Do you need ideas on where to send your children to summer camp in Canada? Here are some resources to help you find the right summer camp for your child, and how to find provincial associations and camping gear too.
Computer and Science Camps
Actua is a non-profit organization representing dozens of organizations across Canada. Their mandate is to increase the technical and scientific literacy of young Canadians. Members offer a variety of summer camps and clubs for 6 to 16 year olds at university campuses across Canada.
Summer Camp Search
Camp Search is a good place to look for summer camps in Canada. The directory listings provide a general description and contact names and numbers for more information. CampPage also provides a directory of summer camps in Canada.
Camping Associations
Other good places to find out about Canadian summer camps near you are camping associations across Canada. The Ontario Camping Association, for example, has its full directory of camps online. Camps are organized by day camps, residential camps, camps for girls only, boys only, and co-ed.
Check Your Municipal Government
Many municipal governments in Canada either offer summer day camps or maintain a list of summer camps in the area. Check the list of municipal government sites in Canada for your own city. It's likely you'll find summer camps in the Recreation section (often listed as Parks and Recreation). At the very least you'll be able to find an email address and a telephone number for the Parks and Recreation people in your city. They are a good starting point.
Camp Gear
You can shop online for camp gear at the Camp Connection General Store. Prices are given in Canadian dollars. Basics like laundry markers, labels, shoes, shorts, sleeping bags and packs are all available. Just looking at the site will stir up some of the excitement of getting ready for summer camp.
