ottawa summer break camps and activities

find Ottawa summer break camps

The nine-week summer break can mean childcare headaches. Find Ottawa day camps that you trust and which will provide your child with a stimulating and fun experience. At KidsOttawa.com we can help you make this process faster and easier.

use our calendar to find individual day camp sessions by week or category (see quick links below); OR

use the most comprehensive listing of Ottawa and Gatineau day camp providers in our online directory

New! Read our article on Choosing an overnight camp in Ontario or Quebec for your child.

find things to do this summer

Ottawa and Gatineau have loads to offer families who are looking for fun things to do together. Visit our calendar and check out our top picks below.

news for parents

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for organizations with camps

List your day camps here for free and reach parents across the National Capital Region. If you have a high volume and would like help, please just contact us.

We list March Break camps, summer camps and holiday camps as well as PD day "mini camps".

Make sure that you're listed in our online directory too in the camps categories, and send us your news for our newsletter.

quick links for camps

Use these quick links to view camps by category:

Arts camps

Computer & Education camps

General camps

Horseback Riding camps

Special Needs camps

Specialty & Theme camps

Sports camps

One or Two Day camps

Half or Part Day camps

events and things to do...

Our Ottawa event calendar and local directory are full of great things to do this summer. Here are some of our top picks:

Find places to go berry picking

Pick a new beach or park and explore

Looking to get away? Find a cottage.

Choose a hiking or walking trail on the greenbelt

Get lost in the hedge mazes at Saunders Farm or McMaze

Fishing Just for Kids offers fishing tours on the Rideau River

Feel the thrill at the Fortune Aerial Experience

...and things you might need

Find swimsuits, outdoor and sports gear

Find consignment shops for children's wear

Find sandals and summer footwear