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Top Cottage country day camps and programs for 2026

Camps and programs for those in cottage country

Lots of families in Canada spend much of their summer at their cottages. They escape life in the big city and find rest, relaxation, and fun in their country home away from homes.  While many kids love the cottage life, they may be eager for a little extra excitement. A cottage country day camp or program may be just what the doctor ordered. Luckily, there are many cottage country camps in Canada, including in Haliburton, Muskoka, Temagami, and Victoria. Click on a camp listing to learn more about it, including its location(s), costs, programs, and session dates. Read more

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    Camp STEAM

    Camp STEAM 

    Throughout Ontario (11) (View map)

         

    Camp STEAM offers coding, technology, robotics and animation camps. Campers will execute large-scale projects teaching them how perspectives from all STEAM disciplines can be used to solve a problem in a unique way.

    • Education: STEAM
    • Day Camp
    • from $215
    • Ages 6 to 13
    • Coed
    		Camp STEAM2156-132025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-01,302,177,178,349,350,266,332,180,304,67,159,160,2,129,182,50,130,314,268,daycamp,coed,,AI (Artificial Intelligence),Animation,Gaming,micro:bit,Minecraft,Python,Programming (multi),Scratch,Robotics,Technology,LEGO,Math,Architecture,Science (multi),Engineering,STEAM,STEM,Education,
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    Camp Mini-Yo-We

    Camp Mini-Yo-We 

    Huntsville (View map)

         

    Camp Mini-Yo-We is a traditional, Christian overnight camp offering amazing activities, innovative programs, dedicated staff and a safe place for campers to stretch and grow.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $1,197
    		Camp Mini-Yo-We11975-162025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-01,81,6,296,5,9,41,10,8,3,12,347,223,54,63,36,346,28,221,74,60,16,322,31,49,56,225,59,288,25,188,0,daycamp,overnightcamp,allboys,allgirls,coed,,Wilderness Skills,Cartooning,Visual Arts (multi),Wilderness Out-tripping,Arts & Crafts,Archery,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Gaga,Soccer,Volleyball,Mountain Biking,Extreme Sports (multi),Hiking,Rock Climbing,Sports-Instructional and Training,Trampoline,Canoeing,Water Sports (multi),Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Sailing/Marine Skills,Swimming,Zip Line,Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Fishing,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    Four Point Basketball

    Four Point Basketball 

    Belleville; Bracebridge; Haliburton; Vaughan (View map)

         

    Four Point Basketball, in partnership with Nike Basketball Camps, delivers a cutting-edge curriculum tailored for both Fundamental and High-Performance athletes. Elevate your game— Make your swishes come true!

    • Sport: Basketball
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $305
    		Four Point Basketball30510-172025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-01,161,1,12,3,347,276,daycamp,programclass,allboys,allgirls,coed,,Yoga,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Strength and Conditioning,Sports,
    Olympia Sports Camp

    Olympia Sports Camp 

    Huntsville (View map)

         

    Olympia Sports Camp is a high-energy summer camp in Muskoka, offering over 60 sports and leadership programs, expert coaching, pro-level skill development, and an unforgettable camp experience for kids ages 7 to 17.

    • Sport (multi)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $1,200
    		Olympia Sports Camp12007-172025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-01,10,5,9,196,2,32,33,91,153,1,8,3,12,347,223,54,58,63,125,74,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,225,20,11,327,254,35,221,255,139,26,161,67,177,164,29,154,22,258,165,138,37,173,224,323,251,28,298,6,81,41,27,260,88,194,36,346,60,66,daycamp,overnightcamp,coed,,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Leadership Training,Leadership (multi),Mindfulness Training,Archery,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Gaga,Soccer,Tennis,Volleyball,Paintball,Sports-Instructional and Training,Board Sailing,Water Sports (multi),Canoeing,Fishing,Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Sailing/Marine Skills,Swimming,Zip Line,Credit Courses,Baseball/Softball,Dodgeball,Karate,Martial Arts,Rock Climbing,Taekwondo,Track and Field,Golf,Yoga,Robotics,Cheer,Hockey,Ballet,Dance (multi),Hip Hop,Jazz,Glee,Music (multi),Drawing,Badminton ,Flag Football,Football,Hiking,Survival skills,Wilderness Skills,Wilderness Out-tripping,Gymnastics,Ultimate Frisbee,CIT/LIT Program,Rugby,Mountain Biking,Extreme Sports (multi),Trampoline,Sport (multi),Sports,
    Brigs Youth Sail Training

    Brigs Youth Sail Training  

    Collingwood; Hamilton; Port Elgin; Tobermory (View map)

         

    Sail the Tall Ship TS Playfair on the Great Lakes: develop friendships and confidence as you work through real voyage challenges as a team.

