Day Camps

Programs that provide creative recreational experiences in cooperative indoor and/or outdoor group living for children, usually age four to 13, or adults who are transported to the site each morning and who return to their homes at the end of each day. Transportation may be provided by the program or may be the responsibility of the family.

 

Services
Les Petites Pommes French Immersion Day Camp Programs

Offers a variety of French Immersion day camps for children throughout summer, winter, March break, and PA Days. Summer camps include Summer Camp, Leadership Camp, Soccer Camp, and STEM Camp. No prior experience in French is required. Extended care is available.

YMCA Camp Wanakita

Offers a variety of camps including day camps, overnight camps, and family camp in the summer, as well other year-round camps and programs.

Camp Waterdown

Operates March Break, winter holiday, P.A. Day, and summer camps for school age children. 

Ancaster Fair Summer Camp

Summer day camp program held at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. Camp activities include:

  • Environment and agriculture
  • Arts and crafts
  • Sports and recreation
  • Building life skills
  • Community engagement
Hamilton Conservation Authority Summer and March Break Camps

Provides day camps for young adventurers. Offers activities with the aim of getting children excited about the great outdoors. Eco Adventures Day Camp (ages 7-11) teaches campers about the natural environment, visit local waterfalls, and play games. 

Dundas Valley Montessori School Pre-School and Elementary School

An accredited Montessori school located in Dundas, with an emphasis on hands-on learning, for children ages 18 months to 12 years old.

Wesley School Break Camps

Offers day camps during summer, winter, and March break for children 4-12 living in high-priority and under-serviced neighbourhoods. Activities can include recreational activities, crafts, field trips, and more.

Cornerstone Preschool Child Care

Licensed child care centre offering full day care for toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years) and pre-school children (ages 3 to 6 years). Also offers a summer camp program. Snacks and lunches are provided and are catered through WholesomeKids Catering.

Great Big Theatre Company Camp Programs

Offers March break and summer theatre arts camps providing confidence and skill-building experiences for children. Extended hours are available. 

Activities include:

Today's Family Day Camps

Offers summer, winter, and March Break day camps built around the emergent curriculum. Emphasis on play-based learning and exploration.

McMaster University Summer and March Break Camps

March Break and Summer Camps. Themes vary by Sport, Education and Leadership Development. Age and times vary. Refer to website for further details. 

Day Camp Program with Salvation Army

Summer day camp offering activities including arts and crafts, recreation, singing, skits, station rotation, and themed activities. Snacks and lunch are provided.

YMCA Hamilton Urban Day Camp Programs

Offers various camp programs for children aged 6-13, which include activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and games. 

Camp Keaton

A weekend bereavement camp for children and teens who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Campers participate in traditional camp activities combined with grief education and emotional support, led by expert bereavement professionals and trained volunteers.

YWCA Summer and March Break Camps

Offering day camps for youth at various locations. Extended care may be available.

Activities include:

  • theme weeks
  • arts and crafts
  • games and activities
  • neighbourhood exploration
  • healthy snacks
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