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Summer camps in Ottawa area

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Looking for an all-boys camp in Ottawa? Camp Nominingue provides opportunities for boys to grow together through outdoor skills and wilderness tripping.

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.
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Camps throughout the Ottawa Region offer a complete spectrum of fun and learning. Camps from downtown Ottawa to Ottawa-Gatineau to Orleans and Rockliffe Park, to the Glebe and Kanata offer kids and teens outdoor enjoyment. They can participate in a wide variety of camp activities such as canoeing, hiking, swimming, and even whitewater rafting on the river. Below, find camps in the capital region, and further below that are camps that bus from the region. Further below that, you’ll find more helpful information for families. Read more

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	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
featured GTA Photography Classes : Camps Ottawa; Downtown East, Toronto Visual arts: Photo/Video Day, Overnight, Program Photography & Video Camps for kids (8-12) & teens (13-18). Campers learn from award-winning photographers & apply their new skills on daily field trips. Give your child the BEST SUMMER EVER! Ages 8 to 18 Coed from $299/week View sessions	Day, Overnight, Program Coed	299	8-18	0	Ottawa, Ontario, Downtown East, Toronto, Ontario	Visual arts: Photo/VideoGTA Photography Classes : CampsPhotography & Video Camps for kids (8-12) & teens (13-18). Campers learn from award-winning photographers & apply their new skills on daily field trips. Give your child the BEST SUMMER EVER! Ottawa, Ontario, Downtown East, Toronto, Ontario Day, Overnight, Program Coed
featured Encounters with Canada Ottawa Education (multi) Overnight A leadership program, where teens develop civic leadership skills, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, and explore exciting career options Ages 14 to 17 Coed from $750/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	750	14-17	1	Ottawa, Ontario	Education (multi)Encounters with CanadaA leadership program, where teens develop civic leadership skills, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, and explore exciting career options Ottawa, Ontario Overnight Coed
featured Pedalheads Bike, Swim and Sport Ontario (38) Sport (multi) Day, 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. Ages 3 to 12 Coed from $169/week View sessions	Day, Program Coed	169	3-12	2	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, Whitby, Hamilton, Milton, Newmarket, Rouge, Toronto, High Park, Toronto, Bloor West Village, Toronto, Lansing , Toronto	Sport (multi)Pedalheads 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, Whitby, Hamilton, Milton, Newmarket, Rouge, Toronto, High Park, Toronto, Bloor West Village, Toronto, Lansing , Toronto Day, Program Coed
featured Frontier Trails Camp & Outdoor Education Centre Ottawa; Eganville Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight Adventure Begins at Summer camp! Day and overnight programs and many activities including horseback riding,ESL, paintball, archery, whitewater rafting and more. Offering Awesome memories to campers from Ottawa to China. Ages 4 to 16 Coed from $680/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	680	4-16	3	Ottawa, Ontario, Eganville, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Frontier Trails Camp & Outdoor Education CentreAdventure Begins at Summer camp! Day and overnight programs and many activities including horseback riding,ESL, paintball, archery, whitewater rafting and more. Offering Awesome memories to campers from Ottawa to China. Ottawa, Ontario, Eganville, Ontario Day, Overnight Coed
featured Camp Can-Aqua Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Overnight, family A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patients & empathy. Fun is a given. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Ages 5 to 17 Coed from $1,950/2 weeks View sessions	Overnight, family Coed	1950	5-17	4	Haliburton Highlands, Ontario, Oakville, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Camp Can-AquaA traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patients & empathy. Fun is a given. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Haliburton Highlands, Ontario, Oakville, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario Overnight, family Coed
Models International Management Ottawa Art (multi) Day, Program Our Fashion Modeling Camps are an amazing opportunity to build confidence, discover talents and develop skills such as public speaking, acting, runway & much more! Ages 10 to 17 Girls from $395/program View sessions	Day, Program Girls	395	10-17	5	Ottawa, Ontario	Art (multi)Models International ManagementOur Fashion Modeling Camps are an amazing opportunity to build confidence, discover talents and develop skills such as public speaking, acting, runway & much more! Ottawa, Ontario Day, Program Girls
Richard Robinson Academy of Fashion Design Ottawa Art : Fashion design / Sewing Day, Program A Fashion Camp with introduction to Sketching, sewing, textiles embellishments while creating fun and youthful projects, in a stimulating environment within the renowned Richard Robinson Academy of Fashion Design. Ages 8 to 100 Coed from $300/program View sessions	Day, Program Coed	300	8-100	6	Ottawa, Ontario	Art : Fashion design / SewingRichard Robinson Academy of Fashion DesignA Fashion Camp with introduction to Sketching, sewing, textiles embellishments while creating fun and youthful projects, in a stimulating environment within the renowned Richard Robinson Academy of Fashion Design. Ottawa, Ontario Day, Program Coed
Gee-Gees Sports Camps Ottawa Sport (multi) Day The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of bilingual sport camps to youth in the Ottawa and Gatineau area. Ages 6 to 15 Coed, Girls, Boys from $275/week View sessions	Day Coed, Girls, Boys	275	6-15	7	Ottawa, Ontario	Sport (multi)Gee-Gees Sports CampsThe University of Ottawa Gee-Gees pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of bilingual sport camps to youth in the Ottawa and Gatineau area. Ottawa, Ontario Day Coed, Girls, Boys
Ottawa School of Art Ottawa Art : Visual arts (multi) Day, Program Children aged 6 to 15 will embark on an exciting hands-on exploration of a variety of artistic mediums, themes and styles including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and sculpture, and clay. Ages 6 to 15 Coed from $210/week View sessions	Day, Program Coed	210	6-15	8	Ottawa, Ontario	Art : Visual arts (multi)Ottawa School of ArtChildren aged 6 to 15 will embark on an exciting hands-on exploration of a variety of artistic mediums, themes and styles including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and sculpture, and clay. Ottawa, Ontario Day, Program Coed
YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight Choose active and fun Neighbourhood day camps close to home, with themed weeks and out trips, OR a traditional outdoor day (or overnight) experience at Camp Otonabee with ropes, paddling, nature hikes, swimming and more Ages 4 to 16 Coed from $190/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	190	4-16	9	Ottawa, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital RegionChoose active and fun Neighbourhood day camps close to home, with themed weeks and out trips, OR a traditional outdoor day (or overnight) experience at Camp Otonabee with ropes, paddling, nature hikes, swimming and more Ottawa, Ontario Day, Overnight Coed
JOA Camps Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Day An exceptional camp, all in French, offering weekly themes and diverse activities. Weekly outings included in pricing. Ages 4 to 12 Coed from $55/day View sessions	Day Coed	55	4-12	10	Ottawa, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) JOA CampsAn exceptional camp, all in French, offering weekly themes and diverse activities. Weekly outings included in pricing. Ottawa, Ontario Day Coed
Debate Camp Ottawa; Bridle Path, Toronto; North Toronto, Toronto; Humber Valley Village, Toronto Education: Public Speaking/Debate Day, Overnight For all students interested in public speaking, debating and model parliament. A well-rounded program open to all ability levels and interests, ages 10 - 17. Both day and overnight camp options available. Ages 10 to 17 Coed from $395/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	395	10-17	11	Ottawa, , Bridle Path, Toronto, Ontario, North Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Humber Valley Village, Toronto, Ontario	Education: Public Speaking/DebateDebate CampFor all students interested in public speaking, debating and model parliament. A well-rounded program open to all ability levels and interests, ages 10 - 17. Both day and overnight camp options available. Ottawa, , Bridle Path, Toronto, Ontario, North Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Humber Valley Village, Toronto, Ontario Day, Overnight Coed
Active Challenge Renfrew Health & Fitness: Weight Loss Program Overnight Focusing on self esteem and healthy lifestyle, this camp features hikes, water adventure and more. Combines education, activity and personal growth and development. Ages 12 to 25 Girls from $3,675/month View sessions	Overnight Girls	3675	12-25	12	Renfrew, Quebec	Health & Fitness: Weight Loss ProgramActive ChallengeFocusing on self esteem and healthy lifestyle, this camp features hikes, water adventure and more. Combines education, activity and personal growth and development. Renfrew, Quebec Overnight Girls
Bytown Brigantine Tall Ships Adventure Brockville; Harbourfront, Toronto; Ottawa; Kincardine; Sarnia Travel Overnight An adventure-based camp on a tall ship - leadership, good citizenship & lifelong friendships built through working alongside crew sailing the vessel(s). HS credits on Fair Jeanne, small group ages 12+ sailing Black Jack. Ages 12 to 18 Coed from $900/session View sessions	Overnight Coed	900	12-18	13	Brockville, Ontario, Harbourfront, Toronto, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Kincardine, , Sarnia,	TravelBytown Brigantine Tall Ships AdventureAn adventure-based camp on a tall ship - leadership, good citizenship & lifelong friendships built through working alongside crew sailing the vessel(s). HS credits on Fair Jeanne, small group ages 12+ sailing Black Jack. Brockville, Ontario, Harbourfront, Toronto, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Kincardine, , Sarnia, Overnight Coed
Frontier Trails ESL Camp Eganville; Ottawa ESL Day, Overnight Programs are geared to encourage speaking as opposed to writing proficiency. By using picture images, with English labels, each child gains a certain level of familiarity with the terminology presented. Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $680/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	680	6-16	14	Eganville, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario	ESLFrontier Trails ESL CampPrograms are geared to encourage speaking as opposed to writing proficiency. By using picture images, with English labels, each child gains a certain level of familiarity with the terminology presented. Eganville, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario Day, Overnight Coed
Britannia Yacht Club Ottawa Sport: Sailing/Marine Skills Day When your child enrolls in any Learn to Sail session your family receives a FREE social membership from July 1st to August 31st to experience Britannia Yacht Club's activities and events offered for members and families. Ages 8 to 18 Coed from $575/2 weeks View sessions	Day Coed	575	8-18	15	Ottawa, Ontario	Sport: Sailing/Marine SkillsBritannia Yacht ClubWhen your child enrolls in any Learn to Sail session your family receives a FREE social membership from July 1st to August 31st to experience Britannia Yacht Club's activities and events offered for members and families. Ottawa, Ontario Day Coed
Camp Cherith - Lanark Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight, family Camp Cherith Lanark is a co-ed, interdenominational, Christian camp that offers a variety of outdoor skill development within the context of a community committed to Biblical teachings and values. Ages 8 to 16 Coed from $400/week View sessions	Day, Overnight, family Coed	400	8-16	16	Ottawa, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Camp Cherith - LanarkCamp Cherith Lanark is a co-ed, interdenominational, Christian camp that offers a variety of outdoor skill development within the context of a community committed to Biblical teachings and values. Ottawa, Ontario Day, Overnight, family Coed
Camp Davern Eastern Lanark County Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Eastern Ontario summer camp where kids participate in a variety of activities and sports including rope courses, leadership and more. Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $875/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	875	6-16	17	Eastern Lanark County, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Camp DavernEastern Ontario summer camp where kids participate in a variety of activities and sports including rope courses, leadership and more. Eastern Lanark County, Ontario Overnight Coed

