Families in Brantford will be able to register for summer day camps and youth leadership programs starting at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The City of Brantford Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of activities for children ages 4 to 15 and teens ages 13 to 16 at several locations across the city.
Programs will run from June 29 to September 4, 2026, though no camps will take place on July 1 for Canada Day. Depending on the program, weekly costs range from approximately $132 to $224. To assist local families, free extended care is provided before camp from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and after camp from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Registration can be completed online at Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet. Residents who prefer to register in person may visit the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre located at 254 North Park Street.
Camp locations include the Branlyn Community Centre, Woodman Park Community Centre, T.B. Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, and Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre. Programs are also hosted at the Bell Homestead National Historic Site, the Shellard Area at St. Gabriel School, the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, and the Earl Haig Family Fun Park.
For teenagers ages 13 to 16, the city offers a Youth Leadership Development Program at the Woodman Park Community Centre. This two-level training program helps youth build the skills required to become recreation staff and future camp leaders. Participants who complete both levels receive a certificate of completion from the Mayor’s Office.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families through the Can We Help program. Residents are encouraged to review the financial assistance chart and application form online to determine their eligibility.
