Camp Schedules and Reminders
Helpful reminders to make sure your campers are ready for their activities.
Information for select camps will be posted up to two weeks in advance of the program start date. All scheduled activities are subject to change.
Visit the Super Playgrounds page if interested in information about that program.
The Camp Handbook and general information about what to bring can be found on the Camps page. Some specialty camps will also require specific equipment:
- Hockey Programs – All participants in hockey programs must wear full hockey equipment while on the ice, including CSA-approved hockey helmet with full-face cage/shield, and a mouth and neck guard. Bring warm clothes as ice surface temperatures are much cooler than the rest of the facility.
- Skating Programs – All participants must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet and winter gloves while on the ice. Bicycle helmets are not permitted. Bring warm clothes as ice surface temperatures are much cooler than the rest of the facility.
Campers should dress for mess and have all long hair tied back while participating in any of the following programs.
Art Apprentices
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Weekly themes
Week 1, July 2-4 – Printmaking and Screen Printing (no camp June 30 or July 1)
Week 2, July 7-11 – Drawing and Painting
Week 3, July 14-18 – Mixed Media
Week 4, July 21-25 – Cartooning and Manga
Week 5, July 28- August 1 – Printmaking and Screen Printing
Week 6, August 4-8 – no camp
Week 7, August 11-15 – Drawing and Painting
Week 8, August 18-22 – Mixed Media
Week 9, August 25-29 – Cartooning and Manga
Art Explorers
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and spend the other half enjoying a blend of themed camp activities and creative play.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Weekly themes
Week 2, July 7-11 – Movie Madness
Week 3, July 14-18 – Fairy Tale Adventures
Week 4, July 21-25 – Journey Through Space
Week 5, July 28-August 1 – Jungle Safari Adventure
Week 6, August 4-8 – no camp
Week 7, August 11-15 – Under the Sea
Week 8, August 18-22 – Superhero Showdown
Week 9, August 25-29 – Time Warp: Past, Present & Future
Art Pros
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Weekly themes
Week 1, July 2-4 – Printmaking and Screen Printing (no camp June 30 or July 1)
Week 6, August 5-8 –Drawing and Painting (no camp August 4)
Artful Artificial Intelligence
Participants work with a media artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Arts and Crafts Camp
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Weekly themes
Week 1, July 2-4 – Blast Off into Summer (no camp June 30 or July 1)
Week 6, August 5-8– Jungle Safari Adventure (no camp August 4)
Week 9, August 25-29 – Time Warp: Past, Present & Future
Carpenter's Apprentice
Participants work with a woodworker for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Culinary Kids
Participants work with a chef for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
This program is held in a facility that is not allergen-free. Food sensitivities and preferences cannot be accommodated.
Digital Dimensions
Participants work with a media artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Improvisation with Oakville Improv
Participants work with a professional acting coach for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
It's All About Clay
Participants work with a professional ceramicist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Kinder Krafts
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Minecraft Mania
Participants work with a media artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Sewing Soft Sculptures
Participants will work with a textile artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Weekly Themes
Week 1, July 2 to 4 – Summer Kick Off (no camp June 30 or July 1)
Week 2, July 7 to 11 – Movie Madness
Week 3, July 14 to 18 – Fairy Tale Adventures
Week 4, July 21 to 25 – Journey Through Space
Week 5, July 28 to August 1 – Sports Bonanza
Week 6, August 5 to 8 – Jungle Safari Adventure (no camp August 4)
Week 7, August 11 to 15 – Under the Sea
Week 8, August 18 to 22 – Superhero Showdown
Week 9, August 25 to 29 – Time Warp (Past, Present & Future!)
CampOAK Tots
Glen Abbey Tots will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Thursday morning. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week.
Oodenawi Tots will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Wednesday morning. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week.
QEPCCC Tots will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Thursday afternoon. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week.
River Oaks Tots will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Tuesday afternoon. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week.
CampOAK Tykes
Glen Abbey Tykes will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Thursday morning. We swim Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Iroquois Ridge Tykes will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Tuesday morning.
Oodenawi Tykes will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Wednesday. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week.
QEPCCC Tykes will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Thursday afternoon. We swim Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
River Oaks Tykes will have an exciting on-site guest visit once weekly on Tuesday. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week.
