Outdoor Camps For Kids in Hamilton, Oakville, Burlington and Milton
Outdoor camps are exactly what summers call for! Enjoy as much sunshine and fresh air as possible, right? Winters are long and cold in Ontario.
It’ is only weeks and days’s not long now until school is out for the summer! Kids are excited and parents like you are busy looking for the best summer camps in Hamilton and the surrounding areas! Signing your kids up for an outdoor camps near you is a great way to make sure your kids get a ton of fresh air and soak up that Vitamin D all break long. Outdoor camps offer the same camaraderie campers get at other camps, but they also include a connection to mother nature and the outdoors in their programming.
Included in this list are all nature-based and outdoor summer camps near you in Oakville, Milton, Burlington, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Ancaster and Dundas. They offer lots of opportunities for outdoor education like canoeing and kayaking and include traditional camp activities. Campers of all ages, mostly from ages 4 to 12 will learn a new skill or two and make some great memories from their weeks sessions.
Did you know that we list every camp we know about. Our list is the best because it’s the biggest! You don’t need to pay to be in our camps guide, either. If you are hosting a summer camp and you are not in our guide, click here to be added.
Looking for more Nature-Based Summer Camps?
Thank You To Our Supporters
Thank you to our sponsors whose support allows us to produce free-to-access content like this for families like yours. Learn more about being a partner here.
Nature and Outdoor Summer Camps For Kids
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!
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!
Conservation Halton’s Ways of the Woods (WOW) is the ultimate outdoor adventure camp, running five days a week all summer long, including holidays! WOW offers a dynamic, nature-based camp experience for kids aged 4 to 15, with programming at parks like Kelso, Mountsberg, Crawford Lake, and Area 8. With over 20 unique camp streams, WOW has something for every age and interest. Younger campers can enjoy action-packed Kinder WOW and Wee WOW Camps. Older kids can choose from specialty camps like Construction Camp, where they take on fun and practical building projects; Naturalist Camp, focused on ecology and outdoor skills; and Raptor Camp, where they interact with live birds of prey. There’s also Farm Camp, perfect for animal lovers; Climbers Camp featuring daily time on our climbing tower and aerial ropes course; and Disc Golf Camp, where kids play and practice on Kelso’s 18-hole course. Campers spend their days outside—hiking, practicing archery, learning about the natural en […]
The Hamilton Cardinals are excited to introduce their summer camp led by Cardinals Coaches and Players. Your child will have the opportunity to play at historic Bernie Arbour Stadium and improve their skills from the IBL Hamilton Cardinals! These camps are open to all genders and offer an enjoyable way for kids aged 6 to 14 to discover the fundamentals of baseball. Cardinals Baseball summer camp runs for 3 consecutive weeks starting July 8, 2024.
HSC Camps: Where Fun Meets Learning For over 30 years, Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) has been a trusted destination for outstanding camp experiences. Located on a stunning 50-acre campus in Hamilton, HSC Camps provide children aged 4 to 15 with exceptional opportunities for enrichment, exploration, and fun. Whether it’s March Break, Summer Camp or our Leader In Training program, our camps are thoughtfully designed to foster teamwork, cooperation, and creativity in a safe and nurturing environment. Campers can choose from recreational activities, enrichment programs, or Trojan sports camps, ensuring a wide range of interests are met. Our full-day programs (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) include complimentary extended care from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. At HSC, we believe great camps start with great staff. Our highly trained team, including certified educators and experienced counselors, ensures every camper is supported and engaged. With CPR/First Aid c […]
Yoga & Wellness Summer Camp for Kids: A Journey of Fun, Mindfulness, and Growth. This summer, let your child discover the perfect blend of yoga, outdoor adventure, and fun at our Yoga & Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp!! Our camp is designed to inspire children to embrace a healthy, balanced lifestyle through fun yoga practices, mindfulness activities, and outdoor fun. Whether your child is new to yoga or has been practicing for a while, they will enjoy a welcoming and supportive environment where they can grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. We are offering 4 weeks of summer day camp. We have a beautiful location on 2 acres of property just a short drive from Waterdown, Burlington, Carlisle and surrounding areas with lots of room to run and play. Throughout the camp, kids will: Explore yoga: Through creative, age-appropriate yoga sessions, children will enhance flexibility, strength, and body awareness. Cultivate mindfulness: Fun and i […]
Each day will hold new and exciting opportunities to discover and investigate the diversity of plants and animals that call the Dundas Valley home. We will be hiking and exploring our trails and forests, following animal tracks to see where they go, and discovering more about nature together. Learn about animal adaptations and the seasonal transition from winter to spring with hands-on exploration of nature artifacts and lots of games!
Get outside with Hamilton Conservation this summer! Join our Environmental Education team for a week of outdoor adventure and fun in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area!
Benchview offers day camps throughout the summer and during winter and spring breaks for children ages 6 and older. Benchview's camps focus on learning the basics of horsemanship and developing a strong foundation in the art of horseback riding. Whether riders are brand new to riding or they are working on developing their canter and starting small jumps, Benchview's school horses are ready for a fun week of camp!
BWR will be offering kids ages 7-13 the opportunity to learn paddlesports skills and water safety in one of our weekly summer camps Located inside Binbrook Conservation Area! Each week the kids will get to enjoy in a fun-filled environment the following paddlesport activities: Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Beach Day, Hike day. Camps will run Monday to Friday from 9 am-12 pm. Camp 1 - July 17-21, Camp 2- AUGUST 21-25.
