Find Ottawa kids' camps here, including camps for both day and overnight campers. Since 1998, Our Kids Go to Camp has provided parents and Ontario camps a place to meet. Find the March break camp or after school program that's just right for your child(ren) right here with our listings of all Ottawa camps. This includes camps in downtown Ottawa, Ottawa-Gatineau, Rockliffe Park, Rockland, Kemptville, Kanata, Centretown, the Glebe, Riverside Park, and Hampton Park. Read more
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STEM Camp
STEM Camp is a weekly summer day camp at more than 50 locations across Ontario, where youth aged 5-13 engage in fun and amazing activities in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. 519-475-6600. stemcamp.ca Throughout Ontario (48)
Education: STEM
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Pedalheads Bike, Swim, Trail, & Soccer
Pedalheads offers bike, swim, soccer, and trail programs to families across Canada. Pedalheads helps kids develop life skills, confidence, and independence through fun, safe, and engaging instruction. Throughout Ontario (64)
Sport: Cycling
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Camp Can-Aqua
A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patience & empathy. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp STEAM
Camp STEAM offers coding, technology, robotics and animation camps. Campers will execute large-scale projects teaching them how perspectives from all STEAM disciplines can be used to solve a problem in a unique way. Throughout Ontario (18)
Education: STEAM
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National Kids Camps
With over 40 years of experience, National Kids Camps offers award-winning summer programs in Ottawa and Gatineau, combining adventure, sports, and outdoor fun in a safe, supportive environment. Kanata; Ottawa; Ottawa South
Traditional (multi activity)
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Imagine Architecture
Three exceptional summer courses for high school students interested in architecture, design, and urbanism, and developing a portfolio. Ottawa
Education: Architecture
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YMCA of the National Capital Region
Choose active and fun Neighbourhood Day Camps close to home, with themed weeks and field trips, OR a traditional outdoor day or overnight experience at Camp Otonabee with high ropes, paddling, archery, swimming and more! Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Tournesol
Camp Tournesol is a summer camp that focuses on fun! We have a great time, while improving our French along the way. From beginners to fluent, join us for an amazing summer camp experience! Throughout Ontario (9)
Traditional (multi activity)
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Canadian Mathematical Society
The Canadian Mathematical Society has been offering engaging camps in English and French across Canada for decades. The concepts covered in each class will be: number sense, algebra, data, geometry and measurement. Ottawa
Education: Math
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Carleton University STEM Camps
Virtual Ventures offers Ottawa's youth immersive learning in computers, IT, engineering, and science - igniting passion for STEM! Ottawa
Education: STEM
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OSA Private School Summer School & Camps
Traditional camps for domestic & international students! Choose sports, swimming, kayaking, & cultural activities; true Canadian experiences! With day/overnight options, optional ESL and Summer courses. Adventure awaits! Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Ottawa School of Art
Children aged 4 to 17 will embark on an exciting hands-on exploration of a variety of artistic mediums, themes and styles including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture, clay and more! Ottawa
Arts: Visual Arts (multi)
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Ashbury College Summer Programs
Ashbury's Summer Program offers a broad range of summer camps in the performing and visual arts, athletics, and STEM as well as set-up for success workshops and credit courses. Learn something new this summer! Ottawa North
Traditional (multi activity)
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Debate Camp
For all students interested in public speaking, debating and Model United Nations. A well-rounded program open to all ability levels and interests, ages 10 - 17. Debate day and overnight camps running June - August. Bayview Village, Toronto; Forest Hill, Toronto; King; Oakville; Ottawa
Education: Debate
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Nepean Sailing Club
A fun engaging camp introducing sports and team building activities to kids from 6-17 years old. Adventure Camps and Sailing Camps are offered all summer long. Since 1979! Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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GNAG Traditional and Specialty Camps and Programs
GNAG offers diverse programs and camps for children aged 4 to Grade 11, including dance, art, tennis, sports, robotics, specialty activities, fostering creativity, skill development, and fun in a supportive environment. Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Out to Play
Learning and connecting through play! A Forest and Nature School with camps in Nepean/Kanata and downtown at the Canadian Museum of Nature! Offering art, storytelling, hikes, and play in forests and meadows. Ottawa
Adventure (multi)
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Laurus Summer Camp
Montreal, North & South Shore, and West Island's #1 Lifestyle Summer day camp! We blend education & specialty training in arts, sports and more! Weekly program for kids ages 3 - 15! Registration opens January 2nd 2023! Orleans; Ottawa North
Traditional (multi activity)
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Bear Creek Outdoor Centre
We are a small camp with a spectacular community of campers and staff. We focus on having a great time building interpersonal skills and connecting with each other in a fantastic natural setting. Ottawa; Renfrew
Traditional (multi activity)
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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)
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The Ottawa Rowing Club (ORC)
ORC Learn to Row Camp for youth ages 12-17 yrs Offered in the heart of the city on the Ottawa River - come discover our amazing sport & community! Summer Day Camps are offered weekly Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm Ottawa
Sport: Rowing
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Gee-Gees Sports Camps
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. Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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uOttawa Engineering Outreach
uOttawa Engineering Outreach offers a wide range of programs in engineering, science, technology, and coding for both kids and teens. From summer camps to clubs and afterschool programs, as well as credited courses. Kanata; Orleans; Ottawa; Ottawa South
Education: STEM
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Trio Danceworks
We offer recreational and intensive Summer Dance Camps at our Kanata dance studio. These camps are the best way to join our studio. Kanata
Arts: Dance (multi)
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Radio Astronomy Camp
A highly specialized summer camp, where participants learn to use a 12.8 m radio telescope to study 21 cm emissions from the Milky Way. Participants will write Python code that reveals evidence for dark matter. Ottawa
Education: STEM
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Tall Ships Adventure
Step aboard and discover the thrill of sailing a tall ship! Every day is an opportunity to develop teamwork, leadership, and resilience while navigating the open waters alongside a diverse and supportive crew. Brockville; Cobourg; Gananoque; Ottawa
Sport: Sailing/Marine Skills
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Camp Cherith - Lanark
A co-ed, interdenominational, skills-based Christian camp that promotes discovering Christ within the context of His creation and develops young leaders. Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp is not just for summer, and many families take advantage of the extended learning and fun of March break camps. During the spring break, kids can indulge in a favourite sport or other interest. Of the many different possibilities (too many tolist here), there are holiday camps focused on anything from horseback riding to Minecraft to debate to youth empowerment. These are also a boon to working parents who want something more than just daily childcare.
Busy parents also benefit from after school programs found throughout the Ottawa Region. Privately run programs offer specialized learning, as above, often focused on specific pursuits. Programs run by public schools will have limited educational or special interest opportunities. But many camps and other organizations (like those listed above) have dedicated facilities to help kids with things like soccer and other sports, as well as learning opportunities.
Jan 19 |
BSS Summer Academy Summer Academy Registration Opens January 19, 2026 |
Jan 29 |
Carleton University STEM Camps Summer Camp Registration Opens January 29, 2026 |
Jan 31 |
YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth Registration January 31, 2026 |
Feb 2 |
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp Summer Camp Registration Opens February 2, 2026 |