Finding affordable summer day camps for your children can be a challenge. We know camps are essential for working families as well as for the benefit of school age kids. These budget-friendly summer camps offer a variety of engaging, educational, and fun activities without breaking the bank.
From arts and crafts to sports and science, the following list highlights options that cater to different interests and budgets. Each camp is chosen for its affordability, with $300 per week being the maximum cap. Whether you need a full-day program or just a few hours of enrichment, these summer day camps will keep your kids entertained and learning all summer long.
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Budget-Friendly Summer Camps: Burlington, Oakville and Milton
Keep the energy flowing with fun-filled days of dance and creativity! Whether it’s a school break or a PA Day, Aura Dance Studio offers engaging programs designed to keep kids active, entertained, and inspired. Looking for an exciting way to keep your kids engaged during summer vacation? Aura Dance Studio’s summer camps combine movement, creativity, and fun for an unforgettable experience! Programs Offered: School-Age Camps (Ages 4–12) NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick-Up: 4:00 PM *Before and After care available upon request* Ask about our 8 week summer program! Intensive Programs Focused on Advancing Skills
Camp Kidstown is the ultimate specialty day camp, where adventure and creativity come to life! Whether your camper is passionate about arts and crafts, sports, Animal Planet, Science, LEGO Robotics, cooking, baking, photography, carpentry, or even Swiftie Camp, we have the perfect program for every age group (4–14). With AM care starting at 7:30 AM and PM care until 6:00 PM, we’ve got you covered all day long. One week, endless adventure!
Camp Kidstown is the ultimate specialty day camp, where adventure and creativity come to life! Whether your camper is passionate about arts and crafts, sports, Animal Planet, Science, LEGO Robotics, cooking, baking, photography, carpentry, or even Swiftie Camp, we have the perfect program for every age group (4–14). With AM care starting at 7:30 AM and PM care until 6:00 PM, we’ve got you covered all day long. One week, endless adventure!
At our centre, kids learn to code while building their own video games. They gain problem-solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Kids learn to code through our engaging game-based curriculum that boosts self-confidence and teaches teamwork, logic, and problem-solving. They gain vital skills while having a blast. That's the Code Ninjas way!
✨SUMMER CAMPS!✨ Registration NOW OPEN for our Award-Winning Summer Camps! Take advantage of our Early Bird Rate before we sell out! Spots are limited, join Burlington's Best Kids Camp!💜✨ 7 Weeks of Amazing Themes & Dance Fun! Dance Styles: jazz, hip hop, acro, ballet & lyrical Crafts & Creative Time Everyday Camp Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm Extended Care Available (Extra Fee - 8:00am-9:00am & 4:00pm-5:00pm) Finale Show show every Friday at 3pm in person! 1-2 Adults per child. Early Bird Pricing $225 + HST
Join us for Mythical March Break Camp at Joseph Brant Museum between March 10 – 14. We’ll be exploring Myths Around the World, Movies, Fairytales & Legends, Mythical Creatures, Heroes & Villains, and Mythbusters as our daily theme. Activities include crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and experiments. Camp runs daily from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, and is designed for campers between the ages of 5 – 12 years old. The cost is $250/week, or $55/day. Pre-registration is required.
Museums of Burlington is pleased to offer day camp programs throughout the year on P.A. days and school holidays. Camps are for children aged 5-12 years. The cost is $55 per child (members receive 10% off). See below for upcoming dates and details. Please email [email protected] with any questions. 2025 PA Day Camp Themes: January 27 - Teddy Bear Adventures February 14 - Desert Oasis April 4 - It's a Surprise! June 6 - Game Changers
Museums of Burlington is pleased to offer a summer day camp program at Ireland House Museum and Joseph Brant Museum. Weekly camp themes are listed below. Camps are designed for children between the ages of 5-12 years old and run daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The cost is $250/week, or $55/day (Family Museum Members receive 10% off).
