WATERLOO --
Monday marked the start of summer camps across Waterloo Region, with kids kicking off the summertime staple amid a sweltering heatwave.
Daytime highs were well above 30 C, with the humidex making it feel closer to 40 C as a heat warning blanketed much of southwestern Ontario.
"Of course it is the first day of summer camp and we are in a little bit of a heatwave," said Michelle Playfair, general manager of Bingemans.
It’s the second year in a row with some level of COVID-19 safety restrictions on summer camps. At Bingemans, the focus is on spending as much time outdoors as possible.