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Since 1946, Camp Davern has been turning summer experiences into lifelong memories.

There was something very magical, special, and bonding about a summer at camp, and the friendships made ... have continued to this day, almost 67 years later.
Judy Laughton, former camper, Camp Davern

Kids in Durham Region have a positive outlet during summer months, thanks to camps and programs listed below. There are excellent kids' camps throughout this area, in Pickering, Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax, as well as further out, in towns like Courtice and Bowmanville. Durham Region parents, please note: numerous excellent online activities and programs are being added by camps during the COVID-19 quarantine.

Summer time in an Oshawa day camp gets kids out of the house, of course, but it also offers them a variety of positive experiences. and physical activity. Find camps in Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and throughout the rest of Durham region listed below. Click through to camp profiles to find out session dates, costs and more. Read more

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featured Great Big Theatre Company Ontario (11) Art : Theatre Arts Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Camps in your neighbourhood ! One-week sessions, performances every week. Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to stage performance & guide them toward self-expression. A great confidence-builder ! Read more... Ages 4 to 14 Coed from $98/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	98	4-14	0	Mississauga, York Mills, Toronto, Oakville, Guelph, Hamilton, Whitby, Burlington, Waterloo, Richmond Hill, London	Art : Theatre ArtsGreat Big Theatre CompanyCamps in your neighbourhood ! One-week sessions, performances every week. Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to stage performance & guide them toward self-expression. A great confidence-builder ! Mississauga, York Mills, Toronto, Oakville, Guelph, Hamilton, Whitby, Burlington, Waterloo, Richmond Hill, London Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
featured Pedalheads Bike, Swim and Sport Ontario (43) Sport: Cycling Day camp, Program Pedalheads offers bike, swim, and sport programs to families across Canada. Pedalheads helps kids develop life skills, confidence, and independence through fun, safe, and engaging instruction. Read more... Ages 2 to 12 Coed from $112/week View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	112	2-12	1	The Beach, Toronto, Humber Valley Village, Toronto, Leaside, Toronto, Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto, Lawrence Manor, Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga, Markham, Don Mills, Toronto, Bayview Village, Toronto, Burlington, Forest Hill, Toronto, Ottawa, Little Italy, Toronto, East York, Toronto, Vaughan, Ajax, Hamilton, Milton, Newmarket, Rouge, Toronto, High Park, Toronto, Bloor West Village, Toronto, Lansing , Toronto, Richmond Hill, Barrie, Kitchener, London	Sport: CyclingPedalheads Bike, Swim and SportPedalheads offers bike, swim, and sport programs to families across Canada. Pedalheads helps kids develop life skills, confidence, and independence through fun, safe, and engaging instruction. The Beach, Toronto, Humber Valley Village, Toronto, Leaside, Toronto, Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto, Lawrence Manor, Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga, Markham, Don Mills, Toronto, Bayview Village, Toronto, Burlington, Forest Hill, Toronto, Ottawa, Little Italy, Toronto, East York, Toronto, Vaughan, Ajax, Hamilton, Milton, Newmarket, Rouge, Toronto, High Park, Toronto, Bloor West Village, Toronto, Lansing , Toronto, Richmond Hill, Barrie, Kitchener, London Day camp, Program Coed
Salem Ridge Golf & Academy Junior Camps Ajax Sport: Golf Day camp The Salem Ridge Golf & Academy is dedicated to helping juniors advance their golf skills. We understand that juniors learn and develop at different rates and in different ways and have designed our programs accordingly. Read more... Ages 6 to 15 Coed from $99/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	99	6-15	2	Ajax, Ontario	Sport: GolfSalem Ridge Golf & Academy Junior CampsThe Salem Ridge Golf & Academy is dedicated to helping juniors advance their golf skills. We understand that juniors learn and develop at different rates and in different ways and have designed our programs accordingly. Ajax, Ontario Day camp Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Claremont Nature Centre Pickering Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp Nature based summer day and overnight camp led by Ontario Certified Teachers. Spend days outdoors exploring ponds, creeks, wetlands meadows and forests! Read more... Ages 4 to 18 Coed from $180/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp Coed	180	4-18	3	Pickering, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Claremont Nature CentreNature based summer day and overnight camp led by Ontario Certified Teachers. Spend days outdoors exploring ponds, creeks, wetlands meadows and forests! Pickering, Ontario Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp Coed
Ontario Tech University Summer Camps Oshawa Science (multi) Virtual Program, Day camp, Family camp Explore unique science and tech programa at Ontario Tech, including LEGO , Makerspace, Coding, Minecraft. Family Camps. Camps will require minimal parent support once the camp site has been successfully accessed. Read more... Ages 5 to 17 Coed from $260/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Family camp openCamp Coed	260	5-17	4	Oshawa, Ontario	Science (multi)Ontario Tech University Summer CampsExplore unique science and tech programa at Ontario Tech, including LEGO , Makerspace, Coding, Minecraft. Family Camps. Camps will require minimal parent support once the camp site has been successfully accessed. Oshawa, Ontario Virtual Program, Day camp, Family camp Coed
