Region of Waterloo Museum Camps
Region of Waterloo Museums offer week-long summer day camps, march break camps and Professional Development Day camps throughout the year. Each site offers engaging hands on activities for campers of varying ages. Check back often for registration updates. Click the links to jump to camps at each site or scroll down to view all.
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum Camps
Schneider Haus National Historic Site Camps
Members
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Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum Camps
Register for one of our exciting camps. Made for ages 5 to 10, our engaging staff will keep campers busy with activities, games, crafts and more. Activities for our camps will take place indoors and outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Campers will need to bring their own lunch and two snacks. No refunds, exchanges considered on a case-by-case basis.
Region of Waterloo Museums Members save 10% off with code. Enter your membership code plus CAMP (ex. 12345678CAMP) into the discount field on Eventbrite and select "Apply" to get member pricing. Please note that your membership must be valid upon booking and on the event date, or access may be denied.
Location: Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road Kitchener, ON N2P 2R7
Dates: Friday, January 17 · 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Times: Drop-off - 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. & Pick-up – 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Age: 5 to 11
Cost: $60 per child per day (no HST, plus Eventbrite fees)
Who doesn’t love a snow day? Bundle up, grab your lab coat and beakers and step into our laboratory! This PD Day will be filled with crazy and wacky experiments as we get hands-on with Snow themed science in nature’s laboratory! Experience Snow Volcanoes and frozen bubbles as well as other amazing and unique indoor and outdoor activities.
Campers must bring a lunch and snacks. Food will not be provided. Please ensure your child is prepared to spend time outdoors throughout the day in the winter weather.
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate earlier drop off times or later pick up times.
Dates: March 10 to 14, 2025 - Daily 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Times: Drop off - 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. & Pick-up – 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Age: 5 to 11
Cost: $300 per child per week (no HST, plus Eventbrite fees)
Your camper will enjoy a week filled with wacky and wild fun! Each day the campers will engage in a variety of themes and activities all while exploring the museum and galleries.
Monday - Amazing Animals
Tuesday - Time Travel
Wednesday - Dino Days
Thursday - Art Attack!
Friday - BOOM! Science!
Campers must bring a lunch and snacks. Food will not be provided. Please ensure your child is dressed for the unpredictable weather!
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate earlier drop off times or later pick up times.
Dates: Monday, March 31 · 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Times: Drop-off - 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. & Pick-up – 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Age: 5 to 11
Cost: $60 per child per day (no HST, plus Eventbrite fees)
4…3…2…1…BLAST OFF! Are you ready to launch into a galaxy of fun? To infinity and beyond! Galactic Explorers will orbit the solar system – avoiding asteroids, careening around comets, racing rocket ships all while completing your galactic training at our Astronaut Academy! If you love outer space, this is the camp for you! Our Galactic Explorers Camp will combine art and science as we travel the galaxy!
Campers must bring a lunch and snacks. Food will not be provided. Please ensure your child is prepared to spend time outdoors throughout the day in the winter weather.
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate earlier drop off times or later pick up times.
Dates: Friday, May 30 · 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Times: Drop-off - 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. & Pick-up – 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Age: 5 to 11
Cost: $60 per child per day (no HST, plus Eventbrite fees)
Become a Time Traveler and discover the history of Waterloo Region! Campers will get to discover what daily life was like in 1914. Campers will also get the opportunity to explore areas of the exhibits and Museum not normally open to the public for an exclusive experience. Journey through time with us!
Campers must bring a lunch and snacks. Food will not be provided. Please ensure your child is dressed for the unpredictable Spring weather!
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate earlier drop off times or later pick up times.
Dates: Friday, June 27 · 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Times: Drop-off - 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. & Pick-up – 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Age: 5 to 11
Cost: $60 per child per day (no HST, plus Eventbrite fees)
Your camper will enjoy a day of water themed activities and games all while exploring the museum and galleries. Prepare to get wet! As there will be plenty of water fun. Campers must bring a lunch and snacks. Food will not be provided. Please ensure your child is dressed for the unpredictable weather!
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate earlier drop off times or later pick up times.
