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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In fall 2024, the City launched a new registration and booking system for recreation and cultural activities, fitness and sports memberships, passes and select facility bookings. Anyone who had an individual or family account in the old registration system will need to create a new account in the new system in order to register for programs. We encourage everyone to explore the new system and create an account in advance of registration day.
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Clients can register for PA Day Camps online or by calling 416-396-7378, and selecting option 1.
March Break CampTO is available for registration. Clients can register for March Break Camps online or by calling 416-396-7378, and selecting option 1.
Locations with available spaces for March Break CampTO include:
Campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, sports and more.
CampTO is offered during summer, winter holidays (Holiday CampTO), 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.
| Category | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Art | Arts and Nature | This camp combines the study of ecology and art. Campers will have an opportunity to explore their environment, learn about preservation, and identify wildlife and plant specimens. Campers will use their environment as a backdrop for art projects of different media including drawing, painting, relief art and sculpture. |
| Art | Crafts | Campers will 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 will learn the fundamentals of sketching and drawing, developing skills such as perspective and shading using values and tones. |
| Art | Multi Arts | Campers will explore a variety of art mediums and artistic expressions through formal instruction such as dance, painting, sketching and drawing. |
| Art | Dance Basics | Campers will explore a variety of dance including ballet, jazz, hip hop and contemporary. They will be introduced to a variety of dance techniques that focus on flexibility, strength and endurance. |
| Art | Dance – Acro | Campers will learn a combination of dance and gymnastic moves choreographed to their favourite music. |
| Art | Dance – Hip Hop | Campers will learn the latest hip hop dance moves and choreography. Hip Hop is a street dance that uses strong, fast, smooth, and fluid movements. |
| Art | Visual Arts | Campers will 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. There will be focus on thought organization, plot and character development. |
| Art | Drama | Campers will be introduced to tableaux, role-play and improv. Campers will also learn basics in voice projection, expression, script interpretation and skits. |
| Art | Music | Music camp is the perfect opportunity for young musicians to enhance their skills through formal instruction and performance. Instruments will be provided. Campers who want to learn guitar are required to bring their own. |
| Art | Musical Theatre | Through a mixture of dance, drama and music campers will 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 will learn the basics of photography, including photo composition and basics of camera settings. Campers are required to bring their own camera. Variation: CampTO Plus: Photography with Smartphones and Tablets, campers must bring their own Smartphone or Tablet. |
| *Cycling | Beginner | Brand new riders and beginners will 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 will 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 | An introduction to the world of circus arts. Campers will learn magic, juggling, acrobatics, public speaking and performance skills. Campers will be ready for their debut under the big top. |
| General Interest | Computers | Explore the arts and science of computers! Campers will learn about computers in a recreational setting. |
| General Interest | Cooking | Campers will 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 | Build self-confidence as campers develop performance skills and a variety of magic tricks that will amaze family and friends. Through formal instruction, campers will learn card manipulation, rope tricks, balloon sculpture and much more. |
| General Interest | Science | Campers will 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 | Ball Hockey | Through practice and play, you will build on skills like shooting and passing while learning game rules and developing fundamentals of the game. |
| **Sports | Baseball | Through practice and play, you will build on skills like throwing, hitting and fielding while developing your sense of teamwork, the rules of the game and sportsmanship. |
| **Sports | Basketball | Through practice and play, you will 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, you will gain basic cheerleading skills that you can show off at an end-of-session performance. |
| **Sports | Flag Football | Through practice and play, you will build on skills like passing, receiving and offensive/defensive plays while developing your endurance, understanding of the game and practicing fair play. |
| **Sports | Golf | Through practice and play, you will build on golf-specific skills like your swing, putt and drive while learning proper golf etiquette. |
| **Sports | Gymnastics | Flexibility, strength, coordination and balance, gymnastics has it all. In this camp, you will 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 will develop the fundamentals of tennis, pickleball and badminton. A minimum of two hours a day will be focused on developing skills such as forehand, backhand and serving. |
| **Sports | Skateboarding | Campers will 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, you will 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 will 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 will be followed. |
| **Sports | Tennis | Through practice and play, you will build on tennis-specific conditioning and coordination while learning game rules and developing fundamentals including serving, forehand and backhand. |
| **Sports | Track and Field | In this camp you will 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, you will build on skills like teamwork, endurance and sportsmanship while learning game rules and developing fundamentals including bumping, setting and serving. |
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 will 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 Holiday 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 Holiday 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 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 using the appropriate barcode online 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 care 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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