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Camp Kidaca Planner - Summer Camp Guide 2023
Camp Kidaca Planner

Download the Camp Kidaca Planner(PDF, 1.19 MB)

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Camp Kidaca Planner

Download the Camp Kidaca Planner(PDF, 516.62 KB)

Camp Kidaca Summer
Summer Camps

Camp Kidaca Online Registration

Online registration for summer camps starts Thursday, March 23 at 8am. Programs are available for review prior to registration.

Camp Kidaca Registration

Thank you for your interest in the popular Camp Kidaca program. Although most programs are now full, we will continue to monitor our waitlists and contact individuals if spots become available.

The City of Hamilton now offers Camp Kidaca, one of its most popular programs, year-round. Community Centre Camp locations offer full day, and week long day camp programs. All locations are Ontario Camps Association and HIGH FIVE® accredited.

Camp Kidaca

Programs & Schedules

Summer Camps
Winter Break Camps
March Break Camps
PA Day Camps

Review Summer Programs

2023 Camp Kidaca Trips(PDF, 191.95 KB)

Camp Kidaca Lite

No Trip
Ages
4 - 5 years
Fee $142.90 / week

Our most popular day camp program geared to 4 and 5 year olds. This program is designed to introduce campers to a full-day camp experience. Preschool campers will participate in age-appropriate activities, with a focus on outdoor play, building friendships, gross motor skill development, circle time, stories, crafts and outdoor water play. NOTE: Participants must be able to use the washroom independently and be at least 4 years old at start date of program.

Camp Kidaca

With Trip
Ages
6 - 12 years
Fee $171.05 / week

Our most popular day camp program! Campers will participate in a variety of age appropriate activities, including swimming, active and cooperative games, crafts, creative time and camp challenges. Camp Kidaca includes a trip by school bus to a local destination.

Camp Kidaca

No Trip
Ages
12 - 15 years
Fee $180.30 / week

City of Hamilton is excited to offer an enhanced youth camp- with themes and guests every week! Each day will include themed activities, projects and adventures, plus swimming, physical games, art, leadership activities, video games, chill time and more.

Support Program

Ages 4 - 15 years
( up to 2 weeks ) *

The Support Program is available for campers living with disabilities or those who require additional support in order to integrate and participate in Camp Kidaca and Youth programs. Inclusion Counsellors encourage participation, while maintaining safety and care in a fun and stimulating environment! The 2 week limit only applies to City-provided inclusion counsellors. Campers can sign up for unlimited weeks with their own support worker. Public Health requirements will be in place depending on regulations at the start of the program. Participants will be informed via email of any requirements prior to the program start.

Tween Connections

No Trip
Ages
13 - 15 years
 

or

Teen Connections

No Trip
Ages
16 - 21 years
Fee $171.05 / week ( up to 2 weeks ) *

Tween and Teen Connections is a summer recreation and socialization program for campers living with disabilities or those who require additional supports or reduced ratios in order to integrate and participate. Ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3. This camp will be delivered by dedicated program staff who supervise weekly activities and assist with age-appropriate games, walking trips, sports, hobbies, social activities and swimming. Ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3. Public Health requirements will be in place depending on regulations at the start of the program. Participants will be informed via email of any requirements prior to the program start.

 

Camp Kidaca Lite 4-5 years

Location

Ancaster Rotary Centre

Dates

  • July 4 to 7
  • July 10 to 14
  • July 17 to 21
  • July 31 to August 4
  • August 8 to 11
  • August 14 to 18
  • August 21 to 25

Booking Details

Book by the week only

 

Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre

  • July 4 to 7
  • July 10 to 14
  • July 17 to 21
  • July 24 to 28
  • August 8 to 11
  • August 14 to 18
  • August 21 to 25

Book by the week only

Huntington Park Recreation Centre

  • July 4 to 7
  • July 10 to 14
  • July 17 to 21
  • July 31 to August 4
  • August 8 to 11
  • August 14 to 18
  • August 21 to 25