    • Adventure (multi)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $25
    		Brigs Youth Sail Training 2513-182025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-01,170,6,41,81,282,5,133,33,2,91,24,144,50,137,226,1,28,3,74,49,322,56,252,daycamp,overnightcamp,coed,,Travel,Wilderness Out-tripping,Wilderness Skills,Comedy,Cooking,Leadership Training,Leadership (multi),Nature/Environment,Marine Biology,Science (multi),Skilled Trades Activities,First-aid/lifesaving ,Hiking,Sports-Instructional and Training,Sailing/Marine Skills,Water Sports (multi),Swimming,Adventure (multi),Adventure,
    The Pine Project

    The Pine Project 

    Bloor West Village, Toronto; East York, Toronto; Haliburton Highlands (View map)

         

    Ontario's leading nature connection organization, offering year-round outdoor education programs for children and youth. Time in nature makes kids happier and healthier. Join us to learn, play and grow in nature!

    • Education: Nature/Environment
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Program, Virtual Program 
    • from $435
    		The Pine Project4351-162025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,170,6,41,81,133,5,10,9,134,88,2,91,33,24,7,50,153,1,276,8,3,28,16,322,25,56,366,daycamp,overnightcamp,programclass,virtualprogram,coed,,Travel,Wilderness Out-tripping,Wilderness Skills,Cooking,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Woodworking,CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Nature/Environment,Zoology,Science (multi),Mindfulness Training,Strength and Conditioning,Archery,Hiking,Canoeing,Water Sports (multi),Fishing,Swimming,Empowerment,Education,
    Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

    Silver Lake Mennonite Camp 

    Kitchener; Sauble Beach (View map)

         

    Building community through outdoor adventure! Offering day and overnight camp experiences where kids grow in confidence, friendship, and leadership while exploring nature and trying new activities.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp 
    • from $260
    		Silver Lake Mennonite Camp2605-162026-07-012026-08-01,298,6,81,175,5,37,339,150,59,288,336,292,10,9,173,355,123,387,2,33,91,275,281,24,389,320,1,153,319,161,12,3,347,223,151,54,56,322,8,327,323,63,221,16,31,49,256,337,344,366,380,324,326,321,226,133,38,285,134,188,0,daycamp,overnightcamp,coed,,Survival skills,Wilderness Skills,Guitar,Music (multi),Percussion,Vocal Training / Singing,Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Puppetry,Sculpture,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Drawing,Mixed Media,Painting,Board Games,Leadership Training,Leadership (multi),Social Justice,Makerspace,Nature/Environment,Urban exploration,Meditation,Mindfulness Training,Nutrition,Yoga,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Gaga,Lacrosse,Soccer,Swimming,Water Sports (multi),Archery,Dodgeball,Flag Football,Volleyball,Rock Climbing,Canoeing,Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Sailing/Marine Skills,Baking/Decorating,Storytelling,Chess,Empowerment,Pickleball,Disc Golf,Water Polo,Bronze Cross,First-aid/lifesaving ,Cooking,Music Recording,Songwriting,Woodworking,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    Medeba Summer Camp

    Medeba Summer Camp 

    Haliburton (View map)

         

    Medeba Summer Camp is an overnight camp that uses adventure and community to provide the best week of your child's summer! We provide a full range of traditional and extensive adventure activities to choose from.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp 
    • from $469
    		Medeba Summer Camp4696-162025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-01,170,6,81,10,5,9,174,134,8,3,11,347,12,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,222,221,60,260,16,322,31,56,225,298,41,24,2,188,0,daycamp,overnightcamp,coed,,Travel,Wilderness Skills,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Pottery,Woodworking,Archery,Baseball/Softball,Ball Sports (multi),Basketball,Gaga,Soccer,Volleyball,Cycling,Disc Golf,Mountain Biking,Extreme Sports (multi),Hiking,Ping Pong,Rock Climbing,Trampoline,Ultimate Frisbee,Canoeing,Water Sports (multi),Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Swimming,Zip Line,Survival skills,Wilderness Out-tripping,Nature/Environment,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    Winning Techniques Camp

    Winning Techniques Camp 

    Huntsville (View map)

         

    Winning Techniques campers enjoy the Adventure Village experience: Aerial Park, Archery, Paddle boarding + more exciting camp activities. Options - Expert coaching in FIGURE SKATING, HOCKEY, WATER-SPORTS & LEADERSHIP.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $429
    		Winning Techniques Camp4294-172026-07-012026-08-01,48,6,10,5,9,173,123,344,2,20,88,91,366,33,321,1,226,319,276,8,3,12,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,167,28,29,51,222,221,74,60,260,16,322,31,381,277,56,382,64,225,329,161,265,288,25,59,188,91,322,daycamp,overnightcamp,coed,,Ropes Course,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Drawing,Painting,Chess,Credit Courses,CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Empowerment,Leadership Training,Bronze Cross,First-aid/lifesaving ,Nutrition,Strength and Conditioning,Archery,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Dodgeball,Flag Football,Gaga,Soccer,Volleyball,Disc Golf,Figure Skating,Hiking,Hockey,Ice Skating,Ping Pong,Rock Climbing,Sports-Instructional and Training,Trampoline,Ultimate Frisbee,Canoeing,Water Sports (multi),Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Stand Up Paddle Boarding,Surfing,Swimming,Tubing,Waterskiing/Wakeboarding,Zip Line,Pilates,Yoga,Musical Theatre,Performing Arts (multi),Fishing,Theatre Arts,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    YMCA of Three Rivers Camps: Belwood, Ki-Wa-Y, Waabanaki

