Make new friends and unforgettable memories at our Happy Herons Summer Day Camp 2026! Campers will enjoy hands-on crafts, exciting games, swimming, and plenty of free play in a fun and safe environment. We will have special themed days, weekly treats, and special guest visitors who bring unique activities. Every day is filled with laughter, creativity, and adventure—all summer long!
Registration is now open! To see available dates or add to our waitlist, please email cbergsma@westperth.com. To review how program registrations works, click here. Please note that early and late care registration is now on a separate registration tab.
To view our weekly themes please click here. Special guests and activities are subject to change.
To view information regarding our weekly special lunch and treat options, click here. Payments will all be completed online this year and amounts due will be added to your invoice prior to payment due date.
General Information:
Participant drop-off from 8-9am and pick-up from 4-5pm.
Core programming runs from 9am-4pm.
Early care available from 7-8am
Late care available from 5-6pm
Camp is based out of the West Perth Youth Centre but participants will walk to Lions Park on a daily basis and to Keterson Park regularly.
Fees:
Daily Rate: $38.00
Weekly Rate: $180
Early Care: $5/day
Late Care: $5/day
If you are approved (or are awaiting approval) for subsidized child care, please choose "Subsidized" as the fee type when registering online. Please contact the City of Stratford to confirm placement. We will then follow up with you.
$38.00/week/child will be due at the time of registration.
New This Year** Weekly Summer Day Camp Payments (including treat payments) must be completed in April, May & June - prior to Summer Day Camp beginning. Before April 13, you will see a payment plan attached to your account with payments to be made according to the following schedule:
| Week of Camp |
Payment Due date |
| Week 1 |
April 13 |
| Week 2 |
April 20 |
| Week 3 |
April 27 |
| Week 4 |
May 4 |
| Week 5 |
May 11 |
| Week 6 |
May 18 |
| Week 7 |
May 25 |
| Week 8 |
June 1 |
| Week 9 |
June 8 |
| Week 10 |
June 15 |
Any registrations made after their payment due date, must be paid at time of registration.
What to Bring:
- Lunch, three snacks, and reusable water bottle
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Running shoes
- Bathing suit and towel
- Change of clothes (if needed)
We are excited again to be able to swim daily at the West Perth Lions Pool!
Participants will not be permitted to switch pools during a swim. Participants in the small pool will not be required to wear a lifejacket unless decided upon by staff. Anyone aged 7 and under wishing to swim in the large pool shallow end will be required to wear a life jacket unless they can pass their deep end test. If passed they can remove their lifejacket but must remain in the shallow end. Anyone aged 7 plus will be required to take and pass their deep end test to be permitted to swim in the deep end.
Programs are subject to a $15 cancellation fee at the time of each cancellation. Refund requests within 7 days of the program will only be considered for medical and/or family emergencies. Please email to request a refund. If the program is cancelled, a full refund will be issued.
