Camps

We have a camp for that!

The City of Toronto offers hundreds of high-quality and stimulating camps for children 3 to 17 years old. City camps are conveniently located across the city; are safe and staffed by experienced and trained counsellors and offer subjects and experiences for a range of cultures, interests and communities.

Camps are offered by Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Museums & Heritage Services and Arts Services. Before registering for a PF&R, Scarborough Museum or Arts Services camp you will need a Client Number and Family Number.

Please note: Parks, Forestry and Recreation Summer Camps schedule will be posted Feb 6.

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Browse by Type: Museums & Arts Services

March Break Artsravaganza at Cedar Ridge

Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
March 16 - 20
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 7 to 12

Cedar Ridge Creative Centre offers its annual March Break visual arts day camp for children ages 7 to 12 years. Campers will have an exciting opportunity to create and experiment with drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, arts and crafts and pottery. $191 per child. To register visit FUNOnline, call 416-338-4FUN or call Cedar Ridge at 416-396-4026. Please reference Course Code: 2680147.

Extended care offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $26. Check the Cedar Ridge website for more information.

March Break Discovery Camp in High Park

Colborne Lodge
March 16 - 20
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – mornings hosted by Colborne Lodge
12:45 to 3:45 p.m. – afternoons hosted by the Nature Centre

Children 6 to 10 years participate in fun and exciting activities based on the history and environment of High Park. Inside historic Colborne Lodge, campers cook in the 19^th-century kitchen, play historic games, make crafts and more. Afternoons are spent with the Nature Centre exploring the nature of the park through hikes, games and crafts. Different each day! Sign up for any or all half-day sessions. Half day: $19, Full day: $38 plus tax Reduced rates if booking both sites for multiple days.

Registration begins: Tuesday, January 13 at 10 a.m.

Colborne Lodge is located at the south end of High Park, on Colborne Lodge Drive just north of the Queensway
Call 416-392-6916 to register

March Break Adventures in North York

Gibson House Museum
Monday, March 16 OR Tuesday, March 17
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A One-Day Camp for Ages 7 to 11

Become a heritage chef by cooking a full heritage meal over the historic hearth. Learn how Mrs. Gibson would have cooked by making and sampling heritage recipes. Campers also make heritage inspired crafts and play games. Pre-registration & pre-payment required. Hearth-cooked lunch included. $30 plus tax per child per day. $10 plus tax for AM or PM extended care, $15 plus tax for both.

5172 Yonge Street
Call 416-395-7432 to register

March Break Junior Chef Camp in Etobicoke

Montgomery's Inn
March 16 - 20
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Extended care 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. available for an additional fee
Ages 6 to 11

Kids learn to cook in a fun & safe environment! Participants will learn about food from farm to table as they meet a farmer, attend the on-site farmers market (Wednesday only), or plant their own seedlings. Age appropriate hands-on cooking projects may include cake decorating and baking bread in a brick oven. Plenty of active play ensures that everyone works up a healthy appetite! Participants make their own lunches daily, plus take home samples to share with hungry parents. Activities are different each day, so you can choose one day or come for the whole week. Book for the whole week & get your own Montgomery's Inn apron to take home! Pre-registration required. $35 plus tax per day (includes lunch).

4709 Dundas Street West
Call 416-394-8113 to register

March Break Camp in Scarborough's Thomson Memorial Park

Scarborough Museum

March 16 to 20	$175 9 to 4 p.m.	$14 Extended Care 8 to 9 a.m.	$14 Extended Care 4 to 5 p.m.
Course Code:	2650520	2655181	2655173

1007 Brimley Road
416-338-8807
To register visit FUNOnline or call call 416-338-4FUN

March Break Fun at Fort York

Fort York National Historic Site
Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 7 to 12

Children experience early garrison life in this authentic 1812-era fort in the heart of downtown. They cook in the historic officers’ kitchen, “fall in” for soldiers’ drill, and play historic games.

$225 for the week.
Extended care:
8 to 9 a.m. $17 extra
4 to 5 p.m. $17 extra
A.M. and P.M. $27 extra

250 Fort York Blvd.
Call 416-392-6907 to register

Family Drop-Ins Across the City

Colborne Lodge
March 14 - 20
12:30 to 4 p.m.
Ages 3 & Up

Drop in for a tour of the historic house and a children’s activity. Make it a day in High Park for you and your family! The Lodge is located close to both the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground and the High Park Zoo.