Book by the week only

Valley Park Recreation Centre

  • July 4 to 7
  • July 10 to 14
  • July 17 to 21
  • July 24 to 28
  • August 8 to 11
  • August 14 to 18
  • August 21 to 25

Book by the week only

Winona Community Centre

  • July 4 – 7
  • July 10 – 14
  • July 17 – 21
  • July 31 – August 4
  • August 8 – 11
  • August 14 – 18
  • August 21 – 25

Book by the week only

 

Camp Kidaca 6 – 12 years

Location

Ancaster Rotary Centre

Dates

  • July 4 to 7
  • July 10 to 14
  • July 17 to 21
  • July 31 to August 4
  • August 8 to 11
  • August 14 to 18
  • August 21 to 25

Booking Details

Book by the week only

Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre

  • July 4 to 7
  • July 10 to 14
  • July 17 to 21
  • July 24 to 28
  • August 8 to 11
  • August 14 to 18
  • August 21 to 25

Book by the week only

Huntington Park Recreation Centre

  • July 4 to 7
  • July 10 to 14
  • July 17 to 21
  • July 31 to August 4
  • August 8 to 11
  • August 14 to 18
  • August 21 to 25

Book by the week only

Valley Park Recreation Centre

  • July 4 to 7
  • July 10 to 14
  • July 17 to 21
  • July 24 to 28
  • August 8 to 11
  • August 14 to 18
  • August 21 to 25

Book by the week only

Westmount Recreation Centre

  • July 4 to 7
  • July 10 to 14
  • July 17 to 21
  • July 24 to 28
  • August 8 to 11
  • August 14 to 18
  • August 21 to 25

Book by the week only

Winona Community Centre

  • July 4 to 7
  • July 10 to 14
  • July 17 to 21
  • July 31 to August 4
  • August 8 to 11
  • August 14 to 18
  • August 21 to 25

Book by the week only

Tween Connections 13 – 15 years

Location

Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre

Dates

  • July 4 to 7
  • July 10 to 14
  • July 17 to 21
  • July 24 to 28
  • August 8 to 11
  • August 14 to 18
  • August 21 to 25

Booking Details

Please email [email protected] or call 905-546-2424 ext. 6475

Teen Connections 16 – 21 years

Westmount Recreation Centre

  • July 4 to 7
  • July 10 to 14
  • July 17 to 21
  • July 31 to August 4
  • August 8 to 11
  • August 14 to 18
  • August 21 to 25

Please email [email protected] or call 905-546-2424 ext. 6475

Youth Camps 12 – 15 years

Various Locations

 

Camp Kidaca (12 – 15 years)

July 4 to 7

Ultimate Frisbee

Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre

July 10 to 14

Magic the Gathering

Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre

July 17 to 21

* Youth Employment Engagement Week - more information coming soon!

More information coming soon

July 24 to 28

Living Fit is Fun!

Ancaster Rotary Centre

July 31 to August 4

Musical Theatre

Westmount Recreation Centre

August 8 to 11

n/a

n/a

August 14 to 18

Beats by U! (Featuring Hamilton Music Collective)

Bennetto Recreation Centre

August 21 to 25

Ukulele (Featuring Hamilton Music Collective)

Bennetto Community Centre

*A week of exciting youth events, job readiness training and workshops, youth employment information and more. Schedule of events and locations coming soon, check www.hamilton.ca/youthrec for more information.