Join Canada’s #1 Summer Soccer Day Camp! Get ready for an unforgettable summer with the Royal City Soccer Club! Celebrating our 33rd year, we are thrilled to welcome children aged 5 to 13 to the ultimate summer camp experience. Having hosted over 300,000 happy campers, we are proud to be Canada’s top grassroots soccer day camps, combining skill-building, teamwork, and non-stop FUN! Our unique program offers an exciting balance of activities. Mornings are packed with soccer, games, and skill development, where kids of all abilities can learn and thrive in a supportive environment. Afternoons are all about fun! Campers enjoy a refreshing swim, along with a variety of organized camp games and activities that keep the energy high and the smiles even bigger. We offer full-day and morning-only sessions to suit your family’s needs. Every camper takes home their very own camp soccer ball and medal—special keepsakes from an amazing summer. With fully supervised early drop-off and pic […]
Join Canada’s #1 Summer Soccer Day Camp! Get ready for an unforgettable summer with the Royal City Soccer Club! Celebrating our 33rd year, we are thrilled to welcome children aged 5 to 13 to the ultimate summer camp experience. Having hosted over 300,000 happy campers, we are proud to be Canada’s top grassroots soccer day camps, combining skill-building, teamwork, and non-stop FUN! Our unique program offers an exciting balance of activities. Mornings are packed with soccer, games, and skill development, where kids of all abilities can learn and thrive in a supportive environment. Afternoons are all about fun! Campers enjoy a refreshing swim, along with a variety of organized camp games and activities that keep the energy high and the smiles even bigger. We offer full-day and morning-only sessions to suit your family’s needs. Every camper takes home their very own camp soccer ball and medal—special keepsakes from an amazing summer. With fully supervised early drop-off and pic […]
Join Canada’s #1 Summer Soccer Day Camp! Get ready for an unforgettable summer with the Royal City Soccer Club! Celebrating our 33rd year, we are thrilled to welcome children aged 5 to 13 to the ultimate summer camp experience. Having hosted over 300,000 happy campers, we are proud to be Canada’s top grassroots soccer day camps, combining skill-building, teamwork, and non-stop FUN! Our unique program offers an exciting balance of activities. Mornings are packed with soccer, games, and skill development, where kids of all abilities can learn and thrive in a supportive environment. Afternoons are all about fun! Campers enjoy a refreshing swim, along with a variety of organized camp games and activities that keep the energy high and the smiles even bigger. We offer full-day and morning-only sessions to suit your family’s needs. Every camper takes home their very own camp soccer ball and medal—special keepsakes from an amazing summer. With fully supervised early drop-off and pic […]
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at VolleyGirls Summer Camp, where fun meets skill-building! Our camp, designed for kids aged 8-15, offers two main programs: Half-Day Camps (Beach or Indoor): $240 + HST and Full-Day Camps (Indoor & Beach Combo): $480 + HST. Our camp is skills-driven, focusing on improving each participant's abilities in a fun and energetic environment. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to fostering a love for volleyball while teaching essential techniques and strategies. Whether your child is just starting or looking to refine their game, our camp has something to offer for everyone. Camps are offered in two age groups: Junior Programs (ages 8-12) and Senior Programs (ages 12-15). Whether your child is a volleyball beginner or already passionate about the sport, we’ve got them covered with coaching tailored to all skill levels. What makes our camp so awesome? Campers receive cool swag like T-shirts, bucket hats, or ball caps […]
This is the camp for the young musician in you home. A Fun Day filled with Music activities and an opportunity to jam with other students. Work or Rock and Pop repertoire and have fun! We've been in Burlington for 30 years, helping students achieve their musical goals and their overall love for music! Come Join the Jam.
We provide high-quality gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling camps and classes in a safe, clean, healthy, positive and caring environment.
Art for Life 4 Kids offers children’s art classes while teaching a variety of creative and professional skills. Artists ages 7-17.
The AGB is Burlington's public art gallery and community centre. We are a place of intersection where creators, cultures, and communities meet and share in creativity.