Colborne Lodge is located at the south end of High Park, on Colborne Lodge Drive just north of the Queensway

Mackenzie House
March 16 - 20
Mon. to Fri.: 12 to 4 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.: 12 to 5 p.m.
All ages

Drop in for some Victorian fun! Typeset your name on the 1845 printing press, make a craft to take home, and have a cookie in the historic kitchen. Regular admission applies.

82 Bond Street
416-392-6915

Spadina Museum
March 14 - 22
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
All ages

Come and enjoy a family-friendly tour where you will make crafts, play games, and have hands-on fun in the historic kitchen - all set in this beautifully restored 1920s environment. Regular admission applies, Adults $7.96, Seniors/Youth (13-18 yrs.) $5.75, Children (6-12 yrs.) $4.87 (plus tax), Children (5 and under) Free.

285 Spadina Road
416-392-6910

Todmorden Mills
March 14 - 15 & 17 - 22
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Monday March 16)
All ages

Drop in for March Break fun and games in the Valley! Test out our historic toys and discover parlour games popular in generations past. Look for signs of spring in the Wildflower Preserve with a round of outdoor nature bingo. Make a unique take-home craft. Adults $5.31, Students/Seniors: $3; Children $2 (plus tax).

67 Pottery Road
416-396-2819

A Time Travel Adventure

Gibson House Museum
July 13 - 17
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 to 11

Let's visit the past and venture into the future! Children will time travel during this exciting week at camp. Travel back in time to the 1850's and find out how the Gibson's lived by learning how to cook in a historic kitchen, make use of produce from the garden and how the Gibson children made their own clothes and toys. Let's go time-travelling together!

$160 per week. Extended care available from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and/or from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for either a full week of morning or afternoon extended care or $35 for both.

5172 Yonge Street
Call 416-395-7432 to register

A Week at Aunt Eliza's

Gibson House Museum
July 6 - 10
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 8

Through storytelling, crafts, role-playing and discovery, campers learn about the daily life of children circa 1850. Cooking treats in the kitchen each day completes the experience. Campers need to be turning 6 in the calendar year to attend.

$160 per week. Extended care available from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and/or from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for either a full week of morning or afternoon extended care or $35 for both.

5172 Yonge Street
Call 416-395-7432 to register

Adventures in Archaeology

Spadina Museum
June 29 - July 10
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 10 to 14

Give your children the rare and exciting experience of being part of an actual archaeological dig. They’ll learn to excavate, analyze and record artifacts and work alongside professionals. Past participants have uncovered artifacts dating from the 19th century. The program includes field trips and games. Book early because spaces are limited!

9 days: $360 ($45 extra for extended care 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

285 Spadina Road
Call 416-392-6910 to register

Big Screen Movie Makers

Spadina Museum
July 13 - 24
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 8 to 12

The 1920s marked the birth of the film age. Campers will explore early cinematic forms such as slapstick, cliffhangers (continuing drama) and gumshoe movies as well as silent film and early animation. They will learn about the different jobs on a set like actor, director, costumes, set and make-up. Campers will work together to create their own masterpiece, which will be screened at the end of the 2 weeks. Each camper will get their own DVD of the film they help to create.

10 days: $350 ($50 extra for extended care, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

285 Spadina Road
Call 416-392-6910 to register

Creative Adventures

Scarborough Museum
June 29/30 & July 2/3, August 4 - 7
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12

Fuelled by their imaginations campers create, bake, play and explore. Registration Opens March 7, 2015. To register visit FUNOnline or call call 416-338-4FUN.

June 29/30 & July 2/3
4 Day Camp: $143 - Course Code 2696539
Extended Care (8 to 9 a.m.): $11 - Course Code 2655146
Extended Care (4 to 5 p.m.): $11 - Course Code 2655147

August 4 - 7
4 Day Camp: $143 - Course Code 2696544
Extended Care (8 to 9 a.m.): $11 - Course Code 2655156
Extended Care (4 to 5 p.m.): $11 - Course Code 2655157

1007 Brimley Road in Thomson Memorial Park
416-338-8807

Earth Works

Todmorden Mills
July 27 - 31
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Earth Works 1: Ages 5 to 7
Earth Works 2: Ages 8 to 11

Nature's patterns and shapes are the inspiration for this camp for young eco-friendly artists. Sculpt with clay, experiment with natural dyes, and create large-scale outdoor sculptures from recycled and found objects.

