Outdoor Summer Camps 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 until school is out for the summer! Kids are excited and parents like you are busy looking for the best summer camps in Hamilton! Signing your kids up for an outdoor camp is a great way to make sure your kids get a ton of fresh air and soak up that vitamin d all summer 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 in Oakville, Milton, Burlington, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Ancaster and Dundas.
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Nature and Outdoor Summer Camps For Kids
Though Ways of the Woods will look different than past summers, we are happy to offer a camp that kids can enjoy with the same people in their social circle (bubble). This summer, campers can enjoy a unique experience at Conservation Halton featuring 5 different day camp experiences at two of our parks (Mountsberg & Kelso) Ways of the Woods 2021 will be based on the "social circles" concept, which was developed by the Province of Ontario, so that children from the same households, families and even friend groups can play together, while keeping a safe distance from others. Campers are registered in groups of four to eight and these groups will stick together throughout the week. The minimum number of campers in a group is four, and the maximum is eight campers in your circle (max. seven campers per group for Bike Camp). We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and make adjustments if necessary according to the recommendations made by the Province of Ontario […]
Milton, Ontario
The Hamilton Cardinals are excited to introduce a new 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 12 to discover the fundamentals of baseball.
Hamilton
Ways of the Woods is the summer camp is sure to be the highlight of your kids summer vacation! Hosted by Conservation Halton, Ways of the Woods utilizes almost all of the Conservation Halton parks including Kelso, Mountsberg, Crawford Lake and Mount Nemo across unique and diverse camp programming. With so much to see, do, and learn, your campers will never get bored with the incredible selection of our different camp offerings including: Mountain Bike Camp Waterfront Camp Farm Camp Construction Camp Athletic Camp Girls Camp Adventure Camps
Milton
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!
Hamilton
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!
Hamilton
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!
Niagara Region
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.
Hamilton
A kid in nature, with peers, learns faster, has more fun, and develops their best communication skills without even realizing it. This fun-filled outdoor speech-language therapy camp has it all – an approach that values connection, a beautiful outdoor space to explore, high adult-to-kid ratios, and a highly responsive staff team. We welcome all campers and look forward to supporting communication skills in our nature-based camp environment!
Burlington
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!
Burlington
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.
Hamilton
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.
Guelph
Our programs are designed around the campers’ interests, the weather, and the amazing places our property has to offer.
3238 Old Beverly Road (HWY 97), Cambridge, ON N1R 5S7
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.
Waterloo
Does your child like farming, crafting, marketing, and caring for animals? Perhaps they would enjoy our Children's Market Camp Experience!
Burlington
Day camps for all levels and interests - Farm Camp, Riding Camp and Survivial Camp for older kids!
535 Northfield Drive East (Hwy #22)
, Waterloo
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!
Hamilton
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!
Cambridge
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!
Oakville
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.
199 Victoria Rd S, Guelph
A tour of the Centre, special guests and animal visits feature in this fun camp!
250 Riverbend Dr., Kitchener, ON N2B 2E9, Kitchener
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. In a time where people look at a screen more often in a day than the birds and plants in their backyards, we believe it is crucial for people of all ages to unplug from technology and to mindfully reconnect with the earth.
1086 Burnhamthorpe Rd E, Oakville, L6H 7B2
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. In a time where people look at a screen more often in a day than the birds and plants in their backyards, we believe it is crucial for people of all ages to unplug from technology and to mindfully reconnect with the earth.
1086 Burnhamthorpe Rd E, Milton, L6H 7B2
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.
Kitchener
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.
1679 Blair Road, Cambridge
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.
Niagara Region
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.
Kitchener
At TEAD we offer therapeutic programming for individuals with (dis)abilities and or diagnoses, including riding lessons, Wellness Programs, and Summer Camp.
Hamilton
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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?
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