Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre

Summer Camp - Colour Chaos
2026-07-06 08:15 - 17:00, 2026-07-07 08:15 - 17:00, 2026-07-08 08:15 - 17:00, 2026-07-09 08:15 - 17:00, 2026-07-10 08:15 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | New Hamburg Community Centre, 251 Jacob Street, New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada
Join us for Colour Chaos Week and learn from artist Sonia Nadeau, an award-winning children’s book illustrator! This week is all about exploring the magic of colour and having a blast while being creative.

We’ll start by painting a beautiful sunset, experimenting with different techniques and textures to bring our art to life. Next, we’ll dive into messy, playful art projects where there are no mistakes—only fun and creativity. Along the way, we’ll explore colourful science and STEM activities, discovering how colours mix, move, and interact in exciting experiments.We’ll also learn about the iconic Australian artist Jackson Pollock, studying his unique style and creating bold, expressive art inspired by his famous drip paintings.

To wrap up the week, everyone will get hands-on with a tie-dye activity, transforming plain white t-shirts (or item of your choice) into colourful works of art—so don’t forget to bring your own item to tie dye! Colour Chaos is perfect for children who love to explore, create, and have fun.

Registration is open! Click here to download the WWRC Summer Camp Registration form.

Mike Schout Wetlands Scavenger Hunt
2026-07-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Mike Schout Wetlands, 28 Smith's Creek, New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada
Join us at the Wetlands for a scavenger hunt! See what you can see as we explore the beauty around us.

Free program! There will be a registration table to sign in upon arrival, no pre-registration required.

PARENT WALKS
2026-07-07 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-07-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Baden Branch Library, 115 Snyder's Rd E, Baden, Ontario, N3A 2V4, Canada
Join us at Parent Walks, meeting and starting our walk at the Baden Library, strolling through Baden, and meeting back at the library at the end. Let’s chat, connect, and make new parent friends as we walk. Young children are welcome to join!

Free program but registration is required.

Crafty Creations at the Baden Library
2026-07-07 10:45 - 11:45, 2026-07-14 10:45 - 11:45 | Baden Branch Library, 115 Snyder's Rd E, Baden, Ontario, N3A 2V4, Canada
Come be a part of the fun… in partnership with local libraries!Join us on Tuesdays for stories and crafts! WWRC will be traveling to different libraries with our Crafty Creation fun! Children ages 0-12 are welcome join to this free program. Pre-registration is required.

Crafty Creations program dates for all libraries include:Baden Library – July 7, 14, 28 from 10:45-11:45 amNew Hamburg Library – August 4, 11, 18 from 10:00-11:00 amWellesley Library – August 4, 11, & 18 from 3:00-4:00 pm

Teddy Bear Picnic (Wellesley)
2026-07-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf Street, Wellesley, Ontario, N0B2T0, Canada
Grab your teddy and let’s get ready for the Teddy Bear Picnic!

Join us at the Wellesley Picnic Shelter! Bring your favourite stuffed animal, a picnic blanket, and your water bottle. Snack will be provided. (Snack contains gluten… you are welcome to bring your own snack too!)

Free to join but pre-registration is required.

Wilmot Clothing Cupboard
2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre, 175 Waterloo Street, Unit 1, New Hamburg, Ontario, N3A 1S3, Canada
WWRC provides free, in-season clothing for children, youth and adults through our Clothing Cupboard Program. Coats, sweaters, shirts, pants, socks, underwear, hats, mittens, gloves, shoes, and boots are items often available in the Wilmot Clothing Cupboard.* We are able to provide this program due to generous donations from members of our communities. *Availability is subject to change.

The Wilmot Clothing Cupboard location is in New Hamburg and is available by appointment on Wednesdays between 2-4pm. Contact us if you need to book an appointment outside of this time.

To learn more, or for help accessing this service, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 519-662-2731 or contact us.

Crafty Scientists - Summer 2026
2026-07-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Baden Branch Library, 115 Snyder's Rd E, Baden, Ontario, N3A 2V4, Canada
Join us on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm at the Baden Library for the Crafty Scientists program! Unleash your inner artist through various crafts and test your inner scientist through fun experiments!

This program is for ages 4-15 years old. Note: Ages 9 and under need to be accompanied by a caring adult.

Pre-registration required: call our office at 519.662.2731 or email info@wilmotwellesleyrc.ca.

Summer 2026 SessionsJuly 8 – August 19 from 3:30-4:30 pm at the Baden Library

WWRC Summer Drop-In Thursdays
2026-07-09 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre, 175 Waterloo Street, Unit 1, New Hamburg, Ontario, N3A 1S3, Canada
Drop-in, play and learn at WWRC! Enjoy sensory play, sing some songs, create art, and meet new friends! WWRC Summer Drop-In will be every Thursday from July 2nd-August 13th.