$250 per week.
AM extended care (8-9am) - $10/day
PM extended care (4-5pm) - $10/day
Or $15/day for both AM & PM care.

67 Pottery Road
Call 416-396-2819 to register

Farmer, Baker, Toymaker

Gibson House Museum
August 10 - 14
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Become a 19th-century tradesperson for a week! Learn how the farmer used produce from the garden for cooking, how the baker makes historic bread in the bake oven and how the toymaker made toys from different materials.

$160 per week. Extended care available from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and/or from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for either a full week of morning or afternoon extended care or $35 for both.

5172 Yonge Street
Call 416-395-7432 to register

Flashback (Time Travellers Wanted!)

Scarborough Museum
July 20 - 24, Aug 24 - 28
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12

Time travellers wanted! Flashback to 19th century Scarborough and try your hand at early settler baking, crafts, games and more. Registration Opens March 7, 2015. To register visit FUNOnline or call call 416-338-4FUN.

July 20 - 24
5 Day Camp: $179 - Course Code 2696542
Extended Care (8 to 9 a.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655152
Extended Care (4 to 5 p.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655153

Aug 24 - 28
5 Day Camp: $179 - Course Code 2696547
Extended Care (8 to 9 a.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655162
Extended Care (4 to 5 p.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655163

1007 Brimley Road in Thomson Memorial Park
416-338-8807

High Park Discovery Camp

Colborne Lodge
Ages 7 to 9: Monday to Friday, July 20 - 24, July 27 - 31
Ages 7 to 11: Monday to Friday, July 6 - 10, July 13 - 17, Aug 10 - 14, Aug 17 - 21
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Campers experience the many natural and historic wonders of High Park. Indoor and outdoor explorations include crafts, lawn games, nature activities, hikes to park attractions, swimming in the High Park Pool, and cooking historic recipes inside Colborne Lodge. Book one or both weeks, activities differ each week. Pre-registration required.

$190 per week.
Extended care available 8:30 am to 5:30 p.m., $20/week

Colborne Lodge is located at the south end of High Park, on Colborne Lodge Drive just north of the Queensway
Call 416-392-6916 to register

High Park Junior Discovery Camp

Colborne Lodge
Monday to Friday (no camp July 1), June 29 - July 3 & Tues to Fri, Aug 4 - 7
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages 5 to 6

Children 5 to 6 years are introduced to a camp environment during this half-day program based at Colborne Lodge in High Park. Children enjoy crafts, games, nature activities, a visit to the High Park Zoo and Jamie Bell Adventure Playground, and cooking historic recipes inside Colborne Lodge. Pre-registration required.

June 29 to July 2: $76 (no camp on July 1)
Aug 4 to 7: $76

Colborne Lodge is located at the south end of High Park, on Colborne Lodge Drive just north of the Queensway
Call 416-392-6916 to register

Hop,Skip and Jump into the Past

Scarborough Museum
July 6 - 10, Aug 10 - 14
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12

Do you like fun and games? Then you've come to the right place! Play the day away at Scarborough Museum. Registration Opens March 7, 2015. To register visit FUNOnline or call call 416-338-4FUN.

July 6 - 10
5 Day Camp: $179 - Course Code 2696540
Extended Care (8 to 9 a.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655148
Extended Care (4 to 5 p.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655149

Aug 10 - 14
5 Day Camp: $179 - Course Code 2696545
Extended Care (8 to 9 a.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655158
Extended Care (4 to 5 p.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655159

1007 Brimley Road in Thomson Memorial Park
416-338-8807

Irish Culture Camp

Montgomery's Inn
July 20 - 24
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 5 to 14

This camp is an introduction to the whole Irish culture which includes language, singing, dancing, crafts, sports music (including the tin whistle and fiddle). Children are grouped according to their ages. At the end of the week there will a concert so parents and friends can see what they have learned. Pre-registration is required.

5 days: $125

4709 Dundas Street West
Call 416-394-8113 to register

Made By You

Gibson House Museum
July 20 - 24
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Inspired by the Gibsons - created by you! Explore 19th-century craftsmanship and design. Campers discover their talents with weaving, stitching, painting, drama and more. Each day is rounded out with some hands-on cooking time in the historic kitchen.

