January 30, 2025 / By
Amber Rohal
/ 2 minutes of reading
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 Hamilton summer camps! If your kids need care or just some entertainment this summer, we can help you find what you are looking for. We know our guide is much easier than throwing “summer camps Hamilton” into your fave search engine. This list includes every camp we can find because we know parents like you want selection, not just who paid to be at the top of your Google results.
Sending your kids to summer camp can have numerous benefits. First and foremost, it provides kids with the opportunity to try new things, make new friends, and develop important life skills. Summer camp can help children become more independent, responsible, and self-confident as they learn to navigate new environments and take on new challenges under the guidance of camp staff.
Summer camps run in a wide variety of themes from traditional camps, sports camps, to swimmings and arts and crafts. Most programs include daily time outdoors, lots of time for snacking and socializing with new friends.
Additionally, attending camp provides a break from the academic rigours of the school year and allows kids to have fun and be creative in a relaxed and supportive environment. Finally, summer camp can be a great way for kids to stay physically active and get plenty of fresh air and sunshine, which can have numerous health benefits. We hope your children have a fabulous camp experience this year!
We list every camp we know about, from art camps to Camp Kidaca to the YMCA programs. Our list is the best because it’s the biggest summer day camp list! You don’t need to pay to be in our camps guide, either. If you are hosting a summer camp and you don’t see yours listed below, click here to be added.
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Camp Kidstown in Caledonia 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!
Clay & Canvas is your vibrant hub for creativity and artistic expression! We offer an array of engaging experiences, including birthday parties, classes, day camps, and workshops tailored for artists of all ages. Whether you're a budding artist or an experienced creator, our expert instructors are here to guide you through a variety of mediums, from ceramics and painting to mixed media projects. At Clay & Canvas, we believe in the power of creativity to inspire and connect peo […]
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.
Let your child’s imagination soar at HCA’s popular summer day camps. From musical theatre to drama, visual arts, dance, and music, we offer a range of arts experiences to inspire creativity and foster lifelong friendships. With a different theme each week, there’s endless excitement in store as students from Kinder to grade 7 embark on new projects and explore their passions. All of our summer camps culminate in exciting on-stage performances on the final day of camp! Students will ha […]
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 nur […]
Oxford Learning Stoney Creek presents the perfect balance of learning and fun! Each week of the summer, we will feature a different theme combining reading, writing, math, crafts, and much more! Themes will include: Dinosaurs, French is Fantastic, Let's make a Stop-motion Movie, Science is Awesome, and Superheroes. Camps will run 9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday. Weekly fee: $300, but discounts are available if you enrol multiple children or for multiple weeks. Spaces are a […]
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 […]
+ CREATE: Knowledge through creative studio practice—now with mixed media and clay classes. Celebrate symbiosis in unique studios guiding discovery and self-productivity.
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!
AiDa | Academy of Imagination & Dramatic Arts, established in 2015, is award-winning mission/community-driven arts education focused on fostering imagination, creativity, and self-discovery through diverse programs for all ages! (NEW adult acting class in Spring!) Offering Fall, Winter, Spring Acting Classes for kids Grades JK/SK- Grade 8. REGISTRATION OPEN for AiDa’s innovative Drama, Nature, Art Camps: March Break and Summer (July-August, some weeks w/wait lists)! For kids […]
Anderson Therapy Services is excited to be offering 3 summer camps this year! Learn, Listen & Play (July 10-14), Lively Letters (July 24-28) and Express Yourself (August 14-18).
AGH March Break Camp offers campers the opportunity to explore AGH exhibitions and art-making through a variety of materials and techniques, with new activities planned daily!
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.
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.
Camp Wild Rock, hosted by Church on the Rock, in Mount Hope, is a dynamic and exciting summer day camp where kids can make new friends and embrace their sense of adventure.
Situated in the Carolinian Forest campers will love making friends, creating their schedule, and enjoying activities like swimming, archery, high ropes and, creek walk.
At Chocolate Tales, we believe that creativity, education, and fun should go hand in hand. That's why we offer a range of programs designed to inspire, delight, and educate children of all ages. Our Chocolate Making Workshops give kids the opportunity to learn the art of chocolate making and lets them unleash their inner artist. And for those looking for a truly unique experience, our Birthday Parties and allow kids to explore the world of chocolate in a fun party atmosphere. No mat […]
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!
