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Registration for all camps open on April 1 for Arnprior residents and on April 3 for non-residents.
View the online registration site
There are various camps throughout Town in the summer including Camp Wanna-Go, Library Camps, and Museum Camps!
Scroll down to learn more about each camp.
Camp Wanna-Go
Camp Wanna-Go is a summer day camp that operates 8:30am-3:30pm from Monday to Friday. Each week has a theme ranging from arts to sports to world travel and more. This camp is for ages 4-10 and has a mix of structures and unstructured activities led by trained and experienced summer staff.
Monday to Thursday operates out of the Nick Smith Centre where campers will be swimming, playing outside on the play structure, grass space, and nearby trails as well as indoor arts and crafts. Each day also features activities based on that week’s theme.
Friday is our adventure day where we operate out of the hall of the Emmanual Anglican Church. On this day, we visit the O’Brien Theatre for a movie (popcorn and drink included), Steelheads and Strikes for Bowling, and visit Robert Simpson Park. Each Friday also includes a BBQ lunch from JayDog.
Camp Wanna-Go is a safe and inclusive camp. Bully and harassment will not be tolerated. We also work with Community Living to accommodate those who require behavioural support.
There is a late pick-up option that extends to 4:30pm for a fee of $50 for the whole week.
| How do I register for camp? |
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The best way to register is via our online booking system. Sign in to your account or to create an account. You will be able to sign up your child and will receive email notifications regarding camp updates.
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| Where will Camp Wanago take place? |
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Camp Wanna-Go primarily operates out of the Nick Smith Centre in the Community Hall. Each Friday is an adventure day where we will be based out of a location closer to downtown Arnprior which will allow us to visit local parks and entertainment attractions. |
| What will the campers be doing? |
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While operating out of the Nick Smith Centre, we have access to the ice rinks and the swimming pool so you can expect to swim and skate quite often. Camp will primarily operate out of the arena slab on Glenn Arthur Arena as the ice is out for the summer on that pad. This large space provides lots of opportunity for bigger games and activities while also being close to many parks and trails for outdoor use.
Friday is adventure day and we expect to operate out of a remote location closer to downtown Arnprior. This will allow us to visit some local attractions including parks and entertainment spaces. |
| Do I have to register for all eight (8) weeks? |
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No, you do not have to register for the entire summer. While you must register for the entirety of one week, you can choose to register for as many and whichever weeks of camp you choose. There is no day-to-day registration. |
| What is the cost of camp? |
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One week of Camp Wanna-Go is $225 for residents and $337.50 for non-residents. The late pick-up option is $50 for the whole week.
Refund policy: Days missed due to illness or other absences will not be refunded unless deemed appropriate from Recreation Staff. |
| Is there financial assistance for Camp Wanago? |
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Here are two options for financial assistance: 1. KidSport - a local organization that provides funding the families in our community to ensure all kids have an opportunity to participate in activities. 2. County of Renfrew Child Care and Early Years Division - Learn about their fee subsidy program. |
| I have more questions about Camp Wanna-Go! |
| Please direct any questions and concerns to the Program and Events Supervisor by calling 613 623 7301 ext. 1795 or emailing recreation@arnprior.ca |
Volunteer at Camp Wanna-Go
Museum Camps
Join the Museum’s imaginative Experimentation Station! Through immersive, playful learning programs, participants will make new discoveries about heritage, art and science. Create pop-up Museum events, design your own exhibits, make your own film, explore ancient writing systems, or create your own constellation in the night sky!
Our programming runs from 8:30am-3:30pm with a late pick-up option until 4:30pm. Kids from 4 to 10 years of age are invited to sign up. Registration opens April 1.