$160 per week. Extended care available from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and/or from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for either a full week of morning or afternoon extended care or $35 for both.

5172 Yonge Street
Call 416-395-7432 to register

Movie Monsters

Spadina Museum
August 10 - 21
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 8 to 12

In the 1930s vampires, zombies and Frankenstein invaded darkened movie theatres for the first time. Campers will work together to create their own monster movie classics, which will be screened at the end of the 2 weeks. Each camper will get their own DVD of the film they help to create.

10 days: $350 ($50 extra for extended care, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

285 Spadina Road
Call 416-392-6910 to register

Nature Nuts

Scarborough Museum
July 13 - 17, Aug 17 - 21
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12

Are you nuts about nature? Join Scarborough Museum for a week long backyard adventure! Registration Opens March 7, 2015. To register visit FUNOnline or call call 416-338-4FUN.

July 13 - 17
5 Day Camp: $179 - Course Code 2696541
Extended Care (8 to 9 a.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655150
Extended Care (4 to 5 p.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655151

Aug 17 - 21
5 Day Camp: $179 - Course Code 2696546
Extended Care (8 to 9 a.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655160
Extended Care (4 to 5 p.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655161

1007 Brimley Road in Thomson Memorial Park
416-338-8807

Spadina Safari Camp

Spadina Museum
July 6 - 10 , 9 a.m. to Noon
August 24 - 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 5 to 7

A small camp of only 15 participants ensures every child has a positive and personal experience. Children explore a new and different theme each day through games, storytelling, creating great art projects, and enjoying hands-on activities like historic cooking, garden exploration and dress up play.

July: $90 for 5 mornings.

August: $180 for full days ($25 extra for extended care 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

285 Spadina Road
Call 416-392-6910 to register

SNAP! Photo Camp

Spadina Museum
July 27 - August 7
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 8 to 12

Kids will take photos in this beautiful and unique setting which includes 5.7 acres of gardens, lawns and orchards as well as a mansion restored to the 1920s and 30s. They will explore the experimental techniques used during the birth of this art form and will create an exhibit to be enjoyed by friends and family. All the equipment necessary will be provided.

9 days: $315 ($45 extra for extended care 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

285 Spadina Road
Call 416-392-6910 to register

Todmorden Time Travellers

Todmorden Mills
August 24 - 28
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Todmorden Time Travellers 1: Ages 5 to 7
Todmorden Time Travellers 2: Ages 8 to 11

Time-travel to the 1890s and 1940s and explore summer fun from the days before computers, TV and video games! Make old-fashioned toys, explore the great outdoors and even make a tasty treat in our historic kitchens.

$250 per week.
AM extended care (8-9am) - $10/day
PM extended care (4-5pm) - $10/day
Or $15/day for both AM & PM care.

67 Pottery Road
Call 416-396-2819 to register

Treats and Eats

Scarborough Museum
July 27 - 31, Aug 31 - Sept 4
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12

Step into the Museum's kitchens and learn to whisk up something special. The only requirement is an appetite! Registration Opens March 7, 2015. To register visit FUNOnline or call call 416-338-4FUN.

July 27 - 31
5 Day Camp: $179 - Course Code 2696543
Extended Care (8 to 9 a.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655154
Extended Care (4 to 5 p.m.): $14 - Course Code 2655155

Aug 31 - Sept 4
5 Day Camp: $179 - Course Code 2696385
Extended Care (8 to 9 a.m.): $14 - Course Code 2696806
Extended Care (4 to 5 p.m.): $14 - Course Code 2696807

1007 Brimley Road in Thomson Memorial Park
416-338-8807

Urban Wilds

Todmorden Mills
August 10 - 14
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Urban Wilds 1: Ages 5 to 7
Urban Wilds 2: Ages 8 to 11

Take a walk on the wild side! The city is home to many beasts, birds and bugs. Learn which thrive in our urban environments. Use clay, paints and paper mache to create artworks inspired by their homes and habitats.

$250 per week
AM extended care (8-9am) - $10/day
PM extended care (4-5pm) - $10/day
Or $15/day for both AM & PM care.

67 Pottery Road
Call 416-396-2819 to register

Young Curators

Gibson House Museum
August 17 - 21
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ages 12 to 14

Learn how the Gibson family lived in their 19th-century home by working in the historic kitchen and practicing Victorian handcrafts. Then round out the week by going behind the scenes to explore how museums work. Through the week, campers curate their own Gibson House Museum video to show to parents.

