School Year Day Camps (PD Days, Spring & Winter Break)
Upcoming Day Camps
Registration is now open! Register online or using the fillable PDF form (make sure to click on 'save' before sending).
- Friday, October 6th, 2023
- Friday, November 17th, 2023
- December 27th to 29th, 2023
- January 2nd to 5th, 2024
- Friday, January 19th, 2024
- March 11th to 15th, 2024 - March Break
- Monday, April 1st, 2024 - Easter Monday
- Friday, May 31st, 2024
- Friday, June 28th, 2024
- Summer Camp registration will open on February 1st, 2024
- Click here for information about Day Camps in Ilderton, ON
Locations
- 184 Horton Street East (downtown London)
- 13168 Ilderton Rd. (Ilderton Community Centre/Arena)
Camp Themes in London
Camp themes are subject to the availability of staff.
Explorers / Camp-a-saurus (two camps)
Ages: 4 to 6
Camp-a-saurus and Explorers follow the same program. There is no difference between the two camps.
Younger campers have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities and events in this day camp. Active games, art, swimming, science, music are just a sample of what campers will experience. Through play and fun, campers will learn new skills and make friends.
Kamp I Direct
Ages: 6 to 12
This Camp allows children to choose some of their activities for part of the day. At the start of the day, a morning and an afternoon stream of 3 activities are scheduled and children can sign up. These activities may include sports, crafts, science fun, music, active games and more. Campers do enjoy a daily routine of swimming, and use of activity rooms at the Club.
All Stars (Sports)
Ages: 6 to 12
Campers will keep busy through a variety of different sports like basketball, soccer, hockey, etc., work on skill and leadership development, enjoy friendly competition, swimming at the Club, and join other general club programs.
Creative Arts (Art/Music)
Ages: 6 to 9
Campers will explore, create, learn and experiment through art and music. Children are guided by their imagination as they work with different mediums to create their “own masterpieces”. Other activities include swimming, gym time and general club programming.
Youth
Ages: 11 to 14
Campers will participate in a variety of activities including swimming, gym time, and general club programming
Youth (March Break only - Digital Creative Arts Centre)
More information to come.
Junior (March Break only)
Ages: 4 to 5
This camp allows children to participate in a variety of activities including; arts & crafts, active games, swimming, sports, music and more. The children go on weekly out trips exploring some of London’s attractions! Through play, children have the opportunity to learn new skills, make friends and have fun!
A Quick Overview
Registered families will receive a copy of the schedule in their e-mail prior to the start of camp or click here to view the latest schedules. Schedules are subject to change depending on other factors such as weather and other events that may be out of our control.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., extended care is available
Ages: Camp is for ages 4 to 14 years old at BGC London; ages 4 to 12 at Ilderton camp site.
Extended care available at our main location only, 184 Horton Street East (BGC London) for an extra fee ($5.00 per child, per day OR $20.00 per child, per week) – Early drop off is no earlier than 7:30 a.m. Late pick up is no later than 5:30 p.m.
- Application & Registration for each day camp program will be required.
- If you are receiving a subsidy, you must be pre-approved for camp by your Case Worker. If you register without pre-approval, your registration may be cancelled/void.
- If you need to cancel registration for day camp, please refer to our policy here on how refunds are issued.
Inclusion
If your child has a disability and requires additional support or if your child has an Educational Assistant at school, please do not register on RecDesk. Inquiries about spaces for Inclusion campers can be sent to the Inclusion Coordinator - inclusion@bgclondon.ca. Read more about our Inclusion program by clicking here.
Fees (Costs) for camps in 2023
P.A. Days - A pizza lunch and two peanut-free snacks will be provided.
March Break - Campers must bring their own lunch; two snacks are provided each day.
| Daily Rates | March Break 2024 | Extended Care is only available in London, ON | |
| Members | $55 per child, per day | To be determined - per child, per week |
For Members and Visitors Early Drop-Off 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
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| Visitors | $58 per child, per day | To be determined - per child, per week |
For Members and Visitors Late Pick-Up 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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If you need to cancel registration for day camp, please refer to our policy here on how refunds are issued.
Please note: Subsidy* is available (City of London, Middlesex County). You must have been pre-approved for camp by your Case Worker. This information will be verified by our staff. If you have not been pre-approved for camp by your Case Worker, your registration will be cancelled/void.
*For those who are receiving subsidy, if you do not already have an account, do not create a RecDesk account to register online. Please complete the PDF form first AND please contact Lorrie at 519-434-9115 ext. 223. Lorrie will help with you with the rest of the steps.
Registration is open on RecDesk here: 
Or download and complete the fillable PDF form here: 
What Your Child(ren) Should Bring to Camp:
- Face masks or coverings are optional
- Water bottle labelled with child’s name
- Weather appropriate clothing for outdoor activities
- Bathing suit and towel as the children may be swimming in the pool at the Club.
- Proper footwear such as running shoes or sport sandals with straps – please avoid flip flops and Crocs as they can cause injuries when running around.
Cancellations, Refunds, Absent Days
If your child(ren) is absent from camp, please provide us with notice in writing and include a reason why they are absent that day. An e-mail notification sent to LNEUFEGLISE@BGCLONDON.CA will be sufficient.
If you are canceling your camp registration, you must provide in writing a notice of the cancelation at least two (2) weeks before the camp week starts in order to receive a refund, minus a $15.00 administration fee per cancelation.
For example, if you provide notice that you're canceling registration for one day of camp; the fee is $15.00. Then a few weeks later, you decide to cancel registration for another day of camp, the fee is $15.00. You paid $30.00 in total for two cancelations.
Contact Information
Please be patient when calling as phone lines will be busy. If you leave a message, we'll call you back as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience!
Phone: 519-434-9114 (Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
General E-mail: info@bgclondon.ca (Monitored during business hours)