Winter Break Camps Guide 2023

Winter Break Camps Guide

It’s time to start thinking about Winter Break and how to keep the kids busy over the two week school holiday. Most camps offer both single day and full-week programs. 

See below for a selection of kids programs in the GTA and be sure to also check our Kids Directories and Event Guides for other programs in your local area.

Winter Break Camp Programs

Winter STEM Camp at The Curiosity Lab
Dec 19, 2023 
to Jan 5, 2024
Online Virtual Event
TCL’s Camp Curiosity is an award-winning virtual camp program for kids ages 6+, inspiring and empowering kids to bring their ideas to life while developing skills that last a lifetime! Choose from: Coding Game Design Animation Digital Art Jr. Influencer (Youtube, Tiktok, Podcasts) Web Development App Creation Minecraft
The STEAM Project Winter Break Camp – Session 1
Dec 26, 2023 
to Dec 29, 2023
The STEAM Project
Get your kids off their screens this winter with engaging hands-on activities and outdoor fun to keep their minds active! This holiday season we are opening up our state-of-the-art, youth-focused Makerspace so we can give young people exciting ways to make awesome projects with our hand tools, electronics, robotics, 3D ...
Rooks to Cooks Virtual Turkey Pot Pie Workshop
Dec 26, 2023 
to Dec 26, 2023
Online (Zoom)
Have you got some leftover Holiday turkey? Put those scraps to good use and turn your trash into treasure by learning to prepare our signature Leftover Turkey Pot Pie! In this Virtual Workshop, participants will learn all the tricks of the trade when it comes to making the perfect pie ...
Rooks to Cooks Winter Break Virtual Camps
Dec 27, 2023 
to Jan 5, 2024
Online Virtual Event
Rooks to Cooks Winter Break Virtual workshops are back and better than ever! After a full year of experimenting with new structures, menus, and class themes, we are proud to say we’ve perfected our curriculum and are beyond thrilled to release our most innovative and exciting programs to date! Join ...
Winter Online Art Camp for Youth
Dec 27, 2023 
to Jan 5, 2024
Winged Canvas | Virtual Art School
Explore the world of digital art and cartooning & anime with fun daily projects guided by a professional artist! Follow along step-by-step lessons with focus on buildling digital art fundamentals in December, and a focus on cartooning and anime in January. Save 10% if you register for all 7 days ...
Online Art Portfolio Camp
Dec 27, 2023 
to Jan 5, 2024
Winged Canvas | Virtual Art School
Master your drawing and painting techniques, improve your design and conceptual skills, and build your art portfolio in this special art mentorship intensive camp! Get one-on-one guidance and support from a professional artist in a small group mentorship. You’ll learn strategies on how to build a winning portfolio with artwork ...
LKA Winter Break Camps
Dec 27, 2023 
to Jan 5, 2024
Little Kitchen Academy – Mississauga
Looking for an empowering, educational and fun activity for your child over the Winter Break? Little Kitchen Academy winter camps are now open for enrollment! With only 10 spots per camp, these classes will fill quickly. Students attending our Winter break camps will learn practical life skills and food literacy ...
Winter Break Camp at Earthbound Kids
Dec 27, 2023 
to Dec 30, 2023
Earthbound Kids
Join us for a fun-filled festive week on the Earthbound farm! Earthbound Kids will be offering both Saddle Club and Treetop camp programs over the winter school break. Come for all seven days or just a single day, we will have enjoyable activities for any weather and all ages. Our ...
Winter Art Camp 2023-24 at Art One Academy Markham!
Dec 27, 2023 
to Jan 5, 2024
Art One Academy Markham
Our doors will be open for 7 fun-packed days of art during the winter holidays of our Winter Camp on December 27-29, 2023, and January 2-5, 2024. We will be offering a variety of projects exploring different media ranging from acrylic, watercolour, collage, and mixed media. Young artists will be ...
The STEAM Project Winter Break Camp – Session 2
Jan 1, 2024 
to Jan 5, 2024
The STEAM Project
Get your kids off their screens this winter with engaging hands-on activities and outdoor fun to keep their minds active! This holiday season we are opening up our state-of-the-art, youth-focused Makerspace so we can give young people exciting ways to make awesome projects with our hand tools, electronics, robotics, 3D ...
McMichael ArtVenture Winter Camp
Jan 2, 2024 
to Jan 5, 2024
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Tuesday, January 2 to Friday, January 5, 2024 9 am to 5 pm Led by talented art instructors, this camp will offer a unique opportunity for campers to creatively celebrate the season and discover some of the most fantastic artworks currently on view at the McMichael. While the studio activities ...
Sparx Studio Winter Break Camp!
Jan 2, 2024 
to Jan 5, 2024
Royal York Road United Church
Winter Break Camp registration is now open for children in JK-Grade 6! Whether your child is the outgoing spotlight-lover or the shy one who is nervous to open up, we have a great way to entertain and inspire your kids this Winter Break, while also giving them the opportunity to ...
ROM Kids Holiday Camp
Jan 2, 2024 
to Jan 5, 2024
Royal Ontario Museum
As one of the city’s most creative and engaging Holiday day camps, we offer a wide array of fun, activity-based programs inspired by the collections and research of a world-class Museum. Our variety of offerings ensures that you’ll find a program to match your child’s interests and abilities. With ROM’s ...
Winter Break Camp at the Ontario Science Center
