City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps
The City of Winnipeg offers diverse summer day camps for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, sports, and creative activities across various community...
▌ Editor's read The City of Winnipeg's Recreation and Leisure Services offers summer day camps for children aged 6-12, with programs running from July 2 to August 30, 2024. The camps are held at various community centers throughout Winnipeg, including locations like Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex and St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool. The program details indicate a focus on recreation, sports, and creative activities, with specific themes varying by location and week. The website mentions that all staff undergo criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks, and are certified in First Aid and CPR. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program is run by the municipal government. Google reviews for 'City of Winnipeg Recreation Services' show a 3.9-star rating based on 100+ reviews, with general comments about facility quality and program variety. The City of Winnipeg maintains a Facebook page (@cityofwinnipeg) where program updates are shared. No ACA accreditation was found, which is typical for municipal programs.
Who thrives here Ages 3–15
City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 3–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Cost notes: CAD. $167/week for 5-day weeks, $134 for 4-day weeks. Includes swim component.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps
- What ages does City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps accept?
- City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps is open to children ages 3–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps cost?
- City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps publishes $167/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps's hours?
- City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps?
- City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps provide lunch?
- City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Winnipeg?
- City of Winnipeg – Summer Day Camps is one of 6 community/rec center camps in Winnipeg that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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