Summer Camps · Educational
Big businesses start small, and successful entrepreneurs start young. Bring your great busine$$ idea to camp, where you’ll create a custom product complete with packaging, logo, price and marketing plan! By the end of camp you’ll be ready to sell your product at school, a kids’ market or “lemonade stand” style in front of your house… and make money! Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.
Summer Camps · Educational
Want to be the next media mogul? Build an impressive resume by learning entrepreneurial skills such as marketing, business planning, team building and budgeting. The session includes professional feedback from our in-house Creative Services team, hands-on product development and an end-of-camp bazaar where you get to market your product! Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.
Summer Camps · Science & Technology
Delivered in partnership with Logic Fusion. Build an AI chatbot from the ground up! Not long ago, building a chatbot required tens of millions of dollars, teams of engineers and years of development. Today, anyone can build one — including you. In this fun, fast-paced course, you’ll learn how to design, build and deploy your own chatbot from the ground up using real code, open-source tools and modern AI techniques. Want to create a helpful assistant or a bot that tells terrible jokes on command? Build it! Learn everything from basic conversational flows to advanced AI-powered interactions. It’s fun, challenging and by the end of the week, you’ll have a working chatbot you can actually show off. No PhD, million-dollar budget or prior experience required! Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.
Summer Camps · Sports
Get ‘set’ this summer to play volleyball! Serve, bump and volley your way through hands-on training. Practice drills and proper warm-up and game techniques, then put your skills to the test during volleyball matches. With a focus on game play, become a well-rounded volleyball player so you’re ready to join the recreational or competitive team of your choice. Time off the court will be spent swimming and playing cooperative games. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.
Summer Camps · Arts - Performing
Music on. Feet moving. Explore ballet, jazz and hip hop while you build coordination and confidence through movement. Learn short, fun, easy-to-learn and age-appropriate routines that come together for a casual end-of-session dance recital for family and friends on the Friday of the second week of camp. Each session encompasses a different theme with songs, games, outdoor water play and creative activities.
Note: Previous dance experience is not required. The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.
Summer Camps · Outdoor Adventures
The sky’s the limit for the Oradaca Hawks! With your nature specialist leading the way, you’ll explore scenic trails, identify wildlife and practice real outdoor techniques like knot tying, fire building and outdoor cooking. You’ll tackle nature trail biking, orienteering, wilderness survival skills and eco challenges that test both mind and teamwork. Your overnight campout is the ultimate experience and together with your fellow Hawks you’ll prepare your own campsite, share stories around the fire and wake to the sound of the forest coming alive. You’ll leave Camp Oradaca with memories and confidence, because this is where adventurers become leaders. Note: Campers are required to bring their own bicycles on the first day and they will be stored onsite for the duration of the camp. Oradaca is an outdoor program and campers 'weather' the elements. However, if inclement weather compromises campers' safety or negatively impacts the quality of programming, the camp may temporarily be relocated indoors to Al Palladini Community Centre. In these rare circumstances, parents/guardians will be notified prior to the start of the camp day to drop-off their child at the community centre. The overnight experience takes place on Thursday during the second week of each session. Overnight programming may be cancelled at any time. Due to safety reasons, campers who receive support during the day are required to be accompanied by their support worker (see eligibility criteria) for the overnight experience or may stay for the barbecue, night hike and campfire before being picked up and may return for breakfast. The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, the City Playhouse Theatre, or for any half-day camp.
Summer Camps · Outdoor Adventures
The Oradaca Hummingbirds are always on the move! Led by a nature specialist, you’ll spend your days discovering the outdoors through bug hunts, mini hikes and games that turn tree leaves into treasures. Listen to stories under the branches, paint with mud and splash your way through sunny waterplay. Every day brings something new to touch, see and explore when the forest is your playground. Camp Oradaca’s youngest adventurers learn that curiosity is the best compass and that nature is full of surprises waiting to be found. Note: Oradaca is an outdoor program and campers 'weather' the elements. However, if inclement weather compromises campers' safety or negatively impacts the quality of programming, the camp may temporarily be relocated indoors to Al Palladini Community Centre. In these rare circumstances, parents/guardians will be notified prior to the start of the camp day to drop-off their child at the community centre. The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, the City Playhouse Theatre, or for any half-day camp.
