Find spring break programs in Ottawa, Orleans, Kanata, and throughout the National Capital Region
Ottawa March break camps offer kids and teens a fun, structured way to spend the break while parents work. These week-long programs are most often day camps, including some half-day camps. Programs are built around supervised hands-on learning activities; kids make friends and stay off screens! Below, find March break camps in Ottawa, followed by advice to help you understand your options. Read more
List of Ottawa region March break camps on this page:
Ottawa offers a wide selection of March break camps, reflecting kids' different interests and learning styles. Ottawa March break programs span everything from sports and outdoor activities to arts camps, STEM programs, and tutoring. The lists below explore different camp types so you can narrow in on programs that match what your child likes or what they might want to learn more about.
March break sports camps in Ottawa
OUR KIDS lists over 60 different sports, in activities that range from basketball lessons to volleyball camps to swimming lessons. In the links below, find camps and programs that improve kids' and teens' skills and deepen their love of their favourite sport. What's your favourite? Find it below:
Learning continues at the Ottawa March break camps linked below. Pick your favourite subject in the list below and find spring break programs focused on that activity (top of the list) and others that offer it as part of a broader schedule (further down each list).
March break technology camps and programs in Ottawa
On OUR KIDS, we've witnessed ever-increasing interest in STEM and robotics camps. Whatever your favourite tech, find it listed below. Our advanced search can help you find technology camps near you throughout the National Capital Region.
Ottawa March break camps give kids a structured, supervised environment during the school break where they can stay active, learn new skills, and connect with others. Even though these programs run for only a short time, they support meaningful developmental benefits that go beyond basic childcare.
Develop independence and confidence by following new routines and expectations outside the school setting.
Build stronger social skills through collaboration, shared activities, and interaction with new peer groups.
Stay physically engaged during the break through movement-based programming, sports, and outdoor activities.
Encourage curiosity and creative thinking through hands-on experiences in arts, STEM, and exploratory programs.
Strengthen problem-solving and adaptability by working through unfamiliar challenges and guided activities.
Identify new interests and abilities that may shape future camps, classes, or extracurricular choices.
Maintain a sense of daily structure and purpose during March break, helping kids transition more smoothly back to school.
How to choose an Ottawa March break camp that fits your needs
When comparing Ottawa March break camps—whether you’re researching online, speaking with program staff, or attending the Our Kids Camp Expo—focus on how each program will work for both your child and your schedule. Because March break camps run for a short, intensive period, the right details matter.
Understand expected outcomes: what skills, experiences, or takeaways will your child gain by the end of the week?
Ask about group structure: How are campers organized with respect to age, ability, or experience?
Ask about discipline: How do staff manage behaviour, resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive group environment?
Assess support for new campers: How does the camp help new or first-time campers feel comfortable quickly?
Get the logistics right: How do daily hours, pickup, and drop-off fit with your work and transportation plans?