Review Winter Break Programs

Camp Kidaca Preschool

Location Dates Booking Details
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre December 28 to 30, 2022 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Westmount Recreation Centre December 28 to 30, 2022 Book individual days only
Weekly booking not available at this location
Valley Park Recreation Centre December 28 to 30, 2022 Book individual days only
Weekly booking not available at this location
Ancaster Rotary Centre January 3 to 6, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre January 3 to 6, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Winona Community Centre January 3 to 6, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location

Camp Kidaca Lite

Location Dates Booking Details
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre December 28 to 30, 2022 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Westmount Recreation Centre December 28 to 30, 2022 Book individual days only
Weekly booking not available at this location
Valley Park Recreation Centre December 28 to 30, 2022 Book individual days only
Weekly booking not available at this location
Ancaster Rotary Centre January 3 to 6, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre January 3 to 6, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Winona Community Centre January 3 to 6, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Huntington Park Recreation Centre January 3 to 6, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location

Camp Kidaca Preschool

No Trip
Ages
4 to 5 yrs
Fee $27.22/day or $136.10/week

A program designed to introduce 4–5 year olds to a full-day camp experience with a lower staff: camper ratio and without a trip. Campers will participate in age appropriate activities, with a focus on cooperative games and friendships. Note: Participants must be able to use the washroom independently.

Camp Kidaca Lite

No Trip
Ages
6 to 12 yrs
Fee $27.22/day

All the fun of Camp Kidaca without a trip. Campers will stay at the location for the duration of the program.

Camp Kidaca

With Trip
​​​​​​
​Ages 6 to 12 yrs
Fee $162.90/week

Camp Kidaca is our most popular day camp program! Campers will participate in a variety of age appropriate activities, which may include daily swimming, active games, sports, cooperative games, crafts, songs and special events. Camp Kidaca includes a trip by school bus to a local attraction.

Review March Break Programs

Camp Kidaca Preschool

Location Dates Booking Details
Ancaster Rotary Centre March 13 to 17, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre March 13 to 17, 2023 Book individual days only
Weekly booking not available at this location
Huntington Park Recreation Centre March 13 to 17, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Valley Park Recreation Centre March 13 to 17, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Westmount Recreation Centre March 13 to 17, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Winona Community Centre March 13 to 17, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location

Camp Kidaca Lite

Location Dates Individual Day Bookings
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre March 13 to 17, 2023 Book individual days only
Weekly booking not available at this location

Camp Kidaca

Location Dates Individual Day Bookings
Ancaster Rotary Centre March 13 to 17, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Huntington Park Recreation Centre March 13 to 17, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Valley Park Recreation Centre March 13 to 17, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Westmount Recreation Centre March 13 to 17, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location
Winona Community Centre March 13 to 17, 2023 Book by the week only
Individual day booking not available at this location

Review PA Days Programs

Camp Kidaca Preschool

Location Dates
Ancaster Rotary Centre     March 3, 2023 June 2, 2023
Valley Park Recreation Centre November 25, 2022 January 27, 2023    
Westmount Recreation Centre November 25, 2022 January 27, 2023    
Winona Community Centre November 25, 2022   March 3, 2023  

Camp Kidaca Lite

Location Dates
Ancaster Rotary Centre     March 3, 2023 June 2, 2023
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre November 25, 2022 January 27, 2023 March 3, 2023 June 2, 2023
Huntington Park Recreation Centre     March 3, 2023 June 2, 2023
Valley Park Recreation Centre November 25, 2022 January 27, 2023    
Westmount Recreation Centre November 25, 2022 January 27, 2023    
Winona Community Centre November 25, 2022   March 3, 2023  
Camp Kidaca

Additional Resources

Register Now

Online Registration starts at 8 am on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

  • Email address is required for all online registrations.
  • Immediate confirmation upon completion of registration. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Campers with disabilities or who require additional support in order to integrate and participate in Camp Kidaca programs must contact [email protected] or call 905-546-2424 ext. 6475 to register.

