Day camp for campers aged 5-13, with a heavy focus on nature and outdoor activities out at Chippewa Park. Campers get to experience a variety of activities, games and crafts in the great outdoors!

Scroll below to see weekly themes for both Chimpunk (Ages 5-8) and Bears (Ages 9-13) camps.

Visit our website for more up-to-date information for Summer 2024.

Registration for Summer 2024 will open on March 25th, 2024.

To register, visit PerfectMind or call (807) 625-TIME (8463).

Chippewa Summer Camps Registration Fees:

• 5 day camp – $207
• 5 day, second child –$175
• 4 day camp – $175
• 4 day, second child – $140

If registering more than one child, please call the Registration desk to receive a discount.

Bus transportation will be provided for campers. Families can select either Volunteer Pool or Churchill Pool as designated Pick-up/Drop-off locations. Campers will be swimming daily in the afternoon at both pool locations.

Campers drop-off time is between 8-8:45am (buses leave at 9am sharp).

Campers pick-up time is between 4:30-5 PM daily.

Adventurers Camp is a fun and inclusive day camp full of activities from crafts to karate and of course swimming, for kids ages 5 to 12!

Registration will be open March 25!

Session Dates: 

Session 1 (9 day camp) – July 2 to 12
Session 2 – July 15 to 26
Session 3 (9 day camp) – July 29 to  August 9
Session 4 – August 12 – 23
Super Summer Send-Off – August 26-30

Fees:

2 week session: $303 first child, $258 additional children
1 week camp: $207 first child, $175 additional children
1 week camp (with Private Swimming Lessons): $291 first child, $254 additional children

TOTS Camp   *ALL 5 year olds (as of December 31, 2024) will register for this program. They will be with the same group and same instructor all day. The program will be 9am Crafts, 10am Imagination Station &11am Monkey Business. Any of these activities may be substituted for a swimming lesson.

Swimming Lessons at Adventurers Camp 2024 will be registered by waitlist! If you are interested in a swimming lesson as one of the 3 morning options please select the waitlist option and you will be contacted prior to your camp starting to confirm a spot if available.

Kidventures is a program for kids 5-12 at Prince Arthur’s Landing! Each camp has an art filled morning with a local artist and an adventured filled afternoon with tons of activities all over Prince Arthur’s Landing. Depending on the weather, each camp gets to go sailing with a trained Captain from Sail Superior. Check out what’s happening at Kidventures this summer. Registration opens March 25!

Fees 

5 Day Camp- 1st child $207, additional children $175
4 Day Camp- 1st child $175, additional children $140

Drop-off & pick-up

Drop off: between 8:15 – 9 am
Pick up: between 4 – 5 pm

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Location: Pond Pavilion

Ages 5-12

Playgrounds is a free, drop in program for children 5 (by the end of the year) to 12. Join us for crafts, games, activities, events, special guests!

Playgrounds Sites

• July 2/24-August 22/24
• 9:30am-4:00pm
• Six sites will be running this summer (stay tuned)!

Weekly Themes

July 2-5 Playgrounds Party
July 8-12 Wildlife Wonders
July 15-19 Picasso’s Paradise*
July 22-25 Curious Campers
July 29-August 2 All-Star Athletes
August 6-9 Imagination Island*
August 12-16 Adventure Awaits
August 19-22 Summer Send-Off
*If your child loves all things arts and crafts, this is a great week for them to join us!

Special Events occur at various locations around Thunder Bay. These include themed activities at our locations and outings with community partners (rock climbing, escape room, etc). These events must be registered for in advance by calling (807) 625-8463 or going to Perfect Mind. Special events range in pricing from $0 – $25.

Our How-To Program is a skill building program for youth. We provide multi-session events to help youth strengthen their skills in different areas such as: cooking, crocheting, painting, golf, etc. This program is offered on a designated weekday evening over a series of weeks. These events must be registered for in advance by calling (807) 625-8463 or going to Perfect Mind. 

Saturday June 8th

T’nT is a dynamic course that empowers youth volunteers through
training, leadership development and fun!

Registration is open to youth ages 13 (who are grade 8 graduates)
through 16.

This training is mandatory in order to volunteer with the following summer camp programs:

• Playgrounds
• Adventurers Camp
• Kidventures
• Chippewa Summer Camp

Course code: 24028

Join Us This Spring For One-On-One Support

Facilitating the inclusion of Children & Youth with disabilities in the Recreation & Culture Divisions’ Programming

• JIS support is FREE! (not including registration fees)
• A site or virtual visit will be conducted prior to the start of support
• To initially apply for JIS, complete a Participant Intake Form
• The Spring AND Summer Request Lists for support are opening on Feb 25/24. Please contact us prior to registering for a program.

Supported Programs Include:

• Swimming Lessons
• Children’s Programing at the Canada Games Complex
• Neighbourhood Recreation Program
• Youth Move (10-18)
• Adventurers Camp
• Kidventures
• Chippewa Summer Camps
• Playgrounds

PRO Kids makes it possible for children and youth to get involved in activities when families cannot afford the fees.

Application forms are also available at:

• Public Libraries
• Canada Games Complex
• Volunteer Pool
• Churchill Pool
• Victoriaville Civic Centre