Camps listed below allow your young animal lover to fully explore his or her love of wildlife and domestic animals. Here, kids take part in a unique learning adventure every day. A number of camps listed below are put on by zoos or other animal care specialists. Experiences here will be give your budding zoologist memories for a lifetime. Read more
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Safari Zoo Camp
The only residential summer camp of its kind in the world, participants work hands on alongside professional animal care staff to care for a variety of animals, many rare and endangered. Clarington
Science: Zooology/Animals
from $850/week
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Niagara Christian Collegiate
Give your child a fun-filled learning adventure at any of NCC's Summer Camps. Or get a head start on your studies during our August Credit Program! Fort Erie
Traditional (multi activity)
from $3,550/session
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Claremont Nature Centre
Nature based summer day and overnight camp led by Ontario Certified Teachers. Spend days outdoors exploring ponds, creeks, wetlands meadows and forests! Pickering
Traditional (multi activity)
from $180/week
sessions & dates
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Toronto Zoo Serengeti Bush Camp
A uniquely wild adventure camp in the GTA, where families ( ages six and up) stay overnight and explore the African Savanna right in Toronto. Rouge, Toronto
Science: Zooology/Animals
from $95/night
sessions & dates
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Earthbound Kids
An unforgettable outdoor day camp that includes: Athletics, Swimming, Horseback Riding, Animal Care, BMXing, Zip Lines, Gardening, Cooking, Drama, Crafts, Leadership for young teens and more! Whitchurch - Stouffville; Newmarket
Traditional (multi activity)
from $355/week
sessions & dates
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Kortright Summer Nature Day Camp
An outdoor adventure day camp surrounded by nature just north of Toronto for ages 4 to 14. Vaughan
Education (multi)
from $216/week
sessions & dates
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Harbourfront Centre Camps
Since 1979, Harbourfront Centre Camps has provided a a unique setting in which learning and fun intersect. Our campers gain life skills through meaningful participation and in all facets of arts and contemporary culture. Harbourfront, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
from $250/week
sessions & dates
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Toronto Zoo - Zoo Camp
Located at the Toronto Zoo, Zoo Camp offers unique adventures to stimulate kids' interest in the natural world. Go behind-the-scenes at Canada's largest zoo. Rouge, Toronto
Science: Zooology/Animals
from $280/week
sessions & dates
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Township of King
With a mixture of sports, arts, and nature based programs, you are sure to find the perfect camp or program for your child! High Five and OCA Certified. Visit www.king.ca for more information.
Traditional (multi activity)
from $4/week
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Bricks 4 Kidz Woodbridge
With several camp themes, your child will be sure to have an experience they will never forget. We do two structured builds a day, along with games and art and crafts related to our theme of the week. Vaughan; Woodbridge
Education (multi)
from $175/week
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Kidnetix
Be creative, have fun and meet new friends in our March break and Summer camps in Brampton and Toronto. Dynamic programming includes: Lego Robotic's, sports, arts & crafts, workshops, field trips & indoor playground fun! Brampton; Downsview, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
from $150/week
sessions & dates
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Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs
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. Temagami
Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping
from $1,200/week
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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Day Camps
Summer camp at the Toronto Ripley's Aquarium offers your kids an exciting learning experience into the wonderful world of water and aquatic life. For kids aged 5 to 13. Downtown West, Toronto
Science: Marine Biology
from $260/week
sessions & dates
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Encounters with Canada
A leadership program, where teens develop civic leadership skills, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, and explore exciting career options Ottawa
Education (multi)
from $750/week
sessions & dates
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Rotherglen Summer Camp
Summer Camps will include Robotics, STEM, Drama, Art, Sports and Cooking Camps, all taking advantage of our beautiful new state of the art facility. Oakville
Traditional (multi activity)
from $325/week
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Fire Fly Stables
Learn to ride English on well trained horses. Daily riding lessons, theory & practical in the barn, arts/crafts, team building and of course a few camp traditions. Year round lessons with all weather riding facilities. Hamilton
Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
from $350/week
sessions & dates
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Kidz Kare Camp
Exciting themed camps offered throughout the year at our downtown facility, including weekly field trips, guest speakers and delicious home cooked meals and snacks! Before and after care is also available. Downtown West, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
from $200/week
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The Michelangelo Code
With valuable contributions from Industry leader David Pacheco, Creative Director of The Walt Disney Company, Mr. G, a STEM Instructor and former GANZ game developer passes on key techniques used by his production team! Brampton; Vaughan; Mississauga
Traditional (multi activity)
from $150/month
sessions & dates
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Idea Lab Kids Oakville
Innovative programming with a focus on STEM. Summer camp, after school, birthdays and more. Courses for all ages in coding, game design, circuitry, toy engineering, the arts, VR, robotics, 3D printing, cooking and more! Oakville
Education: STEM
from $154/week
sessions & dates
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Idea Lab Kids Calgary
Idea Lab provides classes, camps ranging from Cooking, Robotics, 3D Art, Engineering and Science. At Idea Lab children learn through hands-on-activities utilizing Critical-thinking Skills and a great deal of IMAGINATION! Calgary
Education: STEM
from $30/week
sessions & dates
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Science North Camps
Science North has offered innovative and stimulating summer camps that introduce children to the worlds of science, technology, engineering and math. Camps are available for 4-11 year olds in communities across Ontario. City of Thunder Bay; Sudbury
Science (multi)
from $153/week
sessions & dates
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Crestwood Valley Day Camp
A Toronto DAY camp offering 20-25 Daily Activities, Baseball and Basketball Camps, LIT/CIT,*"5' Heated Inground Salt Pools*w/daily lessons-WEEKLY CARNIVAL, Gymboree & ROSE REISMAN CATERING! LOW RATIOS! Call 416.444.9595 Bridle Path, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
from $545/week
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Ross Creek Centre for the Arts
SummerArts combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, with great food, a full rec schedule, campfire, and of course a core of incredible arts programming, all on a beautiful campus overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Canning
Art (multi)
from $290/week
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HUMBER ARBORETUM NATURE CAMPS
A nature-focused exploration and adventure camp set within a beautiful urban green space. This hands-on camp helps children foster an appreciation for the the many wonders of the natural world. Rexdale, Toronto
Science: Nature/Environment
from $245/week
sessions & dates
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York University; Science Engagement
Science Engagement Programs offers interactive and hands-on STEM experiences for youth in grade 3-12. Elementary programs include Science Saturdays, March Camp, and SciX. Secondary programs include Helix and Spark Lab. Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto; Sentinel Park, Toronto
Education: STEM
from $195/week
sessions & dates
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Oxford Learning High Park
Oxford means a personalized learning experience for your child. Brain Camps explore creative themes through engaging activities and field trips. Tutoring takes a fun turn. Our students are excited to learn! High Park, Toronto
Education (multi)
from $400/week
sessions & dates
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The Wylde Swan
Grow into a citizen of the world with this unique summer camp offering international travel, sailing aboard a tall-ship, education in geography, environmental sciences, leadership, communication skills, and so much more! International
Sport: Sailing/Marine Skills
from $1,599/session
sessions & dates
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Ajax Riding Academy
The Ajax Riding Academy offers camps for Christmas, March Break, and Summer. In each camp, camper's riding ability will be assessed and then riding groups of five or less and of similar age group and level are formed. Ajax
Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
from $200/week
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Centennial Colts Summer Camps
Designed for boys and girls between the age of 7 - 16 to provide additional physical literacy to those who would like to further develop their athletic skills. Centennial-Port Union, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
from $195/week
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Sidney Ledson Institute
Give your child the advantage of academic advancement / reinforcement in curriculum subjects and SSAT/ISEE prep during the Summer holidays. Daily physical activity and outdoor play. Don Mills, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
from $136/week
