Day Camps

Programs that provide creative recreational experiences in cooperative indoor and/or outdoor group living for children, usually age four to 13, or adults who are transported to the site each morning and who return to their homes at the end of each day. Transportation may be provided by the program or may be the responsibility of the family.

 

Services
Camp Kidaca

Camp programs offered by the City of Hamilton during March Break, summer and winter break, and on PA Days. Activities include: games, crafts, sports, etc. Additional support is available for campers with disabilities or special needs.

Hamilton Gymnastic Academy Day Camp Programs

Local gymnastics club that offers March Break and summer day camps for children. In addition to gymnastics, activities include games and crafts. 

Ballet Intensive Summer Camp

Two week ballet intensive designed to improve students’ technical and artistic abilities. Includes a performance at the end of the session, and trip to the community pool. 

Grade Nine Math Day Camp Program

Offers educational day camp programs to teach math skills to children entering grade nine, ages 13 or 14. Program focuses on the Ontario grade nine curriculum.

Grade Nine Math Camp

Educational organization that runs camp programs to teach children math skills.

Dundas Valley School of Arts Programming

Offers a variety of instructional visual arts classes and programs for all ages, as well as summer camps and day camps for children and teens. Extended care is available for day camps at an extra cost.

Programming includes:

Dundas Dynamo Basketball Club Summer Camp

Offers a summer basketball camp.

D-Camps

Offers a number of summer camps, family camps, and leadership programs for children with diabetes.

Summer Camps

Offers day camps throughout the summer for children ages 4-14.

Anderson Therapy-Based Summer Camps

Offers summer camps in Dundas for different age groups and learning styles. These camps are run by clinicians and help children develop different academic and self-help skills. 

Discovery Day Camps

Winter, March Break, and summer camp programs offer science, nature, art, and gardening activities in hands-on, environmentally-based programs. Extended care available for additional cost.

Junior Leaders Camp

Offers a leadership development summer camp program that develops life skills and responsibility. Junior leaders learn to care for children in an educational setting through training, job shadowing and supported leadership activities.

Canterbury Hills Day and Residential Camp Programs

Offers a variety of day camp and overnight summer camp programs with a variety of activities including:

Canterbury Hills Camp

A non-profit agency offering a number of summer camps. 

Camp F.A.C.E.S.

Camp dedicated to first responders and their families who been impacted by trauma and loss, giving families the opportunity to be with others who have experienced similar. Daycare for children under the age of 4 is available so that the adult may attend activities and meetings.

Catholic Youth Organization Camp Programs

Offers summer camps, March break camps, day camps, and leadership development programs for children and youth. Provides a one-to-one buddy program for children with developmental or physical disabilities. Programs are developed and operated in accordance with Catholic values. 

Camp Brébeuf

A camp facility in Rockwood.

Camp Marydale

A camp facility in Mount Hope.

Also offers year round rentals of the outdoor camp facilities.

Boomerang Day Camp

Offers a variety of day camps in the summer for children ages 4 to 13. All programs and activities are offered from a faith based perspective.

Theatre Ancaster Youth Programs

Music theatre program for young people, giving them the opportunity to learn about and develop a love for musical theatre and the performing arts. Also offers two-week summer camps for ages 4-13

STEM Camp Programs

Offers children camp activities with a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) theme, where participants learn from qualified STEM experts from across Canada. Program design emphasizes engaging activities to foster kids' interest and enthusiasm.

Art Gallery of Hamilton Camp Programs

Offers a number of day camp programs for school aged children (ages 6-12). Includes camps in the summer, March break, winter holidays, and on PA Days, as well as monthy themed Family Fun days.

Ancaster Magic Basketball Club Summer Skill Development Workouts

Skill development workouts for young athletes who are serous about basketball. Emphasis will be placed on footwork, ball handling and dribbling moves, shot mechanics, attacking the basket, explosiveness, speed, agility and overall basketball IQ.

YMCA Camp Chippewa

Offers outdoor summer camp programs for ages 6-13 years at Christie Conservation Area. Activities include swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, field games, archery, and canoeing. Transportation by bus is available for all camp programs. 

Specialty camps include:

Boys and Girls Clubs Day Camp Programs

Offers a wide range of day camp programs in the summer for children ages 4 to 15. Also offers PA Day camps.

  • Summer Camp (ages 4-12)
  • Girls Sports Summer Camp (ages 6-12)
  • LIT Camp (ages 13-15)

Extended care may be available for an additional cost. 

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