Children and youth can be active, learn new skills and make fun memories close to home at the City’s seasonal camps. All of our CampTO programs offer fun and creative, full-day experiences. Water play or swim days may also be available depending on the location and weather conditions.
Three age groups are available:
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Campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, sports and more.
CampTO is offered during summer, winter holidays, PA Days and March Break.
Encompassing everything CampTO has to offer such as games, sports and arts and crafts, CampTO Explore campers will also participate in a workshop, local trip, or visit from a special guest.
CampTO Explore is offered during summer and March Break.
Campers will develop or fine-tune their skills in specialized areas of interest including visual and performing arts, sports, science, nature, and more! CampTO Plus builds on all that CampTO Explore has to offer including a workshop, a local trip or a visit from a special guest as well as participating in games, arts and crafts, and sports.
The City’s Museums and Cultural Centres also offer unique CampTO Plus experiences that offer outdoor and physical activities, active and quiet games, arts and crafts, and nature-based activities based in unique gallery or museum settings.
CampTO Plus is offered during summer and March Break.
Read brief descriptions and find links to many CampTO Plus options.
Browse the list of CampTO Plus camps to find unique themed camp experiences. Click the name to see the full details in the registration and booking system.
| Category | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Art | Arts and Nature | This camp combines the study of ecology and art. Campers have an opportunity to explore their environment, learn about preservation, and identify wildlife and plant specimens. Campers use their environment as a backdrop for art projects of different media including drawing, painting, relief art and sculpture. |
| Art | Crafts | Campers have the opportunity to complete a variety of craft projects that they will be able to take home at the end of the week. |
| Art | Drawing and Sketching | Campers learn the fundamentals of sketching and drawing, developing skills such as perspective and shading using values and tones. |
| Art | Expressions at Cedar Ridge Creative Center | Campers create and experiment with drawing and painting, printmaking, sculpture, video, arts and crafts and pottery, as well as enjoying outdoor recreation in the beautiful treed grounds and gardens. |
| Art | Multi Arts | Campers explore a variety of art mediums and artistic expressions through formal instruction such as dance, painting, sketching and drawing. |
| Art | Dance Basics | Campers explore a variety of dance including ballet, jazz, hip hop and contemporary. They are introduced to a variety of dance techniques that focus on flexibility, strength and endurance. |
| Art | Dance – Acro | Campers learn a combination of dance and gymnastic moves choreographed to their favourite music. |
| Art | Dance – Hip Hop | Campers learn the latest hip hop dance moves and choreography. Hip Hop is a street dance that uses strong, fast, smooth, and fluid movements. |
| Art | Dance and Drama | Campers learn dance movements from a variety of genres like ballet, hip-hop and jazz. They take part in the mysteries of the theatre through drama coaching, set design and dramatic performances. |
| Art | Visual Arts | Campers explore a wide variety of art mediums and learn the secrets of painting, sketching, drawing and more. |
| Art | Creative Writing | This camp is for campers who have a story to tell. The camp focuses on thought organization, plot and character development. |
| Art | Drama | Campers are introduced to tableaux, role-play and improv. Campers also learn basics in voice projection, expression, script interpretation and skits. |
| Art | Musical Theatre | Through a mixture of dance, drama and music campers perform on stage. Special guests may visit the camp and share their experience in the arts. Each session concludes with a performance by camp participants. |
| Art | Photography | Campers learn the basics of photography, including photo composition and basics of camera settings. Campers are required to bring their own camera or device such as a smartphone or tablets. |
| Cycling* | Beginner | Brand new riders and beginners learn how to balance, pedal, steer and stop on a bicycle. Students remain on-site and do not ride on the street. |
| Cycling* | Intermediate (Bike Handling Skills) | Riders strengthen basic skills and learn how to do hand signals, shoulder checks, steering, turning and changing gears. Cycling takes place on flat surfaces and campers may ride in non-vehicular parks. No riding on any streets. |
| Cycling* | Advanced (On the Road) | Riders learn the rules of the road, communicating with drivers, traffic theory and bike handling skills to navigate residential roads. Guided rides take place on quiet streets. |
| General Interest | Circus | Campers are introduced to the world of circus arts such as magic, juggling, acrobatics, public speaking and performance skills. Campers will be ready for their debut under the big top. |
| General Interest | Computers | Campers explore the arts and science of computers in a recreational setting. |
| General Interest | Cooking | Campers learn cooking skills, as well as the basics of nutrition and healthy eating, cooking techniques and kitchen safety. |
| General Interest | Environmental Adventure | For campers who love to explore and connect with the outdoor environment. Activities include hiking, crafts and playing nature games. |
