We operate a variety of day and special event programming for children 4 to 13 years of age. This includes summer day camps, holiday break camps, and PA Day camps.
Our staff plan a variety of activities based on a theme. Activities may include, games, crafts, outdoor activities, sports, guest speakers and trips. For weekly camps, activity plans will be made available on the first day of camp and will include a detailed calendar of events. For more information, please review our frequently asked questions.
| Program | Dates | Register |
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| Summer Day Camps (Weekly) | Starting July 5, 2021 | Buy Now |
2021 Camp Fees
| Item | Fee |
| 4 day week |
$116 per participant |
| 5 day week |
$145 per participant |
| Adventure Travel | Some camps will involve an excursion to another facility with an additional admission cost. Alternative activities and/or camps for those not wishing to attend will be offered. In this case, a refund of the extra trip costs will not be issued. |
| Financial Assistance | You may be eligible for a child care subsidy through the City of Stratford Social Services Department. Please inquire at 519-271-3773 extension 254 or 1-800-669-2948. |
| Free Extended Hours | 7:30 - 8:30am and 4:30 - 5:30pm of unstructured play. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| What are the camp operating hours? |
| Day camps operate between the hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm. We offer free extended hours from 7:30 - 8:30am and 4:30 - 5:30pm. This added service allows parents and guardians to drop a child off before the program begins, or to have them stay after the program is over. Extended hours are supervised at a ratio of 1 leader to 10 children, and it is considered unstructured free time. |
| COVID-19 Protocols |
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Day camps be offered this summer under the provincial government’s Framework for Reopening Ontario. To protect the health and safety of campers and staff, COVID-19 protocols will be in effect, including:
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| What will my child be doing at camp? |
| Our staff plan a variety of activities based on a theme. Activities may include, games, crafts, outdoor activities, sports, guest speakers and trips. For weekly camps, activity plans will be made available on the first day of camp, and will include a detailed calendar of events. A letter to parents and guardians will also be sent home on the Monday of each week, highlighting some of the special activities planned, and a notice of special items that your child should bring to camp. |
| How many leaders per child are in each camp (i.e. leader to child ratio)? |
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| Sign In/Sign Out Procedures |
| It is mandatory for anyone picking up a child to use our sign in/out process. This process is to ensure each child leaves camp with the authorized adult. Please plan to notify staff daily as to who will be picking up your child. |
| What should I send with my child? |
Each day, participants should plan to bring the following items:
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Do your camps having leisure swimming in the program? |
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Yes! In the summer camp program only, we swim each day at the Stratford Lions Pool. We require all campers 6 years of age and younger to wear a lifejacket and to remain in the splash area of the Stratford Lions Pool. Campers are welcome to supply their own lifejacket or use one from the Lions Pool. Children over 6 years of age will be banded and will be permitted to swim in other areas of the pool, at the sole discretion of the Lifeguard on Duty. |
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Do you offer a concession booth? |
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Not in 2021. |
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Extreme Weather |
| Our camp programs seek to actively engage campers outdoors as much as possible. If you are concerned of your child’s health due to the air quality of temperature, we encourage you to keep your child home for the day as not all program facilities are air-conditioned. During a declared heat event, staff will ensure children are in shaded areas, have access to water and will focus on low intensity games/activities. |
| Child Behaviour and Management |
| All children who participate in the City of Stratford's programs and facilities are expected to treat others in a respectful manner. This City is committed to zero tolerance for bullying, racism, sexual harassment, substance abuse and disrespectful behaviour displayed by children toward others. Staff and volunteers are to take preventative measures at all times and are to intervene appropriately as required. Cases that cannot be resolved may result in the removal of a non-compliant participant from a program or a facility. |
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Am I able to reach the staff at the camp location? |
| Yes! Each location has an onsite cell phone. The number will be provided on the first day of camp. |
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How can I register? |
| Register for Programs |
How we honour Dignity, Independence and Support for Persons with Disabilities
The city's program and services are provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. Within summer day camps, should a participant require unique staff support, an integration space can be provided (resource dependent).
Throughout all other programs other than summer camps, participants requiring additional supports are welcome to attend our camps with their support.
To inquire about summer camp integration support and/or to coordinate participants bringing their own additional supports while in program, please contact Jeff Otten, Recreation Services Coordinator at 519-271-0250 extension 287.