Aspects of Dance in Burlington offers recreational dance classes as well as competitive, so every child can experience dance in a fun yet challenging environment. Dancers starting at age 2 and older.
9 weeks of skills & training camps throughout the summer with 3 different programs to choose from each week. Full Day and Half Day camps focusing on fundamentals and skill development as well as playing games and having fun! 3 DIFFERENT CAMPS: Summer Hoops Classic (Ages 8-14), 3-on-3 Learn to Play (Ages 8-14), JR.NBA – Intro to Hoops! (Ages 4-9)
The Burlington Centaurs are very excited to be offering our Rugby Summer Fun Camp in June and July of 2022. The camp will take place between 9-4 pm and cost $300 per week. Multi-week / multi-child discounts are available!
We might be biased, but we can’t think of a better place for little ones to learn about movement and play than in the gym. Full of fun colours, shapes, and surfaces! By playing in and exploring the gym, you will be providing your little one with a fun and interactive experience. Our gyms have designated preschool spaces, and all equipment is adaptable for tiny hands and feet allowing our littlest gymnasts to move and explore easily.
CDC introduces students ages 2 and older to a variety of different mainstream dance styles such as Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Acrobatics & Tumbling.
Ways of the Woods is sure to be the highlight of campers’ summer vacation! Conservation Halton’s summer day camps run out of Kelso, Mountsberg, Crawford Lake, and Area 8 Conservation Areas with a wide variety of programs aimed to keep campers ages 4 to 15 active and engaged all summer long.
Ways of the Woods is sure to be the highlight of campers’ summer vacation! Conservation Halton’s summer day camps run out of Kelso, Mountsberg, Crawford Lake, and Area 8 Conservation Areas with a wide variety of programs aimed to keep campers ages 4 to 15 active and engaged all summer long.
We're welcoming students in grades 1 to 4 and grades 7 & 8 to join us at Country Heritage Park for unforgettable adventures! Grades 1-4 ($50/day or $250/week): Explore the farm Brew magical potions! Discover the wonders of silly science! Let your imagination run wild! Learn spy skills! Grades 7-8 ($450/week): Explore hands-on careers!
Ages 4-11
Featuring a 50’x 120’ real ice rink, a 35’x 60’ shooter pad, and a brand new 36’x 80’ ball hockey rink, Cutting Edge Hockey Development Centre has everything you need for your hockey development. Our programs range from private lessons to team training, to 3-on-3 leagues and take you from learning to skate through to shooting and scoring.
We are offering a week of fun, leadership, and sports-based activities for boys & girls ages 6-12.
We are thrilled to offer 9 weeks of summer camp this year! Beginning July 1st, your children can join us to connect with the land in a child-led setting, explore the different ecosystems our space has to offer, and engage in environmental stewardship in small group sizes (Ratio of 1 educator to 5 children).
Our camps are a wonderful opportunity for budding photographers aged 8-12 to develop their skills while exploring all the natural beauty the Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre has to offer!
Family-run summer day camp that teaches the skills and love of golf throughout the Milton and surrounding areas in a safe and controlled indoor setting. We provide a fun & easy way to introduce the game of golf to kids rain or shine!
Kicks For Kids Milton is a Martial Arts studio in Milton ON, teaching Taekwondo to kids and adults.
From soccer and basketball to football and cricket, your kids will have a blast while developing their skills across a variety of 10 different sports. Whether they're new to sports or seasoned athletes, there's something for everyone in this action-packed week
KooGle Theatre Company was established in 2007 by Leslie and Christopher Gray, professional performing artists and husband & wife team. Join KooGle this summer for a variety of summer musical theatre camp choices for all different age groups! Registration is up on our website! Join us this summer for some singing, dancing, acting and performing!
Offering a learn to twirl, beginner baton twirling camp at Haber rec center, August 14-16, 9 am- 12pm. Will be packed full of twirling, dancing, Pom Poms and fun!
