It’s time to think about summer – and that means time to research the best summer camps! Whether your kids are into sports or art, enrichment or exploration, we have some recommendations for you in our 2019 Halifax and Area Summer Camp Guide, featuring our top picks for summer fun in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Beyond! We’ll be updating this guide as we discover more fabulous Summer Camps, so make sure you check our calendar and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
MAMBEC – Martial Art Mind Body Education Centre
Are you looking to give your child a summer camp experience where they will meet new friends, have loads of fun and learn skills to last a lifetime! MAMBEC (Martial Art Mind Body Education Centre) offers exciting Life Skills Day Camps with a Martial Arts connection. These camps include swims, outdoor activities and weekly themes with one hour of Life Skills and Self-Protection each day.
Read more about MAMBEC Summer Camps here.
Big Ben’s Basketball Camp
There’s a new basketball Summer Camp in town! Big Ben’s Basketball Camp offers girls and boys ages 8 – 12 an opportunity to develop their fundamental skills in basketball, while staying active, having fun and connecting with other kids.
Read more about Big Ben’s Basketball Camp here.
Maskwa Aquatic Club
Summer Holidays are all about carefree days in the great outdoors – enjoying the summer sun, the refreshing lakes and friendships – old and new. Your kids can enjoy all this and more at the Maskwa Aquatic Club Summer Camps of padding, swimming and outdoor fun! It’s your one-stop all-round summer fun destination with a huge selection of programs for all ages and interests!
Read more about Maskwa Aquatic Club Summer Camps here.
Nova Scotia Debate Camp
Want to avoid the academic ‘summer slide’? How about propelling your child into academic success, by allowing them to practice their thinking and reasoning skills – and make new friends – at Debate Camp this summer!
Read more about Debate Camps here.
Camp Kidston
Are you ready for a summer experience with memories to last a lifetime? Arthur Kidston Memorial Camp has been offering children’s overnight camping programs since 1967. It is situated on over 500 acres of woods and water in the northeast corner of HRM and is the ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life and experience an oasis of nature.
Read more about Camp Kidston Summer Camps here.
Canadian Parents for French Summer Camps
Canadian Parents for French (CPF), Nova Scotia Summer Camps are a great way to refresh language skills over the summer months. They also provide a super introduction to late French immersion. Most of all, CPF Summer Camps offer exciting summertime adventures – and even travel experiences! – while totally immersed in French language.
Read more about CPF Summer Camps here.
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