Summer camps in Ottawa area

Ottawa summer camps, like other camps across Canada, offer a variety of options for kids and families from Ottawa and area. This includes camps in downtown Ottawa, Ottawa-Gatineau, Rockliffe Park, Rockland, Kemptville, Kanata, Centretown, the Glebe, Riverside Park, and Hampton Park. What better way for kids to enjoy the outdoors than at a summer camp in the Ottawa area, where kids can participate in a wide variety of camp activities such as canoeing, hiking, swimming, and even white water rafting on the Ottawa River.

Camp Nominingue, through the traditions and lore it maintains, is larger than life. The respect for nature and others that Native Americans had is inculcated in us through Camp, and passed on.
Camper, Camp Nominingue

You can also find a number of Ottawa summer camps offering specialized instruction. For example, a number of kids' camps in Ottawa offer special needs instruction, with a low ratio of counselors to campers. Other speciality camps in Ottawa and area offer computer education and a variety of educational curricula. The region is full of museums and other national attractions, with many locations putting on kids’ summer camps and programs. Area universities and colleges also put on camps that allow kids and teens a glimpse of life at these institutions. Whether you are searching for a day camp or overnight camp, Ottawa is sure to have a camp right for your kids.

Be sure to consult Our Kids for a wealth of camp-related information, including advice on how to choose a summer camp, preparing your child for summer camp and a plethora of lists of specialized camps like arts camps, sports camps, learning disability camps, and many others.

Summer camp offers your child a unique opportunity to build new friendships, develop social skills, leadership abilities, stay active and - of course - have a ton of fun in the summer sun.