Ontario summer camps.

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More local camps across smaller Ontario communities.

Weekly camp pricing in Ontario.

Across 261 Ontario camps that publish per-week pricing, the median is CA$450/week. Most camps cluster between CA$300 and CA$1,100. The 95th percentile sits at CA$2,266 — premium overnight, adventure, and elite STEM programs.

Prices reflect publicly listed weekly rates as of the most recent catalog refresh. Not every camp publishes a weekly rate, so the sample size (261) is smaller than the total camp count.

Common questions about Ontario camps.

How many summer camps run in Ontario?

Ontario has 427 active camps in our directory across 2 metros as of the most recent catalog refresh. The directory is updated nightly from operator-published sessions; counts shift modestly as 2026 registration opens and closes.

What does a typical week of summer camp cost in Ontario?

Across 261 Ontario camps that publish weekly pricing, the median is CA$450/week. The 25th–75th percentile range runs CA$300 to CA$1,100/week. Specialty programs (overnight, adventure, premium STEM) sit above the 75th percentile; community-rec and city-park day camps cluster below the 25th.

Do Ontario camps offer financial aid or scholarships?

Yes — many Ontario camps offer need-based scholarships, sliding-scale tuition, or partial financial aid; the directory's financial-aid filter surfaces them on each metro hub. Camp Adventure (the federal IRS dependent-care FSA) is also widely accepted, plus state-level subsidies in some jurisdictions. Check each camp's registration page for current-year aid availability.

When does Ontario summer camp registration usually open?

Most Ontario camps open 2026 summer registration between November 2025 and February 2026, with the highest-demand specialty and overnight programs filling waitlists by mid-January. Community day camps with rolling admission stay open into spring. Each camp listing in our directory links to its operator's registration page so you can see live availability.

Are Ontario summer camps regulated for safety?

Ontario Camps Association is the recognized accrediting body; provincial law requires day-camp operators to comply with the Health Protection and Promotion Act's recreational-camp regulations (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 568) covering food, water, and waste sanitation.

What's the difference between a day camp and an overnight camp in Ontario?

Day camps run during the workday — typically 9 AM to 3 or 4 PM, Monday through Friday — and most include extended-care add-ons. Overnight (sleepaway) camps run continuously for 1–8 weeks; campers live on-site, programming is integrated with shared meals and cabin life, and staff-to-camper ratios are higher. Filter the Ontario directory by "Day Camp" or "Overnight" to compare like-for-like.

Where can I find camps near a specific Ontario city?

Open the Ontario directory and select a metro tile — each city hub lists every active camp in that metro with filters for camp type, age band, features, and month. The directory uses geographic bounding boxes (not just postal-code matching), so camps in adjacent suburbs surface alongside city-center options.