PA Days in London: Drop-In Play vs Day Camp (Ages 4–12)

School calendar says PA Day. Your brain says camp registration, packed lunch, and a 4:30 pickup.

Then someone in the group chat says: "Wait — is Off The Wall Kids even OPEN for regular play that day, or is it camp kids only?"

That question hits our phone line constantly. So here is the PA Day Q&A for London parents — drop-in vs day camp, ages, hours, and how to not show up at the wrong door with the wrong expectation.

"We have a PA Day tomorrow — are you even OPEN?"

Yes. We are open for drop-in play on PA Days.

Off The Wall Kids runs regular indoor playground hours on most PA Days (check the Today's Hours bar at the top of our website — holidays and special closures are always listed there). You can walk in or book online like any other day. Admission, socks, waivers — same rules as always.

Admission and hours overview: offthewallkids.ca/admission-pricing

Book drop-in play: bookeo.com/off_the_wall_bookings

First visit rules (socks, waivers): offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/socks-waivers-and-first-visit-rules-at-off-the-wall-kids-london

"So what IS the day camp thing then?"

Different product, same building.

Our PA Day camp is a registered full-day program for kids ages 4–12. Structured camp day, counsellors, activities, lunch and snacks included — built for parents who need coverage while they work or run the million errands PA Days create.

Camp runs roughly 8:30am–4:30pm (extended care options where available — see the Day Camp Information Guide on our booking site). Campers get the facility, supervised games, and plenty of play on the volcano slide, donut slide, ballistics arena, and the rest.

PA Day camp info and registration: offthewallkids.ca/pa-day-activities-london-ontario

Summer camps (same age range, school-break vibe): offthewallkids.ca/summer-camps-london-ontario

"Can I drop in WITH my kid if they're in camp?"

Camp kids are in the camp program — you are not tagging along on camp hours as drop-in play. If your child is registered for PA Day camp, follow camp drop-off and pick-up (photo ID every day, authorized pick-ups only — no exceptions).

If your child is not in camp, you are a drop-in family: parent-supervised play, pay admission, stay with your littles the way you always do.

Two lanes. Same address. Different booking.

"Which should we pick — camp or drop-in?"

Choose camp if:

Your child is 4–12 and you want a full day covered

You need lunch handled here (included with camp registration)

You want counsellor-led structure while you are at work

Choose drop-in if:

You want a few hours of play with your child — parent on the floor

Your kids are outside the camp age range or you only need part of the day

You already planned a family PA Day adventure and just need indoor play time

Both are valid. The mix-up we hear is parents assuming only camp exists on PA Days — it does not.

"How do we register for camp — and does it sell out?"

PA Day dates follow the school boards — not our calendar. We run camps on most PA Days through the school year. Exact dates and current pricing are always on the booking portal (around $75/day with lunch and snacks has been typical — confirm at checkout).

Camps fill fast. Register as soon as dates post. Limited spots is not marketing speak — it is real.

Full Day Camp Guide (PDF): offthewallkids.com/public_files/daycampguide.pdf

Dietary needs? Note them when you register. Allergy questions? Email info@offthewallkids.com

"Will PA Day be PACKED for drop-in?"

Often, yes — PA Days can feel like a rainy Saturday. Families who prepped win: waiver signed online, socks packed, online booking done. Walk-ins still welcome — just budget a few extra minutes at admission.

Weekday quiet times do not usually apply on PA Days. Expect energy.

Quick PA Day rapid-fire

Open for drop-in on PA Days? Yes — check Today's Hours bar.

Camp ages? 4–12 for PA Day camp.

Camp hours? Roughly 8:30am–4:30pm (extended care on booking site).

Drop-in hours? Regular facility hours — last admission times apply (see our hours blog or admission page).

Camp lunch included? Yes — drop-in families use our concession.

Same socks and waiver rules? Always.

March Break, summer, winter camps too? Yes — offthewallkids.ca/pa-day-activities-london-ontario links to all of them.

PA Day does not mean "camp only" at Off The Wall Kids in East London. It means you choose: registered camp for ages 4–12, or drop-in play with your crew — or plan ahead for both on different days if you have kids in different age buckets.

Questions? 519-914-0551 · Camp registration: bookeo.com/off_the_wall_bookings

See you on the next school day off — camp counsellor or parent on the volcano slide sidelines, your call.