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!
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
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 snacks at various locations across Windsor-Essex County.
See this list to find a Windsor-Essex Early ON near you
Greater Essex County District School Board Day Camps
The GECDSB offers a three-week day camp every July for elementary students. These summer camps help develop students’ mindsets to be able to learn new things through active, inquiry-based activities. Diverse camps are available for English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Language Learners (ELL) students, French, indigenous, and black students.
451 Park Street West, Windsor N9A 6K1
(519) 255-3200
UHC Hub of Opportunities
6955 Cantelon Dr., Windsor N8T 3J9
(519) 944-4900
Summer Youth Day Camp
Offers camps for children ages 7 – 12 and runs July and August. Children must be permanent residents or convention refugees. See the flyer for more information. See the flyer for more information.
Connecting Newcomer Youth
Offers evening programming for youth ages 13 – 24 and runs Tuesdays in July and August. Children must be permanent residents or convention refugees. See the flyer for more information.
Care for Newcomer Children Program
Offers children’s daytime programs that are geared for children and youth ages 19 months to 6 years old. See the flyer for more information.
Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (CHC) – Summer Rec Programs
The Summer Recreation Program is a free program for children ages 6 to 14 who live in CHC housing communities with an opportunity to participate in various positive recreational and social activities during the summer months. It gives them a chance to take part in fun and positive recreational and social activities during the summer.
945 McDougall St., Windsor N9A 1L9
(519) 254-1681
South Essex Community Council –Summer Camp
A community-based day camp for children in grades one through eight that runs during the summer months. Financial help is available to those that qualify.
Leamington Office
215 Talbot St. E., Leamington, N8H 3X5
(519) 326-8629
Email: info@secc.on.ca
Kingsville Office
21 Mill St. W. Unit B, Kingsville, N9Y 1W1
(519) 733-5784
Windsor Office
1168 Drouillard Rd., Windsor, N8Y 2R1
(519) 915-5362
The Gathering Church Windsor
The Gathering Church Windsor offers their “Surge” camp from July 14-18. This 5-day camp allows children entering SK to Grade 6 a chance to make friends, have fun and learn about God.
2401 Columbus Ave., Windsor, N9E 1R8
(519) 962-5110
City of Windsor Recreation and Culture
The City of Windsor offers summer day camps for youth 4 to 13 years of age. Youth can explore recreation through crafts, active time, sports, outdoor exploration, field trips and more. Financial assistance available through the Pathway 2 Potential Program . Registration for upcoming summer day camps is available by visiting www.ActiveWindsor.ca or by calling the Central Registration and Booking Team at 519-255-1161.
2450 McDougall St., Windsor, N8X 3N6
(519) 255-1161
Town of Tecumseh
Daily or weekly camps available for youth 5 to 12 years of age. Activities may include sports, crafts, drama, movies, special events, swimming, and skating. Specialty camps available. Financial assistance available.
Community and Recreation Services
12021 McNorton St., Tecumseh
(519) 735-4756, ext. 151
Town of Essex
Offers daily and weekly summer camps for youth 4 to 12 years of age. Early drop-off and late pick-up schedules available. Activities include swimming, crafts, science experiments, sports, bike rides and more. Financial assistance available. View the Day Camp Registration Guide.
Essex Recreation Complex
242 Talbot St. North, Essex, N8M 2E1
(519) 776-7336, ext. 1350
Municipality of Leamington
Day camps for 4 to 12 year olds that include programs and activities such as physical activity, outdoor play, ice skating, swimming. Financial assistance available through Pathway 2 Potential Program.
Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre
249 Sherk St., Leamington, N8H 4X7
(519) 322-2337
Town of Amherstburg – Libro Centre
Day camps include weekly themes for youth 4 to 11 years of age. Active and passive games, crafts, outdoor exploration, and use of the indoor soccer turf. Financial assistance available through Pathway 2 Potential Program.
Libro Centre
3295 Meloche Rd., Amherstburg, N9V 2Y8
(519) 736- 5712
Day camps including cooperative games, sports, outdoor crafts and more for youth 4 to 12 years of age. Financial assistance available through Pathway 2 Potential Program.
Kingsville Recreation Complex
1741 Jasperson Dr., Kingsville N9Y 2E4
(519) 733-2123
Grants
Apply for a grant to help cover the costs ofsports programs. Grants available for youth under 18 years of age and younger whose families would benefit from financial help . Grants of up to $250 per youth/per year
Grant funding for children may be given for a sport to physical activity. Sport programs should be a minimum of five weeks long and include at least one session per week. For sports camps, the program must last at least five days. Families must meet financial criteria as per Revenue Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Offs (LICO). Youth must also be 4 to 18 years of age.