Camps

The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) offers both PA Day Camp and Summer Camp throughout the year that encourages Campers to learn while having fun, building crafts, exploring experiments, and playing games.

PA Day Camp

PA Day Camps: Registration Opens in October

One elementary aged girl looking through a microscope while a second elementary ages girl looks closely at a plant with a handheld microscope

January 29, 2027: Creative Campers!

Anything goes this month, as we explore a variety of STEAM related activities! Whether it is elephant toothpaste, or designing and building structures building new skills and being creative is the name of the game.

June 4, 2027: Around the World in a Single Day

Did you know that Papua New Guinea has the most languages in the world and France has the most castles! There is so much to learn and explore, so it is time to pack your bags and jump on the plane to join us as we take a trip around the world.

Summer Camp

Summer Camp 2027 Registration will open in the new year!

Thank you for an amazing summer! We hope to see you in 2027!

New this year: Child Care Fee Subsidy | Children's Early Years | Social Services

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two children walking on a forest trail in the summer

July 6 - 10: Walk on the Wild Side

Start the summer off right with hikes through the museum trails, visit to the Elora gorge and an explore of the natural world around us!
dragon stone carving on top of a castle

July 13 - 17: Myths and Legends

Delve into the world of Myths and Legends! Whether it be dragons, unicorns, or oni there is always something new and exciting to discover.
astronaut completing a space walk with earth behind them.

July 20 - 24: Space Walk (STEM)

There are so many new discoveries about the last frontier. How are getting to the moon and mars, how did plants grow on the ISS, and how far in the known universe can we really see? Discover this and more on our Space Walk!

August 4 - 7: Raiders of the Lost Artifact

Become our Junior Curators this week and discover what it takes to work at a museum! Explore our storage rooms, choose artifacts and curate your own exhibit in the museum. There is so much to explore!
various containers with water colour paints

August 10 - 14: Artistic Escape

Time to get messy and stretch those creative muscles! Whether it's visual, dance, or music, there is something for everyone.
a single red panda climbing a tree

August 17 - 21: Animal Planet

The world is a large and interesting place. Explore the different climates around the world and animals that call them home!
Group of children crowd happily on a large disc swing on the playground at the museum

How to Register

  1. Read the Parent Handbook.
  2. Complete online Registration Form.
  3. Complete the Medical and Allergy Information Form (as needed).

If you have any questions please contact the Assistant Museum Programmer.

Commonly Asked Questions

  • PA Day Camp registration opens in the first week of September and is based on the Upper Grand District School Board Calendar
  • Summer Camp registration opens in the first week of March
  • Registration is open for Campers ages 6 to 10
  • Regular programming is from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Drop-off is from 8:30 to 9:00 am
  • Pick up is from 4:00 to 4:30 pm
  • Early drop-off, 8:00 to 8:30 am, and late pick-up, 4:30 to 5:00 pm, available 

Cost

PA Day Camp $55.00
Summer Camp $265.00