April 2022

Best 2022 Summer Day Camps in Ontario

ToDoOntario.com is best place to find summer day camps near you or worth the drive. 

Summer Vacation in Ontario is a time for kids to enjoy activities they love, or try some new ones. Kids who loves sports camps, nature camps, arts camps and more, can look forward to a fun summer. They can be doing their favourite activities while making new friends and perhaps, having ‘the best summer ever’. 

Full day and half day summer camps offer a flexible schedule for parents and kids alike.

Whether you’re looking for a kids summer day camp near your home or cottage, OR while on an amazing Ontario getaway – check out this list and start planning your children’s’ summer fun. 

Discovery Camp @ Snow Valley Resort
Barrie

Discovery Camp, Snow Valley will provide an exciting and engaging environment filled with outdoor activities that combine sport, nature, art, and free play. Discovery Camp will ensure each camper is given opportunities that will encourage them through play and supports their learning through guided exploration and experiences. Each camp week presents a new theme kids will love.

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Blue Mountain Resort Kids Day Camps
The Blue Mountains

Unlock a new achievement every day at Blue Mountain Summer Camps. Watch as your children reach new heights in their outdoor development and conquer the summer one activity at a time.

Bike and Skills Camp: Multisport

We’re rounding out our summer camp line up with two new specialty camps, available for a limited time only this summer. Skills Camp offers two options specific to biking or multi-sport training that will help keep kids aged 8 to 12 fit and active during their time at Blue.

Mountainside Camp

Calling all junior mountaineers and wild ones! Mountainside Camp takes place at the heart of Blue Mountain with access to outdoor adventure all summer long including ropes courses, challenging hikes, daily swim lessons and more.

Beachside Camp

Spend your summer on the shores of Georgian Bay with Beachside Camp. This unique, water-based camp offers traditional beach games like capture the flag and volleyball, in addition to time spent in the clear and shallow waters of the Bay.

Monterra Tennis Camp

For those with dreams of being in Grand Slams, Monterra Tennis Camp is the perfect option for aspiring pros! Serve up some fun and friendly competition this summer at Monterra Tennis.

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Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre Summer Day Camps
Midland

During Wye Marsh’s Summer Day Camps your child will have the opportunity to learn about reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey through interactive live demonstrations; explore over 25km of wilderness trails; plus much, much more. 

Wetland & Wildthings Camp
Ages 6-12

Kinder Camp
Ages 4-5

Art Critters Camp
Ages 6-12

Discovery Camp
Ages 12-17

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Aquarium Camps @ Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Toronto 

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is excited to welcome Campers eager to explore the wonderful world of water! Each day of Summer Camp includes adventuring through Aquarium galleries and participating in aquatic- and animal-inspired activities. Campers will enjoy various science activities, crafts, and games — all within a safe environment.

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Kids Summer Golf Camps @ Nottawasaga Inn Resort
Alliston

Plan ahead for your child’s summer holidays! The end of the school year is fast approaching and so is the warmer weather. It’s time to book summer camps for the kids before your schedule gets crazy and the kids are bored and restless at home. Nottawasaga Inn Resort is especially excited about their half day golf camp. Tailored to a variety of skill levels this camp not only offers more range and course time, it features more time with a CPGA certified professional. 

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Mountain Bike Camps @ Bike Trails at Hockley
Mono

Bike Trails @Hockley summer mountain bike camp is geared towards kids who are familiar with riding their bike and have been exposed to riding on cross-country mountain bike trails. These camps run for 5 consecutive days, Monday to Friday and accommodates skill levels from beginner to intermediate. Camp participants will spend a minimum of 3 hours each day riding on our newly constructed trail network, being guided and taught by our team of instructors. Other daily group activities are also organized in the afternoon, including Archery, Beach Volleyball, Orienteering and more

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Summer in Ontario is wonderful time to enjoy nature and the great outdoors. Check out our Ontario events and activities calendar to help you plan things to do in Ontario.

Exercise, Fresh Air and The Easy Way to Bike With Kids

With no shortage of fun things to do in Ontario, biking is at the top of the pack of family activities. So, who wants to go for a bike ride?