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JOA Camps
An exceptional camp, all in French, offering weekly themes and diverse activities. Weekly outings included in pricing. Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
from $55/day
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Zodiac Day Camp
Zodiac Day Camp offers variety-based and specialty programs for campers 2-15 years old. Zodiac is located in central Toronto and runs 7 1-week Summer sessions. Daily instructional swim along with other great activities! Forest Hill, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
from $190/week
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YMCA Cedar Glen
Give your child an experience they will never forget! YMCA Cedar Glen is an outdoor day camp just north of Toronto in King Township. Located on 263 acres, all programs are supervised by highly trained YMCA staff. King
Traditional (multi activity)
from $205/session
sessions & dates
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Appleby College Summer Programs
A huge variety of programming options for campers and students ages 4-17. We offer 50+ Camp programs, academic day and boarding programs and travel credit courses! Oakville; International
Education (multi)
from $328/week
sessions & dates
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Laurus Summer Camp
Montreal & Laval's #1 lifestyle summer day camp that blends fun, education and specialty training in arts, academics and sports! Weekly program for kids ages 3 to 15! Registration is Open for 2019! Westmount; Laval; Beaconsfield
Traditional (multi activity)
from $150/week
sessions & dates
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Camp Hurontario
A traditional overnight camp with a variety of activities and sports including sailing, arts and crafts, leadership building and more. Mactier
Traditional (multi activity)
from $900/week
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Albion Hills Field Centre
A nature-focused camp in a conservation park. Cozy dorms, delicious food, caring staff and lots of time outside being a kid. We help your child build confidence and independence through adventure, leadership & teamwork. Caledon
Adventure (multi)
from $720/week
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Sylvan Learning South Mississauga
We offer low monthly rate programs in Readng, Writing, Math, Homework, Science Study Skills and Advanced Reading Strategies. Our STEM related programs and camps receive great popularity. Mississauga
Education (multi)
from $159/session
sessions & dates
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Saddlewood Riding Camp
A horseback riding camp for girls, located northeast of Toronto. Each camper has their own horse to ride in two lessons per day (English), daily horse care and stable management instruction. Peterborough Area
Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
from $2,200/2 weeks
sessions & dates
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Snapology of Halton-Mississauga
Our classes & camps use LEGO® bricks & K'Nex® to offer STEAM programs in Engineering, Science, Robotics, Animation, Drones, Video Game Design and more,..plus fun themes like Pokemon, Ninjas, Star Wars and Minecraft®. Milton
Science: LEGO
from $167/week
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Sans Souci Riding Centre INC.
A specialized co-ed summer camp for children who are passionate about horses and the sport of English riding. Located in Québec, offering a bilingual experience. Awarded the CCA Award of Excellence in 2014. Ste. Clotilde
Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
from $1,020/week
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Shadow Lake Centre
A summer camp for children, youth, and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Accessible activities that include sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and lots of music. Whitchurch - Stouffville
Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,575/week
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Zoo camps
There are a variety of animal camps that encourage children to interact with zoo animals. These kinds of camps are ideal for your budding zoologist or veterinarian. It's hard to imagine a camp more fun than one that allows children to interact with and learn deeply about wild animals. Some of these zoo camps focus on weeklong interaction, with some that even permit a sleepover that may or may not include parents.
Other animal camps
There are camps such as Camp Muskoka that do allow children to interact with animals for a day or an afternoon. Other camps do take day trips to local zoos.
No matter what, an animal camp encourages your child to grow in one-of-a-kind ways. As one camp director has said: "Kids [at animal camps] transfer the respect they learn from the animals into their day-to-day lives." In addition, learning respect for animals can increase their respect for others. Often, the experience of animal camp can have a profound impact on children as they choose a career or otherwise go out into the world.
For kids specifically in love with horses, please view our listings of horse riding camps.
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