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School-Break Camps 2026

Please review our PD Day and Holiday Camp Guide , including all policies, general camp information, details related to camper readiness, code of conduct and more.

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Upcoming Camps

Upcoming P.A. Day Camp: January 30: Pottery and Pajamas! Clay play, pottery painting and more.

MARCH BREAK 2026: Stay tuned, lots of fun in store!

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received more than 14 days before the start date of the program or activity can transfer their registration to any alternative camp or Brockton recreation program, accept an account credit (no expiry), or receive a full refund.

If a cancellation occurs less than 14 days before the start of the program or activity, there will be a 20% Non-Refundable Administration Fee, with the remining 80% refunded as an account credit.

Cancellations and refund requests should be received in writing via email to recreation@brockton.ca, or by phone during business hours (8:30am - 4:30pm) by calling 519-881-0625 x 2.

Please Note:

We reserve the right to cancel or alter camps, lessons and programs if necessary, including unforeseen circumstances. Every effort will be made to avoid these changes.

Registration Opens March 11, 7:00am!

Summer Camp 2026

Please review our Summer Camp Guide (2025) prior to registering, including all policies, general camp information, details related to camper readiness, code of conduct and more.

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Recreation Summer Day Camp Fees

Camp & Fee Type	Fee (Ages 4 - 5)	Fee (Ages 6 - 12)
Weekly Camp Fee	$220	$220
Swim Camp Fee	N/A	$255
Travel Camp Fee	N/A	$220 + $100 Travel Fee
CAMP SPARK **	N/A	$336.74 (Ages 6 - 14)
Safety Village Camp **	N/A
Outdoor Education Travel Camp **	N/A

**Indicates a specialty camp with an outside organization

Full Camp Details and Descriptions

Regular camp hours are 7:30am - 5:00pm (unless otherwise indicated), with programming from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Pizza day is every Friday; if interested, be sure to purchase online when registering. Almost all camps include swimming every-other day at Centennial Pool, special visitors, themed crafts and activities and so much more! Daily local walking to places such as Centennial Park and the Splash Pad, Tot-Lot Park, The Bruce County Library (Walkerton Branch) and more.

Swimming: Please see "Swim Admission Policy" below. All campers ages 4 - 5 must wear a lifejacket and follow leader-to-swimmer rations. Campers ages 6 - 12 can attempt a swim test and must also follow ratio safety standards. Swimming is always optional!

*Full camp details and reminders will be emailed one week prior to each camp*

Week 1: June 29 - July 3

Age	Camp	Location	Cost	Description
4 - 5	Water week!	CC	$220	Dive into Water Week, a splash-tastic camp where little ones can cool off with water play every day—enjoying swimming, exciting water games, team challenges, and a special water-themed scavenger hunt that keeps everyone active, laughing, and refreshed all week long!
6 - 12	Explore Science Week	CC	$220	Explore Science Week invites campers to embark on a thrilling journey of discovery to kick off the summer with hands-on, science-focused fun! Guided by enthusiastic, science-loving camp leaders, campers will dive into interactive experiments, exciting challenges, and mind-expanding activities that spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning—making this an unforgettable week of exploration, problem-solving, and discovery!

Week 2: July 6 - 10

Age	Camp	Location	Cost	Description
4 - 5	Fun in the Sun!	WDCS	$220	Enjoy this summer with Fun in the Sun Week, where campers participate in a joyful mix of swimming, outdoor games, sunshine-filled play, and colorful summer crafts, all designed to celebrate the start of summer with friends, laughter, and unforgettable memories!
6 - 12	Sports Camp	WDCS	$220	Sports Week offers campers an opportunity to play a variety of sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, and more, combining skill-building with fun team-building games to encourage cooperation and sportsmanship. Activities will take place both indoors at the WDCS gymnasium and outdoors within, providing a dynamic environment for active play, with the added excitement of building friendships through sport! The perfect week for any active sport lover.
6 - 12	Swim Camp	CC	$255	Swim Camp is the perfect way for campers to dive into all the fun of summer camp while completing an entire swimming level in just one week through daily, focused swim lessons. Outside the pool, campers will enjoy a variety of classic camp activities that keep the excitement going all day long, blending skill-building with play, friendship, and summer adventure!