    YMCA of Three Rivers Camps: Belwood, Ki-Wa-Y, Waabanaki 

    Fergus; Huntsville; Waterloo (View map)

         

    Your Camp Adventure Awaits! Experience camp as it's meant to be with the YMCA of Three Rivers. Be part of a 100 year camp legacy. Canoeing, kayaking, sailing, ropes and rock-climbing, biking, drama, archery, and more.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Virtual Program 
    • from $700
    		YMCA of Three Rivers Camps: Belwood, Ki-Wa-Y, Waabanaki7006-152025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-01,41,6,81,197,5,345,175,37,285,150,289,288,59,10,9,123,88,2,91,33,24,268,321,1,226,8,3,12,347,324,36,346,28,60,16,322,201,25,31,49,56,282,337,174,153,161,11,223,54,184,221,298,363,173,63,74,381,188,0,daycamp,overnightcamp,virtualprogram,coed,,Wilderness Out-tripping,Wilderness Skills,Superhero/Marvel/DC,Fantasy (multi),Guitar,Music (multi),Songwriting,Vocal Training / Singing,Set and Costume Design,Performing Arts (multi),Theatre Arts,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Painting,CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Nature/Environment,STEM,Bronze Cross,First-aid/lifesaving ,Archery,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Disc Golf,Mountain Biking,Extreme Sports (multi),Hiking,Trampoline,Canoeing,Water Sports (multi),Diving,Fishing,Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Sailing/Marine Skills,Swimming,Comedy,Storytelling,Pottery,Mindfulness Training,Yoga,Baseball/Softball,Gaga,Soccer,BMX/Motocross,Rock Climbing,Survival skills,Ceramics ,Drawing,Volleyball,Sports-Instructional and Training,Stand Up Paddle Boarding,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    YMCA Wanakita

    YMCA Wanakita 

    Haliburton Highlands (View map)

         

    A co-ed camp offering Overnight Kids Camp, Day Camp and year-round Family Camps. We offer leadership development, a wide range of activities, tripping, a sense of belonging and fun. Come have the time of your life!

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp 
    • from $1,150
    		YMCA Wanakita11507-162026-03-01,48,6,81,258,5,22,165,38,37,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,134,8,3,12,347,223,54,63,164,28,222,221,74,60,260,16,322,31,49,56,188,0,daycamp,overnightcamp,coed,,Ropes Course,Wilderness Skills,Hip Hop,Dance (multi),Jazz,Music Recording,Music (multi),Vocal Training / Singing,Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Drawing,Painting,Woodworking,Archery,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Gaga,Soccer,Volleyball,Cheer,Hiking,Ping Pong,Rock Climbing,Sports-Instructional and Training,Trampoline,Ultimate Frisbee,Canoeing,Water Sports (multi),Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Sailing/Marine Skills,Swimming,Traditional (multi activity) ,

    Types of camps in cottage country

    Many cottage camps are traditional, meaning they offer a wide variety of activities, from hiking to arts and crafts. But in cottage country and rural areas, an especially big focus is water sports. Many camps in these locations offer swimming, canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and other water sports.

    Most cottage and vacation camps have flexible programming, with plenty of full- and part-time options. For instance, they offer anywhere from five- to one-day a week programs. Many also offer daily programs ranging from a full day to an hour long, and everything in between. They may also have evening, March break, or even winter programs during the school year.

    Benefits of cottage country camps

    Cottage country camps are the perfect solution for many families. They can allow your child to take part in fun and challenging activities, make friends, and pursue interests and talents. And they manage to do all this while you sit back and have fun in the sun.

    These camps are a great option for both cottagers, as well as families on vacation in rural areas. Their flexible schedules, stimulating programs, and reasonable prices make them the ideal fit for families who like to spend much or part of their summer near trees, forests, and lakes.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many Cottage country day camps and programs are there?
    There are 11 Cottage country day camps and programs that are Our Kids trusted members. Use the filters to narrow options by age or type, then click on each organization to read reviews, browse program schedules, and access registration details.

    What are the fees to attend Cottage country day camps and programs?
    Fees for Cottage country day camps and programs range from $25 to $4,514 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

    What age do Cottage country day camps and programs start at?
    There are programs available for children aged 1 through 18.


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