CampOAK Juniors
Glen Abbey Juniors will have an exciting on-site guest visit weekly on Thursday morning. We swim Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Juniors will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Tuesday morning.
Oodenawi Juniors will have an exciting on-site guest visit once weekly on Wednesday morning. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week.
QEPCCC Juniors will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Thursday afternoon. We swim Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
River Oaks Juniors will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Tuesday afternoon. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week.
CampOAK Seniors
Glen Abbey Seniors will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Thursday morning. We swim Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Seniors will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Tuesday morning.
Oodenawi Seniors will have an exciting on-site guest visit once weekly on Wednesday. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week.
QEPCCC Seniors will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Thursday afternoon. We swim Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
River Oaks Seniors will have an exciting on-site guest visit on Tuesday afternoon. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week.
Participants will enjoy general camp activities as well as work with a specialized instructor for part of the day at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. The theatre skills fundamentals they learn will be used to create a presentation for families on Friday at 4 p.m. Participants are required to attend the last day of camp.
Drop off and pick up campers at the stage door of the theatre, located at the rear of the building (off Water Street).
Participants in this low-ratio camp at Glen Abbey Community Centre will enjoy a traditional camp day with a 1:4 leader to child ratio. Days will be filled with games, crafts, stories, and songs.
KAP participants will have an exciting on-site guest on Thursday morning. We swim Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
Weekly Themes
Week 1, July 2-4 – Summer Kick Off (no camp June 30 or July 1)
Week 3, July 14-18 – Fairy Tale Adventures
Week 5, July 28-August 1 – Sports Bonanza
Week 7, August 11-15 – Under the Sea
The first week of our Leader in Training camps take place at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre. Core camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with flexible drop off from 8 to 9 a.m. and pick up from 4 to 5 p.m.
For Week 2, campers are assigned placements at this or other camp sites. Placement hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Leader in Training – Junior
Week 1
Participants will engage in interactive in-class learning activities to develop their leadership skills and prepare for their placement.
Campers will swim daily from 2 to 3 p.m. Please ensure participants have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Week 2
Participants will complete a week-long placement on site at one of our summer camp locations to apply what they’ve learned and gain more practical experience as a camp program leader.
Note: There is no camp on August 4.
Leader in Training – Senior
Week 1
Participants will engage in interactive in-class learning activities to develop their leadership skills and prepare for their placement. They will build on their leadership skills while participating in two certification courses:
- HIGH FIVE Principles of Health Child Development (four-hour course)
- Emergency First Aid with CPR C and AED (16-hour course)
Due to the nature of the certification course requirement full daily attendance is required.
Week 2
Participants will complete a week-long placement on site at one of our summer camp locations to apply what they’ve learned and gain more practical experience as a camp program leader.
Oakville Museum Summer Camps take place at Erchless Estate (8 Navy Street). Our week-long Museum Discovery camps for Tots ages 4 to 5, Tykes ages 6 to 7, Juniors ages 8 to 9 and Seniors ages 10 to 12 are offered July and August, running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Program descriptions are provided after the weekly schedules.
Weekly Themes
Week 1 – June 30-July 4
Take Part Art, Ages 4 to 5 and 6 to 7 (no camp June 30 or July 1)
Week 2 – July 7-11
What's in a Museum, Ages 6 to 7 and 8 to 9
Week 3 – July 14-18
Outdoor Adventures, Ages 4 to 5
Where Science Meets Art, Ages 8 to 9
Week 4 – July 21-25
Take Part Art, Ages 8 to 9
Fashion and Design Camp, Ages 10 to 12
Week 5 – July 28-August 1
Buildings in Your Town, Ages 4 to 5 and 6 to 7
Week 6 – August 4-8
Incredible Insects, Ages 4 to 5 and 6 to 7 (no camp August 4)
Week 7 – August 12-15
Buildings in Your Town, Ages 8 to 9
Design and Architecture Camp, Ages 10 to 12
Week 8 – August 19-22
Inventor's Workshop, Ages 6 to 7 and 8 to 9
Week 9 – August 26-29
Museum Mystery, Ages 6 to 7 and 8 to 9
Camp descriptions
Buildings in your Town
Ages 4 to 5, 6 to 7 and 8 to 9
The Oakville Museum is located in the heart of Old Oakville’s historic architectural district. Find out about the Chisholm family (the original town planners) and their vision for our community. Meet our neighbours and find out about the amazing buildings and places that make up your town! As a kid architect, build structures and create your own city inspired by the many amazing places we will investigate.