Week 3: July 13 - 17

Age	Camp	Location	Cost	Description
4 - 5	Intro to Sports!	WDCS	$220	Intro to Sports Week gives campers a fun and supportive introduction to a variety of sports—including basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, and more—while building confidence, learning basic skills, and enjoying team-building games that promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and active play.
6 - 12	Artisan Creators	WDCS	$220	Artisan Creators Week gives campers a hands-on opportunity to explore their creativity through a variety of artistic activities, including painting, pottery, crafts, and unique take-home creations. This week is all about expressing imagination, experimenting with new artsy skills, adding vibrant pops of color, and building confidence in a fun, supportive, and inspiring environment!
6 - 12	Travel Camp	CC	$220 + $100	Travel Camp is your passport to summer adventure! Campers will enjoy two thrilling day trips—to Bingemans and the Blue Mountains—while the other days are packed with classic summer camp activities, creating the perfect mix of adventure, play, and friendship. Please note: an additional $100 fee covers entry and transportation costs.

Week 4: July 20 - 24

Age	Camp	Location	Cost	Description
4 - 5	Little Cooks	WDCS	$220	Little Cooks Week is sure to excite your child as campers explore the fun of food through hands-on cooking activities (with plenty of tasting along the way!), learn basic kitchen skills using the WDCS kitchen, and enjoy all the regular summer camp fun—please note an additional $10 fee helps support food costs for this delicious week.
6 - 12	Swim Camp	WDCS	$255	Swim Camp is the perfect way for campers to dive into all the fun of summer camp while completing an entire swimming level in just one week through daily, focused swim lessons. Outside the pool, campers will enjoy a variety of classic camp activities that keep the excitement going all day long, blending skill-building with play, friendship, and summer adventure!
6 - 12	Bring a Bike Camp	CC	$220 + $100	Details coming soon.

Week 5: July 27 - 31

Age	Camp	Location	Cost	Description
4 - 5	Heroes Camp!	WDCS	$220	Heroes Week invites campers to explore everything heroic—from beloved superheroes to real-life community heroes—featuring exciting activities, imaginative play, and special visits from some of our favorite heroes, including police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and more, making this an action-packed and inspiring week campers will love!
6 - 12	Tennis & Basketball Camp	WDCS	$220	Welcome all "Court Crushers; this is the ultimate week for young athletes to practice tennis and basketball daily, master fun tricks, and learn the art of teamwork under the guidance of enthusiastic daycamp leaders. Perfect for all skill levels, this camp gives campers the chance to improve their game, stay active, and have a blast while exploring two exciting sports!
6 - 12	Safety Village Camp	CC		Details coming soon.

Week 6: August 4 - 7

Age	Camp	Location	Cost	Description
4 - 5	Animal Adventures!	WDCS	$220	Animal Adventures Week is perfect for campers who love animals or are just beginning to learn about them, featuring hands-on activities, animal-themed crafts and games, exciting adventures with special animal visitors, and a thrilling visit from Zoo to You for an up-close, unforgettable wildlife experience!
6 - 12	Animal Adventures	WDCS	$220	Artisan Creators Week gives campers a hands-on opportunity to explore their creativity through a variety of artistic activities, including painting, pottery, crafts, and unique take-home creations. This week is all about expressing imagination, experimenting with new artsy skills, adding vibrant pops of color, and building confidence in a fun, supportive, and inspiring environment!
6 - 12	Travel Camp	CC	$220 + $100	Travel Camp is your passport to summer adventure! Campers will enjoy two thrilling day trips—to African Lion Safari and Skyzone—while the other days are packed with classic summer camp activities, creating the perfect mix of adventure, play, and friendship. Please note: an additional $100 fee covers entry and transportation costs.

Week 7: August 10 - 14

Age	Camp	Location	Cost	Description
4 - 5	Little Scientists!	WDCS	$220	Little Scientists, a fun-filled camp where campers discover the wonders of science through exciting beginner experiments! Each day is packed with hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and introduce young learners to scientific thinking in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
6 - 12	CAMP SPARK	WDCS		Camp Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm If you love singing, dancing, performing and being active, this is the perfect camp for you! Each day from 8:30am - 4:00pm, you will hone your performance skills through exciting activities including: Dance and vocal training, Choreography, Creation and Development, Team building activities, Act it out, Group games, Prop Making, Quick Change games and much more. This week-long day camp for kids culminates in a showcase featuring three musical theatre numbers learned throughout the week!
6 - 12	Swim Camp	CC	$255	Swim Camp is the perfect way for campers to dive into all the fun of summer camp while completing an entire swimming level in just one week through daily, focused swim lessons. Outside the pool, campers will enjoy a variety of classic camp activities that keep the excitement going all day long, blending skill-building with play, friendship, and summer adventure!