Dates: June 30-July 4, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 5-8, August 11-15, August 18-22, August 25-29
Times: Camps are 5 days in length and operate Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Drop-off: Between 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and pick-up is between 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ages: 5 to 11
Cost: $300 per week per child (no HST, plus Eventbrite fees)
Curiosity Camp is a dynamic, fun-filled program designed to spark creativity and ignite a passion for learning in children. This camp offers a variety of hands-on activities, including science experiments, art projects, outdoor adventures, and team-building exercises. Each week, campers explore the museum, its exhibits, and outdoor spaces. Kids at Curiosity Camp are empowered to embrace their curiosity!
Campers must bring a lunch and snacks. Food will not be provided. Please ensure your child is dressed for the unpredictable weather!
No refunds, exchanges considered on a case-by-case basis.
Schneider Haus National Historic Site Camps
No one does camp like Schneider Haus. Join us for PD Day Camps and Summer Camps that feature a mix of indoor and outdoor play. No refunds, exchanges considered on a case-by-case basis.
Region of Waterloo Museums Members save 10% off with code WRMMEM. Enter the code into the discount field on Eventbrite and select "Apply" to get member pricing.
Location: Schneider Haus National Historic Site, 466 Queen St S, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1W7
Date: January 17, 2025
Times: Drop off - 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. & Pick up – 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Ages: 5 to 11
Cost: $60 per day per child
Roll up your sleeves and get ready for our PD Day camp! Join us to learn about kitchen chemistry and bake a special treat. Campers will enjoy a mix of free and structured play, allowing them to explore, create, build, dig, discover, and make new friends. Campers must bring a lunch and snacks. Food will not be provided outside of our baked treat. Please ensure your child is dressed for the unpredictable winter weather!
Unfortunately we are unable to accomodate earlier drop off times or later pick up times at this time. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Dates: Monday, March 31
Times: Drop-off - 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. & Pick-up – 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Age: 5 to 11
Cost: $60 per child per day (no HST, plus Eventbrite fees)
Take a Walk on the Wild Side with us at Schneider Haus this PD Day! Track Canadian animals footprints through our yard, create your own animal track to take home, and examine the skulls of herbivore, omnivores and carnivores! The day will be full of engaging animal activities with plenty of time outdoors! Programming provides a mix of free and structured play, allowing children to explore, create, build, dig, discover, and make new friends. Campers must bring a lunch and snacks. Food will not be provided. Please ensure your child is dressed for the unpredictable Spring weather!
Unfortunately we are unable to accomodate earlier drop off times or later pick up times at this time. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Dates: May 30, 2025
Times: Drop-off - 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. & Pick-up – 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Age: 5 to 11
Cost: $60 per child per day (no HST, plus Eventbrite fees)
Calling all creative minds, join us at Schneider Haus for our makerspace PD Day camp. Campers will test their creativity with a building challenge in our exclusive maker and discovery space. Camp programming provides a mix of free and structured play, allowing children to explore, create, build, dig, discover, and make new friends. Campers must bring a lunch and snacks. Food will not be provided. Please ensure your child is dressed for the unpredictable Fall weather.
Unfortunately we are unable to accomodate earlier drop off times or later pick up times at this time. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Dates: June 27, 2025
Times: Drop-off - 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. & Pick-up – 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Age: 5 to 11
Cost: $60 per child per day (no HST, plus Eventbrite fees)
Kick off Summer Break with us at Schneider Haus! Campers start their day in our exclusive Makerspace and Discovery space to kick off a day of awesome programming. Programming provides a mix of free and structured play, allowing children to explore, create, build, dig, discover, and make new friends. Campers must bring a lunch and snacks. Food will not be provided. Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather!
Dates: July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 11-15, August 18-22
Times: Camps are 5 days in length and operate Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Drop-off: Between 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and pick-up is between 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ages: 5 to 11
Cost: $300 per week per child (no HST, plus Eventbrite fees)
Our popular summer camps are back!!!
Get ready to create with us this summer with our Movers and Makers and Mighty Makers Summer Camps! Join us for a blend of building challenges, arts and crafts, games, and lots of outdoor play! Our dedicated staff are experts at making summer camp fun, safe, and memorable. Our Summer Day Camps take place in July and August, and we provide care for a wide range of ages with Movers and Makers (ages 5-7) and Mighty Makers (ages 8-11). Be sure to book your spot today, our camps sell out fast!
McDougall Cottage Historic Site Camps
Spend a fun day in our cozy cottage by the Grand.
Location: McDougall Cottage Historic Site, 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, ON N1S 2L7
No camps at this time.