2025 Summer Camps Guide | Toronto and Area

Summer camps offer a wonderful opportunity for children to explore new interests, build new relationships, and experience the benefits of positive community involvement. Toronto parents have access to a diverse range of options for their kids, including traditional camp venues with small group settings, as well as innovative virtual camp programs that can be enjoyed from the comfort of home. Whatever the choice, summer camp can offer an enriching and memorable experience for children, helping them to grow and develop in meaningful ways!

See below for summer camp programs available to parents in the GTA and be sure to also check our Kids Directories and Event Guides for other venues that offer summer programs.

Summer Camp Spotlights

Sports Camps | Art Camps | Robotics Camps | Leadership Camps

Rouge Camps

Rouge Camps are top-rated, teacher-led camps bringing the overnight camp spirit to the GTA. With active, creative, indoor and outdoor programs, campers have a blast while building skills. Choose from Sports Camp, Arts Camp, or ROUGE-botics, and see why families have rated us 9/10+ since 2013!

Day Camp, Overnight & Leadership Programs | Ages 4-15

Camp Adventureland

Camp Adventureland has offered fun and affordable summer programming in Stouffville since 1970. Activities include swimming, archery, mountain biking, woodcrafts, low ropes, rock climbing, laser tag and more! Campers will learn and develop new skills, while making friends and memories to last a lifetime. Our dedicated staff team will ensure your child has an unforgettable summer!

Medics Camp | A STEM.org accredited experience

Medical Science Camps in the GTA

Looking for a unique summer camp experience for your child? Medics Camp is the coolest summer camp in the GTA where “Kids are Doctors for a Week”. One of the few STEM.org accredited camps in Ontario, and recently recognized as being in the top 10% worldwide for STEM experiences! Three different age-based program themes to choose from for ages 5-12 and a first aid leadership program for teens ages 13-17, with locations in Toronto, and York Region.

Paint, Sculpt, Explore the Outdoors | 4-12 YRS

McMichael ArtVenture Summer Camps

Discover the perfect blend of art and nature with week-long summer programs that incorporate fun and games, indoors and out. Through gallery visits, hikes and studio activities, campers will have a blast being artist-adventurers. Choose from a variety of options featuring painting, sculpture, multi media and more. EARLY BIRD SAVINGS—Register by APRIL 30 and SAVE!

Explore the Wonderful World of Water

Ripley’s Aquarium Summer Day Camps

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is excited to welcome campers eager to explore the wonderful world of water! Each day includes adventuring through the Aquarium galleries and participating in a variety of aquatic animal inspired activities both inside and out. Campers will enjoy a variety of science activities, crafts, and games all within a safe environment. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday for one-week sessions. 

THE MUSIC SCHOOL WE WISH WE HAD AS KIDS

School of Rock Markham Summer Camps

Fun music camps that offer a wide selection of experiences for ages 8-18 yrs. Offering sessions for all playing levels, our camps will further a student’s musical foundation and give you a taste of what our year-round programs can offer. Most camps end with a live show! Spaces are limited!

VIRTUAL LEARNING & FUN FOR KIDS

Outschool Summer Bootcamps

Set learning free! Let your curiosity run wild with classes and groups on any topic you can imagine. We empower kids to take charge of their learning and explore the topics they love most with live, small-group classes and dynamic teachers. Our educators are safe, vetted, and experienced… and passionate about teaching. Learn more, and find upcoming programs for your child. 