Summer Camps · Outdoor Adventures
Adventure is calling - are you ready to answer the song of the Oradaca Orioles? Guided by a nature specialist, you’ll explore trails, track animal footprints, build simple shelters and discover how to read a map on your very own treasure hunt. You’ll test your teamwork with obstacle courses made from nature itself and bring campfire stories to life with songs, skits and imagination. The overnight event is the highlight of the summer, complete with a night hike, tents, stories by the fire and breakfast the next morning cooked outdoors. At Camp Oradaca, every spark of curiosity becomes a new memory under the stars. Note: Oradaca is an outdoor program and campers 'weather' the elements. However, if inclement weather compromises campers' safety or negatively impacts the quality of programming, the camp may temporarily be relocated indoors to Al Palladini Community Centre. In these rare circumstances, parents/guardians will be notified prior to the start of the camp day to drop-off their child at the community centre. The overnight experience takes place on Thursday during the second week of each session. Overnight programming may be cancelled at any time. Due to safety reasons, campers who receive support during the day are required to be accompanied by their support worker (see eligibility criteria) for the overnight experience or may stay for the barbecue, night hike and campfire before being picked up and may return for breakfast. The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, the City Playhouse Theatre, or for any half-day camp.
Summer Camps · Arts - Culinary
Roll up your sleeves, it’s time to cook like a pro. Learn what it takes to run the kitchen as you practise essential skills like chopping, measuring, sautéing and combining ingredients to bring simple recipes to life. You’ll also work as a team with your fellow apprentices tackling fun team challenges and taste tests that build confidence and creativity. Along the way, you’ll craft dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world, plate meals that look just as good as they taste and graduate a confident chef’s apprentice. When you’re not in the kitchen, enjoy classic camp fun like swimming, arts and crafts, sports and special theme days. New recipes will be made each week. Note: Campers participate in 1-2 cooking rotations each day. The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.
Drop-In Activities · Fitness Centre
CIRC-HIIT High intensity interval training where you give 100% during burst-exercises followed by short periods of recovery. Get your heart rate up and burn more calories in less time!
Drop-In Activities · Fitness Centre
High intensity interval training where you give 100% during burst-exercises followed by short periods of recovery. Get your heart rate up and burn more calories in less time!
Summer Camps · Science & Technology
Delivered in partnership with Logic Fusion. Get ready to snap, build and light up your imagination! Explore the exciting world of electronics with Snap Circuits — easy-to-use colour-coded pieces that snap together on a plastic grid to create real-working electronic circuits. No wires, no soldering, just pure creative fun! Get the hang of how circuits work with cool beginner projects like building a lamp that turns on with a switch. Then, take on bigger challenges, like creating a traffic light system that changes with time and even responds to emergency vehicles zooming by! Other projects include powering a light, spinning a fan and making music with a buzzer. Explore the basics of electronic circuits and engineering while solving problems and experimenting with your own ideas. Tackle challenges on your own or team up with others to dream big and build bigger. No prior experience needed. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half day camp.
Ages 6–8
Family Programs · Educational
Does your little one like to get their hands messy making crafts? Let your imaginations run wild together with some creative crafting! Here, you and your child will paint a little, cut a bit, colour some, and glue a strip!
Ages 2–4
Summer Camps · Arts - Performing
Musical theatre lovers come together for the final curtain call of the summer. Dance, act, sing and design the set as summer comes to a close. Youth will bring characters to life in a two-week theatrical production that will culminate with a live stage performance at the City Playhouse Theatre the evening of the second Thursday of camp. Whether you're new to theatre or a seasoned actor, staff trained in theatre arts will hone and develop campers’ natural skills, while also teaching them about the importance of teamwork in building a production. Bravo! Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.
Ages 10–14
Summer Camps · Arts - Performing
Aspiring dancers take centre stage in this smash hit camp. Campers develop fundamental dance skills and cultivate a love of dance through daily stretching, warm-ups, recreational dance, and primary dance classes in jazz, hip hop and group production. Arts & crafts, games and special events complement the dance component of this camp. All campers perform in an evening dance recital the second Thursday of the session.
