Top Ottawa science camps for 2026/2027

Find Ottawa science camps and programs near you

Use the links below to find Ottawa science summer camps and after-school programs in the city or neighbourhood you need. Links will take you to our advanced search that features a movable map and listings with details you can easily compare to each other, to help you find the best-fit camp near you.

Benefits of science camps for kids and teens

Science camps give kids and teens a hands-on way to explore how the world works, but the benefits are much broader than that. Here’s a look at what kids gain:

• Ottawa science summer camps encourage intellectual curiosity.  Campers ask questions, test ideas, and observe results. They explore topics in biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, nature, medicine, and environmental science.
• Kids grow stronger critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Science camps encourage them to make hypotheses, run experiments, and analyze outcomes.
• Campers build confidence in STEM subjects. They learn through activity-based projects rather than lectures, memorization, or abstraction.
• Camps strengthen kids’ creativity and innovative thinking. Campers design, build, experiment, and troubleshoot solutions.
• Science camps encourage collaboration and communication. Experiments often require teamwork and discussion. 
• Kids and teens become more future-ready. Teens and kids can explore potential academic and career interests in a variety of fields from medicine to environmental studies.