One way to keep the summer slide at bay is to enrol your kids in a summer camp that will challenge them and keep them learning all summer long! STEM camps, sometimes called STEAM camps, are the perfect outlet for kids who love to build, create and experiment.
Summer is also a great opportunity to learn a new language or to brush up on a school subject. If you’re looking for educational or enrichment camps, in the Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville areas this list will be your new best friend.
Included in this list are all STEAM/STEM camps in Oakville, Milton, Burlington, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Ancaster and Dundas. Also included are language and learning camps for the Halton and Hamilton regions.
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STEAM and Enrichment Summer Camps For Kids
Ready for an awesome summer? Join us at STEM Camp! Campers will enjoy amazing themes like LEGO and Minecraft, hands-on and messy learning experiences and experiments, coding and robotics - all through fun, engaging activities in science, technology, engineering and math that encourage campers to explore their sense of wonder, promote discovery and reward curiosity! A not for profit organization, STEM Camp has over 50 locations throughout Ontario. Register today and join us for summer camp 2026 at www.stemcamp.ca https://stemcamp.ca?utm_source=active-parents&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=ap
Ready for an awesome summer? Join us at STEM Camp! Campers will enjoy amazing themes like LEGO and Minecraft, hands-on and messy learning experiences and experiments, coding and robotics - all through fun, engaging activities in science, technology, engineering and math that encourage campers to explore their sense of wonder, promote discovery and reward curiosity! A not for profit organization, STEM Camp has over 50 locations throughout Ontario. Register today and join us for summer camp 2026 at www.stemcamp.ca https://stemcamp.ca?utm_source=active-parents&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=ap
Ready for an awesome summer? Join us at STEM Camp! Campers will enjoy amazing themes like LEGO and Minecraft, hands-on and messy learning experiences and experiments, coding and robotics - all through fun, engaging activities in science, technology, engineering and math that encourage campers to explore their sense of wonder, promote discovery and reward curiosity! A not for profit organization, STEM Camp has over 50 locations throughout Ontario. Register today and join us for summer camp 2026 at www.stemcamp.ca https://stemcamp.ca?utm_source=active-parents&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=ap
Ready for an awesome summer? Join us at STEM Camp! Campers will enjoy amazing themes like LEGO and Minecraft, hands-on and messy learning experiences and experiments, coding and robotics - all through fun, engaging activities in science, technology, engineering and math that encourage campers to explore their sense of wonder, promote discovery and reward curiosity! A not for profit organization, STEM Camp has over 50 locations throughout Ontario. Register today and join us for summer camp 2026 at www.stemcamp.ca https://stemcamp.ca?utm_source=active-parents&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=ap
Ready for an awesome summer? Join us at STEM Camp! Campers will enjoy amazing themes like LEGO and Minecraft, hands-on and messy learning experiences and experiments, coding and robotics - all through fun, engaging activities in science, technology, engineering and math that encourage campers to explore their sense of wonder, promote discovery and reward curiosity! A not for profit organization, STEM Camp has over 50 locations throughout Ontario. Register today and join us for summer camp 2026 at www.stemcamp.ca https://stemcamp.ca?utm_source=active-parents&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=ap
Ready for an awesome summer? Join us at STEM Camp! Campers will enjoy amazing themes like LEGO and Minecraft, hands-on and messy learning experiences and experiments, coding and robotics - all through fun, engaging activities in science, technology, engineering and math that encourage campers to explore their sense of wonder, promote discovery and reward curiosity! A not for profit organization, STEM Camp has over 50 locations throughout Ontario. Register today and join us for summer camp 2026 at www.stemcamp.ca https://stemcamp.ca?utm_source=active-parents&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=ap
Our Summer Camp offers the perfect balance of learning and fun in a supportive small-group environment. Each week is theme-based, with exciting themes like Music Week, Career Week, Animal Week, Pirates & Princesses Week, STEM Explorers Week, and Creative Arts Week. Campers enjoy a mix of reading, writing, math enrichment, STEM activities, creative projects, outdoor play, and movement breaks, helping them stay engaged while strengthening important academic skills. In addition to academic activities, we bring learning to life through special guest visits and interactive experiences. Past activities have included visits from community professionals, science experiments, music circles, and fun team challenges that keep students motivated and curious. Snacks are included, and our centre is a nut-free facility to ensure a safe environment for all children. Our goal is to help students build confidence, stay curious, and continue learning over the summer. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p […]
Dates and Times
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Aftercare till 5 pm available)
Dates: 6th July – 28th August
Pricing
Early Bird Pricing: $ 320/week
At Code Ninjas, kids learn real AI, Robotics and Coding skills through structured, hands-on lessons that feel like play. We turn screen time into skill time: our curriculum builds problem-solving, creativity, and confidence with each activity. With experienced instructors and a fun, tech-driven environment, we help kids 5–14 develop the foundations they’ll rely on for school, careers, and the digital world ahead - all while having a blast doing it!
Discount
See above for details
Where kids become science explorers! Hands-on biology and STEAM camps, after-school programs, and PA Day camps for curious kids ages 5 to 12. BioTroopers turns kids into real-life scientists through exciting, hands-on STEAM adventures focused on the science of life. From exploring cells to excavating fossils, kids don’t just learn science—they do science. Our programs spark curiosity, encourage big questions, and help children think like scientists by experimenting, testing ideas, and discovering how the world around them works.
