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  • Type:
    Day camp, Virtual camp/program
  • Focus:
    Education (multi)
  • Cost:
    $80 to $325/week
  • Ages:
    6 to 17
  • Gender:
    Coed, All Girls
  • Main language:
    English
  • Capacity:
    Varies
  • Programs:
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  • Overview

    Here's what makes Ontario Tech University Camps stand out

    Ontario Tech University offers kids aged 6 to 17, an opportunity to explore the world around them in educational, creative formats. Ranging from science to technology, engineering to coding, robotics and more, there is a camp option to meet the interests of every camper! Our camps are professionally developed and delivered. Counsellor ratios ensure interactivity and engagement.

    • Special needs: Yes, mild support.
      A few of our campers have special needs.

  • Programs, Rates & Dates

    Programs and Sessions Calendar

    Our mission is to inspire kids to see STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) everywhere in the world around them instead of just as subjects in school. Hands-on activities and curriculum-based learning in robotics, coding, gaming, and much more, provide an experience that is both educational and fun. We succeed when our campers leave camp thinking that STEM is exciting and within their reach – that it could be part of their future.


    Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Ontario Tech University Camps currently has 28 programs available; 13 TBD.

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    Name
    Type/Gender
    Specialty
    Location
    Date
    Bus
     Cost
    Email
    Robotics|LEGO
    Technology|Engineering|STEM
    Robotics|LEGO|Engineering|STEM
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 6 - 8
    Robotics, Programming (multi)
    $325
    Gaming|Scratch|Robotics|Technology|Video Game Design|Video Game Development
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 9 - 11
    Engineering, STEM
    $325
    3D Printing|Engineering|STEM
    Robotics|LEGO|Nature/Environment
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 11 - 14
    LEGO, Robotics
    $325
    Python|Scratch|Robotics|Technology|LEGO
    Robotics|Technology|STEM
    Day Camp
    All Girls
    Ages: 9 - 13
    LEGO, Robotics
    $325
    Robotics|Technology|LEGO|STEAM|STEM
    Gaming|Robotics|Technology|Video Game Design|Video Game Development|Engineering
    Nature/Environment|STEAM|STEM
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 9 - 13
    STEAM, Nature/Environment
    $325
    Nature/Environment|STEAM
    Gaming|Robotics|Technology|Video Game Design|Video Game Development
    Python|Scratch|Technology|Engineering|STEM
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 6 - 9
    STEAM, Education (multi)
    $325
    Arts & Crafts|Technology|Engineering|STEAM
    Health Science|STEAM|STEM
    Gaming|Robotics|Technology|Video Game Design|Video Game Development
    Day Camp
    All Girls
    Ages: 11 - 14
    Computer (multi), Programming (multi)
    $260
    AI (Artificial Intelligence)|Gaming|Technology|Web Design|Web Development
    Virtual Program
    Coed
    Ages: 14 - 17
    Python, Technology
    $80
    Virtual Program,
    Online
    Aug 05-08 $80
    Python|Technology|STEM
    Technology|Nature/Environment|Engineering|STEAM|STEM
    Virtual Program
    Coed
    Ages: 12 - 13
    Python, STEM
    $80
    Virtual Program,
    Online
    Aug 05-08 $80
    Python|Technology|STEM
    Day Camp
    All Girls
    Ages: 14 - 17
    Engineering, STEM
    $0
    Engineering|STEM
    Arts & Crafts|Mixed Media|Technology|Nature/Environment|STEAM
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 9 - 11
    Technology, Animation
    $325
    Videography|Animation|Robotics|Technology
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 13 - 17
    Programming (multi), Gaming
    $325
    AI (Artificial Intelligence)|Gaming|Technology|Video Game Design|Video Game Development|Virtual Reality
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 10 - 14
    Minecraft, Technology
    $325
    Gaming|Minecraft|JAVA|Technology|Video Game Design|Video Game Development|Engineering|STEM
    Technology|Makerspace|Engineering|STEAM
    Day Camp
    All Girls
    Ages: 9 - 12
    STEAM, Science (multi)
    $325
    Technology|Math|Engineering|STEAM|STEM
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 11 - 15
    Leadership (multi)
    $105
    Empowerment|Leadership Training|First-aid/lifesaving
    Virtual Program
    Coed
    Ages: 12 - 13
    Python
    $80
    Virtual Program,
    Online
    Date TBDCost TBD
    Python|Technology|Video Game Design|Video Game Development|Web Design|Web Development
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 9 - 13
    Leadership (multi)
    $100
    Empowerment|Leadership Training|First-aid/lifesaving
    First-aid/lifesaving
    First-aid/lifesaving
    Gaming|Minecraft|Technology|Video Game Design|Video Game Development
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 10 - 13
    Mixed Media, Filmmaking
    $325
    Sculpture|Storytelling|Filmmaking|Mixed Media|STEAM
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 14 - 17
    Leadership Training, Education (multi)
    $325
    CIT/LIT Program|Leadership Training
    Engineering|STEM
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 9 - 12
    STEAM, Education (multi)
    $325
    Technology|Nature/Environment|Engineering|STEAM
    Arduino|Technology|STEM
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 8 - 11
    STEM, Science (multi)
    $325
    Technology|Nature/Environment|STEM
    Day Camp
    All Girls
    Ages: 9 - 12
    Science (multi), STEAM
    $325
    Math|Nature/Environment|Engineering|STEAM