No Cost. Ages 0-6 with a caring adult. No registration required.

Summer Camp - Make Some Noise
2026-07-13 08:15 - 17:00, 2026-07-14 08:15 - 17:00, 2026-07-15 08:15 - 17:00, 2026-07-16 08:15 - 17:00, 2026-07-17 08:15 - 17:00 | New Hamburg Community Centre, 251 Jacob Street, New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada
Turn up the volume because this week is all about sound, music, and making a joyful racket!From the moment we start, campers will dive into a world of noise by exploring real musical instruments like the cello, violin, guitar, ukulele, drums, and more. They’ll get hands-on time trying instruments. Which one is your favourite? Learn how different sounds are made.We won’t just play music, we’ll create it! How can two styles sound so wild and wonderful in their own ways? We’ll listen, compare, and explore! Campers will design and build their own instruments, experiment with rhythm and beats. They will learn how music can be fast, slow, loud, soft, and everything in between. What is classical music? What makes punk music so different? Which one is your favourite?

This week also features some incredible special guests, including the amazing cellist Trina Nadeau and special guests from the punk band Stand Against Fear. Campers will learn what it’s like to be a real musician, talk about what makes a great band name, and discover how music can express feelings, stories, and big ideas.By the end of the week, we’ll be rocking out, making noise, laughing lots, and celebrating creativity through sound. Get ready to stomp, strum, bang, sing, and make some noise all week long!

Pizza lunch on Friday! Two snacks provided during the day, but no lunch provided Monday-Thursday. Subsidies available on first come, first serve basis. Perfect for children ages 5-12.

Registration is open! Click here to download the summer camp registration form.

Teddy Bear Picnic - Baden
2026-07-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Sir Adam Beck Park, 215 Snyder's Road East, Baden, Ontario, n3a2v6, Canada
Grab your teddy and let’s get ready for the Teddy Bear Picnic!

Partnering with the Baden Library, join us at the Baden park! Bring your favourite stuffed animal, a picnic blanket, and your water bottle. Snack will be provided. (Snack contains gluten… you are welcome to bring your own snack too!)

Free to join but pre-registration is required.

Tiny Trail Blazers Arboretum Adventures
2026-07-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | New Hamburg Arboretum, 470 Waterloo St., New Hamburg, Canada
Come join us at the arboretum for adventures in nature, creating your very own nature and clay creations, weaving, and more! For children 0-6 with caring adult (older siblings welcome).

Session 1 – July 15Pinecone creaturesNature mandalasSuncatchers

Session 2 – July 22Clay & nature bowlsRock paintingNature collage/mobile

Session 3 – July 29Nature loomsWeaving with nature itemsNature painting

Free program but pre-registration is required.

Family Art in the Park - Baden
2026-07-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Sir Adam Beck Park, 215 Snyder's Road East, Baden, Ontario, n3a2v6, Canada
Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend some time outdoors? Join us for art in the park! Create, get messy and have some family time.

No cost program but pre-registration is required.

Wellesley Clothing Cupboard
2026-07-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Wellesley Free Clothing Cupboard, 146 David St., Wellesley, Ontario, N0B 2T0, Canada
WWRC provides free, in-season clothing for children, youth and adults through our Clothing Cupboard Program. Coats, sweaters, shirts, pants, socks, underwear, hats, mittens, gloves, shoes and boots are items often available in the cupboards*. We are able to provide this program due to generous donations from members of our communities. *Availability is subject to change.

We are able to accept new, in-season donations by appointment only.

Our clothing cupboard location in Wellesley is open on the First and Third Thursday of each month, from 5:30-7:30pm.

Please note that we cannot accept donations at the Wellesley location.

To learn more, or for help accessing this service, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 519-662-2731 or contact us.

Check our event calendar for upcoming dates.

Science in the Park - Baden
2026-07-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Sir Adam Beck Park, 215 Snyder's Road East, Baden, Ontario, n3a2v6, Canada
Explore science in the park as we explore the basics of chemistry, biology, and physics. Perfect for children ages 5-12.Free program but pre-registration is required.

Garden Stone & Clay Creations - Wellesley
2026-07-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf Street, Wellesley, Ontario, N0B2T0, Canada
Join us and get your hands dirty, make something beautiful yet useful for your garden! Perfect for children ages 5-12.

Pre-registration is required.

Garden Stone & Clay Creations - New Hamburg
2026-07-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Norm Hill Park, 251 Jacob Street, New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada

Nature & Fairy Gardens
2026-07-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Sir Adam Beck Park, 215 Snyder's Road East, Baden, Ontario, n3a2v6, Canada
Create your own whimsical fairy world using a garden pot, plants, and decorations. Perfect for children ages 5-12. Meet us at the picnic shelter!

Pre-registration is required. There is a $5.00 fee to cover supplies.