Active Scholars Ajax; Guelph; North Toronto, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Virtual Program, Day camp, Program A unique summer experience, Where Sports Meets Education and campers get to engage in both STEM Learning & Basketball or Soccer Development. Each week we offer a unique experience for continued growth and engagement. Read more... Ages 7 to 13 Coed from $235/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	235	7-13	5	Ajax, Ontario, Guelph, Ontario, North Toronto, Toronto, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Active ScholarsA unique summer experience, Where Sports Meets Education and campers get to engage in both STEM Learning & Basketball or Soccer Development. Each week we offer a unique experience for continued growth and engagement. Ajax, Ontario, Guelph, Ontario, North Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
Rooks to Cooks Art : Cooking Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Hands-on, educational and fun! We offer unique, intensive cooking day camps for kids, ages 4+. Kids learn to cook, but they also learn about nutrition, team-work, problem-solving and much more! 16 GTA locations. Read more... Ages 4 to 16 Coed from $430/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	430	4-16	6		Art : CookingRooks to CooksHands-on, educational and fun! We offer unique, intensive cooking day camps for kids, ages 4+. Kids learn to cook, but they also learn about nutrition, team-work, problem-solving and much more! 16 GTA locations. Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
Stonewood Equestrian Riding Academy Pickering Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian Day camp, Program A fun horseback riding camp in a beautiful state of the art riding facility. Other games, sports, crafts, swimming and activities galore after spending hours in the saddle. Read more... Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $425/week View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	425	6-16	7	Pickering, Ontario	Sport: Horseback Riding/EquestrianStonewood Equestrian Riding AcademyA fun horseback riding camp in a beautiful state of the art riding facility. Other games, sports, crafts, swimming and activities galore after spending hours in the saddle. Pickering, Ontario Day camp, Program Coed
AlevelUp Basketball Training Vaughan; Ajax; Oakville Sport: Basketball Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp AlevelUp Basketball Training is packed with skill training specialist to inspire all year round. Whether you are beginner or advanced player , ages 4 - 18 yrs old, we will take your game A-level-Up!! Be there. Read more... Ages 4 to 18 Coed from $100/session View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	100	4-18	8	Vaughan, Ontario, Ajax, Ontario, Oakville, Ontario	Sport: BasketballAlevelUp Basketball TrainingAlevelUp Basketball Training is packed with skill training specialist to inspire all year round. Whether you are beginner or advanced player , ages 4 - 18 yrs old, we will take your game A-level-Up!! Be there. Vaughan, Ontario, Ajax, Ontario, Oakville, Ontario Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
Real Programming 4 Kids Kingsview Vilage, Toronto; Leaside, Toronto; Oakville; Richmond Hill; Oshawa Computer : Computer programming Virtual Program, Day camp, Program With locations in Leaside, Etobicoke, London, Oakville, Richmond Hill, Oshawa, Waterloo and Ottawa, RP4K introduces kids and teens to the fundamentals of computer programming. FREE 45 min trial class. Read more... Ages 7 to 17 Coed from $548/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	548	7-17	9	Kingsview Vilage, Toronto, , Leaside, Toronto, Ontario, Oakville, Ontario, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Oshawa, Ontario	Computer : Computer programmingReal Programming 4 KidsWith locations in Leaside, Etobicoke, London, Oakville, Richmond Hill, Oshawa, Waterloo and Ottawa, RP4K introduces kids and teens to the fundamentals of computer programming. FREE 45 min trial class. Kingsview Vilage, Toronto, , Leaside, Toronto, Ontario, Oakville, Ontario, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Oshawa, Ontario Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
Life Time Kids Academy Mississauga; Vaughan; Ajax Traditional (multi activity) Day camp Life Time offers fun and convenient summer and school-break camps to keep your kids active and healthy all year long. Weekly themes, field trips, related crafts, activities, games and more. Read more... Ages 4 to 12 Coed from $260/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	260	4-12	10	Mississauga, Ontario, Vaughan, Ontario, Ajax, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Life Time Kids AcademyLife Time offers fun and convenient summer and school-break camps to keep your kids active and healthy all year long. Weekly themes, field trips, related crafts, activities, games and more. Mississauga, Ontario, Vaughan, Ontario, Ajax, Ontario Day camp Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed The Hoop Factory Ajax; Markham; Downtown East, Toronto Sport: Basketball Day camp Camp/program teaching the fundamentals in basketball, balance, footwork to players at all levels. A fun, high energy camp for boys/girls of all ages. Christmas Holiday-March Break-Summer Break #BuildingBetterBallers Read more... Ages 5 to 18 Coed from $200/week View profile	Day camp Coed	200	5-18	11	Ajax, Ontario, Markham, Ontario, Downtown East, Toronto, Ontario	Sport: BasketballThe Hoop FactoryCamp/program teaching the fundamentals in basketball, balance, footwork to players at all levels. A fun, high energy camp for boys/girls of all ages. Christmas Holiday-March Break-Summer Break #BuildingBetterBallers Ajax, Ontario, Markham, Ontario, Downtown East, Toronto, Ontario Day camp Coed
Stem for Kids GTA Pickering; Whitby; Ajax Education: STEM Day camp, Program, Family camp Fun-based Summer/March Break Camps, After school programs and workshops that integrates STEM with the 4C skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity; and real world applications. Read more... Ages 4 to 16 Coed from $110/month View profile	Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	110	4-16	12	Pickering, Ontario, Whitby, Ontario, Ajax, Ontario	Education: STEMStem for Kids GTAFun-based Summer/March Break Camps, After school programs and workshops that integrates STEM with the 4C skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity; and real world applications. Pickering, Ontario, Whitby, Ontario, Ajax, Ontario Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed

Positive effects of kids' camps include:

Social. We're social animals, and it's good for kids to expand their circle of friends and experiences, no matter who they are, extroverted or introverted. Camp is always a new social experience, even if kids attend the same one, year over year. An Oshawa or Pickering kids camp removes some personal barriers found in more formalized settings like the classroom. There are opportunities that go beyond academics, with unique activities like talent shows, for example. Many kids open up in the freer summer camp environment, while they may have anxiety or other detriments in a school environment. In camp, you just never know what can happen.

Exposure to new things. Mixed activity camps or multisport camps are just two ways that kids can encounter experiences they would not otherwise face. In some cases, this can be eye-opening for some kids, where they can learn about something they never knew they liked doing. Sometimes, camp can be the only opportunity for kids to learn more about something in which they are only casually interested, such as game design, for example.

Physical activity. Camps open up kids to a variety of physical activities, beyond sports. Fun, essentially non-competitive camp activities like dodgeball, foursquare, capture the flag and other such games get kids active and having fun in a more inclusive, less competitive way than that seen in some sports summer camps.

Learning. Camps in Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax offer intensive learning experiences, such as that found in science or tech camps. That said, any kind of day camp offers learning, of course. If you are interested in education-focused camps (including those outside Durham Region) you can use our site to learn more about learning camps ranging from STEM camps to zoology camps.

Not just for summer!

A number of camps in the region offer these experiences round the year. March break camps and other holiday camps are intensive learning opportunities lasting the week. Like summer camp, these are a great way to spend off-school time in a positive environment with unique growth possibilities. Learn more about March Break kids' camps. Similarly, after school programs in the region are a helpful means of augmenting learning and physical activity.

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Events

July 4, 2020
Rooks to Cooks
Cooking Class for Change Fundraiser

July 6, 2020
The Hoop Factory
Markham 2020 Week 1: 16th Annual Summer Development Camp

July 6, 2020
The Hoop Factory
Ajax Week 1: 16th Annual Summer Development Camp

July 6, 2020
The Hoop Factory
Toronto Week 1: 16th Annual Summer Development Camp

News

June 8, 2020
Ontario Tech University Summer Camps
Virtual Summer Camp Programs Available

April 20, 2020
AlevelUp Basketball Training
Online Skill Training

March 23, 2020
Rooks to Cooks
Rooks to Cooks NEW Online Cooking Videos for kids

March 18, 2020
Pedalheads Bike, Swim and Sport
Pedalheads' Reponse to COVID-19 and Program Updates

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