DiscoverRec: The latest news on recreation and culture programs, services, memberships and events!
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A great way to spend the summer in our city!
If finding summer activities close to home is your priority, check out the new Camp Ottawa found around the city with organized games, sports, crafts and special events. Themes ignite the imagination and offer a different program each week. We offer the largest selection of camps in the city, in community centres, recreation complexes, arenas, arts centre and pools. Select from three Camp Ottawa’s with options for swimming and outings. We will keep your child on the go and having a blast with new friends!
Join us for active and creative programs full
of fun!
Register now! ottawa.ca/summercamps |
Camp Swim Explorer:
Love to swim? Improve your skills and strokes with daily Red Cross swimming lessons and leisure swim time. Fun camp games and crafts will round out each day. |
Creating computer games is a great way to build computer skills this summer. With one PC to two campers, get half day in the lab and half a day of regular camp activities. Make new friends who share your interests. Many to choose from in collaboration with Future Kids of Ottawa. |
Keep cool this summer improving your skills for Canada's national sport – hockey! With on and off ice activities, camps are a great way to pick up some tips and increase skating and scoring skills. For recreational and competitive players, we still have spots in our camps offered at arenas across the city. |
The City of Ottawa offers a full range of leadership programs for youth 13 and up. Summer is a great time to start to become a leader. With three different levels based on age, you can become skilled and ready for employment and even meet the 40 hours for high school community service requirements. Make this a fun summer that will change your
life! |
Move to the beat with energetic and different dance styles. Continue the arts adventure by creating clay masterpieces. Locations: Shenkman Arts Centre. |
Children aged four to 10 are invited to drop-in for fun-filled summer days of sports, crafts and games at Park-ticipate locations in rural and urban water parks throughout Ottawa. Check out the schedule for this free activity created by leaders you can trust. Excitement guaranteed! |
Discover all the possibilities for part-time jobs in recreation and culture by submitting an application for employment. Applications to open competitions are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year, but apply early to be considered for fall vacancies. Keep your eye on our part-time jobs page for opportunities in our pools, community centres and cultural facilities. |
Swimming and Aquafitness Programs
- Online and touchtone: 9 pm August 8
- In person August 9 during regular business hours
All other recreation programs
- Online and touchtone: 9 pm August 10
- In person August 11 during regular business hours
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Situated on 62 acres in picturesque Britannia Park, we have a 300-person capacity banquet hall and stage, liquor-licensed patios, small meeting rooms and free parking. Visit us in person, see the options on ottawa.ca/recreation or email ronkolbuslakeside@ottawa.ca to discuss your special day. |
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