$180 per week. Extended care available from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and/or from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for either a full week of morning or afternoon extended care or $35 for both.

5172 Yonge Street
Call 416-395-7432 to register

Friday, January 23

Gibson House Museum
5172 Yonge Street
9 a.m. to 4:30 pm

Sign your child (ages 7-11) up for a day filled with crafts, cooking, games and more! Participants make their own lunch in the historic kitchen. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

$30 plus tax per child per day. $10 plus tax for AM or PM extended care, $15 plus tax for both. Register your camper by calling 416-395-7432 or emailing gibsonhouse@toronto.ca.

Scarborough Museum
1007 Brimley Road, just north of Lawrence in Thomson Memorial Park
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Course code: 2650518
Sign up for Super Fun P.A. Day Camp (ages 5 to 12)! Scarborough Museum is the boredom buster for P.A. days! Bake over the open hearth, make crafts, play games, and explore the park. Lunch is included $33 per child. Pre-register online at toronto.ca/torontofun or call 416-338-4FUN. Extended care is available for an additional fee.

Friday, February 13

Colborne Lodge
South end of High Park on Colborne Lodge Drive
NEW! Time Traveller P.A. Day Camp - Ages 7 to 10
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Children will travel back in time and explore life almost two hundred years ago. Activities will include playing time detective to uncover mysteries around Colborne Lodge and engage with 19th century cooking techniques and crafts. Pre-registration required. Call for details and after care information. clodge@toronto.ca 416-392-6916

Gibson House Museum
5172 Yonge Street
9 a.m. to 4:30 pm
Sign your child (ages 7-11) up for a day filled with crafts, cooking, games and more! Participants make their own lunch in the historic kitchen. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

$30 plus tax per child per day. $10 plus tax for AM or PM extended care, $15 plus tax for both. Register your camper by calling 416-395-7432 or emailing gibsonhouse@toronto.ca.

Scarborough Museum
1007 Brimley Road, just north of Lawrence in Thomson Memorial Park
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Course code: 2650519
Join us for Super Fun P.A. Day Camp (ages 5 to 12)! Scarborough Museum is the boredom buster for P.A. days! Bake over the open hearth, make crafts, play games, and explore the park. Lunch is included $33 per child. Pre-register online at toronto.ca/torontofun or call 416-338-4FUN. Extended care is available for an additional fee.

Friday, June 5

Gibson House Museum
5172 Yonge Street
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sign your child (ages 7-11) up for a day filled with crafts, cooking, games and more! Participants make their own lunch in the historic kitchen. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

$30 plus tax per child per day. $10 plus tax for AM or PM extended care, $15 plus tax for both. Register your camper by calling 416-395-7432 or emailing gibsonhouse@toronto.ca.

Scarborough Museum
1007 Brimley Road
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Scarborough Museum is the boredom buster for P.A. days! Children from ages 5 to 12 bake over the open hearth, make crafts, play games, and explore Thomson Memorial Park. Pre-register online at toronto.ca/torontofun or call 416-338-4FUN.

1 Day Camp: $33,50 - Course Code 2696812
Extended care (8 to 9 a.m.): $2.80 - Course Code 2655166
Extended care (4 to 5 p.m.): $2.80 - Course Code 2655169

Friday, June 26

Scarborough Museum
1007 Brimley Road
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

1 Day Camp: $33,50 - Course Code 2696813
Extended care (8 to 9 a.m.): $2.80 - Course Code 2655174
Extended care (4 to 5 p.m.): $2.80 - Course Code 2655174

Browse By Type: Parks, Forestry & Recreation

Activity camps are designed to give children a fun-filled, action-packed, safe summer. Over the course of the camp session, campers will be involved in arts and crafts, games, sports, special events, outdoor activities and local trips.

To view registration options, click here.

Adventure Camp - General

These action-packed camps have all the ingredients of our activity camps and more. Campers are introduced to a variety of enhanced activities through workshops, special events, special guests and exciting excursions.There are also Adapted Adventure Camps for Children (6-12 years) and for Youth (13+ years) with disabilities. For registration options, click here.

Academic

A balance between recreational activities and casual learning. Explore learning in a fun and interactive way!