Review/create your account in preparation for registration

  • Watch our online tutorials and familiarize yourself with the website prior to registration day.
  • Existing registrants - Log in to review your contact information. Ensure all your family members are displayed under your account
  • Payment Options - Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard

Additional registration information

What to Bring

  • Dress appropriately for the weather
  • Bathing Suit and towel
  • Re-fillable Water Bottle
  • Lunch, Snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Running shoes or sandal with a strap (no flip flops)
  • No electronics or money
  • Any medications clearly labelled with campers name - with medication authorization form(PDF, 73.4 KB)
  • Campers will participate in large group games, crafts, songs, cooperative games and special events throughout the day. They will have the opportunity to meet new friends while participating in a wide variety of activities each day.
  • Campers will have 2 snack breaks and one larger break for lunch.
  • Junior and Youth campers will be swimming daily and will participate in a facility swim test on the first day of camp. Camp Kidaca adheres to City of Hamilton swim admission criteria regarding swim ratios and lifejackets.
  • Preschool campers will participate in waterplay daily, this includes having a blast in the sprinklers and participating in outdoor water games.
  • Campers may also have the opportunity to partake in local outings to nearby parks, check in with staff to see what adventures are planned for the week.
  • Camp staff will inform parents and guardians at pick-up of any important updates or concerns regarding your camper’s experience.

All children and youth attending recreation programs are expected to behave in a manner which ensures their own safety and the safety of other participants, staff and volunteers in the program. Staff are trained to create environments that reduce behaviours, group management techniques and encouraging appropriate behaviour in program.

When responding to behaviours, staff will follow steps in the Behaviour Management Protocol. Parents/Guardians are required to sign off that they understand the Behaviour Management Protocol and will comply with expectations set for children and youth in programs.

Sign off on the Behaviour Management Protocol is located on the Camper Information Form(PDF, 318.91 KB)

City supplied support staff are available and provided at no additional cost for families. Due to high demand, registration is limited to two weeks per participant.

Note: Registration in the Camp Kidaca program is still required.

Additional support includes:

  • increased supervision by a trained, support worker dedicated to the care and safety of the camper at all times
  • assistance with bathroom, changing and eating
  • adaptation of camp programs for all participants
  • facilitation and encouragement of friendships and appropriate social interaction
  • opportunity to see the camp facility and meet the staff before the summer begins

Support staff are available 40 hours a week, 8 hours per day. Parents can request daily program hours of 8 am to 4 pm, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or 9 am to 5 pm.

You may provide your own support person. We welcome support persons who assist participants disabilities. Support persons are hired or chosen by the participant to provide assistance throughout the camp day. There are no fees charged for support persons (registration in the Camp Kidaca program still required).

Prior to the camp start date, the parent/guardian and the support person must review and sign the External Support Person Guidelines. To ensure the safety and positive experience for all participants, we ask that support persons adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Support persons should have the maturity and knowledge to make decisions and sound judgment relating to the participant’s wellbeing and care.
  • Support persons may not leave the program/program area with the participant unless permission is received from parent/guardian.

Support persons will provide the camp counsellor with suggestions and input for adapted/ modified programming.

Recreation Assistance Program Subsidy and Child Care subsidy accepted. For more information, www.hamilton.ca/rap

For Camp Kidaca week long programs, a refund will be issued if notification is received 14 days prior to the beginning of the program. After that time and up to the start of program there will be a withdrawal fee charged. After the program has started programs become non-refundable. For medical reasons manager approval is required.

Visit www.hamilton.ca/recrefunds for up to date policy.

Camper Information Forms

Recreation Camper Information Form (PDF, 318.91 KB) Recreation Camper Information Form - PA Days (PDF, 185.33 KB) Recreation Camp Individual Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan (PDF, 114.75 KB) Recreation Camp Medical Authorization Form (PDF, 95.54 KB)

Accreditations

Ontario Camps Association (OCA)
The OCA logo identifies to campers, their families and staff that we meet industry standards – only accredited camps are able to use the OCA logo on literature and on their signs.

For more information, parents can visit: www.ontariocampsassociation.ca

OCA Logo

HIGH FIVE®
The City of Hamilton Recreation Division is a HIGH FIVE® Accredited Organization and as such serves as the benchmark for excellence in children’s recreation and sport programming, focused on healthy child development and offering the highest recognized levels of quality and safety.

For more information, parents can visit: www.highfive.org/parent

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Date modified
June 01, 2023
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