Day camps

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, including East Lions, Earl Nichols, Kinsmen and Stronach day camps. 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.

Summer day camps for children aged five to 12 will be offered at 15 sites for a period of nine weeks, with select sites (*) offering programs for children aged four to 12. Locations include:

• Byron day camp (1308 Norman Avenue)
• Carling Heights day camp (656 Elizabeth Street)
• Earl Nichols day camp (799 Homeview Road)*
• East Lions day camp (1731 Churchill Road)*
• Glen Cairn day camp (360 Chippendale Crescent)
• Kinsmen day camp (20 Granville Street)*
• Lambeth day camp (7112 Beattie Street)
• Medway day camp (119 Sherwood Forest Square)
• Northridge day camp (25 McLean Drive)
• Oakridge day camp (825 Valetta Street)
• South London day camp (565 Bradley Avenue)
• Stoney Creek day camp (1335 Nicole Avenue)
• Stronach day camp (1221 Sandford Street)*
• Summerside day camp (2541 Meadowgate Boutlevard)
• Storybook day camp at Byron Northview (1370 Commissioners Road West)

Week one - July 4 to July 7 (four-day week)

Week two - July 10 to July 14

Week three - July 17 to July 21

Week four - July 24 to July 28

Week five - July 31 to August 4 

Week six - August 8 to August 11 (four-day week)

Week seven - August 14 to August 18

Week eight - August 21 to August 25

Week nine - August 28 to September 1

The five-day camp fee is $142.50 per week. The four-day camp fee is $114 per week for the weeks of Tuesday, July 4 to Friday, July 7, and Tuesday, August 8 to Friday August 11.

Participants engage 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 is available at all summer day camp locations. 

Surprise day camp for those ages 12 to 21 with differing abilities will be offered for a period of eight weeks at the Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre (656 Elizabeth Street).

Week one - July 4 to July 7 (four-day week)

Week two - July 10 to July 14

Week three - July 17 to July 21

Week four - July 24 to July 28

Week five - July 31 to August 4 

Week six - August 8 to August 11 (four-day week)

Week seven - August 14 to August 18

Week eight - August 21 to August 25

The five-day camp fee is $170 per week. The four-day camp fee is $136 per week for the weeks of Tuesday, July 4 to Friday, July 7, and Tuesday, August 8 to Friday August 11.

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

1. 1 to 1 designated inclusion support is 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.

1. The intent to register process for summer 2023 day camps has now closed, and all spots have been filled. Please email inclusiondc@london.ca if you would like your camper to be placed on the waitlist. In this email, please indicate the campers age as well as the site(s) and week(s) you would like your camper to be enrolled in, if a spot were to come available.

2. 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

What is the cost for PA day camp?

• $28.50

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

• AM (morning) care only: $4.70
• PM (afternoon) care only: $4.70

Where and when are the PA day camps offered?

Friday, May 19, 2023

• 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, June 2, 2023

• 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.

Registration for our March break camp is full. Waitlist spots are available. Please send your registration request and information to recreation@london.ca to be added to the waitlist. You will be contacted by a day camp supervisor if a spot becomes available.

​​​​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. These programs involve crafts, spring-themed activities, outdoor play, and more!

When will March Break camp be offered?

• Monday, March 13, to Friday, March 17, 2023

Where will March Break camp be offered?

• 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 4:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Information related to our 2023 holiday break camps will be added to this page in the fall of 2023. Please check back on this page at that time for more information. 

This program is the first step in the Leadership Training continuum. It consists of 14 classroom hours and 6 to 8 hours of placement experience in a City of London children’s program (experience will be COVID-19 dependent). Some topics covered are communication skills, leadership styles and child development. Placement hours can be used towards high school volunteer hours. Participants MUST attend ALL classes in order to receive certification.

• Cost: $82
• 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 Training continuum. It consists of 16 classroom hours and 15 to 20 hours of placement experience in a City of London children’s program (experience will be COVID-19 dependent). Some topics covered are program planning, organizational skills, and teamwork. Placement hours can be used towards high school volunteer hours. Participants must attend ALL classes in order to receive certification.

• Cost: $148
• Age: 14 to 18 years old
• The Leader in Training 2 program is a pre-requisite for Leadership in Training 3

This is the final step in the Leadership Training continuum. It consists of 20 classroom hours and 15 to 20 hours of placement experience in a City of London children’s program (experience will be COVID-19 dependent). Some topics covered resume writing, interview preparation and certification in HIGH FIVE. Placement hours can be used towards high school volunteer hours.

• Cost: $192
• Age: 15 to 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:

Before morning (AM) care: 

• 7:30 to 9 a.m.
• $23.50

After afternoon (PM) care:

• 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• $23.50

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

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 more than 7 days prior to the start of the program, your account will be credited in full.
• For withdrawal requests made 7 days or less up until the start of the first class, your account will be credited 75% of the program fee.
• For withdrawal requests made after the first class up until the start of the third class, you will be credited 75% of the program fee after a per class fee for all program dates that have already occurred (regardless of attendance) have been deducted. Credits can remain on your family account for any future use towards programs or services.
• Requests for withdrawal or transfer beyond the third class will only be considered for medical reasons or on compassionate grounds. Supporting documentation for these requests must be submitted prior to the completion of the program.

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.