Spring AND Summer 2025 Registration begins:
Thursday, February 20 | Residents
Thursday, February 27 | Non-Residents
For a PDF version of the Community Guide click here.
Image  Spring/Summer 2025 Community Guide Parks, Recreation & Culture programs offered this Spring AND Summer! Check out all our swim lessons, private lessons, advanced courses, adult/senior programs and so much more! Click here for a PDF of the Spring/Summer 2025 Community Guide |
Camp Volunteers Needed!
Fill out the Camp Volunteer Form and return to P & H Centre by June 5, 2025.
No School… No Problem! Check out our PA Day programs!
The Town of Hanover is committed to providing safe and quality programs while your child enjoys a day away from school. Participants will have the opportunity to swim, skate (optional), and participate in a variety of themed, interactive games and crafts. Pre-registration is required. Do so early to avoid disappointment! Participants must meet and not exceed maximum age restrictions by December 31, 2025.
| Ages | 5 to 11 years old |
| Where | P & H Centre |
| Time | 8:30am to 4:30pm |
March Break Camps
Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14
Monday | Code: 9365, Tuesday | Code: 9367, Wednesday | Code: 9368, Thursday | Code: 9366,
Friday | Code: 9364, Full week | Code 9363
$48.40/per day or $217.80 per week | 3rd or more children half price on the same day (same household)
What better way to spend your time off school than by participating in marvelous activities, making magnificent crafts and spending time meeting new friends. This March break let’s make some memories and have some fun. We will go swimming everyday so bring a bathing suit and towel. There is also optional skating every day, if you wish to participate please bring your skates, helmet and gloves.
Momentum Volleyball March Break Camp
Athlete Development | Grades 6-8 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | $295.00 | Code 9411 | JDSS Gymnasium | Is for athletes developing their skills in volleyball, who are interested in getting better and learning how to play the game. Coaches are experienced in training athletes to get better, and help athletes develop both on and off the court. This level is a great fit for an elementary school-age athlete who is enjoying volleyball and looking for more of the sport outside of school!
Competitive Training | Grades 8-10 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | $295.00 | Code 9412 | JDSS Gymnasium | Is for athletes eager to have successful tryouts & successful volleyball seasons. These athletes have usually selected volleyball as their primary sport. Coaches include collegiate & professional athletes, and work with the youth athletes to take their next step in competitive volleyball!
PA Day Camp
Friday, April 11 | Beach Bonanza | Code: 9598 | $50.80 per day/per child | 3rd or more children half price
Is it summer time yet?! Join us for the beach bonanza party where campers will enjoy beach-themed activities, games and even a seashell treasure hunt! Ride the waves of imagination through our beach-themed day and don’t forget to bring your swim stuff for a dip in the pool. It’s a day of endless summer fun without leaving the shore!
Our popular summer camps offer a variety of themes & creative activities including games, crafts, songs, relays, special events, sports, and daily swimming. Participants will be put into small groups to ensure age appropriate activities, (ie. 5-7 years, 8-9 years and 10-11 years). All age groups will participate in a camp wide special event at least once per week. Participants must meet and not exceed maximum age restrictions by December 31, 2025.
| Ages | 5 to 11 years old |
| Where | P & H Centre |
| Time | 9:00am - 4:00pm (Supervised drop-off available from 8:00 - 9:00am and supervised pickup available from 4:00 - 5:00pm) |
Things you should know about camp!
Camper Pick Up and Drop Off
Campers 10 years and younger MUST have adult supervision at all times during morning drop off and afternoon pick up. Please ensure that regular escorts and emergency contacts are recorded with your registration. Only those adults listed will be permitted to pick up your child(ren). Please notify us of any changes in your child’s pick up routine by calling 519.364.2310 x 2121. This is our safe arrival hotline. Children are NOT allowed to leave early or walk home without consent from a parent or guardian.
- Ages
See specific camp description for ages. Participants must have turned the minimum age and not exceed the maximum age by December 31, 2025. Our camp ratios offer a maximum of 1 leader to 10 to 12 participants. Camp leaders will take into consideration the varying ages of participants when planning activities to ensure they are enjoyable and suitable for all. - Medical Information
Health and safety is our number one priority. Please ensure that we have up-to-date information about your child’s medical conditions including doctor’s name and an emergency contact that can be reached during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. - What to Bring
Parents will receive a “Parent Handbook” prior to their child’s first week of camp, outlining specific policies and details, including what campers should bring with them to camp. - Payment Plan
If registering for 2 or more weeks, a credit card payment plan may be utilized. Credit card payment for the first week must be processed on the date of registration. The outstanding balance will be processed on your credit card the week prior to the start of the program. (i.e. If registered for camp July 14 - 18, the payment will be processed July 7).