Owned and operated by an educator who is passionate about learning at all ages. Learning Tree Educational Store carries the highest quality in educational toys, puzzles, games, resources and books. We offer in-store camps, educational classes and birthday parties for kids of all ages.
Join LetzGo Sports summer camps in Burlington! Multi-sport, Rep Baseball, Fastpitch/Softball, Flag Football, Volleyball, and Intro to Basketball for ages 5-14. Half-day and full-day options available. Register now for an action-packed summer at www.123letzgo.com
Dance programs to students aged 18 months to adult.
MJJ is a family owned and operated Dojo and proud to have 4 generations at Milton Jiu-Jitsu. A Self-Defence Jiu-Jistu curriculum is taught at Milton Jiu-Jitsu that includes both stand up and ground techniques along with striking, joint manipulation and much more.
ND Arts Camp is excited to be back again this summer, offering three weeks of Art and Drama camp for children ages 5-12. Camp is $300 per week, which gets your child a camp shirt, all of their art supplies and pizza on Fridays.
First three weeks of July, Notre Dame Secondary is offering an Art and Drama camp for school-aged children run by qualified teachers and student volunteers. Email Erin @ [email protected] for more details. Sign up online. $260 a week.
Our art classes, March Break and Summer camps encourage children to explore the furthest reaches of their imaginations to maximize their creativity.
Completed JK and older
Create lasting memories while you Paint Pottery, Canvas or Play with Clay! Join us for birthday parties, drop-in pottery painting, special events and camps.
Prospect Sports Camp is run by certified teachers with over 40 years combined experience teaching an coaching. Campers will enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports and activities. We will provide a safe and inclusive environment for your child while emphasizing fun and movement.
Although based out of Milton we also run LEGO STEM camps and programs in Oakville, Burlington, Georgetown, Mississauga and Acton.
Join Strike Zone Summer Camp, offering two options and six weeks to choose from. Our camp caters to children aged 6-13, regardless of skill level, fostering a love for baseball in a safe, supportive environment. The indoor camp, located at The Yard on 1370 Artisans Court, focuses on baseball fundamentals with professional instruction in throwing, fielding, and hitting. Meanwhile, our outdoor camp at Nelson Diamond D2 incorporates various activities for added fun. With a focus on high repetition and personalized guidance, every camper will have the opportunity to enhance their skills and build confidence. Beyond baseball, campers forge friendships, learn teamwork, and create cherished memories. Don't miss this enriching summer experience!
Welcome to our Hockey Camps! HALF-DAY CAMPS 9:00AM TO 12:00PM. Each day includes One Power Skating Session and One Puck Control Session. Drop off 9:00am & Pick Up 12:00pm. The typical age range is between 5 – 12 years old.
We offer classes for ages 2 and up in ballet, jazz, tap, acro, hip hop, pointe, lyrical, modern and musical theatre. We offer daytime, evening and weekend options. Since it’s never too late to fall in love with dance, our adult dance classes offer a great way to stay in shape! The Dance Class has a strong ballet background that follows the Cecchetti Method of Ballet. Dancers can train at a variety of levels and select students will be asked to enter ballet exams in the spring/summer.
Provides comprehensive and creative dance lessons for students 2-18 years of age.
30 Cooking & Baking Classes to choose from this summer for our Junior Chefs...something for everyone. Learn to cook new foods or your favorite treat! So much fun!
The benefits of Martial Arts training are innumerable. Beyond physically becoming fitter, stronger, and healthier, Martial Arts helps to shape the mind and confidence of all students.
YouthKicks Soccer is a soccer day camp that supports the development of soccer skills through an engaging and enjoyable experience for children of all skill levels.
Zorbit Sports glow camps are not your typical sports camp. Your child will have the opportunity to participate in all the activities we offer at our parties (Nerf and Dodge Ball) as well as many other activities to keep them fully occupied and engaged. Our camps will also utilize our UV Blacklight system to provide Halton's only glow in the dark camp! An experience your child will never forget.
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