Family biking is a popular pastime in the province in Ontario. With city trails and rural trails of all skill levels, exploring Ontario by bike is a fun (and healthy!) way to spend time as a family. 

Parents who go cycling with kids can tell you that including your children in this activity is a great way to keep them active and entertained. Generally families use mountain bikes, as street cycling is more dangerous and difficult. 

The first tip in family cycling is of course, safety. Safety equipment for children’s biking range from training wheels, to productive padding and helmets. Without these items, you shouldn’t go on a family bike trip. It is the law to wear a helmet when biking in Ontario. 

The second tip in tips for biking with kids is to have the proper equipment that properly fits your child. A child should not ride a large adult bike. If your child is too small to bike there are rear mounted seats, front mounted seats or pull along carriers. These items are great if your children have an age gap. Some might be big enough to bike, some might not.

Even if you don’t have bicycles, you can still enjoy biking as a family. Many resorts in Ontario have bikes guests can use on trails near them. 

Hidden Gem Family Cycle Getaway Packages in Ontario

Check out these Ontario getaway packages that offer bicycle tours or activities. From Muskoka to Ottawa, you’ll find a vacation package here to suit your bike loving family. These cycling trips can take you on woodland trails, waterfront trails and even city trails and have you back in a comfy hotel room or back at the hotel pool leaving parents less stressed and able to enjoy the activity too.

Family Bike Tours in Ontario

Have you heard of Humdinger Bicycle Tours? Humdinger offers premium, single- and multi-day supported, guided, and self-guided bicycle tours in southern Ontario, specializing in Georgian Bay, Muskoka, Haliburton, Bruce, Grey and Simcoe. They also offer family friendly cycle tours! Humdinger will provide the support to make it fun for kids and parents alike.

Check out this 3 day, 2 night fully support family bike tour in the Thornbury region of Ontario!

Duration: 3 days/2 nights
Distance: Long or short – it’s up to your family!
Skill/Fitness Level: Kids & adults of all ages 

Trip Departure: Thornbury

Visit the Humdinger website for pricing. Ontario Staycation Tax Credit: Documentation for claiming the tax credit will be provided. Conditions apply. 

Humdinger, who are Ontario cycling experts, also wrote a very helpful ‘Kids Love Cycling Trips Too!’ blog. 

Here are helpful tips from that blog:

“What ages work for family cycling trips? 

Keep in mind that every kid and family is different, and these are general guidelines only. That said, with lots of food, water, and breaks, and with very clear and concrete safety instructions, kids in the 6 to 10 age range should be able to cycle for a couple of hours each day. Kids 11 or older will generally have better stamina, and should have a better understanding safety issues and rules of the road.

Very young children, 6 and under, may need to use a bike trailer to go on a day or multi-day cycling trip and should be familiar with these before. A very helpful tool for kids 4 to 8 years old is the TowWhee bungee, remarkably easy to use, it will give a good boost when needed and can truly save the day.

For any age, following the kid’s pace is ideal.  If you are on a bike trail, riding side-by-side and chatting is often a great strategy. This allows kids to focus on the fun and social aspects of riding rather than on the physical challenge. 

As individual energy ebbs and flows, kids may alternate being slower or faster than their siblings or friends. Asking one to slow down or the other to catch up may be demotivating – we suggest letting each kid go at their own pace as much as possible. 

Cycling safety

A couple of excellent safe cycling resources are available through the Ontario government: a general guide to safe cycling and a young cyclist’s guide. Both are well worth reviewing. Some of the key takeaways are to ensure equipment is sized properly and is in good working order, and ensure all cyclists in the group know the rules of the road, including hand signals for stopping and turning. In Ontario, bicycles are considered vehicles, and must obey traffic laws of the Highway Traffic Act.

In some situations having one adult at the front of the group and one riding last as a “sweeper” is recommended. Proper-fitting helmets are, of course, a must. Cycling gloves give the kids a good grip, and protect their hands in case of a fall. They also make the kids feel like legit cyclists!”

Already, these are two fantastic tips. You can read more tips and the full blog, here. 

Bicycling adventures are a great way to enjoy the province of Ontario as both an activity and as transportation. We wish you great weather and fun family times! Be sure to tag #ToDoOntario on your travels.