    Registration Details

    Online registration for summer camps registration opens mid-February. Space is limited. Certain camps, including Minecraft, Robotics and LEGO® camps, fill up quickly so we encourage you to register early. Payment is required upon registration. We accept Visa, Visa Debit, and Mastercard. Please visit the Camps website (https://ontariotechu.ca/camps) for more information and to learn about our camp policies.

  • Reviews & Insider Perspectives

    The Our Kids review of Ontario Tech University Camps

    our take

    What’s different about Ontario Tech University Camps is that they offer education-based programming. This doesn’t mean their camps aren’t fun—quite the contrary—the programming is very hands-on, engaging, and offers topics that kids are interested in. The goal of Ontario Tech University Camps is to make STEM accessible and let kids explore STEM in a way that they can use it in the world around them. Camps are staffed by certified teachers, university students, and teacher candidates to ensure leaders are knowledgeable with teaching experience behind them. Camper to staff ratios are low, so that they can work closely together and kids are supported for all activities. Kids make friends with like-minded interests that continue once the camp is over. Coding and gaming are popular programs at Ontario Tech University Camps, and in-person and virtual options are available. Kids who attend these camps often want to take their learning further in STEM and realize that it could be part of their future.


    Verified Reviews of Ontario Tech University Camps

    (5)

    Laura P, Parent

    My kids request camps at Ontario Tech every year. We been to a few but the accessibility to cool technology and knowledgable staff/students running the camp keep them excited to go back every year. Th...

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    Camper parent/guardian 2024 Summer Camps, Parent

    Returning camper!

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    Jason, 2023 Summer Camps parent/guardian, Parent

    Yet again, the camps were amazing...

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    Camper parent/guardian 2024 Summer Camps, Parent

    Build & experiment at Ontario Tech Summer Camps

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    Camper parent/guardian 2023 Summer Camps, Parent

    My kids absolutely LOVED the program.

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    Camper parent/guardian 2024 Summer Camps, Parent

    My camper loved the STEAM Girls camp!

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    Emily, 2023 Summer Camps parent/guardian, Parent

    The quality of the programming was excellent.

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    Camper parent/guardian 2024 Summer Camps, Parent

    Learn new skills with LEGO®

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    More reviews of Ontario Tech University Camps


    Camper parent/guardian 2024 Summer Camps, Parent

    Returning camper!

    My son said he had an amazing week. He said the counsellors were very nice and super fun. He's already talking about coming back next summer.


    Jason, 2023 Summer Camps parent/guardian, Parent

    Yet again, the camps were amazing...

    Yet again, the camps were amazing for all three of our children. The best part was how interactive they were. It allowed our youngest, to discuss what was learned and interact with fellow campers in a meaningful discussion on the climate and environment. During the Minecraft camp, our camper was able to explore different websites that integrate with Minecraft in extraordinary ways. This was something our camper was not aware of and continues to explore today. Thank you for the amazing summer camps ... Show More


    Camper parent/guardian 2024 Summer Camps, Parent

    Build & experiment at Ontario Tech Summer Camps

    My camper came home every day excited to talk about what fun they had. They enjoyed building and experimenting and interacting with new campers.


    Camper parent/guardian 2023 Summer Camps, Parent

    My kids absolutely LOVED the program.

    My kids absolutely LOVED the program. They enjoyed their experience here more than any other camp and have requested for more next year. I am so grateful to the University for allowing them the experience. They thrived this year and I cannot wait for next year ... Show More


    Camper parent/guardian 2024 Summer Camps, Parent

    My camper loved the STEAM Girls camp!

    My 12-yr old daughter loved the STEAM Girls camp . . . and asked me to go back again next year. She said it was a great mix of everything!


    Emily, 2023 Summer Camps parent/guardian, Parent

    The quality of the programming was excellent.

    Both kids loved their experience and have asked to attend more camps next summer. The quality of the programming was excellent - camp leaders were fantastic and clearly had training and experience in program development and delivery ... Show More


    Camper parent/guardian 2024 Summer Camps, Parent

    Learn new skills with LEGO®

    My 10-yr old son did a LEGO® coding camp and he has been coding at home, building things, and is using his skills all the time.


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  • Meet the Staff

    Director's Message

    Hello Campers & Camper Families!

    Ontario Tech University offers a variety of summer camp activities to engage campers in education-based programming, focused on and aligned with the Ontario primary and secondary curriculum. Our camps team aims to offer campers an inspirational camp experience, that combines academics with fun and creativity!

