Summer Day Camps
Give your children a special treat this summer as they travel back in time to the turn of the last century. Participants dress in historic clothing and become part of life in our 1914 living history village.
Children perform farm and household chores, assist a tradesman with his work, play 1914 games, go fishing by the covered bridge, and picnic on the village green.
How to register
Registration for summer camps will take place exclusively on Eventbrite. Unfortunately, registration cannot be completed over the phone or in person.
- You can register up to five campers in one purchase
- Once the items have been added to your cart, you’ll have 25 minutes to complete the purchase
- Registration date for members of Region of Waterloo Museums is Tuesday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m.
- To access registration, please have your 8-digit membership number ready (found under the bar code on the back of the card). This code can be entered as the access code
- Memberships may be purchased before registration, either in person or by calling 519-748-1914. Membership sales cannot be completed online.
- Registration date for non-members of Region of Waterloo Museums is Wednesday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m.
Adventures in Time Summer Day Camps
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum's popular day camps are back for another summer! Children and youth will go back to 1914 as they help with farm and household chores; apprentice with one of our tradespeople; play 1914 games; go fishing by the covered bridge; and attend a picnic on the village green - all in 1914 appropriate costumes (costumes are provided). Please note that camps run from Monday to Friday. Drop off-time is 9 a.m. and pick up time is between and 4 and 5 p.m. Before/After camp care is not available. Children may participate for one week only. Space is limited. $210 per camper. No cancellations or refunds.
2020 Adventures in Time Day Camp Ages and Dates:
June 29 to July 3 – NO CAMP – Canada Day Wednesday, July 1
July 6 to 10 - Ages 8 – 10 yrs. (born 2012, 2011, 2010)
July 13 to 17 - Ages 11 – 13 / (born 2009, 2008, 2007)
July 27 to 31 - Ages 8 – 10 / (born 2012, 2011, 2010)
August 3 to 7 - Ages 6 – 7 / (born 2014, 2013) ***Aug 3 is the Civic Holiday
August 10 to 14 - Ages 11 – 13 / (born 2009, 2008, 2007)
August 17 to 21 - Ages 8 – 10 / (born 2012, 2011, 2010)
Junior Interpreter Day Camp
Join us at Doon Heritage Village for camp with leadership experiences. Teens will learn new skills while helping out in several of our historic buildings. This unique, costumed experience (costumes are provided) is filled with presentations, hands-on learning and outdoor fun! Ideal for kids interested in history, preparing for future jobs or simply seeking a unique summer camp experience. Please note that camp runs from Monday to Friday. Drop off-time is 9 a.m. and pick up time is between 4 and 5 p.m. Before/After camp care is not available. Space is limited. $210 per camper. No cancellations or refunds.
2020 Junior Interpreter Day Camp Ages and Dates:
July 20 – 24 / Junior Interpreters / ages 14 – 16 / (2006, 2005, 2004)
For more information about our day camps please contact Michael Van Huisseling, Education Coordinator at 519-748-1914 ext 3269.
Please check availability of summer day camps offered at our sister site, Schneider Haus, for other options.