Jan 2, 2024 
to Jan 5, 2024
Ontario Science Centre
Looking for winter break plans for this January? At Winter Break Camp, children ages 5–10 will play, experiment and learn while they explore exhibit halls, make new friends and take part in interactive science activities.  Winter Break Camp will run from January 2 until January 5, 2024. Single day or ...
Winter Holiday Camp: Sculptural Explorations
Jan 2, 2024 
to Jan 5, 2024
MOCA Toronto
Looking for the perfect kids’ activity this coming winter break? Join MOCA this holiday season for a winter camp exploring sculpture making from Tuesday, January 2 to Friday, January 5. MOCA’s Winter Holiday Camp: Sculptural Explorations will take place from 9–5 every day. Participants will be introduced to a different ...
Winter Camp Tiffin
Jan 2, 2024 
to Jan 5, 2024
Tiffin Conservation Area
Led by NVCA’s environmental educators, Camp Tiffin is an outdoor camp designed to enhance your child’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world and our amazing planet. Our staff have been excited to plan some winter camp activities which will be full of outdoor adventures. For more information, please ...
School’s Out: Join Winter Break at the YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Camp
Jan 3, 2024 
to Jan 5, 2024
YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre
Winter break is right around the corner. Keep your child active and engaged this winter break at the YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre’s overnight Winter Break Family Camp. Enjoy exciting, activity-filled programming like arts, crafts, sports and games suitable for all ages. Registration required. Spots are limited.
Holiday Art Camp
Jan 3, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2024
Enjoy The Process Art
The kids will be off school but the grownups still have work! If you’re looking for a creative, playful and educational care, Enjoy the Process Art Camp is for you! Your child will have the opportunity to spend a relaxed morning at the studio exploring art materials, trying out different ...
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Jan 5, 2024 
to Jan 5, 2024
Tiffin Conservation Area
Christmas Bird Count for Kids is a fun, family friendly bird watching event that contributes to scientific bird count data. Come prepared for the weather, bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. Additional binoculars and guides will be available for use at the event. Learn how to ...
Elite Edges Skating School ALL-AGES Fall/Winter 2024-25
Sep 13, 2024 
to Mar 30, 2025
Canlan Sports – York
CanSkate is a dynamic learn-to-skate program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Based on Sport Canada’s long term athlete development (LTAD) principles, CanSkate centres on physical literacy and the fundamental skills needed to take part in any ice sport or to skate as a recreational activity. For ...
Winter Break Workshop – Yule log
Dec 21, 2024 
to Dec 21, 2024
Lansing United Church
‘Tis the season for delicious holiday creations, and we’re excited about the return of our incredibly popular Yule Log Workshop! In this exciting holiday session, participants will learn how to create our signature chocolate cake base and tackle the technically challenging roll that gives the yule log its iconic look. ...
Winter Break Camp at Earthbound Kids
Dec 23, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Earthbound Kids
Join us for fun-filled festive days on the Earthbound farm! Earthbound Kids will be offering both Saddle Club and Treetop camp programs over the 2024 winter break. Come for all days or just a few, we will have enjoyable activities for any weather and all ages. Our popular Saddle Club ...
TAC Sports Winter Break Camps
Dec 23, 2024 
to Dec 27, 2024
Multiple Locations in the GTA
Winter Break sports and STEAM programs provide an unforgettable experience for kids over the holiday break. TAC Sports, Aquatics & Education specializes in Sports, Swim and S.T.E.M programming. Ages 3-16, Co-ed. Year round Camps, Lessons, Academy and House Leagues across the GTA! Grow, Learn, Lead! Extended Care Available Lunch and ...
4 Cats Winter Break Camp
Dec 23, 2024 
to Dec 27, 2024
Multiple Locations in Ontario
Art Camp for kids over the Winter Break Camp. Multiple Locations in the GTA an Ontario available. Camps run from 9 am-3 pm daily during winter break. Ages 6-12. Drop off only. Students must be able to walk into the class by themselves, no credits or refunds. Please bring 1 ...
Toronto Kidz Winter Break Camp
Dec 23, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Toronto Kidz – Royal York Location
Join us for an enchanting day camp where fantasy comes to life! Dive into a magical world filled with Disney favorites, beloved cartoon characters, and classic fairytales. Each day, campers will explore exciting adventures, both indoors and outdoors, from epic scavenger hunts to crafting their own magical wands, crowns, and ...
YMCA Winter Break Camps
Dec 23, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Multiple Locations in the GTA
Camp fun doesn’t have to end with summer! At our 9 Health and Fitness centres, children ages 6–12 can keep the camp spirit alive with engaging activities that spark creativity, energy, and excitement. Activities include: Arts & crafts Sports Classic camp games Join us and keep the fun going all ...
Pawsitively Pets Winter Break Camp
Dec 23, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Multiple Locations in Toronto