| Week 1 Cross Canada Adventure | July 2 to July 4 $110.88 Code 9599 | Is one day really enough time to celebrate Canada’s birthday? We don’t think so! So grab your red and white because this week we are all about celebrating Canada! (No camp Monday, June 30 & Tuesday, July 1) |
| Week 2 Say Yes to the Mess | July 7 to 11 $184.80 Code 9600 | Get ready to dive into a world of fun and creativity as we Say Yes to the Mess! This week is all about embracing messy, hands-on activities like painting, slime-making, and mud play. Campers will unleash their creativity, explore sensory experiences, and have a blast in an environment where making a mess is not only allowed but encouraged! |
| Week 3 Spy Kids | July 14 to 18 $233.80 (includes trip fee) Code 9601 | Welcome to Spy Kids Detective Academy, where young spys embark on thrilling adventures to solve mysteries! Campers will learn essential detective skills such as fingerprint analysis, code-breaking, and even put their physical abilities to the test at SkyZone. Through exciting challenges that sharpen their deductive reasoning and teamwork abilities, campers are sure to have a fantastic week. |
| Week 4 Cruising through the Summer | July 21 to 25 $204.80 (includes trip fee) Code 9602 | Grab your backpack, fill your water bottles and get ready to explore as we cruise through town checking out different areas in our community. With a day at Hanover Park, a trip to Kinsmen Ball Diamonds, a tour of Hanover’s NEW firehall and adventure time at KidsPlay, this is a week you won’t want to miss. |
| Week 5 Ready, Set, Get Wet! | July 28 to Aug 1 $184.80 Code 9603 | Time to cool off! This water week has everything you need for fun in the sun. Get ready for wet and wild games, water activities and crafts from under the sea. Ready, set, get WET! |
| Week 6 STEMventure | Aug 5 to 8 $146.80 Code 9604 | Join us for a week filled with hands-on science activities, where campers will dive into exciting experiments and learn about the wonders of the world around them. Get ready to ignite your curiosity and have a blast while discovering the fun side of science! (No camp Monday, August 4) |
| Week 7 Sports Spectacular | Aug 11 to 15 $199.80 (includes trip fee) Code 9605 | If you’re a sports enthusiast, this camp is perfect for you! Join us for a week of thrilling sports-themed activities, games, and crafts. Campers will form teams, represent different countries, and compete in a variety of exciting challenges to see who comes out on top. |
| Week 8 Storybook Safari | Aug 18 to 22 $243.80 (includes trip fee) Code 9606 | Embark on a storybook safari adventure, where the magic of your favorite tales comes to life! Each day, campers will dive into different story-themed activities, crafts, and games, exploring enchanted forests, mystical kingdoms, and faraway lands. Join us for a week of imagination, creativity, and our annual Storybook Park trip! |
Painting With Mak
Unleash your child’s inner artist at our fun and inspiring Painting Camp! This hands-on, immersive experience is designed for young artists of all skill levels. From beginner painters to budding Picasso’s, this camp offers a safe, encouraging environment where kids can explore their creativity, learn new techniques, and develop their artistic talents with local instructor & Fine Arts graduate, Makenzie Ermel.
| Dates | July 2 - 4 | Code 9618 |
| Where | P & H Centre | Lions Den |
| Time | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Age | 7 - 12 years |
| Cost | $120.00 |
TSN (The Sports Nut)
A SPORT-acular week of activities for campers! Each day is jammed packed with sports, sports and more sports! Daily instruction and activities that may include basketball, soccer, floor hockey and flag football will be offered. Participants will be divided into specific age groups. Fun will be the focus while developing one’s skills and game knowledge.
About the Instructors: Jason Howes and Andrew Aitken are both educators with the Bluewater District School Board. Both are involved in school and community sports as players and coaches.
| Dates | July 7 to 11 | Code 9617 |
| Where | John Diefenbaker Senior School |
| Time | 9:00am - 3:45pm |
| Age | 9 - 13 years |
| Cost | $205.00 |
Momentum Volleyball Camp
Momentum Volleyball is back in Hanover! This camp is the perfect place for players of all skill levels to improve their game, meet new friends and enjoy the sport. Campers play volleyball every day along with different games, training sessions and activities that help to develop a complete player. Campers will also have the opportunity to go swimming throughout the week. All campers will receive a Momentum Volleyball T-Shirt. Sign up for a fantastic week of volleyball!
| Dates | July 14 - 18 | Code 9614 August 18 - 22 | Code 9615 |
| Where | John Diefenbaker Senior School |
| Time | 8:30 - 4:00pm |
| Age | 10-12 years & 13-15 years |
| Cost | $295.00 |
Camp Spark
Studio 410’s triple threat camp is coming back to the Hanover stage! Study the art of performance, the building blocks of becoming a triple threat (singing | dancing | acting) and the power of being yourself! If you love singing, dancing, performing and being active, this is the perfect camp for you! Each day campers will hone their performance skills through exciting activities including: dance and vocal training, choreography, creation and development, team building activities, acting it out group games and much more! This camp is open to kids of all experience levels! Students will perform on the last day of camp for friends and family to enjoy!