Join our half-day Speech-Language Therapy Camp on the farm, where children develop functional communication through play and nature exploration. With a high staff-to-child ratio, small groups (max 10) ensure personalized support while fostering connection, curiosity, and environmental engagement.
BlueDot Acrea has created the most flexible camp possible for the first week of July - an "a la carte" camp! Register for arts or science options on the farm for a half day, full day, or the whole week!
You will be an active member of the crew and live, eat and sleep onboard our Tall Ship. By the end of a voyage, you will know the fundamentals of how to sail a Tall Ship and be certified as a Brigs ‘Lead Hand’. But it’s not all sailing! Activities during your voyage will include swimming, singing, campfires and exploring ports and anchorages throughout the Great Lakes.
For campers aged 4-13 . Campers are placed into age-based groups that they will rotate with to activities during the week. We specifically design all group activity rotations to be age-appropriate for the various sections with 9 different program areas that campers will get to experience. Located in Rockwood, ON.
Our programs are designed around the campers’ interests, the weather, and the amazing places our property has to offer.
For 28 years Camp K has been a favourite summer camp for children, teens and families looking for a fun, inclusive and life-enriching outdoor camp experience.
Camp Maple is a multi-activity day camp at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Join us for a summer of fun, friends & unforgettable memories!
Camp Wetaskiwin is a fun outdoor adventure camp coming to St. Catharines this summer! Our camp runs from July to August for ages 7-12. Campers will be able to participate in great activities like: swimming, archery, shelter building, hiking and more!
Situated in the Carolinian Forest campers will love making friends, creating their schedule, and enjoying activities like swimming, archery, high ropes and, creek walk.
Does your child like farming, crafting, marketing, and caring for animals? Perhaps they would enjoy our Children's Market Camp Experience!
Summer sailing program for children ages 9 -18 that follows the CANSail program. Our program runs Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm throughout the summer and offers 4 convenient school bus pickup and drop off locations in the Region.
Day camps for all levels and interests - Farm Camp, Riding Camp and Survivial Camp for older kids!
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!
At CreateU Camps, we ignite young minds through imaginative explorations in a vibrant, natural environment! Children are encouraged to cultivate their love of adventure and connect with their natural surroundings while building memories to last a lifetime!
Daisy Meadow Academy is a horseback riding facility for riders of all ages and experience. In addition our our extracurricular programing, we offer Summer Day Camp!
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 Battlefield House Museum & Park has to offer!
Our camps are a wonderful opportunity for budding photographers aged 8-12 to develop their skills while exploring all the natural beauty the trails around the Hespler Arena have to offer!
Focus on Nature is a registered charity that inspires young people to explore and connect with nature through photography. We conduct workshops in schools and day camps during March Break. Throughout our summer camps children will learn the technical skills to shoot and edit great photos while also exploring nature in a safe environment.
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!
Perfect for campers with no horse experience, or in their first few years of riding. Campers will learn the basics of horseback riding and horsemanship in the barn through one daily riding lesson, daily theory and horsemanship lessons, and lots of arts, crafts, and games.
With both bouldering and climbing walls, Guelph Grotto offers a variety of programs and classes for climbers of all ages to explore climbing, develop their strength and technique, and set and achieve personal goals.
A tour of the Centre, special guests and animal visits feature in this fun camp!
We offer a range of programs that foster compassion and curiosity, to embrace art and the natural world, giving participants space and time to foster both.
Completed JK and older
The Central Ontario Developmental Riding Program (CODRP)/Pride Stables offers therapeutic horseback riding to people with disabilities. Classes are held during the fall, winter, spring and summer. Over 340 riders from Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and surrounding areas, use the facility weekly, assisted by a large group of incredible volunteers.
Explore unique habitats across a natural landscape, learn from special guests, visit North House, Springbank Gardens, partake in environmental art and nature-based crafts and activities, and create a journal of your time at rare.
It’s a camp like no other: it’s Safari Niagara Adventure Camp! Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to get closer than they ever imagined to the furry and feathered inhabitants of Safari Niagara. Campers are guaranteed to meet new friends, make cool things like a birdhouse or animal enrichment items, and engage in animal and nature-oriented programs.
We run day and overnight camps and back-country camping trips for ages 5-16. Our main location is near Sauble Beach but operate local KW camps as well.
At TEAD we offer therapeutic programming for individuals with (dis)abilities and or diagnoses, including riding lessons, Wellness Programs, and Summer Camp.
Programs offered by Wentworth Sports Complex include youth & adult soccer clinics & leagues, baseball classes and Little League, youth flag football leagues, learn to skate, hockey clinics and leagues & camps. Wentworth rinks and fields may be rented. There are pre-school and adult drop-in programs. When school is out we offer PA Day, holiday, March Break & Summer camps including Nature Camp.
WNS Summer Camps offer campers a variety of fun activities, including outdoor play, games, arts and crafts, water play, and stem activities. One-week camps run from July 2 - August 16, 2024
Don’t Forget
Every summer camp will have unique fees, hours and age requirements. We always suggest you contact them directly with questions and to learn more. Attend their open houses so you can get a feel for their program, staff and facility. Want to ask fellow parents about summer camps? Why not post in our Facebook group?
Hot Off The Presses!
Catch up on what we’ve been covering! Here are our latest reads, hot off the presses just for you. Never miss an article when you subscribe to our weekly newsletter filled with kid-friendly fun and events.