Camps that bus from Ottawa Region

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
featured Camp Nominingue Traditional (multi activity) Overnight, family An English boys' camp in Quebec, Nominingue offers the ultimate outdoor experience: living in a tent with the opportunity of going on wilderness canoe trips. It is the place where your summer adventure begins! Ages 7 to 16 Boys from $765/week View sessions	Overnight, family Boys	765	7-16	0		Traditional (multi activity) Camp NominingueAn English boys' camp in Quebec, Nominingue offers the ultimate outdoor experience: living in a tent with the opportunity of going on wilderness canoe trips. It is the place where your summer adventure begins! Overnight, family Boys
featured Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs Temagami Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping Overnight Wilderness canoe adventures with heart & meaning in separate boys, girls and coed programs. Trips weave together challenge, community and confidence to connect youth to the land, each other, and their own unique spirit. Ages 10 to 17 Coed, Girls, Boys from $1,200/week View sessions	Overnight Coed, Girls, Boys	1200	10-17	1	Temagami, Ontario	Adventure: Wilderness Out-trippingNorthwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping ProgramsWilderness canoe adventures with heart & meaning in separate boys, girls and coed programs. Trips weave together challenge, community and confidence to connect youth to the land, each other, and their own unique spirit. Temagami, Ontario Overnight Coed, Girls, Boys
Camp Wanapitei Temagami Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping Overnight, family Wilderness canoe-tripping camp based in Northern Ontario, paddling Ontario, Quebec, and the Territories. A strong tripping program is complemented by caring staff, community focus and a diverse in-camp program. Ages 7 to 18 Coed from $945/week View sessions	Overnight, family Coed	945	7-18	2	Temagami, Ontario	Adventure: Wilderness Out-trippingCamp WanapiteiWilderness canoe-tripping camp based in Northern Ontario, paddling Ontario, Quebec, and the Territories. A strong tripping program is complemented by caring staff, community focus and a diverse in-camp program. Temagami, Ontario Overnight, family Coed
Olympia Sports Camp Huntsville Sport (multi) Overnight We offer kids professional instruction, guidance to grow & excel while having fun! Choose from over 90 programs in Sport, Leadership, Adventure, Art, Recreation, Self-Discovery & Fitness. Ages 8 to 19 Coed from $905/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	905	8-19	3	Huntsville, Ontario	Sport (multi)Olympia Sports CampWe offer kids professional instruction, guidance to grow & excel while having fun! Choose from over 90 programs in Sport, Leadership, Adventure, Art, Recreation, Self-Discovery & Fitness. Huntsville, Ontario Overnight Coed
The Taylor Statten Camps Algonquin Park Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp Ahmek and Camp Wapomeo offer a balance of canoe tripping and programming. Activities include swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, horseback riding, sailing and more. Canoe trips range in length from 2 to 50 days. Ages 6 to 16 Girls, Boys from $895/session View sessions	Overnight Girls, Boys	895	6-16	4	Algonquin Park, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) The Taylor Statten CampsCamp Ahmek and Camp Wapomeo offer a balance of canoe tripping and programming. Activities include swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, horseback riding, sailing and more. Canoe trips range in length from 2 to 50 days. Algonquin Park, Ontario Overnight Girls, Boys
Cedar Ridge Camp Bancroft Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Cedar Ridge Camp is a wonderful place where campers have the opportunity to get outside and active Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $900/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	900	6-16	5	Bancroft, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Cedar Ridge CampCedar Ridge Camp is a wonderful place where campers have the opportunity to get outside and active Bancroft, Ontario Overnight Coed
Camp Kennebec Sharbot Lake Traditional (multi activity) Overnight An amazing summer camp experience for campers with special needs. All the fun of camp, with supportive and experienced staff to give your camper the summer of their life! The focus is on fun first! Ages 6 to 25 Coed from $1,500/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	1500	6-25	6	Sharbot Lake, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Camp KennebecAn amazing summer camp experience for campers with special needs. All the fun of camp, with supportive and experienced staff to give your camper the summer of their life! The focus is on fun first! Sharbot Lake, Ontario Overnight Coed