Week 8: August 17 - 21

Age	Camp	Location	Cost	Description
4 - 5	Little Artisans!	WDCS	$220	Little Artisans Week encourages campers to express their creativity through a variety of artistic experiences, including painting, musical theatre, dance, hands-on crafts, and unique take-home creations, all while building confidence, imagination, and a love for the arts in a fun and supportive environment!
6 - 12	CAMP SPARK	WDCS		Camp Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm If you love singing, dancing, performing and being active, this is the perfect camp for you! Each day from 8:30am - 4:00pm, you will hone your performance skills through exciting activities including: Dance and vocal training, Choreography, Creation and Development, Team building activities, Act it out, Group games, Prop Making, Quick Change games and much more. This week-long day camp for kids culminates in a showcase featuring three musical theatre numbers learned throughout the week!
6 - 12	Culinary Creators	CC	$220 + $100	This week is sure to excite your little chef, with lots of food exploration (and some nibbling)! Campers will learn the basics of cooking, healthy food habits, and participate in summer camp fun!

Week 9: August 24 - 28

Age	Camp	Location	Cost	Description
4 - 5	Space Adventurers!	WDCS	$220	Blast off into Space Adventurers! Campers will journey through the galaxy as they explore planets, astronauts, rockets, and all things outer space. Through imaginative, hands-on activities and games, young explorers will fuel their curiosity, creativity, and sense of adventure while having an out-of-this-world week of fun!
6 - 12	Swim Camp	WDCS	$255	Swim Camp is the perfect way for campers to dive into all the fun of summer camp while completing an entire swimming level in just one week through daily, focused swim lessons. Outside the pool, campers will enjoy a variety of classic camp activities that keep the excitement going all day long, blending skill-building with play, friendship, and summer adventure!
6 - 12	Outdoor Adventurers Travel Camp	CC	$300	Adventure Travel Camp, with daily trips to the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre in Wiarton! This exciting outdoor camp gives children the opportunity to learn new skills, explore new places, and make new friends. Campers will participate in activities such as: Hikes, Nature Study, Introduction to Canoeing, Outdoor Games, Sports and many more!

Week 10: August 31 - September 4

Age	Camp	Location	Cost	Description
4 - 5	Exploration & Celebration!!	WDCS	$220	Exploration and Celebration Week invites campers to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Brockton through outdoor adventures and discovery, enjoy skating on the ice at the community centre, and wrap up the summer with joyful celebrations including a special talent show where kids can showcase their skills and a lively farewell party to honor the friendships and fun shared throughout the season!
6 - 12	End-of-Summer Skating Camp!	WDCS	$220	Summer Skating Camp is the ultimate end-of-summer celebration! Campers hit the ice every day at the arena for relaxed, unstructured skating, ice games, and playful challenges that keep things fun and pressure-free—no experience required. When skates come off, the summer fun keeps rolling with classic day-camp favorites like games, outdoor play, and group activities with friends. It’s the perfect mix of cool ice time and warm summer vibes, all wrapped into one final week that sends summer out with a big, joyful bang.

Zero Interest! No Hidden Costs! The Municipality of Brockton has Payment Plans to support families in paying for multiple weeks of Summer Camp.

At the time of registration, 20% of each weekly camp fee is due. The remaining 80% will be charged 14 days prior to the start of each camp week (usually on a Monday, or Tuesday if the camp starts after a long weekend). Full details and dates can be found in the Summer Camp Guide.

A Credit Card is required to set-up a payment plan.

If interested, be sure to select "Day Camp Payment Plan" prior to checking out!

Last Updated: 2026

All cancellations or changes made after registration and more than 14 days before the program or camp start date are subject to a 20% non-refundable deposit. The remaining balance may be:

Transferred to another Brockton Recreation camp
Issued as an account credit (no expiry)
Refunded to the original method of payment

Cancellations made within 14 days of the start date will forfeit the full registration fee. No refunds, transfers, or credits will be issued.

All cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing by email to recreation@brockton.ca.

Please Note: Low enrollment in camp or swimming lessons may result in cancellation or general program changes. We reserve the right to cancel or alter camps, lessons and programs if necessary, including unforeseen circumstances. Every effort will be made to avoid these changes.

Jumpstart

Sometimes, families need financial assistance to get their kids into a sport or physical activity. We're committed to helping all families access a range of activities.

For more information and to apply visit Canadian Tire's, Jumpstart website by clicking HERE!

Child Care Subsidy in Bruce County

To apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy, you must complete an application on-line on the County of Bruce website at: https://occms.brucecounty.on.ca/childrensservices/.

For further information please review This Form.

