Fun Summer Activities for Break Week

Happy Student Success Week, Condors! The Spring term is half over and now’s the chance to take a break, soak up the sun, and participate in some fun summer activities. Whether your idea of fun is going on a hike, lounging by a pool or enjoying live music with friends, we’ve rounded up a list of local events and activities in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and Brantford that are sure to make your Student Success Week enjoyable!

Put the books down, call up your friends and enjoy your Student Success Week! Don’t forget to stay safe, stay hydrated and adhere to local by-laws if you choose to celebrate this week!

(hint: click each activity to find more information!)

Kitchener-Waterloo 

Outdoor Activities

• Catch a movie in the park at the Waterloo Park Bandshell
• Try golfing
• Hike or camp at Laurel Creek Conservation Area
• Enjoy waterslides and wave pools at Bingemans Big SplashGet some fresh air at one of Kitchener’s many parks and natural areas

Shopping

• Shop your heart out at Fairview Park Mall and Conestoga Mall

• Check out the St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market
• Spend a day thrift shopping

Food & Drinks

• Grab dinner and check out the interactive tables at Graffiti Market
• Enjoy local ice cream and fun flavours at Four All Ice Cream
• Pizza and bowling? You can do it both at Boston Pizza at Bingemans!

Events and attractions 

• Explore the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery 
• Visit the Waterloo Region Museum 
• Jump on Olympic trampolines at Airborne Trampoline  
• Enjoy fireworks and live music on July 1 at Carl Zehr Square

Cambridge 

Outdoor Activities

• Learn about art and explore Cambridge with a Cambridge Mural Tour
• Enjoy art outdoors at the Cambridge Sculpture Garden
• Hike or bike the Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail
• Swimming and canoeing at Shade’s Mills

Shopping

• Check out some local food and goods at the Cambridge Farmer’s Market
• Visit a pop-up Beauty & Wellness market on Main St. on June 25
• Go on a shopping spree at the Cambridge Centre

Food & Drinks

• Grab some ice cream at Indulge
• Fill up on all-you-can-eat brunch at the Foundry Tavern
• Enjoy takeout by the river at LA Franks

Events and attractions 

• Get up-close and personal with butterflies at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory 
• Enjoy fireworks and family fun at Riverside park on July 1 
• Check out the Fashion History Museum 

Guelph 

Outdoor Activities

• Beach and camping at Guelph Lake Conservation Area
• Go for a walk at the Guelph Arboretum
• Swim and play at Emerald Lake
• Hang out with donkeys at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada

Shopping

• Check out the shops in Downtown Guelph
• Visit the Stone Road Mall
• Grab some fresh produce from the Aberfoyle Farmer’s Market

Food & Drinks

• Have a meal on the patio at Bread Bar
• Enjoy ice cream by the river at the Boathouse
• Enjoy food, drinks and board games at The Round Table

Events and attractions 

• Visit the Art Gallery of Guelph 
• Try out rock climbing at the Guelph Grotto Climbing Gym  
• Catch a movie at the Mustang Drive In 

Brantford 

Outdoor Activities

• Swimming, mini golf and batting cages at Earl Haig Family Fun Park
• Camping at Brant Park
• Paddling with Grand River Rafting Company
• Hiking or cycling on the SC Johnson Trail

Shopping

• Brantford Farmer’s Market
• Go shopping at the Lynden Park Mall
• Find new and unique businesses

Food & Drinks

• Enjoy dinner on the patio at Sociable Kitchen & Tavern
• Grab some ice cream at Dairee Delite
• Visit a chip truck

Events and attractions 

• Learn about art and history at the Woodland Cultural Centre
• Enjoy fireworks, activities and live music on July 1 
• Visit the Bell Homestead National Historic Site

After Student Success Week, we’ll be back to our regular programming! Join us in the coming weeks for more great events and collab weeks, like Celebrating Diversity Week on week 10! Keep an eye on our events calendar and social media to be the first to know about upcoming events!

Check out the Events Calendar here!

P.S. Clubs registration opens this week!

Do you want to share your singing talent? Join our music club! Interested in hiking? Gather a group and explore some trails around campus! Connect with other students and create or join a community with similar interests! Summer activities are more fun with friends! Some of the available clubs this semester include:

• Yoga and Meditation Club
• Tabletop Games Club
• Art & Creative Club
• Accounting Club
• Hiking Club
• Photography Club
• Sustainability Club
• and more!

If you don’t see a club you’d like to join, you can start your own! CSI offers support with funding, advertising, prizing, guidance for event planning, and more!

Click here to join a club or start your own!