With over 30 locations across Southern Ontario, EPIC + Onside is proud to offer outstanding and affordable summer camps within your community! With excellent, professional summer staff dedicated to delivering remarkable programming for your family, EPIC + Onside is a brilliant choice for an epic experience.
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!
Footprints Music helps kids, teens and adults find their inner musician. We offer private, semi-private and group lessons in voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, drums & rock band.
Every moment of each day at our summer camp is designed to be part of a comprehensive curriculum to allow your child to learn the game of soccer, expand their skills and forge new friendships all while creating moments and memories that will be enthusiastically told and recreated by your child on the way home. We have designed a curriculum suited for children ages 4 to 12. Locations in Hamilton and Stoney Creek.
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.
Offers a wide range of classes for all ages starting as early as 12 months. Their programs include basic tumbling, floor work, balance beam, trampoline and vaulting.
HMS is offering a Montessori curriculum in combination with theme-based activities for children in the summer months! You have the flexibility to register on a week-by-week basis. Visit www.hamiltonmontessorischool.ca or call (647) 289-5000 to learn more and register your child today!
We are offering half day and full day summer camps during the summer holidays. These camps will include jump rope skill building including individual, partner and long rope/double dutch skills as well as other games and activities.
Are you looking to give your child an opportunity to experience something new while supporting a healthy well-balanced lifestyle? If yes, then this is the summer camp for your kid! Yogashala is offering a full week of summer day camp.
Focused on building communication, self-expression and confidence, awareness and mindfulness through the art of creativity, music, imaginative play, nature, exploration, and literacy.
Our mission at Little Ladybugs Camp is to create a fun and educational summer camp experience for children where they can learn, play, and develop new skills. We strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can make friends, try new activities, and build self-confidence.
This summer, the Dundas Museum and Archives is proud to offer two weeks of day camps for children ages 5 -10! The first week, running July 15th – 19th is titled Museum Mystery. The second week, running August 12th – 16th, is themed around the Cactus Festival Parade. Both will include lots of arts & crafts, outdoor play, and local exploration!
In Hamilton and Ancaster offers a variety of classes for kids of all abilities for ages 18 months through adult in Creative Movement, Pre-Dance, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Acro, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop/Jazz Funk, Hip Hop/Street Dance and Musical Theatre. Camps ages 4+
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.
Kids will explore the wonders of the kitchen, learn hands-on cooking techniques, and discover the joy of teamwork and problem-solving while embracing diverse flavors and cuisines.
This social skills camp will include social conversation skills, perspective taking & negotiation skills, teamwork skills, leadership skills and planning & engineering skills as they work together to design and create a unique project that represents their ideas and interests as a team. For kids aged 8-13. Running August 12-16/24.
The Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club (SSC) is a not-for-profit organization that provides recreational, competitive and training soccer programs to the community.
Stagecoach Camps are a week-long adventure in musical theatre exploration! All campers have the chance to sing, dance, and act, while diving into creative themes, trying out a variety of games and activities, and learning to express themselves in new ways. Our camps build confidence, foster meaningful friendships, and allow kids to step into the spotlight and shine! No experience necessary, Stagecoach Camps provide a safe space for kids to take risks and explore. We have three week-lo […]
STEM Camp is a Canadian not for profit organization with a mission to inspire Canadian youth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.
At TEAD we offer therapeutic programming for individuals with (dis)abilities and or diagnoses, including riding lessons, Wellness Programs, and Summer Camp.
At The Dream Centre, we pride ourselves on a warm, caring, family atmosphere. We believe high success can be achieved through encouragement and instilling self-confidence in our dancers, gymnasts, martial arts and fitness students no matter what size, shape, age or ethnicity. Our award winning faculty bring much expertise to The Dream Centre and to the Waterdown community.
This camp will focus on self-regulation, emotional regulation, creating positive peer interactions run by Occupational Therapists and our Mental Health team. For kids aged 7-10. Running July 15-19/24.
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
Offers a wide range of classes for all ages starting as early as 2 years old. Their programs include floor work, balance beam, uneven bars, trampoline and vaulting.
Circus performance training and recreational circus classes. The classes offered are acro gymnastics, aerials, trampoline, trapeze, tight rope and more. The Circus Cubs is a program offered for children 2-5 years of age. Camps are 6+