Playgrounds Program

Summer 2026

Thank you so much for a wonderful summer at Playgrounds this year!!!

Information for Summer 2027 will be posted by the end of May 2027. You can also check out our Instagram page for updates, announcements and important information as we get closer to summer!

General Playgrounds Info

Participants need to be 5 (by the end of 2026) - 12 to attend. 

We are a free, drop in-program, so no pre-registration is required. Please note we experience high volumes at some of our sites and often reach capacity. Admission into the program is at a first come, first serve basis. Sites will run from 9:30am-4pm, Monday-Friday for eight weeks in the summer. 

Participants are required to have a completed Participant Information Form on site - 2027 Forms will be available by June 1, 2027. Please email us at playgrounds@thunderbay.ca if you would like a copy emailed to you. 

We ask that all kids come with full water bottles, sunscreen, nut-safe lunch and snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing and athletic footwear.

Staff

All staff is trained in Standard First Aid, Level C CPR and HIGH FIVE, Principals of Healthy Childhood Development. HIGH FIVE supports the healthy development of children in recreation and sport.

Volunteering

All our volunteer positions have been filled this summer! For more information on volunteering with the City of Thunder Bay, check out our volunteers web page. 

Interested in being a part of our team?

If you are interested in applying to work in our programs during the school year or as a part of our summer staff team, visit the City of Thunder Bay Jobs page for job descriptions and application forms.

Contact Us

Any questions? Email us at playgrounds@thunderbay.ca.