2025 GTA Summer Camps Guide

Virtual & In-Person Programs for Kids in Toronto and area

Rooks to Cooks Summer Cooking Camps
Jun 23, 2025 
to Aug 29, 2025
Various Locations in Toronto & the GTA
Are your kids hungry for some fun this summer? Rooks to Cooks offers summer cooking camps that are ideal for children ages 6 – 14 and run from 9am – 4:30pm. There are 10 week-long camp sessions across 14 locations featuring a wide variety of culinary themes, such as pastry-focused ...
Summer Drama Camp at Young People's Theatre
Jun 30, 2025 
to Aug 29, 2025
Young People’s Theatre
YPT’s fun-filled drama camps take place in brand new classrooms at YPT 161 Studios and the theatre spaces across the street at 165 Front Street East. Brand new camps include Teen Intensive Camp and Junior Intensive Camp, as well as the return of Musical Theatre Camp and Film Camp! After-Camp ...
ROM Summer Club 2025
Jun 30, 2025 
to Aug 29, 2025
Royal Ontario Museum
Set your kids up for a summer of fun times and creative learning. Summer Club is back – celebrating its 83rd year – with immersive, in-person camp programs unlike anything else in the city. Engaging, energetic, and full of activities, our summer programs feature in-gallery and classroom learning, bringing kids ...
Good Sports Multi-Sport Camp
Jul 1, 2025 
to Aug 29, 2025
Earthbound Kids
Good Sports multi-sport camp program from Earthbound Kids includes instruction and skill development each day. It’s main focus is game play and being a positive team player while having fun with friends. Earthbound Kids let’s kids play together so they can best experience the satisfaction of teamwork and the meaning ...
Junior Equestrians at Earthbound Kids
Jul 1, 2025 
to Aug 29, 2025
Earthbound Kids
A riding camp for kids 8 to 13 years who are interested in getting into competitive riding or improving their competitive riding level. Riders will receive one hour of instruction each day, riders will showcase their skills at the end of the week to staff and parents. Campers will learn ...
Camp Treetop
Jul 1, 2025 
to Aug 29, 2025
Earthbound Kids
Camp Treetop connects children to nature in fun, educational, confidence-building ways. We let hands on experience with plants & animals and the earth itself instil values of respect for the environment. Kids learn and explore as they play with bugs, grow food, get messy and have fun doing all the ...
Saddle Camp at Earthbound Country House
Jul 1, 2025 
to Aug 29, 2025
Earthbound Farm & Country House
Full-day equestrian riding camps for kids 6-12 years of age. All levels of riders welcome. Whether your child is trying horseback riding for the first time or has previous experience with horses and riding, you’ll find we offer camp programs to suit your child’s ability. Beginner lessons focus on control ...
Saddle Camp at Earthbound Kids
Jul 2, 2025 
to Aug 29, 2025
Earthbound Kids
Whether your child is just trying it for the first time or they have experience with horses and riding, we offer camp programs to suit each child’s ability. Our instructors provide an enjoyable and, positive learning experience incorporating games and fun activities into the lesson plans. Horses and ponies in ...
Farm & Wildlife Camp
Jul 2, 2025 
to Aug 29, 2025
Earthbound Farm & Country House
Join us at Earthbound Farm & Country House this summer for our Farm & Wildlife program. This fun farm camp for kids 6-12 years is designed to unplug children from their screens and reconnect them with nature through the beautiful land our farm sits on. Throughout this week-long program, campers ...
ArtVenture Summer Camp 2025
Jul 2, 2025 
to Aug 22, 2025
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
ArtVenture camps provide a classic all-Canadian art camp experience with a mix of outdoor activities in the Humber River Valley, creative instruction in our fully resourced art studios, and a world-famous art collection. Early Bird Savings: Register by April 30, 2025, and save 5%! Led by top young art instructors ...
Mad Science In Person Summer Camps
Jul 7, 2025 
to Aug 29, 2025
Multiple Locations
Green glowing liquids, strange objects flying through the air, messages written in secret code, mystery substances that change from solid to liquid in seconds. Is this another planet? No, it’s a Mad Science camp! Summer Camps have been confirmed at the locations below. Registration Opens Soon!: Town of Ajax City ...
Rock 101 Beginner Summer Camp
Jul 7, 2025 
to Jul 11, 2025
School of Rock Markham
This (5) 1/2 day Rock 101 camp is for beginners 8-11 years of age. No experience needed. Students will learn the basics of their instrument by learning simplified versions of popular Rock and Roll songs sourced from multiple decades Want to perform in a Rock and Roll band? Our (5)-1/2 ...