We can’t wait to meet you!
| How do I register for camp? |
| You can register now via our online booking system. Sign in to your account or to create an account. You will be able to sign up your child and receive email notifications regarding camp updates. |
| Where does camp take place? |
| Our activities take place in and around the Arnprior and District Museum (35 Madawaska St., Arnprior) |
| What will the campers be doing? |
| Campers guide their own learning in collaborative teams over the course of a week. Each week has a different theme and the summer’s themes are released in late-May. We have created huge cardboard cities, filmed movies, including costumes, cracked codes, developed outdoor survival skills, and explored all different kinds of storytelling. Stayed tuned to social media to find out what this year’s exciting themes will be! |
| Do I have to register for all eight weeks? |
| No, you do not have to register for the entire summer. You can choose to register for as many and whichever weeks of camp you choose. You can enroll for one or two days, but our programs develops throughout each week, with each day’s activity building on the previous, so it’s often best to attend an entire week if possible |
| What is the cost of the camp? |
| One week of camp is $250 for residents and $337.50 for non-residents.
The late pick-up option is $50 for the whole week. |
| I have more questions about the museum camp and programming! |
| We’d love to hear all your questions and feedback! Feel free to reach out to museumprograms@arnprior.ca or call 613-623-4902. |
Sports Camp
Sports Camp is a new one-week camp from July 21-25 where campers aged 6-12 will spend their day through various sporting activities. The camp takes place at St. John XXIII School and will utilize the school gym, school yard as well as Legion Park with the Sullivan Rink of Dreams. The camp runs 8:30am-3:30pm and each day will feature multiple counsellor led activities with one large sport.
Large sports are: Swimming at the Nick Smith Centre, Wheelchair Basketball with IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, Yoga at Union 108, Skateboarding with Arnprior Skateboard Association, and bowling at Steelheads and Strikes.
Other daily sports can include flag football, floor curling, gym ringette, dodgeball, soccer, disc golf, and so much more.
Hockey & Ringette School
The Town of Arnprior has annually hosted a hockey school in August and has recently created a ringette school. With the arena revitalization project set for February to October 2025, there will be no hockey or ringette school this summer.
Theatre Kids Camps
Join Ottawa Valley Theatre Kids as we explore the world of drama and the arts in a fun, camp environment at St. John XXIII Elementary School led by certified arts educators. In our half-day, Ages 5-8 camp, registrants will play drama games and prepare skits that allow them to experiment with different ways of telling stories and creating character, while gaining confidence in their performance. Campers in our Aged 9-12 program will discover the many different aspects of theatre as we take a short play from page to stage. Both weeks will also be full of camp games and team building tasks, arts and crafts, science demonstrations and music activities that will round out the camp experience. Whether campers have done drama before or it is completely new to them, we know that the skills and experiences gained will help them on stage and beyond!
Our Ages 5-8 camp will take place July 7-11 from 9am to 12pm at a cost of $145
Our Ages 9-12 camp will take place July 14-18 from 9 am to 3pm at a cost of $230
Both camps include the cost of a T-Shirt for participants to keep.
Library Summer Programs
The Arnprior Public Library is always providing amazing programs to our community. Check out their website, www.arnpriorlibrary.ca to learn more about their services.
Counsellor in Training (CIT)
The Town of Arnprior is happy to launch a pilot program to provide those ages 11-13 the opportunity to be at summer camp in an elevated role, assisting the camp counsellors.
The CITs are a registrant of summer camp at a discounted rate of 50%. They are still the responsibility of our Camp Coordinators and Counsellors but put in a different environment than that of a camper. The CIT will assist the Camp Staff in preparring, leading, and organizing camp activities. In this role, they will learn valuable skills that will prepare them for life as a volunteer or staff including communication, problem solving, leadership, and more.
Your application does not guarantee your spot in camp. As this is a pilot program, we are not able to take every applicant and will evaluate the applications after May 1st to build the weekly lineup. Decisions will be made to try to give access to each applicant and provide fair and equitable opportunity.
Camp Wanna-GO, the Museum Camp, and the Sports Camp are all options for CITs.
Apply to be a CIT
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