Camps

The costs for the 2026 season are:

• Per regular week (5 days): $150
• Per regular week (5 days) with trip: $170
• Per short-week (4 days): $120
• P.A. Day program cost (per day): $30

Please note that for a variety of reasons, the Municipality of Bluewater is no longer able to offer single-day registration for day camp.

A program subsidy is available through Huron County Child Services. For details, contact 519-482-8505 or visit the County's children's services page.

Bluewater is excited to introduce P.A Day Camps for the remainder of the 2025/2026 school year. Camps will follow the AMDSB and HCDSB schedules.

Next Camp: January 30th
Location: Hensall Arena, 157 Oxford St. W., Hensall ON N0M 1X0

Registration for the January 30th P.A Day Camp opens Thursday, January 8th at 6 a.m. in ActiveNet.

Upcoming Dates:

• April 24th, 2026
• June 5th, 2026

March Break camp will feature our Weather Wonders theme, encouraging curiosity, movement, and learning through weather-inspired fun.

Dates: March 16th to March 20th 
Location: Zurich Arena, 15 East St, Zurich

Registration opens Tuesday, January 20th at 6 a.m. in ActiveNet.

Mark your calendars for Summer Day Camp registration! Opens March 24th, 2026 at 6 a.m.

Campers will need to bring with them:

• Labelled refillable water bottle
• Four nut free snacks and a cold lunch per day
• Spare change of clothes
• Bathing suit and towel
• Appropriate outerwear for the season (hat, jacket, shoes etc.)
• Running shoes for indoor programs and proper outdoor footwear for weather conditions
• Sunscreen
• A great attitude!

Please do not send electronics, toys or any valuables. The Municipality of Bluewater is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.

Locations for day camps are:

• Hensall Arena, 157 Oxford St. W., Hensall ON N0M 1X0
• Bayfield Arena, 4 Jane St., Bayfield ON N0M 1G0
• Zurich Arena, 15 East St. Zurich (March Break Camp only)

Camp programming runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Drop-off is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Pick-up is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is considered supervised unstructured free time for campers.

Parents or guardians that are on the child’s approved pick-up list much sign the child in and provide I.D to sign the child out of camp.

If your child is sick, needs to leave early or will be absent from camp,  parents/guardians must notify the Day Camp Coordinator or Recreation Program Leaders.

We want your child to have an excellent time at camp. Please share with us any allergies, medical conditions or behaviours when registering for camp.

If your child requires medication while at camp, please fill out the Medical Information Sheet that will be provided to you prior to the start of camp.

Registration for January 30th P.A. Day Camp opens:

• Online Thursday, January 8th at 6 a.m.
• In-person at the municipal office Thursday, January 8th at 8:30 a.m.
• By phone, call 519-236-4351 Thursday, January 8th at 8:30 a.m.

Registration for March Break Day Camp 2026 opens Tuesday, January 20th at 6 a.m.

• Online Tuesday, January 20th at 6 a.m.
• In-person at the municipal office Tuesday, January 20th at 8:30 a.m.
• By phone, call 519-236-4351 Tuesday, January 20th at 8:30 a.m.

Registration for Summer Day Camp 2026 opens:

• Online Tuesday, March 24th at 6 a.m.
• In-person at the municipal office Tuesday, March 24th at 8:30 a.m.
• By phone, call 519-236-4351 Tuesday, March 24th at 8:30 a.m.

Registration for all programs is done through ActiveNet, our online registration system.

Create an account

1. Visit https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/bluewater
2. Select “Create an Account” in the top right corner.
3. Enter your email address.
4. Fill in all the required information for your account (and family members if applicable). Please list someone other than yourself as an emergency contact. Double check that all members on your account have the correct birth date.
5. Activate your account by following the instructions sent in the activation email.
6. Log in to ActiveNet.

