Peacemakers Summer Day Camp

• Monday, August 24th – Friday, August 28th
• Drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM; Pick-up 4:00 PM
• Trillium Lutheran Church (22 Willow Street, Waterloo, ON)

• Open to campers entering SK through Grade 7
• Learn to be a Peacemaker!
• Music for peace and justice

Peacemakers Camp 2026

Join us for Peacemakers Camp 2026 as we explore the theme “Pray with your Feet.” We look forward to more time learning from guest speakers, musicians, and artists from our community.

Registration for Peacemakers Camp 2026 is now open can can be found at the bottom of this page. Contact nathan@trilliumwaterloo.ca if you have questions. 

Registration Pricing

Regular Registration is $200 per camper.
Regular Registration with Sibling Discount is $175 per camper.

To register two or more campers from the same household, enter the registration information for the first camper and choose the Sibling Discount option.  After clicking submit, refresh the page and enter the information for the second camper, choosing Sibling Discount, and so on.

Early Bird Pricing is available until February 15th.

Early Bird Registration is $150 per camper.
Early Bird Registration with Sibling Discount is $125 per camper.

	Early Bird Registration	Regular Registration
One camper	$150	$200
Two campers	$250 ($125 + $125)	$350 ($175 + $175)
Three campers	$375 ($125 + $125 + $125)	$525 ($175 + $175 + $175)

What is your approach to spiritual formation and religion?

At Trillium, we tend to take the bible seriously, but not literally.

What does this mean?

This means we see the stories of the Hebrew scriptures and early Christian writings as sacred gifts with which we can engage to learn more about what it means to be human in relationship with the divine, with each other, and with all of creation. We do not consider the bible to be ‘science’ or a rulebook to be received unquestioningly. We consider each biblical writing as a product of its cultural context, written by a particular person for a particular audience.

Learning more about the people who wrote and read the texts in the bible can help us better understand how they experienced God and the world, which can challenge us to better understand our own relationship with the divine and each other. 

At times, we will engage with partners from other spiritual traditions, as a way to deepening our understanding of each other and the sacred. 

You can trust that your child’s and family’s beliefs and practices will be respected as having value in their own right. In fact, we always look forward to learning from them!

You can also expect that the portions of the program led by Trillium staff will assume the presence of a loving “God” (the divine) beyond and in all creation, discuss Jesus as embodying this loving presence, engage in diverse prayer practices, and teach that questions, doubts, and differences are important parts of spiritual engagement. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Trillium’s Youth and Family Coordinator Nathan Mantey with any questions or concerns about the program content. (nathan@trilliumwaterloo.ca)

What safety measures do you have in place?

• A staff member with current CPR/First Aid training will be onsite at all times during the program.
• Staff and volunteers 18 and up are required to complete a child safety training in order to participate in the program.  This training includes education on how to recognize signs of child abuse and how to report concerns. 
• Staff and volunteers 18 and up are required to submit a vulnerable sector police check to participate in the program. 
• The supervision ratio is 1:8.

What kind of snacks are provided?

Snacks will include items like:

• Veggie sticks
• Fresh fruit
• Yogurt tubes
• Goldfish crackers

If your child has dietary restrictions or allergies, please note this in the medical info section of the registration form.

What does it mean that your program is “inclusive”?

Trillium Lutheran Church is affirming of people who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  We feel called to affirm and welcome the queer community as part of living out our faith. 

We do this in a visible way because so many queer folks have been marginalized by people claiming to represent the Christian church.

We recognize the need for transparency and accountability with regard to welcoming people who have been historically marginalized by church institutions.  You can read about our welcome policy on the ReconcilingWorks website.  ReconcilingWorks is an advocacy organization  based in St. Paul Minnesota and maintains a registry of affirming Lutheran congregations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Trillium is also inclusive of people who are marginalized because of other subjectivities. 

Part of our welcome statement is excerpted below, but we encourage you to read the full welcome statement here. 

“We embrace all those who have ever felt excluded by the Church because of age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ability, economic circumstance, or family status… Whatever your country of origin or ancestry; whether you are a believer, a doubter or a seeker; in Christ’s love, we welcome you.”

How much does it cost?

The regular registration cost for our program is $200, however early bird registration and sibling discounts are available.  See the bottom of this page for pricing details.

Why are you charging for families to participate? What if I can’t afford it?

It is important to us that our programs are both affordable and professional.  Peacemakers Camp is a full-scale day camp program.  While we do have several volunteers, we employee youth and young adults as camp staff in addition to our family ministry team.  Charging a registration fee helps us to cover the staffing costs as well as expenses like registration software, child safety training, snacks, and equipment.

If you are facing financial barriers that would impede your family from participating, please contact Monica, office administrator at 519-886–1880, or by email at office@trilliumwaterloo.ca.

We already have a faith community. Is this program for me?

We encourage families who already have a strong connection with their own faith community to give this program a try.  Don’t worry, we don’t want you to abandon your home church.  This is a summer program and will include participants from several churches and denominations.

We are aware that many Lutheran, Anglican and other protestant churches do not have the numbers or resources to provide a quality faith formation program or Sunday school.  Many families we speak to feel like their kids don’t have peers or community at their home church. 

Trillium’s family programs are designed to develop community relationships for kids, in an inclusive learning environment, while respecting each family’s religious background and views.  We learn better when we learn together!