Participant Code of Conduct

Every camper has the right to feel safe in any municipal recreation program. When behavior issues arise or challenges present themselves, we resolve them on an individual basis. All campers are responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Participant Code of Conduct:

Show respect and consideration for staff, instructors, leaders in training, volunteers and other participants in the program.
Be cooperative and willing to participate in programs with the understanding that all participants have varying abilities.
Respect the rules and regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
Include others in activities when possible.
Play without bullying or teasing others.
Use equipment safely and appropriately
Use appropriate language.
Adhere to a “hands-off” expectation by not touching or making physical contact with other participants, staff, instructors, leaders in training and volunteers.

Behaviours that are not tolerated:

Physical aggression – behavior causing or threatening physical harm towards others.
Damaging property – deliberate behavior aimed at destroying, altering or defacing property and/or public spaces.
Inappropriate language – language that is considered to be impolite, rude or offensive.
Social behavior – any behavior that aims to use social power over another program participants, staff, instructors, leaders in training and volunteers.

The Municipality of Brockton reserve the right to dismiss a participant without warning if, in their opinion, the participant compromises the physical and emotional safety of themselves, other participants, staff, instructors, leaders in training and volunteers or has failed to cooperate with any rules or code of conduct.

Brockton's Behavioural Policy

Brockton has implemented a Behavioural Policy which includes preventative measures such as re-direction of behaviour, documentation of behaviour and consistent communication with a parent/guardian.

First Warning: If inappropriate behaviour occurs, the child is removed from program to discuss behaviour and camp guidelines. Child will return back to programming.
Second Warning: Re-occurring behaviour, the child is removed from program to discuss behaviour and camp guidelines. A more thorough discussion takes place, and depending on severity a parent/guardian is informed. The child will return to programming.
Third Warning: Re-occurring behaviour, the child is removed from program to discuss behaviour and camp guidelines. A “Time Out Talk It Out” will take place. A behaviour checklists will be completed and provided to parent/guardian upon pick-up. Summer Camp Supervisor and the Recreation Programming Supervisor will determine if next steps are required.
Removal of a Participant from Program: Depending on severity or recurrence of behaviour, while taking into account the safety and well being of all campers and staff.

Behaviours and Additional Support Requirements

If your child has a particular diagnosis or may be in need of additional support while attending summer day camp, please contact our Programming Supervisor (Lisa Fagan) well in advance by emailing lfagan@brockton.ca or calling 519-881-0625 x 201. Please note that a more detailed questionnaire may need to be completed, to determine the needs of your camper.

Additionally it is important to note that all communication remains confidential and that Brockton will aim towards providing additional support while keeping safety in mind as our top priority; this includes the safety of your camper, other campers and Brockton summer camp staff. The County of Bruce has a Special Needs Resource Program that supports the inclusion of children with special needs, and is a voluntary program with no cost to parents/caregivers. Please complete their online referral form found at:

https://www.brucecounty.on.ca/services/human-services/resource-program

We have a Duty to Report!

As a day camp provider, we are committed to the safety and well-being of every child in our care. In accordance with the Ontario Child, Youth and Family Services Act, we have a legal duty to report any suspicions of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities. This is not only a legal obligation but also a crucial part of ensuring the best interests of your child.

Please know that any concerns will be handled with the utmost sensitivity and in a manner that prioritizes the safety and well-being of your child. Our goal is always to foster a positive and supportive environment for all children, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Late Fee

Camp programming ends at 4:00pm daily, with pick-up until 5:00pm. An additional $10 fee will apply for every 15 minutes you are late, past 5:00 pm. This fee will go on your account and can be paid by contacting the recreation office during business hours at 519-881-0625 x 2.

Become a Leader in Training!

Interested in volunteering with Brockton’s Summer Camps?

Do you love to swim and interact with children of all ages? Flexible opportunities are available, all summer long. This program is aimed at individuals ages 13+ who may be interested in becoming a future Summer Camp Leader!

Please open and complete the form below, and return it to the Recreation office at recreation@brockton.ca, or by visiting us at The Walkerton Community Centre (290 Durham St. W, Walkerton ON).

Volunteer with us this summer!

Leader in Training - Summer Camp Volunteer Application Form

Review our 2025 Summer Camp Guide!

Summer Camp Guide

For full details regarding Brockton's Summer Camp Program, please view Brockton's Summer Camp Guide !

Find information on: Safe Arrival and Departure Experience, What to Bring, Absenteeism, Refunds and Cancellations, Camp Policies (including Lost and Found, Camper Readiness, Code of Conduct, Photo Consent, Sign in and Out, Duty to Report, RZone and more)!