Studio 410’s Productions Inc. is a registered not-for-profit company that promotes engagement in the arts through education and performance experiences, with the aim of encouraging confidence and empowerment in young aspiring performers. www.studio410.ca
| Dates | July 21 - 25 | Code 9609 |
| Where | Civic Centre | Community Hall & Theatre |
| Time | 8:30 - 4:00pm |
| Age | 6 - 13 years |
| Cost | $280.00 |
Drama Camp
This summer, the Hanover Community Players are inviting you to join us at our Summer Drama Camp! Over the course of just one week, you will audition for a role in our camp play, learn new theatre and acting skills, make new friends, and put on a small production at the end of it all! This camp is open to kids aged 9-13 and will be held at the Hanover Civic Theatre.
| Dates | July 28 to August 1 | Code 9610 |
| Where | Civic Centre | Community Hall & Theatre |
| Time | 9:00am - 4:30pm |
| Age | 9 - 13 years |
| Cost | $200.00 |
Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre Camp
Have fun this summer at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre! An exciting partnership with the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre (OEC), located on the Bruce Peninsula, will provide over 300 acres to explore and immerse in nature. Adventurers Summer Camp at the OEC is a chance to get outdoors, learn new skills, explore new places, and make new friends. Campers will participate in activities such as hikes, nature study, introduction to canoeing, outdoor games, sports and much more! Pick up and drop off location for camp will be at the Hanover P&H Centre and campers will be bussed to and from the OEC daily. Register early as space is limited.
| Dates | July 28 to August 1 | Code 9608 |
| Where | Outdoor Education Centre | 3091 Bruce County Rd 13 Wiarton |
| Time | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Age | 8 - 12 years |
| Cost | $280.00 |
Enfant Soliel Camp
“Lots of fun” Beaucoup d’amusements”! A summer recreation camp experience utilizing French language skills. This camp is offered in co-operation with the Hanover Canadian Parents for French Chapter. This week will be jam packed with fun including games, songs, crafts, cooking, story time, swimming, outings and much more. A perfect opportunity for French Immersion students to practice their French skills.
| Dates | August 5 to 8 | Code 9611 Cancelled August 4 |
| Where | P & H Centre | Lounge |
| Time | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
| Age | 5 - 10 years |
| Cost | $164.00 |
Camp 911
Camp 911 is an engaging and educational initiative designed to provide participants with hands-on experiences into Hanover’s essential emergency response agencies. Campers will spend the week with Firefighter Christina Schnell as she introduces participants to other town critical roles including Police, EMS, Fire, as well as first aid training by St. John Ambulance. Each day will bring building tours, practical demonstrations, interactive activities, and team building exercises.
Key highlights of the program include: Firefighting Skills: Practice using fire equipment, hose handling, and fire prevention. Police Operations: Personal safety, and specialized tools of law enforcement. Emergency Medical Services: Learn about the role of paramedics in emergencies. St. John Ambulance: Develop first aid skills and explore volunteer opportunities in community support.
This camp emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving, while fostering a greater appreciation for the dedication of emergency services personnel.
| Dates | August 5 to 8 | Code 9612 Cancelled August 4 |
| Where | Hanover Fire Hall |
| Time | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Age | 9 - 12 years |
| Cost | $165.00 |
Silver Lake Day Camp
Silver Lake Day Camp is here in Hanover! Enjoy a week of fun, friends and discovery. Campers will spend their time doing games & activities, swimming and fun crafts. Learn about different ways you can interact with others and with the natural world around you!
| Dates | August 11 to 15 | Code 9616 |
| Where | P & H Centre | Lounge |
| Time | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Age | 9 - 14 years |
| Cost | $240.00 |
Jr. Hoops Camp
Have you got game? Jr. Hoops Camp is designed for girls and boys ages 9-13 and helps develop FUNdamental basketball skills. Learn how to dribble, shoot, pass, rebound, footwork and play defense with an emphasis on sportsmanship! Players of all levels can advance their skills. Help your young basketball player improve his or her game, meet new friends and have serious fun! All campers will receive a Jr. Hoops reversible jersey and a basketball.
| Dates | August 11 to 15 | Code 9613 |
| Where | John Diefenbaker Senior School |
| Time | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Age | 9 - 13 years |
| Cost | $225.00 |
All About Art Camp
Art camp offers so many great ways for campers to experiment, get active and get messy in the world of art! Campers will learn techniques and complete many fun hands-on art projects including cartooning, outdoor drawings & artworks made with a variety of mediums. If you love creating or being creative, this is the camp for you!
| Dates | August 11 to 15 | Code 96047 |
| Where | P & H Centre | Lions Den |
| Time | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Age | 7 - 12 years |
| Cost | $200.00 |