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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.
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 12 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 themes and the summer’s themes are released in June. We have executed 3D printing, created huge cardboard cities and films, including costumes, and explored different kinds of storytelling. |
| 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 $200 for residents and $300 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 kmejdouli@arnprior.ca or call 613-623-4902. |
Camp Wanna-Go
Camp Wanna-Go is a Monday through Friday camp run by the Town's Recreation Department. Primarily operating out of the Nick Smith Centre, campers will participate in various activities such as swimming, skating, arts & crafts, and activities relating to the theme of each week.
This camp runs from 8:30am-3:30pm with a late pick-up option until 4:30pm. Camp Wanna-Go is open for ages 4-10 as of the start date of each week.
This is a safe and inclusive space and ran by our compliment of summer students who aim to foster a welcoming environment.
| 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 |
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 $135
Our Ages 9-12 camp will take place July 14-18 from 9 am to 3pm at a cost of $210
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.
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