| General Interest | Magic | Campers build self-confidence through development of performance skills and a variety of magic tricks that will amaze family and friends. Campers learn card manipulation, rope tricks, balloon sculpture and much more. |
| General Interest | Science | Campers discover the world of science through fun and exciting games, activities and experiments. Activities are designed to help campers investigate the properties of science. |
| Sports** | Sports | Campers have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of play in a variety of sports through drills, practice and games. |
| Sports** | Ball Hockey | Through practice and play, campers build on skills like shooting and passing while learning game rules and developing fundamentals of the game. |
| Sports** | Baseball | Through practice and play, campers build on skills like throwing, hitting and fielding while developing a sense of teamwork, the rules of the game and sportsmanship. |
| Sports** | Basketball | Through practice and play, campers build on skills like dribbling, passing, layups and correct ball handling while demonstrating respectful play. |
| Sports** | Cheerleading | Fun is the order of the day in this high energy camp. From learning dances and acrobatic movements to getting loud with shouts and chants, campers gain basic cheerleading skills that can be shown off at an end-of-session performance. |
| Sports** | Flag Football | Through practice and play, campers build on skills like passing, receiving and offensive/defensive plays while developing endurance, understanding of the game and practicing fair play. |
| Sports** | Golf | Through practice and play, campers build on golf-specific skills like swinging, putting and driving while learning proper golf etiquette. |
| Sports** | Gymnastics | Flexibility, strength, coordination and balance, gymnastics has it all. Campers learn and practice basic skills such as front roll progressions, handstands and cartwheels, as well as floor skills like leaps jumps and turns. |
| Sports** | Racquet and Paddle | Campers develop the fundamentals of tennis, pickleball and badminton. A minimum of two hours a day is focused on developing skills such as forehand, backhand and serving. |
| Sports** | Skateboarding | Campers learn the basics of safe skateboarding. Participants must supply their own skateboard as well as a CSA Approved helmet, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards and shin guards. |
| Sports** | Soccer | Through practice and play, campers build on skills like kicking, passing and heading while learning the rules of the game an practicing respectful play. |
| Sports** | Swim Ultra | During this two week camp, campers take part in small group lessons for 30 minutes a day at a City of Toronto pool based on their swimming ability. The Learn to Swim program is used. |
| Sports** | Tennis | Through practice and play, campers build on tennis-specific conditioning and coordination while learning game rules and developing fundamentals including serving, forehand and backhand. |
| Sports** | Track and Field | Campers explore events like long jump, relay, hurdles and shot put, as well as focus on fundamental movement skills such as throwing, running and jumping. |
| Sports** | Volleyball | Though practice and play, campers build on skills like teamwork, endurance and sportsmanship while learning game rules and developing fundamentals including bumping, setting and serving. |
| Toronto History Museums | Gather in Nature at Colborne Lodge | Campers explore, play and create in High Park through outdoor games, crafts and stories of Indigenous stewards and the Howard family. |
| Toronto History Museums | Farmer, Baker, Toymaker at Gibson House | Campers spend a week as a 19th-century tradesperson. See how farmers use garden produce, bakers work and toymakers craft toys. |
| Toronto History Museums | Made By You at Gibson House | Campers explore 19th-century craftsmanship and design and discover talents with weaving, stitching, crafting and more. |
| Toronto History Museums | Creative Arts Through the Ages at Montgomery's Inn | Campers experience history through music, movement, crafting and more. The week concludes with a final-day display and performance showcasing campers’ creations. |
| Toronto History Museums | Cooking at Montgomery's Inn | Campers learn historic recipes and cooking techniques daily, then celebrate with a wood-fired pizza feast, plus crafts, games and outdoor fun. |
| Toronto History Museums | S.T.E.A.M at Scarborough Museum | Campers dive into science experiments, historic cooking, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, museum exploration and weekly workshops led by local artists and community experts. |
| Toronto History Museums | Secret Garden at Spadina Museum | Campers explore gardens, learn about nature and history, cook with seasonal produce, create art, uncover stories and enjoy indoor and outdoor games. |
| Toronto History Museums | Nature at Todmorden Mills | Campers experience history and nature through guided tours of the Wildflower Preserve, Papermill Gallery, historic homes, plus outdoor play, crafts and nature-inspired activities. |
| Toronto Island | Ecologist | Explore island ecology. Based out of the Franklin Children's Garden, campers have the opportunity to engage in outdoor education focusing on vegetation and wildlife knowledge that includes learning about edible species and how to survive in the wilderness. Campers also take part in arts and crafts using eco-friendly materials.