Note: Previous dance experience is not required. The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.
Family Programs · Performing Arts
Don't miss your toddler's first steps on the dance floor! Move and groove with your preschooler, helping them learn basic dance concepts that develop balance, coordination, agility and rhythm. This introduction to the dance world teaches toddlers how to interact with others and follow directions, while fostering an appreciation for music and movement.
Preschool Programs · Creative Arts
Delivered in partnership with Young Rembrandts.
This program introduces you to the fundamentals of visual arts. Under the guidance of an experienced art instructor, learn new tools to enhance your fine motor skills, improve spatial organization, and develop a rich visual vocabulary all while boosting your self-esteem as a skillful artist. New art projects every week keep you constantly challenged and inspired. Adult participation is not required, allowing children to explore independently and with confidence. All materials are included.
Summer Camps · Outdoor Adventures
Immerse yourself in an eco-adventure! Learn about the impact humans have on nature through lessons about conservation, wildlife preservation, biodiversity loss and sustainable habits and alternative resources. Build your own eco-shelter and hike local trails, enjoy arts and crafts, archery and games. Note: ECO-Kids is an outdoor program where campers thrive amidst nature's elements. The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, the City Playhouse Theatre, or for any half day camp.
Summer Camps · Outdoor Adventures
Immerse yourself in an eco-adventure! ECO-Seedlings will blossom in this immersive experience that delves into the marvels of Canada’s plants, wildlife, birds, insects and the interconnectedness of our ecosystem. Enjoy nature explorations, hikes, games, arts and crafts, and waterplay. Note: ECO-Seedlings is an outdoor program where campers thrive amidst nature’s elements. The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is not available for camps located at heritage homes, parks, the City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan Studios & Event Space, or for any half-day camp.
Summer Camps · Inclusion
Get a taste of nature - see, smell, touch and listen to the outdoors all summer long! This adventure camp uses environmental elements to stimulate all the senses. Facilitated by specialized staff and volunteers, campers enjoy hiking, water play, gardening, environmental lessons, crafts, self-directed exploration and active games. The focus (besides fun!) is developing fundamental movement skills while connecting with nature.
The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.
Children Programs · Creative Arts
Delivered in partnership with Young Rembrandts.
Master your understanding of drawing principles by deconstructing complex objects into foundational shapes. Explore important artistic elements such as colour theory, perspective, composition and shading. Experiment with diverse materials to enhance your skill and artistic confidence. Various art history themes provide a rich, education context. All materials are provided, and every session will introduce new art projects, ensuring a fresh and engaging learning experience week by week.
Summer Camps · Educational
Delivered in partnership with Vaughan Emergency Planning Office. Learn how to stay safe, be prepared during emergencies and build confidence through real-world skills! You and your fellow emergency response campers will explore hazards like severe weather, flooding, heat waves and power outages through hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations. You’ll learn directly from the City’s public safety partners and experts in the field as you practice survival first aid; build emergency kits for the home, car and pets; and bring home resources to help your family stay prepared. Camp culminates with an exciting challenge: The Amazing Race – Survive the Zombie Invasion! Working in teams, you’ll use your new emergency-ready skills to complete tasks and solve clues in a fun, fast-paced finale adventure! Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.
Summer Camps · Inclusion
Step into the chef’s domain as a place of independence and creativity and discover the delicious joy of turning simple ingredients into something extraordinary — all while building skills that extend far beyond the cutting board. Each day brings a new ingredient and recipe, alongside practical lessons in kitchen hygiene, food sourcing, grocery planning, healthy meals, safe utensil techniques, and efficient organization. Mornings are spent learning by doing (mixing, measuring, simmering, sautéing and, of course, eating) and finding confidence in every new task, big or small. Afternoons are for other exciting activities — like swimming — to round out the day with fun and friendship. Find pride in what you create and create something that’s yours to savour!
Note: Instruction/equipment can be adapted for participants with varying developmental and physical abilities. All required ingredients and supplies are provided. The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.
Swimming Lessons · Special Interest