Playground Summer Camp
Summer Playground Program
- 2 locations: Dorchester and Thorndale.
- The Thames Centre Playground is for children to come together and take part in a variety of games, crafts, sports, outdoor play, swimming (seasonal), along with many other fun activities.
- The program is open to children who have completed Junior Kindergarten up to grade seven.
- This is a locally sponsored program, therefore all families registering must live, work or go to school in Thames Centre.
- The program runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm, but we do offer free before/after care from 7:30am - 5:30pm.
- The cost is $225.00 per week or $45.00 per day
There will be NO last-minute registrations accepted; children must be registered for the upcoming week no later than the Tuesday before. For example, to register for Week: 1, this must be completed by Tuesday, June 25 by 11:59pm.
The weeks are as follows:
- Week 1: June 29, 30 - July 2, 3 2026 *short week
- Week 2: July 6-10, 2026
- Week 3: July 13-17, 2026
- Week 4: July 20-24, 2026
- Week 5: July 27-31, 2026
- Week 6: August 4-7, 2026 *short week
- Week 7: August 10-14, 2025
- Week 8: August 17-21, 2026
Leaders in Training (LIT)
Minimum Qualifications:
- 14-15 Years Old
- Resident of Thames Centre
- Mature, Reliable, Responsible, and a Positive Attitude
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check (Volunteer)
Application Date TBD
Contact Us
Municipality of Thames Centre
4305 Hamilton Rd
Dorchester, ON, Canada, N0L 1G3
Ph (519)268-7334
Fax (519)268-3928
Thames Centre Playground Program - Head Supervisor
playground@thamescentre.on.ca
519-268-7334 ext. 727
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