HSC Camps: Explore. Challenge. Grow. For over 30 years, Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) has been a trusted destination for outstanding camp experiences. Set on a stunning 50-acre campus in Hamilton, our programs provide campers aged 4 to 16 with exceptional opportunities for enrichment, exploration, leadership and fun. At HSC, our camps are thoughtfully designed to foster teamwork, skill-building, and creativity. Campers can choose from recreational camps, specialty programs or Trojan sports camps with our incredible community partners. Youth ages 13-16 can register for our 2 week leadership programs, where they will learn valuable leadership skills, gain hands-on experience and earn volunteer hours. Our mission is fueled by a dedicated team of recreation professionals and highly trained counselors. With CPR/First Aid certification and extensive training, our staff prioritize safety and engagement. Why Families Choose HSC: Convenience: Extended care (8:00–9:00 a.m. […]
7660 Mills Road, Guelph, N1H 6J1
4-H Ontario builds youth into leaders in their communities and makes them positive contributors to the world.
Appleby Summer Camps are organized into five major programs. We have an Early Discovery program customized with weekly themes for younger campers ages 4-7. Older campers ages 7-13 will enjoy a wide variety of programs in Sports & Adventure, Arts & Media, Science & Success. Also check out our specially designed Leadership camps for participants ages 14-16.
Join us this August as we blend high-energy sports with hands-on STEAM adventures to keep kids active, curious, and engaged all day long. Our Summer camp includes: - Learning hands-on engineering & robotics concepts - Build real-world machines using LEGOs - Staying active by playing different sports
Oakville
Burlington
Camp Laureate is located on 50 acres, in the shadows of the Niagara Escarpment. The Camp Directors have taken their passion for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and paired it with a traditional camp experience.
Kitchener
At Camp STEAM Canada, campers have fun at our day camp while learning with activities in science, technology, engineering, the arts and math, but we’re about so much more than that!
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!
Burlington
Oakville
GEMS Learning Institute offers coding, math, robotics, and chess programs for kids, fostering creativity and problem-solving in a fun, engaging environment.
Niagara Region
Little Medical School inspires young minds by sharing our passion for learning, health and careers in medicine. Through hands-on activities, role-play, and interactive demonstrations, children explore the exciting world of healthcare. All programs are written by experienced educators, board-certified physicians and trained healthcare professionals. Our classes are led by a trained Little Medical School® Instructor.
Burlington
Oakville
Award-winning robotics, coding and Minecraft after-school programs, camps and parties.
Hamilton
483 Dundas St W #215, Oakville, L6M 4M2
Our mission is to enable young learners to become competent and confident students, hence, to unleash their full potential in learning. We strive to help students form good learning habits and strengthen their core academic skills. We also take pride in inspiring students to explore further STEM areas through our world-renowned robotic courses and camps.
Hamilton
Our mission is fulfill the curiosity of kids ages 10-15 looking to the skies for inspiration — learning to code and fly drones in this fun STEAM day camp.
550 Parkside Dr Unit B13, Waterloo, N2L 5V4
Our camps give your child the opportunity to become a scientist for the day through hands-on experiments and activities that allow them to think about the world through a new lens!
Although based out of Milton we also run LEGO STEM camps and programs in Oakville, Burlington, Georgetown, Mississauga and Acton.
We provide an unparallelled and cutting edge education in STEAM and operational excellence within a dynamic project-based setting. Our approach focuses on fostering students curiosity and active participation through a diverse range of steam workshops, courses, and hands-on learning experiences. At the heart of our curriculum lies the four Cs: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.
695 Bishop Street North, Cambridge, N3H 2K8
Promoting the love of engineering and hands-on learning, these camps are led by engaging instructors who provide ‘edutainment’. Campers create by designing, building, learning, and experimenting in our labs and classrooms.
Summer Design Discovery, offered by The Forum at Fabrik Architects, introduces architecture as both an imaginative adventure and a foundational discipline. Week 1 (July 6-10) — Architecture Fundamentals For ages 12–17, Week 2 (July 20-24) — Little Architects
The Imagination Hive Summer Camp 2026 offers 10 themed weeks for ages 4–12, including science, LEGO, art, cooking, slime, and nature. Each day includes hands-on activities, creative projects, group play, and skill-building in a fun, structured environment, plus an exciting field trip!
Milton
Ages 4-10
2054 Mountainside Drive, Burlington
The Burlington Royal Arts Academy has organized a summer camp that is a triple threat to any student’s lazy summer. Our program will keep your students active with regular athletics, push back against Summer Learning Loss with academic practice, and develop their artistic skills through creative project-based learning.
March 16 to March 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Before and After Care Available. Step into a world of mystery, magic, and legendary tales this March Break! Campers will journey through ancient myths and legendary stories from around the world, discovering heroic quests, mythical creatures, and the cultures that created them.
Registration for our popular summer camps is now open! Whether your child is a bug and animal lover, a dinosaur enthusiast, a Sci-Fi fan or a game player, we have something for them! Camp runs from 9am to 4pm from July 6th through September 4th, and is open to children ages 6 through 12. Before and after care is offered for an additional fee!
Oakville
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