The ferry fee is included in the cost of the camp. |
| Toronto Island | Island Explorer | Campers get the complete island experience through visiting the island lagoons, Franklin Children’s Garden and the Gibraltar Lighthouse. Campers learn and practice canoeing, fishing and urban gardening, plus the history of the island and its significance as a place of relaxation to the growing City of Toronto in the early 20th century.
The ferry fee is included in the cost of the camp. |
| Toronto Island | Island Voyager | Campers explore the challenges of being a voyager on the water while traveling across the island, from the boathouse to the lagoons, and to the Gibraltar Lighthouse. Campers learn and practice canoeing, kayaking, portaging, fishing, and about indigenous wildlife on the island. Campers take part in the arts through an environmental lens.
The ferry fee is included in the cost of the camp. |
For all Cycling camps, campers must bring their own CSA approved helmet and a working bicycle with a bell. Traditional camp activities like crafts, games and water play will also be enjoyed by campers.
Campers learn the fundamentals of a variety of sports. A minimum of two hours a day will focus on developing their skills through drills, practice and play.
Counsellor in Training (CIT) introduces participants, ages 13 to 16 years, to the fundamentals of being a City of Toronto Camp Counsellor. CITs will learn about leadership and teamwork, creating a safe environment, ages and stages of campers, and program planning. Participants will have the opportunity to do a supervised practical placement in one of our CampTO locations.
Adapted Counsellor in Training will introduce participants to the fundamentals of being a City of Toronto Camp Counsellor. Participants will learn about program planning and working with campers in an interactive environment. Participants will also get the opportunity to do a supervised practical placement in a City of Toronto summer camp.
This program is for 13 to 29 year olds with special needs.
To access Adapted and Inclusive Services you need an Adapted and Inclusive Services (AIS) Membership.
Adapted CampTO is a creative camp experience that offers modified active and quiet games, arts and crafts, as well as nature-based activities.
Adapted CampTO is an in-person camp that offers a safe, enjoyable and rewarding camp experience for individuals with disabilities, ages six to 12.
Virtual Adapted CampTO allows clients ages 13 and over to take part in activities from home, with a focus on social skills and movement.
Adapted CampTO Explore provides campers a chance to make friends while taking part in arts, games and sports activities. A workshop, a local trip or a visit from a special guest will add to the excitement.
Adapted CampTO Explore: Iron Butterflies is a fun and creative camp experience for campers with a physical disability that requires support and personal care. Personal support workers are provided.
Adapted CampTO Plus is a fun and creative experience. Campers will develop or fine-tune their skills in specialized areas of interest while also enjoying games, arts and sports. A workshop, a local trip or a visit from a special guest will add to the excitement.
Adapted Counsellor in Training will introduce participants to the fundamentals of being a City of Toronto Camp Counsellor. Participants will learn about program planning and working with campers in an interactive environment. Participants will also get the opportunity to do a supervised practical placement in a City of Toronto summer camp.
This program is for 13 to 29 year olds with special needs.
If your child needs additional support at camp, complete registration for a CampTO program and then request an Inclusive Staff by registering online for inclusive services or by phone through Client Services, and apply for a free AIS membership by emailing aiscw@toronto.ca or calling 416-395-6128. We aim to accommodate as many requests as possible.
We offer supervised hours before and/or after camp for children registered in a City of Toronto camp program. Extended hours can vary by location.
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