A spectrum of camp options in Ottawa

Throughout Ottawa Region there is a wide variety of kids’ camp options. Here’s a quick glance at some options, with links to more specific listings and pages than the list above.

Kids' sports camps in Ottawa

Sports camps in Ottawa are attended by aspiring athletes from throughout the capital region. Camps offer a weeklong (or longer) focus on athletics, encouraging kids to build skills, stamina and leadership. Find kids' camps focused on the sport you love, below.

baseball

basketball

cheerleading

cycling

fishing

football

hockey

horse

lacrosse

rock climbing

sailing

skating

soccer

swimming

tennis

volleyball

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Education camps in Ottawa

Learning camps extend academic development into the summer month, allowing kids and teens to explore subjects more deeply than classroom time allows. The Ottawa 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. Find the Ottawa education camp offering the learning activity you most care about, below.

engineering

ESL

French

leadership

mathematics

science

STEM camps

zoology

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Computer and technology camps in Ottawa

Being a renowned tech hub, Ottawa’s many technology and computer camps allow kids a deep exploration of coding and other interesting pursuits. Find camps offering your favourite technology interest below.

Lego

Minecraft

programming

robotics

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Arts camps in Ottawa

Arts-related camps in Ottawa allow kids to indulge their passion in things like design and the performing arts.Find what you love below, then find camps focused on that activity.

dance

drama

music

performing arts

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Exceptional needs camps

Camps for kids with exceptional needs offer kids a unique growth opportunity. Find camps offering the support you need, below.

camps for kids with autism

camps for kids with cancer

camps for kids with physical disabilities

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Camps near Ottawa

For families outside of Ottawa, we also offer select lists of camps in nearby cities and towns.

Brockville

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Kanata

Kingston

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A glance at the benefits of sending kids to camps

Parents in Ottawa (like parents everywhere) want the best for their kids. Attending camp for the first time can be challenging for some kids. Parents understandably have many concerns, and it can be difficult to let go. But there are many more good reasons to send kids to camp. It's a quintessential part of a healthy childhood that helps kids grow in independence, self confidence and personal initiative.

Take a closer look at benefits of camp for Ottawa kids and teens.

Questions you might consider

Our Kids has worked with Ottawa camps for many years now. Here are some things we advise parents to look for and think about as they are choosing a camp:

Safety

Ask camps if counselors all have police checks. Do counselors have any special training in dealing with conflict resolution? How do they ensure that the camp environment is safe for every child within the camp?

Structure and organization

Find out how kids are grouped together during camp activities. Are kids grouped by age? Gender? And what is the ratio of counselors to campers? Can you meet with the group leader who will be spending the most time with your child(ren)?

Day-to-day camp environment

Be sure that you schedule pickups and drop offs as the camp requires. What are kids required to bring to camp? Where will the camp be held? Are there outings, and how are those managed?

These are just some of the many things you need to know

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