How to register for day camp

1. Select the Activities tab.
2. Choose the category – Summer Day Camp or March Break Camp.
3. One at a time select the week you want your child to attend camp
4. OR click on filters and search by location.
5. Click “Enroll Now” on the program.
6. Select the Participant or + Add New Family Member.
7. Fill in the required information, then Add to Cart.
8. To add another child to that camp, select the Activities Tab and repeat steps 1-7.
9. To add another week of camp, select the Activities Tab and repeat steps 1-7.

Checking out

Once you are ready to check out, there are two payment options.

Option 1

Payment Plan—Credit card payment will be processed within 5 days after registration. This gives you the option to pay in person within those five days at the municipal office, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (cash, credit, debit, cheque). Payment online will automatically be processed on Day 5 if payment in person is not made. If registering 4 days or less before the start of camp, payment must be paid in full by 12 p.m. the Friday before your camp week to confirm your spot at camp.

1. 1. Check off use payment plan if you would like this option.
   2. Check off that you have read and agree to the Registration and Refund Policy and Camp Waiver. Then sign your name.
   3. Select Check Out to fill in your credit card information.
   4. Select Pay.
   5. You are now registered tentatively until payment is made within 5 days of this registration date.

Option 2

Pay with Credit Card immediately (please note there is a 3.4% processing fee for online payments).

1. Do not check off use payment plan.
2. Check off that you have read and agree to the Registration and Refund Policy and Camp Waiver. Then sign your name.
3. Select Check Out to fill in your credit card information.
4. Select Pay.
5. You are now registered for Day Camp.

An administration fee of $25 will be levied to all NSF cheques. Make all cheques payable to the Municipality of Bluewater.

Parents/caregivers are required to complete a camper information form.

This form is required to be completed after online registration is made to confirm the camper's spot. Forms are due 5 days after online registration in ActiveNet is complete.

Join the waitlist by:

1. Log in to your account in ActiveNet.
2. Select the Activities tab.
3. Choose the category—Summer Day Camp or March Break Camp.
4. Select the heading of the week you want you join the waitlist for.
5. On the right side of the page, select "+Waiting List" (Note: May display differently on a mobile device).
6. Select the Participant or "+Add New Family Member".
7. Fill in the required information then select Add to Cart.
8. To add another child to the waitlist, repeat steps 1-6.
9. To add another week of camp, repeat steps 1-6.
10. Select "Finish".

Refunds must be made in writing and submitted to the Administrative Assistant/Designate for Facilities or to the Day Camp Coordinator during business hours.

All refunds are subject to a $10.00 Program Administration Fee.

Refunds will be processed as follows:

• Full Refund (minus program administration fee): Issued if a cancellation request is received up to and including five (5) business days prior to the activity start date. A full refund (minus Program Administration Fee) will be issued at any time in the event of a medical condition that prevents participation.
• Partial Refund: A 50 percent (less program administration fee) refund will be provided if a cancellation request is received within four business days or less before the activity start date.
• No Refund: If a cancellation request is received on or after the camp start date, no refund will be issued.

Please refer to the Recreation Programs and Day Camp Guidelines Policy.

The RZone Policy is an operating procedure that has been adopted by the Municipality of Bluewater to create a code of conduct that applies to all municipal facilities, programs, parks and trails. The RZone procedure enforces a set of expectations around violence, vandalism and inappropriate behaviour for participants and members of the public.

The 'R' in the name and logo stands for respect and responsibility.

• Respect for yourself
• Respect for others
• Responsibility for your actions

The logo will serve as a reminder to staff and the public that the operating procedure is in effect and applies to everyone—participants, visitors, residents and employees.

We welcome monetary sponsorship from local businesses and organizations to purchase program materials (i.e. craft supplies), offer specialized in-house programs and keep registration fees affordable for campers.

In return for each sponsorship, your company will be promoted on the Bluewater website and social media, promotion materials and flyers and the weekly camp newsletter that goes home with families.

Cheques can be made payable to the Municipality of Bluewater. Please contact the Community Recreation Coordinator by email by calling 519-236-4351 ext. 248 if you wish to be a sponsor.