Wellington North Summer Day Camps
Day Camp runs weekly June 30 – August 22, 2025 in Arthur, Damascus and Mount Forest. Registration opens on April 1 at 8:00am and is based on first come, first registered. If you are not successful with securing a Day Camp spot upon registration, we encourage you to sign up on our waitlist.
NOTE: We recommend setting up an account with the Township prior to Day Camp registration.
Frequently Asked Questions and Additional Information
We operate day camp out of three locations:
- Arthur: Arthur & Area Community Centre; Upper Leisure Hall
158 Domville St., Arthur, ON - Mount Forest: Mount Forest Community Centre
320 King St. E., Mountt Forest, ON (Community Centre Entrance) - Damascus: Damascus Community Hall
8947 Wellington Rd. 16, Damascus ON
- Arthur: Arthur & Area Community Centre; Upper Leisure Hall
Rate Type Camp Rate (no HST) Weekly Rate (5 days) $185.00 Weekly Rate (4 days)* $150.00 * The four day weekly rate will be applied to Session 1 and Session 6 of Camp only.
The Township is excited to share that hot dogs and pizza will be included in the fee this year. Hot dogs will be provided on Wednesdays and Fridays will be Pizza. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let the Site Leaders know and indicate it on your parent package. Additionally we recommend, that campers continue to bring healthy snacks and drinks for nutrition break on these days.Campers that require additional support so that they can be fully included and supported at our camp program, are welcome to bring a volunteer or family member, 16 years of age or older, to join them and support in this capacity. Additionally, our camp works with the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington - Supporting Kids in Camp (SKIC) Program.
Supporting Kids in Camp (SKIC)
Supporting Kids in Camp (SKIC) provides children who have special needs with trained and experienced one-to-one workers, called Support Counsellors, so that they may attend specialized and/or integrated community camps. There is no cost to families for this service!
To see if you are eligible, or are interested in applying, please review the information related to the SKIC Program on the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
General:
- Refunds submitted after course/program has started will only be issued for medical reasons.
- No refunds will be granted after a course/program has been completed.
- A $10.00 administration fee will be charged on all refund applications, except those cancelled by the Recreation, Community & Economic Development Department.
10 Business Days or More:
Cancellations made 10 days or more, prior to the course/program start-date will receive a full refund, less an administration fee of $10.00.
5 Business Days or More:
Cancellations made 5 business days or more, prior to the course/program start-date will receive 50% of the program fee, less an administration fee of $10.00
5 Business Days or Less:
Cancellations made 5 business days or less, prior to the course/program start-date will not be eligible to receive a refund. Administration fee will be waived.
Course/Program cancellation by the Recreation, Community & Economic Development Department:
A full refund will be issued for a course/program cancelled by the Recreation, Community & Economic Development Department. No administration fee will apply.
Phone: 519.848.3620 x 4335
Email: recreation@wellington-north.com
Mailing: 7490 Sideroad 7W Kenilworth ON N0G2E0Are you on our waitlist, or need a day camp option closer to work? Here are some other day camp options in the area that may be able to accommodate you:
Green Wave Soccer's Sports and Activity Camp
- My child is successful at doing daily activities such as using the washroom and changing themselves.
- My child can take direction from camp staff to participate in the program.
- My child feels comfortable interacting in a group environment to the best of their ability.
- My child can participate in a manner that is safe for themselves and others.