Summer Camp Themes

2022 NWCC Summer Day Camp

The North Woodside Community Centre is proud to offer a fun and affordable themed day camp program for children entering Grade 1 to 6 in September 2022. Each week a new camp theme is introduced, which includes a theme-related trip and various interactive and engaging activities. Every Thursday our camp goes swimming, on Fridays the camp goes bowling at Bowlarama Woodside, and we always end the week with a BBQ. Citadel Hill, Canada Games Centre, Discovery Centre, Cole Harbour Heritage Farm, Ice Patch Hollow, and Westmount Splash Pad are just some of the trips planned for this summer. Please keep in mind that trips will be booked closer to the summer, as many places cannot be booked until June. Therefore, trips are subject to change.

Registration opens Friday April 1, 2022 in person or over the phone.
*Note - There is a limit of 20 campers per camp this year.

Camps run daily 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. All pricing includes cost of trips, admissions and transportation. No hidden costs. We continue to provide a sunrise and sunset program between 8:00-9:00 am and 4:00-5:00 pm. The cost is $15.00 per week (per child). Those who do not require this service must drop off their child after 8:50 am and pick up by 4:00 pm.

Note: The camps are non-refundable after payments have been made. Payment must be made at the time of registration to confirm your child’s spot. We have an extended payment plan for those who are participating in more than three weeks of camp. For more information regarding the Summer Day Camp, please contact us at 902-463-9276 or email campsnwcc@gmail.com

Summer Camp Themes 2022

Week 1: July 4-8    Wacky World of Science        $115.00 - Full

Are you a fan of science? Do you like to experiment with the elements and learn how the world works? Then start the summer off with us as we conduct various wacky experiments! It’s all about science this week, so be prepared to learn about chemistry, biology, and physics. This week we will be travelling to the Discovery Centre to check out science exhibits that are sure to spark the mad genius in all of us. We will also be heading to the Halifax Planetarium to look beyond the earth and explore outer space! Be sure to bring your curiosity as we engage in a variety of activities that will feed our growing scientific minds. As always, we will have our regular activities such as swimming at the Zatzman Sportsplex, Bowling, and end the week with a BBQ.

Week 2: July 11-15    Into the Wilderness        $115.00 - Full

It’s time to go wild! Join us as we venture into the wilderness to face the forces of nature in our great outdoors! There is no telling where our adventures will lead us this week, so prepare to get dirty as we put our navigational skills to the test. Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to travel to McNabs for an island adventure. We are sure to discover something fascinating while exploring the various forts and pathways that this historical island has to offer. If you are not tired yet, then let’s head to the Sackville Splash Pad and attempt to jump from each watery loop and tunnel. Anything is possible as we set out to explore the world around us for a whole week! As always, we will have our regular activities such as swimming at the Zatzman Sportsplex, Bowling, and end the week with a BBQ.

Week 3: July 18-22    Survivor Woodside               $115.00

Survivor week is back! Join us as we battle the elements, compete head-to-head and work on team building skills as we bring back one of our camp favorites. Help your tribe take the title of Survivor Woodside Winner as we compete in skill, strength, endurance and power challenges. Think you have what it takes? Bring your best cooperative and hard-working attitude as we have a variety of challenges and activities throughout the week. We will also be travelling to Hop! Skip! Jump! to push ourselves to the limit in their indoor playground and heading to Shubie Park for some fun outdoor challenges. As always, we will have our regular activities such as swimming at the Zatzman Sportsplex, Bowling, and end the week with a BBQ.

Week 4: July 25-29    Blast from the Past        $115.00

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in the past? Wish you could travel back in time? Well look no further as we build our very own time machine and experience various eras throughout history! Dinosaurs, Egyptians, hippies, and more! We will be travelling to Citadel Hill this week to catch a glimpse of life back in the 1800s in Halifax. See what school would have been like, the activities children would have played, and the clothes they would have worn (you can even try them on if you like!). If that’s not enough, we will also be heading to the Museum of Natural history to examine various fossils and artifacts from the Ice Age, including a full-sized Mastodon! There is no telling where our time machine will take us, so get ready for a thrilling ride that will be out of this world (or out of this time period, anyway!). As always, we will have our regular activities such as swimming at the Zatzman Sportsplex, Bowling, and end the week with a BBQ.

Week 5: Aug 2-5    Water World        $95.00 Full

What’s NWCC summer camp without a heart pounding water week? Get ready to be drenched as we do anything and everything to do with water! We will be swimming as much as possible, tempting fate with water balloons, sliding down our slip and slide, and enjoying various water related crafts and activities. Bring your bathing suit or prepare to get soaked as we go full out, rain or shine. This week is sure to be a spectacular one as we travel to the Canada Games Centre for a watery adventure with water slides, sprinklers, and diving boards! We will also be heading to the Bedford Institution of Oceanography to learn about our favorite ocean creatures. With all this adventure, this week is sure to be a splash! As always, we will have our regular activities such as swimming at the Zatzman Sportsplex, Bowling, and end the week with a BBQ.

Week 6: Aug 8-12    What’s Up Halifax!        $115.00

This week is all about exploring the amazing city in which we live. We will be starting off the week by travelling to Point Pleasant Park and hosting an epic sandcastle competition and playing a variety of beach games while overlooking the harbour. Next, we will be heading to Westmount Splash Pad to cool down with a day of watery fun. Finally, we will be climbing aboard the Halifax Ferry to take in the sites of Halifax and exploring the Halifax Waterfront (including their submarine playground and a yummy Canadian treat - Beavertails). Throughout the week we will also be doing challenges to pay tribute to the wonderful city of Halifax (have you ever wanted to try to build your own MacDonald Bridge?). As always, we will have our regular activities such as swimming at the Zatzman Sportsplex, Bowling, and end the week with a BBQ.

Week 7: Aug 15-19    Animal Adventures       $115.00

Get your safari hat and camouflage gear on as we take our own animal adventure for five straight days of animal fun! It’s all about critters this week, so get ready to slither, crawl, gallop and pounce as we learn about our wild friends. Be prepared to get hands on as we head to Touch Tank Hut on the Dartmouth Waterfront to get to know our local marine life. Still can’t get enough? Join us as we travel to Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum to learn about and meet some farmyard favourites. We also will be heading to the Halifax Central Library for a scavenger hunt of animals from all over the world. We will have a variety of jungle activities as well as cool animal crafts to finish the week with a ROAR. As always, we will have our regular activities such as swimming at the Zatzman Sportsplex, Bowling, and end the week with a BBQ.

Week 8: Aug 22-26    Out with a Bang!        $115.00 -Full

Let’s end the summer with a BANG! Join us as we head to the Emera Oval for a fast-paced roller blading adventure. From there we head to the Halifax Commons playground and upon return a surprise will be waiting for us in the gymnasium. To keep things rolling, we are fastening on our best sneakers as we spend the day at Ice Patch Hollow indoor playground. We will also be playing a variety of our favourite games this week that will make your heart soar! Finally, if that’s not enough to get your heart rate up, we will be ending the last day of camp with a trip to MacDonald’s for lunch, ice cream sundaes, face painting, and a jump tent to make you bounce for the rest of the day. Let’s make this the best last week of camp EVER!