Winter Break Camp with Pawsitively Pets will take your child on a fantastic hands-on animal adventure! Our camp programs will include different animals for our hands-on programming, ranging from birds, pocket pets, reptiles and more! This program is great for young animal, science and nature lovers who want to explore ...
Holiday CampTO
Dec 23, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Multiple Locations in Toronto
Holiday CampTO is a winter-friendly camp experience that offers physical activities, active and quiet games, and arts and crafts activities at locations across the city. Enjoy games, arts and crafts, sports and more while making new friends. Water play or swim days will also be enjoyed, dependent on weather and ...
Miles Nadal JCC Winter Break Camp
Dec 23, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
We’ve got you covered during your child(ren)’s winter holiday break from school! We provide a fun, warm, nurturing and safe environment full of fun activities including recreational swimming, arts and crafts, sports, cooking and much more! Register for 1 or 2 or all days of Winter Jcamp. WINTER JCAMP Dec ...
Pickering Winter Break Camps
Dec 23, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Multiple Locations in Pickering
The City of Pickering offers camp opportunities for children throughout the year including PA Days, Winter Holidays, March Break, and Summer. Programs include: Winter Camp: Mini Pidaca Winter Camp: Skating Camp 5 – 12 yrs Winter Camp: Specialty Arts 8 – 12 yrs Winter Camp: Winter Fun All-in-one Camp 5 ...
Winter Break Camps at Earthbound Farm & Country House
Dec 23, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Earthbound Farm & Country House
Spend the PA Day on the farm with Earthbound Kids! Kids can take part in Saddle Camp programs throughout the year on dates that align with Simcoe County and York Region school boards. See information and schedules below. Saddle Club PA Day Program Our popular Saddle Club program for 6-12 ...
Canlan Sports Winter Break Camps & Clinics
Dec 23, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Multiple Locations in the GTA
Hockey Development Camps built to help better players. Canlan Sports offers camps that provide hockey skills and development for all ages and skill levels. These camps work on every aspect of the game, from skating to shooting to puck handling and passing at difference ranges of intensity. Everything a player ...
Winter Break at Active Kids Zone
Dec 23, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Active Kids Zone
When school’s out the hottest place to be is at Active Kids Zone. We take the worry out of what your children are going to do for FUN with their time off school! We offer an exciting and creative structured day for our campers. Daily activities include: cooking, crafts, ceramics, ...
Newmarket Winter Break Camps
Dec 23, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Ray Twinney Complex
Join us for a fun-filled day at Winter Break Camp! This full day camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex – 100 Eagle Street West (no Extended Care available). Each day will be packed with exciting games, crafts, winter sports, outdoor play ...
Toronto Circus Centre Winter Break Camp
Dec 23, 2024 
to Dec 23, 2024
Toronto Circus Centre
A full day of circus fun! First time under the big top or one of our advanced students, you will be amazed at the skills to be gained in a full day (or week) of circus-ing! Aerial trapeze, hoop, rope and silks as well as juggling, floor and partner acrobatics ...
Winter Art Camp 2024-25 at Art One Academy Markham!
Dec 23, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Art One Academy Markham
Our doors will be open for 6 fun-packed days of art during the holidays at our Winter Camp 2024-25! We will be offering a variety of projects exploring different media ranging from acrylic, watercolour, collage, and mixed media. Young artists will be creating delightful masterpieces inspired by nature. We provide ...
Toronto Nature School Winter Holiday Camp
Dec 27, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Toronto Nature School
Our camps provide a great opportunity to get your children outdoors and into nature! At camp we teach the children nature lessons and activities that have seasonal focus, as well as arts and crafts and sports. We encourage exploring, asking questions and playing with friends. We will be outside for ...
Winter Break at the BSM
Dec 27, 2024 
to Dec 27, 2024
Bata Shoe Museum
Cost: Included with General Admission When: Every Monday to Saturday from December 27 to January 5 Where: B1 level, Bata Shoe Museum The Bata Shoe Museum is closed on January 1 Put on your party shoes and celebrate at the Bata Shoe Museum with fun-filled activities through the Winter Break. ...
Mad Science Toronto Winter Break Camps
Dec 30, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
Bayview Hill Community Centre
Register for fun Winter Break camps at Mad Science Toronto! Our unique approach gives children a solid scientific foundation that goes beyond the classroom. Every Mad Science program comes with a take-home activity that reinforces the educational concepts taught in each class and extends the learning experience! Program Information: Eureka! Ages: ...
Winter Holiday Camp at High Park Nature Centre
Dec 30, 2024 
to Jan 3, 2025
High Park Nature Centre
Come spend Winter Holidays in High Park! Are you ready to put on your nature detective hat? Each day, campers will learn how to track different animals and gather skills that allow us to “read” the landscape. We’ll look for animal clues, staying warm through a balance of active hikes, ...

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