Rouge Camps Unionville
Jul 7, 2025 
to Aug 15, 2025
St. Matthew CES
At Rouge Camps, we run highly rated, teacher-led camps designed for kids to have fun, grow, and thrive. We bring the magic of summer overnight camp to the GTA — without having to leave the city! Our programming is active, creative, skill-based, and a great mix of indoor and outdoor ...
Rouge Camps Woodbridge
Jul 7, 2025 
to Jul 11, 2025
Guardian Angels CES
At Rouge Camps, we run highly rated, teacher-led camps designed for kids to have fun, grow, and thrive. We bring the magic of summer overnight camp to the GTA — without having to leave the city! Our programming is active, creative, skill-based, and a great mix of indoor and outdoor ...
Rouge Camps
Jul 7, 2025 
to Aug 15, 2025
Multiple locations in York Region
At Rouge Camps, we run highly rated, teacher-led camps designed for kids to have fun, grow, and thrive. We bring the magic of summer overnight camp to York Region — without having to leave the city! Our programming is active, creative, skill-based, and a great mix of indoor and outdoor ...
Medics Camp NEW! Toronto Location
Jul 14, 2025 
to Jul 18, 2025
National Ballet School Academic Bldg
Registration is now open for the newest Medics Camp location in downtown Toronto (400 Jarvis St.) Medics Camp is the only summer camp where kids become doctors for a week! Our accredited STEM programs let kids ages 5-12 explore medicine through hands-on activities, use real medical equipment, conduct exciting experiments, ...
Rouge Camps Woodbridge
Jul 14, 2025 
to Jul 18, 2025
Guardian Angels CES
At Rouge Camps, we run highly rated, teacher-led camps designed for kids to have fun, grow, and thrive. We bring the magic of summer overnight camp to the GTA — without having to leave the city! Our programming is active, creative, skill-based, and a great mix of indoor and outdoor ...
Immersive Wilderness Learning – Trip A: Algonquin Canoe Trip
Jul 18, 2025 
to Jul 21, 2025
Algonquin Provincial Park
Do something extraordinary this summer! Not your average canoe trip, the Immersive Wilderness Learning (IWL) program is unique, offering a combination of naturalist skills, canoe tripping techniques, and fun adventure with like-minded peers. This camp provides an intro to canoe tripping for those who have never been on a wilderness ...
Taylor Swift Summer Camp at School of Rock Markham
Jul 21, 2025 
to Jul 25, 2025
School of Rock Markham
In this special music camp, students will explore the music of the world’s most popular touring artist. This (5) 1/2-day camp will be tons of fun for ages 10-18. Students should have at least a beginner’s knowledge of their instrument. What to expect: Taylor Swift’s impact on music is undeniable, ...
Immersive Conservation Training Program: Algonquin Canoe Trip
Jul 26, 2025 
to Aug 2, 2025
Algonquin Provincial Park
Do something extraordinary this summer! The Immersive Conservation Training (ICT) program is one-of-a-kind, part critical reflection, part naturalist skills, and part citizen science training. Dive deep into the world of conservation, investigating the theories, history, science, tools, and practices of wilderness and wildlife preservation. The best part? Do all of ...
Immersive Wilderness Learning – Trip B: Algonquin Canoe Trip
Aug 8, 2025 
to Aug 11, 2025
Algonquin Provincial Park
Do something extraordinary this summer! Not your average canoe trip, the Immersive Wilderness Learning (IWL) program is unique, offering a combination of naturalist skills, canoe tripping techniques, and fun adventure with like-minded peers. This camp provides an intro to canoe tripping for those who have never been on a wilderness ...
Immersive Conservation Training Program: Temagami Canoe Trip
Aug 9, 2025 
to Aug 16, 2025
Temagami, Ontario
Do something extraordinary this summer! The Immersive Conservation Training (ICT) program is one-of-a-kind, part critical reflection, part naturalist skills, and part citizen science training. Dive deep into the world of conservation, investigating the theories, history, science, tools, and practices of wilderness and wildlife preservation. The best part? Do all of ...
Immersive Wilderness Learning – Trip C: Algonquin Canoe Trip
Aug 22, 2025 
to Aug 25, 2025
Algonquin Provincial Park
Do something extraordinary this summer! Not your average canoe trip, the Immersive Wilderness Learning (IWL) program is unique, offering a combination of naturalist skills, canoe tripping techniques, and fun adventure with like-minded peers. This camp provides an intro to canoe tripping for those who have never been on a wilderness ...

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