Free or Low-Cost Summer Recreation Programs

Looking for great ways to keep kids engaged, active and social during the summer months? Here are some local activities that are free or low-cost!

You can also find recreation programs at municipalities throughout Windsor-Essex County. A Recreation Discount is available for eligible families toward many programs in the city of Windsor and municipalities across Essex County.

EarlyON and Family Centres

519-255-5344

Free programming for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-6 years to foster a sense of belonging, well-being, and engagement. Parents/caregivers can bring their children for playtime and healthy snacks at various locations throughout Windsor-Essex County.

Windsor Family Homes & community partnerships “I Can” summer camp

900 Howard Ave, Windsor N9A 1S5

(519) 258-4501

Free two-week camp that provides fun fitness activities, life skills, art, mindfulness and nutrition lessons for students going into Grades 6-8.

Greater Essex County District School Board – Camp Wonder

451 Park Street West, Windsor N9A 6K1

(519) 255-3200

The Greater Essex County District School Board provides a three-week day camp every July designed to develop students' mindsets to be able to learn new things through active, inquiry-based activities. There is also a focus on daily movement, mindfulness and science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).

UHC Hub of Opportunities – Summer Newcomer Program

6955 Cantelon Dr, Windsor N8T 3J9

(519) 944-4900

UHC Hub of Opportunities offers children’s daytime programs that are geared for children and youth ages 19 month – 24 years old during the month of July through August.

Community Housing Corporation – Summer Rec Programs

945 McDougall Street, Windsor N9A 1L9

(519) 254-1681

The Summer Recreation Program is a free program that provides children between 4 and 17 years of age who live in or near CHC housing communities with an opportunity to participate in various positive recreational and social activities during the summer months.

South Essex Community Council – SPARK Camp

A community-based day camp for children in grades one through eight that operates during the summer months. Discounts available based on income.