Winter camps during school breaks offer children a fantastic opportunity to stay active, engaged, and socialize in a supervised and enriching environment. These camps provide a break from routine, encouraging kids to explore new activities, make friends, and learn valuable skills in a fun setting. They offer a variety of specialized programs that cater to different interests, ensuring a well-rounded experience that fosters personal growth, resilience, and memorable experiences in a safe and structured setting.
Camps offer an array of engaging activities for kids during their time off school. These camps provide a mix of indoor and outdoor adventures, catering to various interests. From sports-focused programs emphasizing hockey or skiing to creative arts camps nurturing painting, crafts, and drama, there’s something for every child. Science and technology camps often feature robotics, coding, and experiments, fostering innovation. Nature-themed camps explore wildlife, winter hikes, and survival skills. With a focus on fun, learning, and social interaction, these camps ensure a memorable break, promoting teamwork, creativity, and personal development in Ontario’s picturesque winter wonderland.
This list includes programs for kids as young as 4 years old, up to teenagers. Your teens might also find the winter break an ideal time to clock some volunteer hours for high school. If you’ll be home while school is out and you need things to do on your free days, check out our events calendar. It’s home to hundreds of activities to keep you entertained.
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When Is Winter Break?
- Halton DSB – last day before winter break is Friday, December 22. You return to class Monday, January 8, 2024
- Halton Catholic DSB – last day before break is Thursday, December 21 and the Friday is a PA Day for you. You return on Monday, January 8, 2024
- HWDSB – last day before the break is Friday, December 22 and you go back Monday, January 8, 2024
- HW Catholic DSB your last day before winter break is Friday, December 22 and you go back Monday, January 8, 2024
Please note: some schools let out early on the day before the break, check with your school to be sure.
School Year Calendars For All Boards
Looking for the Halton and Hamilton School Board Calendars for 2023-2024? We’ve linked them here for your reference:
- Halton District School Board
- Halton Catholic District School Board
- Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
- Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Plan Ahead For 2024 PA Days
Looking to get a jump on those PA Days in the new year? You can find Day Camps here.
Winter Camps in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and Milton
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 people. Our birthday parties are uniquely designed to make your special day unforgettable, filled with laughter, fun, and, of course, plenty of art! Our classes cater to all skill levels, encouraging participants to explore their individual styles and unleash their imaginations. Our day camps provide a nurturing environment for young artists to develop their skills while making new friends and discovering the joy of creation. Meanwhile, our workshops delve deeper into specific techniques and materi […]
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!
Campers will experience not just Taekwondo, but laser tag, movies, nerf games, crafts and lots of fun activities.
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 SK-Grade 8. Book early! For secondary students, AiDa’s Youth Initiative; Mentor Leaders (14+) provides an opportunity to volunteer and earn community service credit while gaining tools and strategies for success.
We provide high-quality gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling camps and classes in a safe, clean, healthy, positive and caring environment.
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!
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!
Proudly serving the Guelph community for over a decade, Bulldog for Kids is dedicated to supporting children’s learning, development, health and well-being through active learning, exploration, play and inquiry. Led by passionate and responsive educators, our family-owned business believes that quality child care facilitates the healthy growth and development of all children.
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.
Burlington Trampoline and Tumbling’s competitive trampoline and tumbling program produce athletes who are ranked provincially, nationally and internationally. We offer fun-filled, high energy recreational classes, which help kids develop confidence, strength and agility. In our state-of-the-art facility, we offer classes all year round in Trampoline, Tumbling, NINJA ZONE and more!
Campers spend the day in one of our cheerleading gyms learning the fundamentals of cheerleading including stunts, jumps and tumbling. There is also tons of games, arts and crafts and other traditional day camp programming.
Our camp programs focus on building an environment that is safe, welcoming and engaging for all children. A wide variety of activities are offered during school breaks and throughout summer at our recreation facilities and the Cambridge Centre for the Arts.
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.
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!
Our facility is designed with kids in mind - with colourful and creative things to climb everyone from 25-300lbs is welcome!
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
Fuel your kid’s growth with KidStrong Camp. At KidStrong we believe in making progress daily. That means learning can’t stop just because school’s out. Join us at KidStrong Camp to continue building confidence, strength and independence. KidStrong Camp is for ages 4 to 9 years old. KidStrong membership is not required to attend.
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.
Little Kitchen Academy, the key ingredient for an independent child, is the first-of-its-kind Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids ages 3 through 18 focused on providing a safe, inspiring and empowering space for children to identify, develop and refine their senses. In each class, students learn how to make healthy, delicious and seasonal meals from scratch to consumption—all while experimenting with math and science concepts, working on their reading skills and polishing up their table manners.
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.
Creative Barracks is an art studio and party service provider that brings the fun to you! Whether you want an in-home art party to paint/sculpt, face painting or balloons!
Make Art Craft Club offers art and craft classes, art camps for kids, parent and me art workshops and craft workshops for adults.
Award-winning robotics, coding and Minecraft after-school programs, camps and parties.
Arts education programming is offered for both children (ages 4 to 14) as well as youth (15+) to adults. Our children's programming focuses on fine motor skill development, theme learning, art concepts and techniques to assist your child in taking a step ahead of their classmates. Our Youth and Adult Art & Better Living classes help develop and promote skills in the arts and more for beginners through to experienced students.
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 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.
Oakville Futsal Club is an indoor facility designed to provide access to safe programs, birthday parties and parent and tot programs. Something for the whole family!
An after school athletic program designed to motivate young people to embrace a healthy lifestyle, while learning the FUNdamentals of sports in a non-competitive environment.
Playful Strides Therapy is a specialized clinic that provides innovative Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services to children and their families.
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.
Skill Samurai specializes in technology education for children from elementary school to high school. We offer a variety of STEM learning courses, including game design, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, YouTube, and more. Our flexible hours and engaging technical skills courses make learning fun!
Starlight Academy is a new-age children’s theatre and performing arts academy that boosts skills in communication, confidence, leadership, listening and much more!
STEAMULATION LAB provides STEM/STEAM workshops, events, after school classes, birthday parties for kids age 6-18 years old as well as OPEX and leadership training.
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.
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.
THEMUSEUM aims to awe, inspire and enlighten through our engaging educational camp programs in person.
Ages 4-10
Coding and Robotics program for Kids – SK to Grade 12. Spark your child's creativity while they learn what they love! Kids learn coding and robotics skills while designing, building and creating their own games, websites and more!
Private indoor hockey rink. 2 full size hockey rinks & 2 mini rinks. Youth and adult hockey programming including skating lessons and camps.
As the only kids' gym that offers an inclusive philosophy, we have found all children can benefit from our uniquely designed sensory equipment that is specifically designed to aid children with sensory processing disorders. However, in our experience, all children are able to benefit greatly from this equipment and by allowing children of all ability levels to play together they are able to learn a great deal from each other and become the best motivation for success in every level. Read about our visit here
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.
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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