating in City run programs, either independently or with support and accommodations. 

Participants are ready for a program if they are: 

  • Able to take direction and instruction from a staff person 

  • Comfortable and able to interact in a group environment 

  • Able to participate in the program.

  • Able to interact and participate in the program in a way that is safe for themselves and others 

If your child requires additional support at camp to be successful at camp (physical, developmental, or behaviour needs), please visit our Support and Accommodations page for information and instructions on how to register. 

If your child engages in behaviours at camp that may pose a safety risk to themselves or others, you will be contacted by City of Cambridge staff to discuss support options. This may include removal from the program or providing your own qualified support person to attend camp with your child.

Online registration is available at CORAL.

You can also register in person at any City of Cambridge recreation centre or City Hall.

The Camp Payment Plan is designed to provide families affordable access to recreation and is available for all summer camps. During the registration process checkout, the camp payment plan can be selected. 

Monthly equal payments based on the registration total will then be deducted from the credit card provided on the 15th of each month (March, April, May and June). Complete payment is required by June 15, 2026. For full details on pricing, please view the programs on CORAL.

Please note pizza fees are not included in the camp payment plan and must be paid upon registration if selected.

Camps are Monday to Friday except for shorter week around Canada Day and Civic Holiday.

Regular camp hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Drop off from 8:30-9 a.m.
  • Pick up from 4-4:30 p.m.

Before and after care hours: 7:30-8:30 a.m. & 4:30-5:30 p.m.

  • Before and after care is available as an add on during registration for an additional fee ($19.17 each per week)

City of Cambridge Recreation Day Camp staff are certified in Standard First Aid and CPR C & AED, HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development, Behaviour Management Techniques and receive training on emergency procedures, safety and program planning. They are normally high school and university students who have an interest in working with children. Specialty camp activities are led by trained specialists and partnering organizations. For more details on the instructors for specialty camps please read the activity description carefully.

Centre for the Arts camps are developed and led by artists, performers and arts educators with education in their arts specialty, experience delivering programs for children and HIGH 5 PHCD training. University or college students with arts backgrounds and children’s programming experience, assist the artists and children in camp, and supervise extended care and lunch times. They have Standard First Aid and CPR/AED, PHCD training and participate in behaviour management, emergency and safety procedures training.

Interested in becoming a Camp Leader in 2026? Check out our current opportunities page to apply!

The City of Cambridge is committed to providing assistance for the cost of City-run recreation programs for families and individuals who can't afford to participate in these activities.

Activities for Less

The Activities for Less Program is for permanent Cambridge residents only.  Eligibility is based on total household income. 

Fee assistance must be approved before registering and may not be applied after. We handle all inquiries confidentially.  If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the application, please contact Recreation and Culture Department at (519) 623-1340 ext.4531.

JumpStart Program

To learn more about the Jumpstart program, apply for funding, or make a donation visit Jumpstart or call 1-844-YES-PLAY

Region of Waterloo - Childcare Subsidy

The Region of Waterloo offers a camp subsidy program which families can apply through the Region of Waterloo website. Once completed and submitted, ROW staff will evaluate and determine approval on a case-by-case scenario. For more information or to apply, please visit the Region of Waterloo Website.

How to register with Subsidy:

  1. Register for your desired camp program in CORAL using the payment plan option. 
    - This will defer the camp activity payment to March 15, 2026 with equal payments scheduled between March 15 – June 15, 2026.
  2. Send your Region of Waterloo case worker your receipts to inform them of what camp programs your child/children are registered for.
  3. Your case worker will provide the City of Cambridge camp team with confirmation, and we will update the payment plan accordingly with the appropriate parent contribution rate (if applicable).

Families utilizing Region of Waterloo Subsidy are strongly encouraged to register prior to March 11, 2026 to avoid advanced payments and ensure time for processing.

  • Enrollments completed after March 15, 2026, will require advanced payment to hold the spot.

An optional pizza day is offered on Fridays of the camp week (except at Cambridge Centre for
the Arts Camps). Pizza fees are not covered by Region of Waterloo Subsidy and will need to be
paid for during registration if selected.

  • Ages 4-5 years old: 1 staff to 6 participants 

  • Ages 6-12 years old: 1 staff to 12 participants 

  • Group size differs depending on the camp program and normally ranges between 12-36 campers per group. 

