CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12)
CampTO offers a variety of day camp programs for children aged 4 to 16 across Toronto, focusing on recreation, arts, sports, and outdoor activities.
▌ Editor's read The CampTO website loads successfully and is operated by the City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry and Recreation division. It offers day camp programs for children aged 4 to 16, with specific programs for ages 6-12. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The City of Toronto website mentions that all staff are qualified and undergo background checks, including vulnerable sector screening. Google reviews for 'CampTO' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of activities and dedicated staff. The program types include arts, sports, nature, and general recreation. Social media handles for the City of Toronto are @cityoftoronto on Instagram and 'cityoftoronto' on Facebook, which are linked from the main City of Toronto website.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 55 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 3C6, Canada
- Phone: (416) 338-4386
- Cost notes: CAD. Pricing varies by location and program type (CampTO, Explore, Plus). Check City of Toronto registration system.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12)
- What ages does CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12) accept?
- CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12) is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12) cost?
- CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. Pricing varies by location and program type (CampTO, Explore, Plus). Check City of Toronto registration system. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12)'s hours?
- CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12) runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12)?
- CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12) provide lunch?
- CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12) compare to other community/rec center camps in Toronto?
- CampTO – Child (Ages 6-12) is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Toronto that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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