Design and Architecture Camp
Ages 10 to 12
In this creative Oakville Museum camp, explore the architecture and designs of both buildings in your community and inspiring world-famous structures. Explore the heritage district of Old Oakville to see unique designs from the past. Throughout the week, engage with guest speakers who are experts in the field. Discover how design and architecture shape our world and influence our lives and get a chance to express your own vision through futuristic designs of our town!
Fashion and Design Camp
Ages 10 to 12
Explore design and fashion through the ages at Oakville Museum! Get up close and personal with the Oakville Museum’s renowned costume and textile collection. Let this repository of Canadian fashion inspire you as we experiment with different craft techniques such as weaving, dyeing and stitching to design and create unique projects. Throughout the week, engage with guest speakers who are experts in the field.
Incredible Insects
Ages 4 to 5 and 6 to 7
Since prehistoric times, people have been fascinated with entomology – the study of insects. Examine how insects throughout history have been represented in art and symbolized in daily life. Search for incredibly interesting insects as you explore our natural site. Learn about native pollinators who help our gardens grow! Play fun games, make crafty critters, and create beautiful art inspired by our multi-legged buggy friends. Draw inspiration from the Victorians and fashion your own cabinet of curiosity to showcase your insect findings.
Inventor’s Workshop
Ages 6 to 7 and 8 to 9
Curiosity, experimentation and imagination is the theme this week! Be inspired by the inventions of the Chisholm family to tinker and create your own. Participate in fun invention challenges and team up to create inventive solutions!
Museum Mystery
Ages 6 to 7 and 8 to 9
Calling all detectives! Hone your investigative skills and unravel the mysteries of Oakville’s past. Crack the code, track the evidence, and solve intriguing puzzles during this awesome week of sleuthing.
Outdoor Adventures at Erchless Estate
Ages 4 to 5
Located on the 4-acre site of Erchless Estate, Oakville Museum is a wonderful place to explore natural diversity. Learn about our water systems and discover wildlife and native plants to gain an appreciation for our natural world. There will be lots of nature exploration and arts and crafts inspired by your daily investigations of our site!
Take Part Art
Ages 4 to 5, 6 to 7 and 8 to 9
Explore the world of art at your local museum! Dive into exciting activities like drama games, painting, and sculpture. This interactive program combines history with creativity, offering an engaging journey through art and discovery.
What’s in a Museum?
Ages 6 to 7 and 8 to 9
Oakville Museum's fascinating collection of artifacts will ignite your curiosity and creativity! Themes from science, natural history, local heritage, design, architecture, and costume will uncover stories from near and far. Your week will be filled with hands-on exploration and historical discoveries, alongside arts, crafts and classic camp games for a fun, well-rounded experience!
Where Science meets Art
Ages 8 to 9
The beautiful Erchless Estate grounds will inspire children as they illustrate nature while learning basic scientific principles. Stunning flower beds and an incredible waterfront setting are the perfect background to explore various art mediums to create your masterpiece.
Code-it Hacks
A Code-it Hacks instructor will spend the full day showing participants at QEPCCC how to design, experiment, build, and code.
Humane Society Camps
This animal education camp is offered in partnership with the Oakville and Milton Humane Society at Trafalgar Park Community Centre. Participants swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Weekly themes
Week 2, July 7-11 – Pet Friends Fur-ever
Week 3, July 14-18 – Awesome Animals
Week 5, July 28-August 1 – Where the Wild Things Are
Week 6, August 5-8 – Dog Days (no camp August 4)
Week 7, August 11-15 – The Wonders of Wildlife
Mad Science Camps
Mad Science camps at Glen Abbey Community Centre and QEPCCC are comprised of a half-day of science instruction given by a Mad Science instructor, and a half-day of fun camp activities and games led by Play Leaders.
At both Glen Abbey Community Centre and QEPCCC, Juniors are given instruction in the morning while Seniors are given instruction in the afternoon.
Participants should wear closed-toed running shoes and tie long hair back during instruction.
Weekly themes at Glen Abbey
Week 2, July 7-11 – Beast, Bridges and Brews
Week 4, July 21-25 – Brixology
Week 6, August 5-8 – Claws, Codes and Constellations (no camp August 4)
Week 8, August 18-22 – Eureka!
