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Registration Information

Sign up for any of our activities using our convenient online registration system or call 519-832-2008 ext 131. Activity numbers are included in the program descriptions and schedules for easy searching online. Find more information by downloading the program schedules.

Summer Program Registration

Summer aquatic programs and summer day camps are open for registration online.

Visit Online Registration Portal

Program Information

Click on each program for more information.

Kamps for Kids' Specialty Summer Camps

Kamps for Kids specialty summer camps are half-day, weeklong programs that run from 9am to 12pm. Programs are based out of the Southampton Coliseum, Jubilee Park, and North Shore Park (August 19 to 23).

Camps are for ages 4 to 12 years. Fee: $200 per week.

July 7 to 11, Colour Me Crazy!

Join us for a week of all colours and rainbows! We can’t wait to explore creativity with all the colours and sparkles. This week includes tie-dying, colouring, painting, crafting with plenty of colourful materials and plenty of colourful games.

Activity Number: 24796. Location: Southampton Coliseum

July 14 to 18, Adventure Unlimited

This program will spark your kid's sense of adventure! Campers will take part in team challenges, obstacle courses, relay races, scavenger hunts, jump rope games and so much more. Join us for an adventure-filled week!

Activity Number: 24797. Location: Southampton Coliseum

July 21 to 25, Fun and Fitness

Let’s get active! Kids will be engaged in a fun, high energy week emphasizing the importance of having fun! We will focus on fundamental movement skills and developing athletic skills through fun and playful activities.

Activity Number: 24798. Location: Southampton Coliseum

July 28 to August 1, Wet and Wild!

There is no better way to embrace the heat of a summer day than a little water play! Get ready for some fun in the sun with some refreshing water activities and games, as well as the splash pad! Bathing suits, towels and sunscreen required! Pick up at Coliseum.

Activity Number: 24799. Location: Jubilee Park, Southampton, Southampton Coliseum

August 11 to 15, Down to a Science

This program will spark your kid’s naturally curious mind while inspiring a love for science! During this week we will be doing all things science experimenting, exploring, observing and recording our findings.

Activity Number: 24800. Location: Southampton Coliseum

August 18 to 22, The Great Outdoors

Young nature enthusiasts will spend the week exploring and uncovering the beauty and mysteries of our great outdoors through different daily adventures! Each day will be filled with games, exploratory hikes, eco activities and crafts. Come explore with us!

Activity Number: 24801. Location: North Shore Park, Port Elgin

Recreational (public) Skating

Recreational skating is available at The Plex and Southampton Coliseum. Visit our arenas page for skating schedule and fees.

Recreational Swimming

Visit our pool page for the recreational pool schedule.

Swimming Lessons and Aquatic Programs

Visit our swimming lesson page for lesson schedules, information and descriptions before registering.

Ball Hockey

The 2025 ball hockey season has ended. Check back for 2026 registration dates. This is a co-ed program that focuses on skill development and game play for ages 3 up to 16.

Benefits of Playing Ball Hockey

Learn team work and sportsmanship
Build stick-handling, passing and shooting skills
Improve coordination and endurance

Contact Information

Contact Jeff at ssballhockey@gmail.com or 519-386-3817.

Kamps for Kids' Evening Programs and School Year Camps

Kamps for Kids offer evening programs, PA day, March Break and specialty summer camps. Drop down each menu below for more information on the programs.

Registration Information

Programs are open for registration online
Phone registration or questions: 519-832-2008 ext. 131
Follow Kamps for Kids: Instagram and Facebook @SaugeenShoresKampsforKids

Evening Programs

Programs resume in fall 2025.

School Year Day Camps

Kamps for Kids' full-day (9am-4pm) camps offer fun, interactive days that keep kids 4 to 12 years active, creative and engaged while making new friends. Camps include a pizza lunch on PA days. Camps operate in the Green Room at the Southampton Coliseum.

Stay tuned for 2025/2026 school year camp dates later this summer.

What to Bring

water bottle
nut-free snacks and lunch (pizza provided on PA days)
backpack
weather-appropriate clothing and gear
indoor and outdoor shoes
skates and helmet

Community Sports and Recreation

Many community sports and recreation programs are provided by several local organizations, associations and clubs. Visit our community page for a full contact listing of sports, recreation and leisure groups.

The Town operates recreational facilities that community groups rent or lease (long-term) including these minor sports programs:

Fee Assistance

Learn more about financial assistance programs in our community that provide families in need with access to swimming lessons and recreation programs.

Program Policies

Programs and Events Photo Consent

Participants can consent or not consent when registering for programs and events online.

I am a consenting adult/legal guardian and hereby authorize the Town of Saugeen Shores to use my and or my dependent(s) name and or image in its public relations and communication materials. I understand that the photograph(s) taken within a year from today’s date during Town programs, events or in Town facilities may be used in a publication, print advertisement, direct-mail pieces, electronic media (e.g., video, website, social media, etc.) or other form of communication.

In giving my consent, I hereby release and hold harmless the Town of Saugeen Shores and their agents, employees, officials, representatives and contractors from any and all responsibility or liability for damage of any kind suffered in any manner whatsoever. I hereby relinquish any and all personal or proprietary rights I may have in connection with such use. I understand that I will receive no compensation should any photograph of me and or my dependents be used.

Refund Policy

The refund policy applies to dryland and aquatic programs operated by the Department of Community Services (Town-operated) and operated by program providers under contract with the Department of Community Services (Town-contracted). If an exception to this policy applies, it will be indicated at the time of registration.

If a program is cancelled by Community Services, a full or partial refund will apply depending on number of classes attended
Program fees for Town-operated and Town-contracted program, both dry-land and aquatic are refundable up to two weeks (14 days) prior to a program’s start date. A full refund, less the $20.00 administration fee will apply.
No refunds will be issued within two weeks (14 days) of a program start date except for COVID-19 related and medical reasons, or if a vacancy can be filled through the waiting list.
For program withdrawal during programs due to COVID-19 related or medical reasons, the participant will be refunded for number of classes remaining, less the $20 administration fee.
For Town-operated programs, if a refund credit is left on account for future use, the administration fee is not charged. This does not apply for Town-contracted programs.

Recreation Waiver

Participants are required to agree to the recreation waiver at the time of registration.

In consideration of Myself, Son, Daughter or Ward being admitted into the programs operated by any department falling under the auspices of the Department of Community Services, I hereby release the Corporation of the Town of Saugeen Shores from all claims for damages incurred from any accident or injury which is caused by or arises from participation of the applicant herein, during any program, or in any facility on any location, where a program is being conducted. I hereby give permission for the person in charge, to enact the municipal emergency action procedure, including activating the community emergency system, in the event of an accident involving the above-mentioned participant.

Allergy and Nut Awareness

Please review our Allergy and Nut Awareness policies before attending programs in our facilities.