Day camps

Summer day camp registration is now open!

Day camps are a safe and fun way for kids to stay active and make friends. The City offers a limited number of day camps seasonally at select community centres. Find information related to our PA day, holiday, March break and summer day camps on this page.

Please visit the Day Camps program registration webpage or call 519-661-5575 to register for one of our day camp programs. If you require financial assistance, please visit our child care fee subsidy program page. 

Register for a day camp session

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Two youth hold a colourful, handpainted sign that says "Blast off" in a gym during the summer day camp program.

Fall and winter day camps

We will be offering single day PA day programs to support school-age children throughoutthe academic year. 

We are accepting applicants on a waitlist for 1 to 1 inclusion support during our school year day camp programs. Please send your registration request and information to inclusiondc@london.ca to be added to the waitlist. You will be contacted by a Camp Supervisor if a spot is available.

PA 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. 
Holiday break camp

Keep checking back for more information!

March break camp (registration opens December 10)

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.

 

 

Day camp inclusion support 

Inclusion support for PA day and holiday camps are dependent on staff availability; please email inclusiondc@london.ca and indicate the camper’s age as well as the location(s) and week(s) you would like your camper to be enrolled if support is available. 

The City of London is pleased to provide inclusion staff and adapted program options to campers who require additional support. To be eligible for 1:1 designated inclusion support, your camper must meet at least one (1) or more of the following criteria:

  1. Your camper is prone to running away from supervision/into danger/not following instructions to stop and/or prevent this behaviour.
  2. Your camper has a history of acting aggressively toward themselves, their peers, and/or their caregivers/guardians/teachers, etc.
  3. Your camper requires assistance with personal care and hygiene such as toileting, eating, dressing, etc.
  4. Your camper works with and/or is supported by an educational assistant at school.

Please note: the intent to register process is NOT required for our Summer Surprise campers; families interested in the Summer Surprise program can register their camper during the regular registration window. 

Inclusion support options

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.
  1. Family Funded, Family-Hired Support: Campers may attend as many weeks of summer camp they would like if they provide their own support worker. Some restrictions may apply; please contact our Camp Recreation Supervisors for details.

 

Summer Day Camps

The City runs summer day camps at select community centres and schools in for children aged 4 to 12; junior camps are for children aged 4-7, senior camps are for children aged 7-12.  Junior campers must be “school ready” to register, including being toilet trained. There are no age exceptions, 3 yr olds cannot attend camp. 

Camp hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended care available (7:30 – 9:00 am, and 4:00 – 5:30 pm) at all summer day camp locations. 

Day Camp Activities

Children will participate in a diverse selection of activities, including active and passive games, arts and crafts, nature-based outdoor activities, swimming, and field trips.  

  • Byron day camp (1308 Norman Avenue)
  • Carling Heights day camp (656 Elizabeth Street)
  • Carling Arena Day Camp ( 675 Grosvenor St)
  • Earl Nichols Jr/Sr day camp (799 Homeview Road)*
  • East Lions Jr/Sr day camp (1731 Churchill Road)*
  • Glen Cairn day camp (Glen Cairn Public School - 53 Frontenac Road)
  • Kinsmen day camp at Eagle Heights (20 Granville Street)
  • Lambeth day camp (7112 Beattie Street)
  • Medway day camp (119 Sherwood Forest Square)
  • Northridge day camp (25 McLean Dr)
  • Oakridge day camp (550 Pine Tree Dr)
  • Southcrest Day Camp (617 Viscount Rd)
  • South London day camp (565 Bradley Avenue)
  • Stoney Creek Jr/Sr day camp (1335 Nicole Ave)
  • Stronach Jr/Sr day camp (1221 Sandford Street)*
  • Summerside day camp (2541 Meadowgate Blvd)

 Please note: Day Camp Locations may change based on site availability. Families will be contacted in advance if this change occurs. The alternate site will be located as close as possible to the neighbourhood. 

Summer Day Camps
SubjectStart DateEnd Date
Week 1 (4 day)Monday, June 29th, 2026  Friday, July 3rd, 2026 
Week 2Monday July 6th, 2026  Friday, July 10th, 2026 
Week 3Monday, July 13th, 2026  Friday, July 17th, 2026 
Week 4Monday, July 20th, 2026  Friday, July 24th, 2026 
Week 5Monday,  July 27th, 2026  Friday, July 31st, 2026 
Week 6 (4 day)Tuesday, August 4th, 2026  Friday, August 7th, 2026 
Week 7Monday, August 10th, 2026  Friday, August 14th, 2026 
Week 8Monday, August 17th, 2026  Friday , August 21st, 2026 
Week 9Monday, August 24th, 2026Friday, August 28th, 2026
Week 10Monday, August 31st, 2026  Friday, September 4th, 2026 

 

Specialty Day Camps

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.

 

Suprise day camps

Surprise day camp is a specialized summer day camp program to support youth between the ages of 12 to 21 years old with differing abilities. These programs operate in a 1:3 staff to camper ratio. Surprise day camp staff can support lifts/transfers, feeding, changing, and toileting. We cannot support GI tube needs. 

Surprise day camp activities

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!

Summer Day Camp costs
  • 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

Neighbourhood Playground Programs

The City offers free, half day (morning and afternoon) playground programs at select neighbourhood parks and schools across London for children aged 6 to 12. Playground campers will make new friends playing games, doing arts and crafts, and exploring the outdoors.

Playground programs will begin on Monday, June 29 and will run until Thursday, August 13; registration will open on Tuesdays at 8:30am and will close on Thursdays at 12:00 pm, the week before each session begins. Morning sessions run from 8:45 – 11:30 am, afternoon sessions run from 12:30 – 3:15 pm.

Please note: We do not provide lunch time supervision, children must be picked up at 11:30 am daily. The playground program runs Monday to Thursday through the summer at the following locations: 

 

West Playground Locations
Morning (8:45 – 11:30 a.m.)Afternoon (12:30 – 3:15 p.m.)
Stoneybrook PSMasonville PS
Sir Frederick Banting PSWilfred Jury PS
St. GabrielSir Arthur Currie PS
University Heights PSSt. Thomas More
West Oaks PSClara Brenton PS
Byron Somerset PSBryon Southwood PS
Lambeth ParkLambeth PS
Westmount PSW Sherwood Fox PS
East Playground Locations
Morning (8:45 – 11:30 a.m.)Afternoon (12:30 – 3:15 p.m.)
Woodfield FI PSWoodfield FI PS
Lord Nelson PSBonaventure PS
Mornington ParkEast Carling PS
Constitution ParkJack Chambers PS
Louise Arbour FI PSHillcrest PS
Cleardale PSRick Hansen PS
Wilton Grove PSNicholas Wilson PS
Rowntree ParksPrincess Elizabeth PS
Tecumseth PSWortley Rd PS

Leadership program

Leader in training

The leader in training program is a three-tier program that focuses on building leadership in our teen community members, while also preparing them for child and youth recreation leadership opportunities. Please visit Play Your Way online or call 519-661-5575 to register for our  Leadership in Training programs. 

Leader in training

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
Leader in training 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
Leader in training 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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the hours of operation for camp?

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.  

Will there be extended care offered in your day camp programs?

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: 

Morning (AM) Care7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.$ 24.70
Afternoon (PM) Care4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.$ 24.70

 

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. 

What is the refund policy?

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.
Will I have the opportunity to speak to a staff member prior to the camp? 

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. 

What are the staff ratios this year?

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. 

I have an urgent question. Who can I contact?

Urgent questions can be forwarded to recreation@london.ca. We will reply as soon as possible.

Last modified:Monday, June 22, 2026