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City of Hamilton
Recreation - Camp Kidaca
Register for Camp Kidaca
Registration starts Monday, March 19 at 6:00 am
FormsCamper Information Form (pdf) The Camper Information Form must be received prior to the first day of camp. Individual Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan (pdf) Campers needing an epi-pen at camp, must complete the Individual Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan and bring it with them on their first day of camp.
Recreation Fee Assistance ProgramCity of Hamilton residents living with a low income may be eligible for fee assistance for recreation programs. Learn more
Summer Camp Guide (pdf - 5MB)
Contact Information
Summer Camp Programs
- Camp Kidaca Preschool (ages 3-5)
This program is designed to introduce preschool campers to a full-day camp experience with a lower staff-to-camper ratio (8:1). Preschool campers will participate in age appropriate activities, with a focus on cooperative games, friendships, gross motor skill development, songs, circle time, stories and crafts. Campers stay on site all day and enjoy weekly special activities, such as outdoor water play (sprinklers and wading pools) and guest presenters. NOTE: Participants must be potty trained. Learn more or register...
- Camp Kidaca (ages 5-11)
Camp Kidaca is the most popular of our day camp programs and is a great way to spend the summer holidays in a safe, supervised, and fun camp environment. Campers will participate in a variety of age appropriate activities, including daily swimming, active games, sports, songs, cooperative games, crafts and creative time. Download the Camp Kidaca Trip Guide for trip locations or Learn more or register...
- Camp Kidaca Youth (ages 11-15)
Whether your child is looking for a leadership opportunity, a week of camp, or an exciting day trip, your day will consist of a variety of activities including sports, games, crafts and special events. Bussing available from Riverdale, Valley, Huntington Park, and Sir Allan MacNab to Bennetto Community Centre where this camp is held. Learn more or register...
Leadership Training Programs
- Youth Skills Development Camp (ages 11 - 16)
We are excited to introduce our Youth Skills Development Camp for youth who thrive on independence and leadership and who are keen to build their resume. Separate from our traditional Leader In Training course, the Youth Skills Development camp will provide training in Standard First Aid, High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development and Red Cross Babysitting. Learn more or register...
- Junior Leaders Camp (ages 11 - 12) (1 week volunteer placement)
Want a fun way to develop your confidence and leadership skills? The Junior Leaders camp will have lots of fun team building activities and challenging pursuits for youth. To volunteer at any Camp Kidaca Preschool location as an Junior Leader in Training, participants must attend this Camp. Bussing available from Riverdale, Valley Park, Huntington Park, and Sir Allan MacNab to Bennetto Community Centre where this camp is held. Learn more or register...
- Leadership Development Camp (ages 13-15) (1 week volunteer placement)
Aspiring to become a Camp Counsellor? If you are interested in learning some leadership skills and techniques or making a start on your way to becoming an Leader in Training (LIT) and eventually a Counsellor these programs will get you on your way. Bussing available from Riverdale, Valley, Huntington Park, and Sir Allan MacNab to Bennetto Community Centre where this camp is held. Learn more or register...
Special Needs Programs
To learn more or register for a Special Needs Program, please contact Laura Kerr by phone 905-546-2424 ext.1758 or send an email to recreation@hamilton.ca
- Camp Kidaca Support Program (Special Needs - ages 3-11)
A program where staff provide one-to-one support for campers with special needs to facilitate integration in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.
- Teen Venture Summer Camp (ages 16-21)
Teen Venture is a summer recreation and socialization program for teens and young adults who have special needs or a disability. This program was specifically designed to provide continued camp care and supervised camp activities for teenagers who are too old for the youth programs. This camp will be delivered by dedicated program staff who supervise weekly activities and assist with age-appropriate games, trips, sports, hobbies, social activities and swimming.
Our Staff
 Each of our camps is under the direction of a full-time Recreation Coordinator with countless years of recreation experience in both our recreation facilities as well as our summer camp and playlot programs.
Site supervisors are college and university students with a minimum of 3 years summer camp experience, a preferred background in recreation and a passion for working with children and youth. Camp ratio is one (1) staff to ten (10) participants. As well, all camp staff are trained in the High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development, Standard First Aid/CPR and are also trained to administer Epi-pens.
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