Two weeks after cancelling its summer day-camps due to COVID-19, the City of London has come out with a "modified" program.
The 13 modified summer day-camps are being offered beginning July 13 and July 20 and will be held at Storybook Gardens and in community centres across the city.
“We know how important summer day camps are to children and families,” Cheryl Smith, managing director of the city's neighbourhood, children and fire services, said in a statement. “We’re excited to be able to offer a modified summer camp experience and provide day camp opportunities for the community. Staff have been working to adapt some of the existing camp activities and develop new experiences for camp participants this year.”
All of the camps will including physical distancing and group size restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Those participating in the camps will take part in active and quiet games, arts and crafts, nature-based and outdoor activities among smaller camper groups of eight, the city said.
Core camp programming will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, with assigned pick-up and drop-off times.
Spots for the camps are limited this year and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Registration for the modified summer camps opens at 8:30 a.m. on Monday online at www.london.ca/pywonline or by calling 519-661-5575. In-person registration will be available at the Social Services Office located on the second floor at Citi Plaza.
