Picture this: you’ve planned an epic trip across Canada this summer to explore the sights or visit family, but there are some museums and attractions that you *know* your kids aren’t going to love. Do you a) suffer through the whining and complaining or b) register them in a unique summer camp so you can spend a week exploring at your leisure?
If you picked Option B, then we’ve got some great ideas! Travelling as a family doesn’t have to mean doing everything together all the time. In fact, there are some EPIC summer camp experiences that kids can only experience in certain cities and provinces. Check out our top picks for unique experiences in each Family Fun Canada city to give your kids a memorable summer.
Family Fun Vancouver Summer Camps
Arts Umbrella Summer Camps | Summer programs in art, design, dance, theatre, music, and film provide artists aged 3 – 19 with an opportunity to develop their skills and enjoy summer break alongside peers. With single-week or multi-week programs, Arts Umbrella has something to fit every family’s schedule!
Gateway Academy Summer Camps | Gateway Academy is committed to enriching the quality of life by creating outstanding theatre and a hub for the performing arts. As such, they offer summer camps in acting (for stage and film) and musical theatre for kids 6 – 18 years of age.
Edmonton Family Fun Summer Camps
Edmonton Humane Society Summer Camps | Campers ages 6-12 will be introduced to a variety of animals, gain a better understanding of animal training and behaviour, explore veterinary work, and get a glimpse behind-the-scenes at the Edmonton Humane Society.
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton Summer Camps | Discover a variety of fun science-themed day camps at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton. Budding scientists from Grades 1 to 7 can choose from several unique camps covering a wide range of topics. There is also a fantastic leadership program for older students in Grades 8-12!
Calgary Family Fun Summer Camps
Alberta University of the Arts | Summer camps for kids and teens at Alberta University of the Arts are just what you need. These camps offer a chance to try new activities, explore ideas, and learn hands-on techniques with experienced artists who are passionate about creativity.
Butterfield Acres | At Butterfield Acres, kids don’t just visit animals — they care for them! Campers enjoy hands-on learning, wagon rides, and real outdoor farm adventure in a safe, small-group setting.
Saskatoon Family Fun Summer Camps
Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club Summer Camp | Do you have kids who can’t wait for the warm weather so they can get out in a kayak? There is no better way to experience our beautiful city than to spend time on the Saskatchewan River with friends.
The Secret Garden Retreat Summer Camp | Are you looking for a non-religious sleep-away camp designed specifically for your thoughtful and imaginative child? The Secret Garden Retreat Summer Camps are perfect for those children who want a camp experience, but are weary of traditional summer camps.
Family Fun Toronto Summer Camps
Irish Summer Camps 4 Kids |Â This summer, kids can feel the luck of the Irish through language, music, dance, food and sports at Irish Summer Camps 4 Kids! These weeklong summer camps celebrate Irish culture through artistic instruction, outdoor activity, and lots of play.
Toronto Circus Centre | Young stars-in-training aged 4½ to 13 can jump, spin, fly, and laugh as they try different activities, build confidence and discover new physical and creative talents.
Family Fun Halifax Summer Camps
Camp de jour du Conseil Communautaire du Grand-Havre | Get ready for a fun-filled summer ‘en français’! Make new friends, try new activities, and experience summer adventures with Camp de jour du Conseil communautaire du Grand-Havre!
Stars of Tomorrow Dance Academy | Enroll your dancer in one of Stars of Tomorrow Dance Academy’s theme weeks and watch their dance skills grow! The academy aims to provide high-quality, age-appropriate, safe dance instruction in a welcoming, positive, family-focused environment.
Some summer camp experiences are so awesome that they are offered in cities across Canada! You KNOW your child is going to love this camp and want to attend every year, so here are some that are offered in multiple cities so you can sign up while travelling and again next year at home.
Canlan Sports | Vancouver, Saskatoon
Learn or improve your skills in one of Canada’s most cherished pastimes. Canlan Sports wants to get kids moving this summer. Ditch the screens, eliminate boredom, learn new skills, and get exercise every day. Not only will your pint-sized hockey lover spend their week working on hockey conditioning skills, but they will also be learning off-ice games and skill training as well. If your child is just beginning to skate, don’t worry, there are camps for them! Canlan Sports meets kids at their skill level and truly moves them along with their skating skill development.
Circuit Stream | Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto
A leader in technology education, Circuit Stream offers youth an opportunity to build skills for the future. With the rapidly changing field of technology, students not only need to master the skills to participate in an evolving workforce, but they also need to learn future-focused skills to anticipate shifts before they occur. Across Canada, technology skills are in high demand and Circuit Stream wants to prepare kids for the future.
Code Ninjas | Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon, Toronto, Halifax
Explore the world of coding, robotics, game development and STEM in exciting and engaging summer camps at Code Ninjas! A nationally beloved company, Code Ninjas is popular with kids for good reason. Each camp at Code Ninjas ensures that students have direct instruction and ample time for hands-on exploration and interactive learning. Code Ninjas, the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids’ coding company, employs Sensei’s (teachers) who are passionate about guiding students to learn the most current and applicable technology and skills to help them succeed in our ever-changing world.
Medics Camp Summer Camps | Toronto, Vancouver
Is your child an aspiring doctor looking for a unique experience this summer? Kids & teens aged 5-17 can join the Medics Camp Summer Camps to learn exciting life skills! These fun and engaging programs are STEM-certified and science-based medical camps where participants discover the world of medical science.
Royal City Soccer Club | Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Halifax
Get your soccer fix wherever you are in Canada! With more than 100 locations across Canada, the Royal City Soccer Club is the #1 grassroots registered, non-profit organization offering soccer day camps in the country. The Camp staff fill the summer camps with fun activities focusing on skill development, team games, and soccer scrimmages. And with half-day (morning and afternoon) and full-day options, there is bound to be a camp that works for your family’s needs.
Stagecoach | Calgary, Toronto, Halifax
Spend your summer on stage with Stagecoach summer camps! Channel your inner actor as you travel across Canada by participating in camps in Calgary, Toronto and Halifax. In each city, participants are guaranteed to have fun as they learn performance techniques from supportive instructors.
Steamoji | Vancouver, Calgary
Focusing on learning through fun, Steamoji Summer Camps expose campers to new technologies in fabrication, physical computing, engineering, and digital arts. If you want your child to be comfortable with leading-edge technology then this is the summer camp for you! Steamoji’s mission is to bridge the gap between classroom learning and a technologically advanced world; they train builders, makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
YMCA Summer Camps| Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon
You KNOW your child is going to have a blast at YMCA camps! This company is well-known and highly regarded, and with camp options in Vancouver, Edmonton and Saskatoon, families can be sure they offer the same top notch experiences regardless of what city they register in! Each YMCA offers different programs, so click on the city names above to find out what’s offered in each location!
Looking for more family fun as you make your way across Canada? From festivals to concerts, summer camps to popular attractions, each of the Family Fun Canada sites offers a full list of fun happening every day.
