Day camps

1. What is the cost of PA day camp?

   $32.50

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

   a.m. (morning) care only: $5.98

   p.m. (afternoon) care only: $5.58

3. Where and when are the PA day camp offerings?

Friday, May 29, 2026

• Locations: East Lions Community Centre, Lambeth Community Centre and Boyle Memorial 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. 

Keep checking back for more information!

Day camp programs are offered during the March Break holiday that aligns with that of the Thames Valley District School Board, and London Catholic District School Board calendar.

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

The City of London offers three different inclusion support options at our summer camp locations.

1. 1:1 Designated Inclusion Support: available for a maximum of two (2) weeks each summer.
2. City Funded, Family-Hired Support: The city will accommodate and pay for a camper’s support worker for a maximum of two (2) weeks each summer to attend any location (limited spots available). Some restrictions may apply; please contact our Camp Recreation Supervisors for details.

The City of London will also offer Specialty Day Camps with unique programs and these that are the same hours as standard day camps. 

• Storybook Gardens day camp at St. George (375 Lynden Crescent)
• Sports Day Camp at Boyle Memorial Community Centre (530 Charlotte Street)
• Ranger Series Day Camp at Fairmont Forest (155 Tweedsmuir Ave)
  • Please see registration page for specific dates.

Surprise campers will participate in day camp activities including, crafts, movies, nature exploration, board games, with trips to the pool or spray pads and other fun field trips!

• Neighourhood Day Camps
  • 4-Day Week: $135.76
  • 5-Day week: $169.70
• Specialty & Surprise Day Camp
  • 4-Day Week: $156
  • 5-Day week: $195

This program is the first step in the leadership in training continuum. The program consists of 14 in class hours and 6-8 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!

• Age: 13-18 years old
  • The Leader in Training 1 program is a pre-requisite for LIT 2

This program is the second step in the leadership in training continuum. The program consists of 16 in class hours and 15-20 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.

• Age: 14-18 years old
  • The Leader in Training 2 program is a pre-requisite for LIT 3

This program is the final step in the leadership in training continuum. The program consists of 18-20 in class hours and 15-20 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 level 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. 

• Age: 15-18 years old

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:

Please see below the hours for these program offerings for a 5-day week: 

Please visit Play Your Way online or call 519-661-5575 to register for our extended care camp programs

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

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, 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.