Children and Youth | Pentest Site

Registration for Summer 2026 opens April 7 at 10:00 am

Register online through the PerfectMind! registration system. Registrations will also still be taken by phone at 807-625-8463 (hotline). You can also preview programs in PerfectMind without a login:

Preview Programs

Children and Youth Programming can be found in The Key or click on the programs linked below for both in-person and virtual opportunities for children and youth.

Programs we offer:

Adventurers Camp: A fun and inclusive day camp full of activities from crafts to karate and of course swimming, for kids ages 5 to 12!
Canada Games Complex Programs: The Canada Games Complex has a variety of fun and fit programs and children and youth!
Child Care: The City of Thunder Bay operates four child care centres that provide safe, stimulating and nurturing environments.
Chippewa Summer Camps: A traditional week-long registered Day camp located at Chippewa Park where campers get to experience activities such as fire building, canoeing, shelter building and more!
Junior Inclusion Services: Offers support for children and youth, who have disabilities, and want to participate in Recreation and Culture programs.
KidVentures : An art and adventure filled day camp at Prince Arthur’s Landing with weekly sailing adventures for kids ages 5 to 12!
Neighbourhood Recreation Program: A fun, active, after school program for children in grades SK-6. Children will play a variety of games and activities and be provided with a healthy snack.
Playgrounds : A free, drop-in program that runs fun, inclusive programming at different schools, community centres and parks throughout the City – open for anyone ages 5 (by the end of they year)-12.
Youth Move: Drop-in, special events and virtual programming for youth ages 10-18 in Thunder Bay!

In each of the programs and services below, we offer

Trained Staff

Staff are trained in Standard First Aid with Level C CPR and HIGH FIVE Principles of Health Childhood Development, as well as program specific training which includes a number of topics including behaviour management, conflict resolution and inclusion strategies.

Nut Safe Program

Our Programs are nut safe. Please ensure any food you are sending does not contain nuts or nut products.

Junior Inclusion Services

Junior Inclusion Services facilitates the inclusion of children and youth disabilities in our programs. If you are interested in accessing JIS, please call 625-3220 BEFORE registering or attending the program.

Personal Support Worker

Our programs welcome children and youth to bring their own PSW. Please consider letting registration or program staff know before attending the program, so we can help to fully include both the child/youth and the PSW.

TO REGISTER Call 625-TIME (8463) or go online

Please ensure you have enough time to verify contact information and provide additional details. Payment for registered programs can be taken over the phone or online with a credit card, while other methods are taken in person. Registration is closed 2 full business days prior to event / program start date.

Strategic Initiatives

The Children & Youth Section also oversees strategic initiatives such as:

Youth & Family Support Program

Youth Services Plan

Interested in being a part of our team?

We are currently hiring for our summer programs positions!

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 to apply.