Be prepared for your camp adventure! Campers should come to camp prepared to play, dressed for the weather and with: 

  • Clothing that is comfortable and weather appropriate 

  • Closed toed running shoes 

  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses and spray sunscreen) 

  • Refillable water bottle (no glass please) 

  • Nut-free lunch and snacks (morning and afternoon) 

  • Extra change of clothes (in case of accidents or spills)  

  • Swimming gear on swim/water days (see swimming section and camp email) 

Please note that some specialty camps require additional items which are listed in each camp’s program description and are included in the weekly email. 

Leave at home: 

  • Peanut/nut products 

  • Cell phones, iPads, or electronic toys 

  • Personal toys, games, stuffed animals, Pokémon cards, items with sentimental value etc. Please let us know if these items are needed for accommodation reasons.

  • Money (Access to vending machines and concessions is not permitted during program time or on trips.) 

  • Dress for mess! Avoid dressing in brand new or favourite clothing 

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are choosing to withdrawal your child from camp programming, 14 days must be provided to be eligible for a full refund.

Should the City of Cambridge cancel camps for any reason, a full refund will be provided.

For more information on refunds, please review our refund policy.

Many of our recreation camps have exciting opportunities off site, in addition to many guests and presentations on site.  Some include the Idea Exchange, Core Climbing Gym, Riverside Park and more. For more information about trips and visitors please see the activity description and welcome email. 

Please note that special activities including trips, visitors, and swimming are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Cambridge Centre for the Arts camps do not participate in offsite trips

Campers ages 6 to 12 years old in Recreation Camps participate in swimming. Please check the activity description for site specific swimming information.

Campers aged 4 and 5 do not swim due to ratio requirements but will participate in water-based games and activities throughout the week.

Please note that special activities including trips, visitors, and swimming are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Cambridge Centre for the Arts camps do not participate in swimming.

If your child requires additional support to be successful at camp, please visit our support and accommodation page for information and how to register. Support options include 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 support, Sunblast Adaptive camp, and providing an external support worker. 

Staff will assist in selecting the appropriate level of support for your child including 3:1, 2:1, or 1:1 support, and/or Sunblast Adapted Camp.

Drop off:

You are welcome to drop off your child between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at each facility.  Your drop off location is identified in your welcome to camp email received on the Wednesday before each week.  Staff will be ready to welcome your child to camp in a well labelled area. Parents/Guardians will not be permitted into programming space.

Pick up:

Pick up is at the same location as drop off between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you are arriving early for pick up, please let the camp staff know ahead of time (preferably at drop off).  In addition, if the camp is off site, a phone number will be listed on the outside of each facility for you to call prior to arrival indicating the camp is on an adventure.

During pick up a staff will ensure your child has all their belongings, and escort them outside of program areas to meet you. Photo ID is required daily to pick up your child, in addition anyone picking up must be listed as a contact on City of Cambridge registration information. 

To update this please email camps@cambridge.ca or call (519) 623-1340 ext. 4554. For Arts Centre camps please email artscentre@cambridge.ca

Welcome emails are normally sent to families on the Wednesday before each camp week. Please ensure you have updated your email address, as well as added your families email to your child’s account in our CORAL system. 

If you have not received an email by the Friday before the start of the camp week, please reach out to camps@cambridge.ca for recreation camps, and artscentre@cambridge.ca for Cambridge Center for the Arts Camps for the email to be sent to you.

In compliance with legislation, all children must be a minimum of four (4) years old, or a program's specified minimum age requirement by the first day of the program. 

Please provide any relevant medical information when you register your child for a program. If your child has a severe allergy or must use an inhaler during program hours, you must submit the Emergency Participant Allergy Alert form and an EpiPen Release form. These forms provide information needed to ensure you child is well cared for.

If your child needs to take any oral medications during program hours, a Medication Consent Form must be completed and submitted prior to the first day of camp.

To fill out these forms ahead of attending camp, please email camps@cambridge.ca

Please be aware that we are a nut free camp.

Yes we keep items on site in lost and found bins at each camp location.

To help prevent lost items, please ensure all belongings are clearly labeled with your child’s first and last name. 

While staff will do their best to help locate missing items, the City of Cambridge is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged belongings. 

Lost and found items cannot be confirmed over the phone. Items will be held for up to two weeks. 

Contact the Camp Team

If you have any questions regarding City of Cambridge camp programs, please reach out!