Weekly themes at QEPCCC
Week 1, July 2-4 – Mish Mash Science Bash (no camp June 30 or July 1)
Week 2, July 7-11 – Eureka!
Week 3, July 14-18 – Rockets
Week 5, July 28-August 1 – Flight Academy
Week 6, August 5-8 – Beasts, Bridges and Brews (no camp August 4)
Week 7, August 11-15 – Brixology
RoboThink
Specialized instructors from RoboThink will spend half of the day leading activities in robotics, STEM and engineering. The rest of the day consists of fun camp activities and games lead by Play Leaders.
At QEPCCC, Juniors are given instruction in the morning while Seniors are given instruction in the afternoon.
Weekly themes for Juniors at QEPCCC
Week 2, July 7-11 – Battle Bots
Week 4, July 21-25 – STEM Robotics
Week 8, August 18-22 – Safari Zoo
Weekly themes for Juniors at River Oaks
Week 1, July 2-4 – Safari Zoo (no camp June 30 or July1)
Week 3, July 14-18 – Space eXpedition Mars
Week 5, July 28-August 1 – Engineer Planes
Week 8, August 18-22 – Safari Zoo
Weekly themes for Seniors at QEPCCC
Week 4, July 21-25 – STEM Coding and Robotics
Week 6, August 5-8 – STEM Coding and Robotics
Aqua Sports Camp
Prerequisite: Campers must be able to swim 25 metres comfortably.
Campers swim daily from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m. Please ensure participants have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Hockey Skills with the Oakville Blades
Campers will participate in 1.5 hours of ice instruction from 9 to 10 a.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m. every day.
A hot lunch will be served daily provided by Puckz Pub.
Learn to Skate Summer Camp with Skate Oakville
Campers will participate in the CanSkate program led by Skate Oakville coaches to help them improve their skating skills from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m.
A hot lunch will be served daily provided by Puckz Pub.
Lil-Sports
Participants will focus on basic skill development including catching, kicking, throwing, and jumping through sport instruction, drills and games. Sports vary by location and may include soccer, basketball, baseball, pickleball, etc.
Weather permitting, waterplay may be included in this program (depending on camp location). Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week.
Need for Speed Competitive Swim Camp
Prerequisite: Campers must be able to swim 25m comfortably.
Boost your fitness, build endurance, refine your strokes, and develop competitive swimming skills. Wrap up the week by racing toward your personal best!
Campers swim daily from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m. Please ensure participants have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Rock and Wave
Campers will enjoy rock climbing activities Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, and in the afternoon on Tuesday and Thursday.
Participants swim from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Please ensure campers have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Campers must wear closed-toe running shoes to participate in rock climbing activities.
All campers must submit a completed Rock Climbing Waiver form (pdf) before camp starts.
Skateboard and Scooter Camp with Evolve
Campers will meet daily at the Sixteen Mile Sport Complex fieldhouse and washroom building adjacent to the skateboard park. In the case of inclement weather, the program will move to covered and/or indoor space.
Participants will enjoy 1.5 hours of skateboard or scooter instruction from Evolve each morning and afternoon. Helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards are mandatory for all campers. Visit Evolve’s website for more information.
A hot lunch will be provided daily by Puckz Pub.
Splish Splash Swim Camp
Campers swim daily from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m. Please ensure participants have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Sport Camp Junior and Senior (Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Multi-Sport, Soccer and Volleyball)
Glen Abbey Community Centre participants will enjoy daily sports instruction with swimming on Wednesday and Friday afternoon from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Please ensure campers bring a swimsuit and towel.
Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre provides daily specialized sports instruction and daily swimming from 2 to 3 p.m. Please ensure participants have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Oodenawi campers will enjoy specialized instruction each day. Please check in with the leaders for the week's specific scheduling.
River Oaks Community Centre provides specialized instruction each day. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week.
Trafalgar Park Community Centre campers will enjoy specialized instruction in the morning with swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Please ensure participants bring a swimsuit and towel.
Summer Sport and Hockey Camp
Participants will receive specialized on ice instruction each day. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week. Prior skating knowledge and full hockey equipment is required.
Summer Sport and Skating Camp
This is a recreational skating program. Please bring a helmet and skates to this program. Children under the age of 17 are required to wear a helmet with full cage.