Big stories.Brighter summers.
Rotary Summer Literacy Camp
Reading, friendship and a summer full of possibility.
Inspiring young minds through literacy.
For more than 25 years, the Rotary Summer Literacy Program has been a cornerstone of the Rotary Club of Hamilton’s commitment to children and education in our community.
This free camp-style program combines modelled, shared, guided and independent reading and writing with music, movement, creativity and friendship. Children build confidence, maintain their literacy skills and discover that learning can be fun.
Community support removes the cost barrier for families and helps children from different backgrounds and abilities learn, play and belong.
A summer of reading, learning and fun.
Shared reading, writing and storytelling help young readers keep growing over the summer.
Floorball, basketball, soccer and classic camp games keep children active and engaged.
Explore, create and perform music, then get moving through playful dance activities.
Children choose a book to take home and add to their own home library.
Camp registration.
Next season’s registration details are coming soon. The most recently published registration information is for summer 2026. Updated dates, location, eligibility and transportation information will be posted here once confirmed.
Ask about camp →View the 2026 registration information
The 2026 program was offered free to students entering Kindergarten to Grade 5, from July 20–24 and July 27–31, 2026 at Lincoln Alexander School. Free transportation was available for lower city children, with a bus departing Cathy Wever School daily.
View the previous 2026 registration form ↗
This is the previous season’s form, not a confirmed registration link for the next camp.
Send a Kid to Camp.
A child’s brighter future can begin with your gift. Your support helps keep this summer experience free for families.
Your contribution helps provide:
- Books and learning materials
- Creative arts, music and recreational programming
- Nutritious snacks and a safe, supportive environment
- Confidence-building opportunities and new friendships
Every contribution, large or small, makes a difference. Funds raised support the Rotary Summer Literacy Program.
Give the gift of a summer.
Support the camp through Rotary’s existing donation option.
Thank you to our community partners.
City of Hamilton • Hamilton Public Library • Rotary Club of Hamilton
Together, our partners, volunteers and donors help children discover the joy of reading and build lasting summer memories.