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Hamilton. Community Services Department

Recreation Division, Day Camp Programs

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Record #: HAM6258 Last Modified: 25 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 25 Apr 2013
Important Information
Public Bulletin
This program operates only at specific times of the year. Check with the organization for current information about dates of operation!
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
Lister Block
28 James St N, 3rd Flr
Hamilton, ON L8R 2K1
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton (City of)
Site LocationVarious sites throughout the Hamilton area
Major IntersectionJames St N and King William St
Office Phone* Recreation 905-546-3747 
* Summer Program Information Line 905-546-2424 ext 3256 
* RecConnect Registration online or by Phone 905-540-5616 
* Recreation Financial Assistance Line 905-546-2424 ext 4569 
* Inclusive Camp Recreation Services 905-546-2424 ext 1758 
* Camp Registration contact facility/recreation centre directly 
E-Mailrecreation@hamilton.ca
Websitewww.hamilton.ca/rec
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK ; (10) B-LINE ; (21) UPPER KENILWORTH ; (22) UPPER OTTAWA ; (23) UPPER GAGE ; (24) UPPER SHERMAN ; (25) UPPER WENTWORTH ; (26) UPPER WELLINGTON ; (27) UPPER JAMES ; (33) SANATORIUM ; (34) UPPER PARADISE ; (51) UNIVERSITY
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Attention: Day Camp Programs 
PO Box 2040 
Lister Block 
3rd Flr 
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5
Description & Services
DescriptionMarch Break Camp, PA Day Camp, Summer Camp and Winter Break Camp programs are available at various locations * Register online or by phone (RecConnect) or contact the Recreation Centre where the program is being offered. 
 
MARCH BREAK CAMP (Ages 5-11 years) 
Some locations offer full week, single day or 3 day camps * Call for details 
* Ancaster Rotary Centre 905-546-2424 ext 1698, Ancaster 
* Central Memorial Recreation Centre 905-546-4939, Hamilton Central 
* Dalewood Recreation Centre 905-546-4946, Hamilton West 
* Dominic Agostino Riverdale Recreation Centre 905-546-4284 Hamilton East/Stoney Creek (Lower) 
* Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre 905-546-2424 ext 1396, Dundas 
* Hill Park Recreation Centre 905-546-4920, Hamilton Mountain Central 
* Huntington Park Recreation Centre 905-546-4880 Hamilton Mountain East 
* Ryerson Recreation Centre 905-546-3111, Hamilton West 
* Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre 905-546-2554 Hamilton West Mountain 
* Valley Park Community Centre 905-546-2424 ext 1114, Stoney Creek (Upper) 
 
PA DAY CAMP  
Single day programs available for most combined PA Day's * Locations vary * Contact local recreation facility directly for more information. 
 
SUMMER CAMP 
Camp Kidaca Preschool (Ages 4-5 years) 
Designed to introduce your little one to the day camp experience * Activities include crafts, singing songs, indoor and outdoor games, special guests, daily walks * Circle time which will consist of stories and a variety of theme discussions * Water based activities offered such as water games, water station play, wading pools and sprinklers. 
* Ancaster Rotary Centre 905-546-2424 ext 1698, Ancaster 
* Huntington Park Recreation Centre 905-546-4880, Hamilton Mountain East 
* Ryerson Recreation Centre 905-546-3111, Hamilton West 
 
Camp Kidaca (Ages 6-11 years) 
Camp will consist of a variety of activities which include age appropriate sports, games, crafts, special events and theme programming * Swim time, t-shirt and a weekly trip by school bus to a local attraction or conservation area 
* Ancaster Rotary Centre 905-546-2424 ext 1698, Ancaster 
* Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre 905-546-2424 ext 2260, Dundas 
* Huntington Park Recreation Centre 905-546-4880, Hamilton Mountain East 
* Ryerson Recreation Centre 905-546-3111, Hamilton West 
* Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre 905-546-2554, Hamilton Mountain West 
* Valley Park Community Centre 905-546-2424 ext 1114, Stoney Creek (Upper) 
 
Note: Free bussing is available to and from Ryerson Recreation Centre summer camp from the following recreation centre locations: 
* Central Memorial Recreation Centre 905-546-4939, Hamilton Central 
* Dominic Agostino Riverdale Recreation Centre 905-546-4284, Hamilton East/Stoney Creek (Lower) 
* Jimmy Thompson Pool 905-546-4768, Hamilton East Central 
* Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre 905-546-4775, Hamilton East 
 
Kidaca Youth (Ages 12-15 years) 
Four camps are offered: Leadership Camp, Aqua Leadership Camp, Creative Energy Camp and Ultimate Sport and Wellness Camp * Call or visit the website for further details 
* Westmount Recreation Centre 905-546-4932, Hamilton Mountain Central 
 
Teen Connections Camp (Ages 16-21 years) 
A recreation and socialization program for teens and young adults who have special needs or a disability. Participants can engage, recreate and form connections with other teens that have aged out of Youth Camp programs. Age-appropriate games, sports, hobbies, social activities and swimming. 
 
Kidaca Support Program (Ages 4-15 years) 
A program where staff provide additional support for campers with disabilities or special needs in order to integrate and participate in all registered Camp Kidaca and Youth programs, while maintaining safety and care in a fun, and stimulating camp environment. Support is provided at no additional cost for families, however due to the high demand, registration is limited to two weeks per participant. If the participant requires additional weeks, they may attend the camp program with their own support worker (registration in the Camp Kidaca programs is still required). 
 
WINTER BREAK CAMP: (Ages 5-11 years) 
Days/hours vary per facility * Call for details 
* Ancaster Rotary Centre 905-546-2424 ext 1698, Ancaster 
* Bennetto Recreation Centre 905-546-4944, Hamilton Central 
* Huntington Park Recreation Centre 905-546-4880, Hamilton Mountain East 
* Ryerson Recreation Centre 905-546-3111, Hamilton West 
* Valley Park Community Centre 905-546-2424 ext 1114, Stoney Creek - Upper 
 
 
HoursRecreation Division Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * Summer Camp Hours 8 am-5 pm * March Break Camp, PA Day Camp, Winter Break Camp Hours 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Extended care 8 am-8:30 am, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm, not available at all locations
DatesSummer Camp operates July, August * PA Day Camp, March Break Camp, Winter Break Camp * Call facility for details
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 4 year(s) - 21 year(s) 
 
Each camp program has a specific age range for service * See description for details or call facility for more information.
ApplicationRegister online or by phone (RecConnect) or at City of Hamilton Recreation Facilities.
FeesProgram - Call for details of camps and extended care ; Contact Recreation Department, Financial Assistance Line for further details on financial assistance eligibility or visit the website: http://www.hamilton.ca/CultureandRecreation/Recreation/Information/RecreationFeeAssistanceProgram.htm * Fee assistance available.
LanguagesEnglish
Child Care Specific - Service Details
Child Care HeadingsCamps (Full List - all Camps) ; Camps: Financial Assistance ; Camps: March Break ; Camps: Professional Activity Days ; Camps: Special Needs ; Camps: Summer ; Camps: Winter Break ; Out of School Programs
Other Details
Service CategoriesBabysitting Instruction ~ Special Interest Camps ; Day Camps ; Leadership Development ~ Adolescents ; Therapeutic Camps ~ Children and Youth with Disabilities
Alternate Name (Internal use only)Camp Kidaca ; City of Hamilton
AccessibilityPartially Accessible - Some sites are accessible, other may have limited accessibility