    Whether your camper is attending an in-person or virtual camp program, they’ll be engaged in academics through hands-on, inquiry-based activities that inspire campers in a meaningful and fun way, as they build lifelong learning skills. With a variety of camp topics available, like STEM, coding, and gaming to name a few, Ontario Tech campers can explore topics relevant to their interests and to the world around them!

    Ontario Tech camp programs are staffed by new and returning Ontario Tech community members, including teacher candidates in the Faculty of Education program, Engineering Outreach instructors, university students, and Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT). Camp sessions, both in-person and virtual, are designed to ensure campers have an interactive camp experience, with low camper to counsellor ratios, so that camp staff can work closely with individual groups, especially during programs offered for younger campers.

    We look forward to our upcoming summer camp programming. Be sure to check our Camps (Children & Youth) website for the most up-to-date camp program listings - and to get to know us better!  Whether it’s for an in-person or virtual camp program, we are excited to have your child(ren) join us!

    Sincerely,

    The Ontario Tech University Camps Team



    Staff and Counsellors

    Camps will be staffed by Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT), teacher candidates in the Faculty of Education program at Ontario Tech University, and university staff members. Camp sessions will have staff to camper ratios that ensure interactivity, active engagement, and safety. A high proportion of staff return each summer, ensuring experienced leadership. Junior counsellors and volunteers receive one week of leadership training. Additional training includes Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act training, WHMIS, and Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention.

  • Location & Operations

    Address

    Oshawa, ON
    Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 0C5
    Online
    Virtual Program



    Accommodations

    Is Ontario Tech University Camps technology free? All camps include the use of high tech equipment. Equipment is provided during in-person camps. Visit ontariotechu.ca/camps for camp-specific technology requirements and to review our camps policies.

  • What's New

    Stories

    • Learning a Coding Language: Python 101 (Beginner) (2022)

      Both of my children attended a coding camp and enjoyed it immensely. They both wanted to take the next coding course to learn more.

    • Adventures in Minecraft (2022)

      Our two campers made a few friends in Minecraft camp and wished to continue those friendships beyond the camp. I appreciated the fact that they were exposed to a higher-level learning institution and how to conduct themselves in such an environment. 

       

    • Girls in STEAM camps

      Hi, I wanted to send an email to let you know what a great experience the "Now That's Cool" camp was yesterday for Bayley.  She had a great time, and more importantly, the message of bringing young girls and technology together in a space that's fun and informative serves to showcase that girls are more than capable to enter into the sciences and into information technology.  If you have any other day camps at UOIT that you would recommend for 11 year old girls, let me know. Thanks in advance

    • Pleased grandparent

      I wanted to share my impressions of the summer camp; 3 of my grandkids just completed their turn. All three loved it, enjoyed and will do it again. Please extend our thanks to the LEGO instructors and STEAM instructors. The kids were very happy. Thank you

    • Minecraft Support

      I would like to take this opportunity to thank Brian, Samantha and Leanna for the great Minecraft Camp they ran last week.  My son had lots of fun and learned many new tricks.  In addition, Brian offered to use his USB to save our son's work until I could get to UOIT this week with one of our own.  Today, I dropped off a USB to Brendon who heard my story and promised he would find Brian and get him working on transferring Jacob's Minecraft projects.  Shortly afterwards I had a phone call from Brendon telling me the USB was ready for pick up. Your staff went out of their way to help in this situation.  You trained them well! Jacob is very happy to have his hard work at home!. We will be back in August! (and probably next year too!)

       

    • Stimulating Camp Experience
      I would like to give you feedback regarding Camp UOIT robotics. My son attended 2 weeks. He thoroughly enjoyed himself. He learned new things, it was stimulating, age-appropriate and there was a tangible outcome. The website showing his effort was a nice touch. As a parent I can tell you it was a relief to have him in an air conditioned building. The lunches were great and the staff were enthusiastic. We would consider it again next year.
    • One Stop Camp Program
      Feedback on the camp is very positive. I have been asking Stephen every night how he is enjoying it and he is very positive. I think this is fantastic for a 13 year old male, to be this enthusiastic about the camp. As an aside, he is also really enjoying the meal plan. The selection has been very well done. I am someone who looks for a 'one stop shopping' solution for Summer camps for my boys. I need a camp which suits their individual interests, offers before and after hours care and has a meal plan. This is a complete package. I will definitely recommend the 'UOIT' camps - for me, it is a one stop solution.
    • Professional Camp Program
      May I also say, that you have proven once again, your ability to facilitate the Lego Robotics Camp in professional and well organized manner. Our son has enjoyed this year's camp thoroughly!
    • Girls Only Nature Camp - the Best
      Thank you for the wonderful Nature Camp experience. The counsellors, each and every one of them are simply terrific! We have nothing but words of praise for them from our daughter and through our own interactions. Thank you for putting together such a lovely event for the kids.
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