Category Archives: Summer Camps 2024

Day Camp: YMCA

Location

Ottawa

Link

https://www.ymcaottawa.ca/camps-outdoor-education/day-camps/neighbourhood-day-camps/

Inclusion/ Additional Support: We are proud to offer supportive programs for participants with special needs and requirements. This program allows campers the opportunity to participate in camp our programs with additional counselor support, ensuring that their experience is a positive one. Each camper will be assessed independently and assigned, with the help of the camper’s family, a one to one or low ratio camper to counselor experience. Please note that space is limited. To learn more, please contact our camp office at 613-832-1234 or email day.camps@ymcaottawa.ca.

Camp Summary

At Y Neighbourhood Day Camps, children and youth aged 4Y-12Y are active and engaged while taking part in a wide range of traditional or specialty day camp activities. Campers have the opportunity to learn new skills and have fun in local outdoor spaces, gymnasiums, swimming pools and activity rooms, as well as enjoy themed weeks and out trips. Y Neighborhood Day Camps are a great way to spend summer days having fun and creating friendships!

Contact

613-832-1234
day.camps@ymcaywca.ca

Status

Register Online

Day Camp: Code Ninjas

Location

Ottawa

Link

https://www.codeninjas.com/barrhaven-on-ca/camps

Camp Summary

AGES 5 TO 14
UNLEASH YOUR CHILD’S INNER NINJA
The ultimate hands-on learning experience for your technology-loving children! Our Camps help teach important life skills such as leadership, creativity, problematic and computational thinking – all wrapped up in themes they love, like Robotics, Roblox, Minecraft, YouTube, and more!

Contact

613-799-9984

Status

Register Online

Day Camp: RA Centre

Location

Ottawa

Link

https://www.racentre.com/summer-camps.html

Inclusion/ Additional Support:

NEW this Summer!
One-on-One RA Camp Experience
4 to 13 years old

At RA Camps, inclusivity is at the heart of our mission, ensuring all campers experience the joy of Summer Camp to the fullest.
RA Camps is excited to introduce the One-on-One RA Camp Experience! The RA’s Inclusive Recreation Supervisor, the family, camper, and a dedicated special needs camp counsellor will work collaboratively to tailor the camp experience to suit the child’s specific needs and interests throughout the session.

This program aims to offer individualized attention and support, allowing each child to flourish in a safe and comfortable environment. Our approach provides dedicated 1:1 support for campers with additional needs where the child is paired with a dedicated counsellor who is hand-picked for their compassion, patience, and commitment. Your child will thrive in this personalized environment, enjoying all the excitement of camp while receiving tailored assistance helping to ensure that they can participate, learn, and create memories.

Join us in making this Summer unforgettable for your child, as they engage in sports, games, crafts, and build meaningful connections.

Camp Summary

Junior Day Camps • 4 & 5 years old
These creative, low ratio themed camps are designed to be the perfect first-time camp experience.

Day Camps • 6 to 8 years old  and  9 to 12 years old
Let you imagination soar! Check out the wide variety of weekly themed camps offered this summer.

Sports & Special Interest Camps • 6 to 13 years old
A wide range of Sport and Special Interest Camps – Perfect for the camper who is looking for a fun camp experience and to develop their skills in specific unique areas or to try something new.

Contact

613-733-5100
info@racentre.com

Status

Register Online

Day Camp: Summer Arts Camps – Shenkman Arts

Location

Ottawa

Link

https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/classes-camps

Camp Summary

Over 300 courses, camps and workshops for all ages and skill levels in a variety of disciplines, are available at the Shenkman Arts Centre in English and French. Offered by the City of Ottawa and the Resident Arts Partners, courses are taught by professional artist instructors in specialized studios within a relaxed, fun environment.

Contact

613-580-2787
shenkmanartscentre@ottawa.ca

Status

Register Online

Day Camp: Dovercourt Recreation

Location

Ottawa

Link

Dovercourt Recreation – Summer Camps

Inclusion/Additional Support:
If your child will require additional support to succeed in camp then please also let us know by checking the “Inclusion Support” checkbox, and sending an email to inclusion@dovercourt.org with your child’s name and the camp, and we will arrange a phone call or meeting to assess next steps.

Camp Summary

We are dedicated to providing safe, memorable, fun camp experiences to children and youth from across the region. Check out our selection of camp programs to see why Dovercourt is THE place to be in the summer. Various camps for various ages.

Contact

N/A

Status

Register Online

Day Camp: Ottawa Catholic School Board

Location

Ottawa

Link

http://conted.ocsb.ca/summer/summer-camps

Camp Summary

Choose from a wide range of fantastic camp experiences. Our camps are a combination of fun and games with a focus on your child’s educational development. Whether your child wants to explore physical activity, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programming, gaming, culinary arts, the outdoors or the visual arts, we have a camp just for them. School Aged

Contact

613-228-3338
continuing.education@ocsb.ca

Status

Register Online, by mail, or in person.

*Registration will be available in early March*

Day Camps: Camp Otonabee

Location

Ottawa

Link

Camp Otonabee | YMCA of the National Capital Region (ymcaottawa.ca)

Camp Summary

Camp Otonabee provides the opportunity for children and youth to engage in outdoor activities and discover the natural world. Campers will acquire new skills, build self-confidence and establish lasting friendships. Campers can choose from specialty camps, out tripping programs, two and three-week leadership camps, or participate in our day camps – all located just minutes north of Kanata! Camper activities can include canoeing, climbing wall, high ropes, kayaking, swimming, orienteering, nature education, and more.

GENERAL PROGRAMS | AGES: 4Y-13Y

General programs offer a well-rounded experience for campers who want to participate in all aspects of camp! These are our Kinder, New Discoveries, Pioneers, Explorers, and Young Wonders programs. Campers in General Programs have the opportunity to participate in several different areas of camp which allows for a diverse experience. These programs are great for first-time campers and campers who love variety.

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS | AGES: 6Y-13Y

Specialty programs are intended for campers who would like to focus on specific camp programs and build skills within those disciplines. Campers can choose to concentrate on high ropes challenge courses, paddle sports, nature and arts programming, and more!

Contact

613-832-1234 or day.camps@ymcaottawa.ca

Status

Login | YMCA of the National Capital Region (campbrainregistration.com)

Day Camp: City of Ottawa

Type

Integrated/ Specialized

Location

Various Locations in Ottawa

Link

Activity search | Register Ottawa | Inscription Ottawa (activecommunities.com)

Inclusion/ Additional Support:

Inclusion: To best support children at camp, please make us aware of any diagnosed or undiagnosed cognitive differences or Behaviours your child may have early on. Making us aware early on will help our coordinators arrange for any additional supports that may be needed. If your child requires integration support at school, they will likely need it at City of Ottawa camps. 1:1 Shared Care support can be offered at no cost for 2 weeks. Please be advised that Shared Care is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ensure you register into the no-cost Shared Care barcode in addition to registering for camp to secure your spot and allow enough time for the intake process prior to start of camp. Activity search | Register Ottawa | Inscription Ottawa (activecommunities.com)Camp participation criteria will be used to determine eligibility for Shared Care support. If you have any questions, contact the Inclusive Recreation team at InclusiveRecreation-LoisirsInclusifs@ottawa.ca

Camp Summary

Various Camps, all ages.

Contact

1-866-261 9799

Status

Register Online