What if my child has never been to church?

No problem! Our program does not assume that participants have any particular religious background.  We will be learning with and from each other.

Pick-up and Drop-off Location

From the Willow St. entrance, you’ll find our lobby by using the three wooden doors.

From Allen St., drive past Luther Manor apartments to find the Trillium Parking lot. Enter the building through the middle metal door.

Peacemakers Summer Camp Registration 2026

Use this form to register a child for the summer camp program. Complete the form for each child you are registering in the program. You will need to enter your child’s health card number. If you need to save and continue later, you will find this option at the bottom of the form. If you have questions you can call the Trillium Office at (519) 886-1880.

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Parent/Caregiver Information

Enter information about yourself and any other parents or caregivers who have permission to pick up your child.

Name (Parent/Caregiver)(Required)

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Emergency Contact Name(Required)

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Camper Information

Enter information about the child you are registering in the program.

Name of Camper(Required)

Enter the name of the child you are registering in the program. If you are registering more than one child, please complete an additional registration form for each child. First Last

Camper Pronouns(Required)example: she/her, he/him, they/them, etc.Camper Date of Birth(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY Camper Grade(Required)Please select the grade your child will enter in September 2026. This program is recommended for children entering SK through Grade 7. Contact nathan@trilliumwaterloo.ca if you have any questions.JKSKGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Health Card NumberEnter the health card number of the child you are registering.Dietary Needs and Food AllergiesPlease enter your child’s dietary needs and/or food allergies. If you child has an anaphylactic allergy, please indicate this and make sure they bring their epi-pen with them to the program.Other Allergies, Health Conditions and MedicationPlease use this field to tell us about any other medical needs your child may have. If your child normally takes medication during the program hours, please indicate the medication and dosage. If you child has an anaphylactic allergy, please indicate this and make sure they bring their epi-pen with them to the program.Camper's T-shirt SizeChild Xtra Small (Size 4-5)Child Small (Size 6)Child Medium (Size 7-8)Child Large (Size 10)Child XL (Size 12)Adult SmallAdult MediumAdult LargeAdult XLPeers or FriendsAdd the names of any campers who you would like to have grouped with your child. Small groups will be divided by age, but we will do our best to respect your request.

Risky Play(Required)

Participants will have opportunities to use age appropriate sport and outdoor equipment in a supervised environment. This may include slack lines, ninja lines, and playground equipment. Staff are trained to monitor risks and to work with participants to set and enforce boundaries that will ensure everyone’s safety. However, due to the nature of the activities, it is possible that participants may fall or be injured. We actively work to assess and mitigate risks, however we believe that some degree acceptable risk is an appropriate and inherent part of play, supports a child’s personal and physical development, and helps to develop resiliency. Unacceptable risks include concussions, broken bones, and eye injuries. Acceptable risks include nosebleeds, bruises, skinned knees, and twisted ankles. A trained First-Aider will be on site at all times. If you have questions about our approach to risky play, please contact Nathan at nathan@trilliumwaterloo.ca. I have read and understand the Risky Play Policy.

Photo and Media Permission(Required)

We would like to be able to take photos of campers participating in the program. We may use photo or video records of your child on our website, on our youtube or instagram accounts or in print. If used, child’s name will not appear with the content. If you select “No, thanks” your child’s photo may appear but their face will not be visible. For example, the back of their head might appear in an action shot of campers participating in an activity. Yes, I consent to photo and media permission as described. No, thanks.

Payment

We accept payment via etransfer, cash or cheque. If you wish to pay via etransfer, please send the registration fee to office@trilliumwaterloo.ca and include your child’s name in the memo line. Cheques should be made out to “Trillium Lutheran Church”. Cash or cheque payments can be brought to the Trillium Church office at 22 Willow during regular business hours or dropped in the mail slot.

 

Registration Pricing

Regular Registration is $200 per camper.
Regular Registration with Sibling Discount is $175 per camper.

To register two or more campers from the same household, enter the registration information for the first camper and choose the Sibling Discount option.  After clicking submit, refresh the page and enter the information for the second camper, choosing Sibling Discount, and so on.

Early Bird Pricing is available until February 15th.

Early Bird Registration is $150 per camper.
Early Bird Registration with Sibling Discount is $125 per camper.

	Early Bird Registration	Regular Registration
One camper	$150	$200
Two campers	$250 ($125 + $125)	$350 ($175 + $175)
Three campers	$375 ($125 + $125 + $125)	$525 ($175 + $175 + $175)

Peacemakers Camp Registration Fee

Mon August 24 to Fri August 28 Early Bird Registration Early Bird with Sibling Discount (per child) Regular Registration Regular Registration with Sibling Discount (per child)

Total

Payment

We accept payment via e-transfer, cash or cheque. If you wish to pay via e-transfer, please send the registration fee to office@trilliumwaterloo.ca and include your camper’s name in the memo line along with the word “Peacemakers”. Cheques should be made out to “Trillium Lutheran Church”. Cash or cheque payments can be brought to the Trillium Church office at 22 Willow during regular business hours or dropped in the mail slot.

Payment Options(Required)

E-Transfer: I will send an e-transfer to office@trilliumwaterloo.ca. Cash or Cheque: I will deliver or mail payment to 22 Willow Steet, Waterloo ON