Entry FeedNo one mentioned that we have 10 weeks of summer vacation this year! School ends early - school starts late. Around Toronto there are so many great summer day camps (overnight camps next year, I promise).
Here is a very short list of ones we have tried, or friends have tried and recommend:
Toronto Habourfront Centre Camps
Have heard many wonderful things about these camps. Variety of activities for kids 4 - 17. Plus often a busing option from a school near you. For younger kids, there are dance and multi-sport camps. Older kids get really great art and acrobatic stuff. AMAZING!
Habourfront Centre Summer Camps dot com
Canlan Hockey Camps
We used to do a lot with a competitor of this camp, but really have had much more success and happier kids with the Canlan camps. The instructors are young, friendly and fun. Meal plans are a great option for the full day camps. There are lots of great hockey camps around the city, but we like this one.
Tennis Camp
Last summer my boys loved the local tennis camp. The instructors were all university aged kids, but fun and creative. We did half day; I thought full day of tennis may be too much for our younger kids.
Soccer Camp
My boys love soccer. This summer we are trying the "Challenger" Soccer camps for Son One, but last year we just found a small, local, and very inexpensive one in the park. ($65 for half day - starting at age 5)
Challenger Soccer Camps dot com
Sportplay Camp
Both boys did this one last year. They must have been really active, because their lunch boxes where always completely emptied! Great for younger kids (3, 4, 5) however, we did full day and the program just repeated itself from the morning for the afternoon. The kids didn't seem to mind, but I would have liked more variety.
Artworks Camp
This is an amazing art studio near us. Look for one locally. Again, I put both boys in the camp, and their creations were spectacular. The instructors are all great, and there is an art show at the end of the week. For younger kids, unless they are really into art, the half day was enough. Older kids who love art would love the full day. This is like a real art studio, not arts and crafts.
ArtWorks Camps dot com
ROM Camp
The museum has great programs for kids starting as young as 4. Our family are members, and we have tried the Saturday morning clubs. The summer camps look great, and offer something a little different than tradition outdoor or sports camps. They run two weeks, instead of one. Book early!
I am sure that there are many more great camps out there, but I haven't tried them yet! Let me know your favourite. Hope you have a great summer!
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