• Summer Camps

The variety of Muskoka camps

Muskoka Ontario is home to a variety of summer camps for all ages and interests. From traditional overnight camps to specialized day camps, camps feature a variety of activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, arts and crafts, and more. Find your favourite activity discussed or listed below, and follow links to our advanced search page. Lists will include camps focused on that activity first, followed by camps offering that activity among others.

What are five main benefits of a Muskoka summer camp? 

1. Social Development. Summer camps in Muskoka provide a great opportunity for kids and teens to make new friends and develop social skills. Through team sports, group games, and outdoor activities, kids interact with each other and learn collaboration and cooperation. They develop critical social skills including communication and problem-solving. Kids camp is a safe environment where kids explore new interests. Camp implicitly teaches them how to build relationships and develop a sense of community. They also learn about themselves in the process. Find out more from other pages on our site, how camp helps kids mature and grow in interpersonal skills, self-regulation, and generosity.

2. Physical Activity. Camp is a great way for kids to develop enthusiasm for physicality. Through camps’ extensive physical activities, kids can learn how to move their bodies in a safe and healthy way, and they develop coordination and strength. Camps typically offer activities like swimming, hiking, ziplining, and more, all of which make exercise fun. It becomes a part of their daily routine. Camp also teaches about nutrition and healthy eating habits.

3. Educational Opportunities. Muskoka kids’ summer camps also make learning fun. In the stimulating setting of camp, kids grow academically, and explore and learn new skills. Camps typically include a variety of activities related to writing, math, science, and art. Combined with physical activity, these help kids’ minds stay active. They continue to develop creativity and think critically in time away from school. It’s much better for them than binging Netflix or spending too much time on social media! Through these activities, children can learn to think critically, problem solve, and develop their creativity.

4. Leadership Skills. Summer camps in Muskoka help kids and teens develop leadership by providing them with the opportunity to take on responsibilities independently. Team sports, group projects, and outdoor activities all afford opportunities to lead others. They learn to communicate effectively, problem solve, and take initiative. Spending time away from parents and familiar surroundings, they learn to be responsible and accountable for their actions. The examples set by experienced counselors is also key to their development in this area. Many people attest to the camp experience as pivotal in their personal growth into leadership.

5. Fun! Kids camps give kids and teens a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday suburban life. They discover how time in nature, away from screens, is such a stress reliever! They explore the outdoors, taking part in activities as diverse as wakeboarding, ziplining, and rock climbing. Not everything is challenging, though, and there’s plenty of casual fun swimming, hiking, canoeing, or just doing arts and crafts. It's a non-competitive setting, where they might also explore gifts in music or drama. With a focus on fun, camp develops kids’ natural self-confidence.

Learn more about the benefits of summer camp.

Consider camps in other areas

If camps above have filled up, or if you just want other recommendations, consider these possiibilities:

Algonquin Park summer camps give kids and teens a front row seat on this spectacular Ontario Provincial Park, full of old growth forests, wildlife sightings of moose, bears, and even wolves, along with pristine, peaceful wilderness lakes. 

Peterborough and area camps are closer to civilization than some other overnight camps but offer all the fun and adventure of traditional summer camp. 

Ontario's overnight summer camps listed on OurKids.net offers family a complete list of residential camps from across the province. 

How to find the best kids' camp in Muskoka

GTA families! Considering an overnight camp in Muskoka? Save time travelling to visit camps and mark the annual February Our Kids Camp Expo into your calendar where you can meet with 50+ camps in just one day! RSVP today to get free family tickets ($10 at the door)

Listed here is our complete selection of summer camps in Muskoka and area. Camps here are some of the longest running camps in Canadian history, offering a superb traditional camp experience that is sure to cast a long influence over the rest your child's life.

Be sure to check out each camp and consider what it has to offer. While many of these camps are strongly traditional, there are many summer camps in Muskoka area that offer sports specialization. Other examples of specializations you might want to give attention to might include special needs, weight loss or ESL.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Summer camps in Muskoka are there?
There are 19 Summer camps in Muskoka that are Our Kids trusted members. In addition, there are 2 options that bus from the area. Use the filters to narrow options by age or type, then click on each organization to read reviews, browse program schedules, and access registration details.

What are the fees to attend Summer camps in Muskoka?
Fees for Summer camps in Muskoka range from $200 to $4,350 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

What age do Summer camps in Muskoka start at?
There are programs available for children aged 4 through 18.