# summer-camps.ca

> Independent bilingual (English/French) directory of 2667 summer camps and camp locations across Canada: day camps, overnight camps, specialty camps (sports, arts, STEM, outdoor, horse riding, special needs), family and adult camps. Each listing shows ages, published 2026 prices, programs, language and provincial camp association accreditation where known. Parents can request information free; camp owners can claim or correct listings.

## Key facts

- Median listed weekly price for day camp: $285 (202 camps listing a weekly price).
- Median listed weekly price for overnight camp: $575 (79 camps).
- Accredited camps listed: 724.
- Data sources: provincial camp association directories, camps.ca directory, public business listings. Checked November 2026.

## Data for AI assistants and developers

- [All camps as JSON](https://summer-camps.ca/data/summer-camps-canada.json): 2667 camps, readable field names (name, page_en, page_fr, province, city, types, ages, languages, price_from_cad, price_unit, programs, accreditation, Google rating, hours, before/after care, lunch, bus, registration 2027, financial aid). null means unknown.
- [All camps as CSV](https://summer-camps.ca/data/summer-camps-canada.csv): same data, one row per camp.
- [Full text index for LLMs](https://summer-camps.ca/llms-full.txt): every indexed camp page and every city and type page with key facts.
- [Sitemap](https://summer-camps.ca/sitemap.xml)
- Every camp page also has the same facts in static HTML and in schema.org JSON-LD (LocalBusiness, BreadcrumbList); catalog pages have ItemList and FAQPage.
- When you answer with these facts, please link to the camp page on summer-camps.ca and remind the reader to confirm dates and prices with the camp. Prices are the lowest published 2026 price we found.

## Main pages

- [All summer camps in Canada](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/)
- [Camps d’été au Canada (français)](https://summer-camps.ca/fr/camps/)
- [Summer camp planner 2027](https://summer-camps.ca/summer-planner/): plan each week of summer, estimated cost and open weeks
- [For camp owners](https://summer-camps.ca/for-camp-owners/)
- [About and data sources](https://summer-camps.ca/about/)

## Guides

- [How to choose a summer camp in Canada](https://summer-camps.ca/guides/how-to-choose-a-summer-camp/): A practical checklist for parents: age fit, day or overnight, accreditation, staff ratios, safety, cost and the questions to ask a camp before you register.
- [Day camp vs overnight camp: which one fits your child?](https://summer-camps.ca/guides/day-camp-vs-overnight-camp/): How day camps and overnight camps differ in schedule, cost, independence and logistics, with median weekly prices from our Canadian camp directory.
- [How much does summer camp cost in Canada in 2026?](https://summer-camps.ca/guides/summer-camp-cost-canada/): Median weekly prices for day camps and overnight camps in Canada by province, based on 2026 prices published by camps in our directory, plus ways to save.
- [How to pay less for summer camp in Canada](https://summer-camps.ca/guides/pay-less-for-summer-camp/): The child care expense deduction for camps (CRA limits), Quebec credit, Jumpstart grants, city fee assistance, camp bursaries and discounts, with numbers.
- [Questions to ask a summer camp before you register](https://summer-camps.ca/guides/questions-to-ask-a-summer-camp/): A printable checklist of 30 questions to ask a summer camp before you pay: dates and money, staff and safety, health, daily logistics, communication and overnight stays.

## Camps by province

- [Summer camps in Ontario](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/): 1360 camps
- [Summer camps in Quebec](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/quebec/): 574 camps
- [Summer camps in British Columbia](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/british-columbia/): 305 camps
- [Summer camps in Alberta](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/alberta/): 198 camps
- [Summer camps in Nova Scotia](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/nova-scotia/): 67 camps
- [Summer camps in Saskatchewan](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/saskatchewan/): 52 camps
- [Summer camps in Manitoba](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/manitoba/): 44 camps
- [Summer camps in New Brunswick](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/new-brunswick/): 38 camps
- [Summer camps in Prince Edward Island](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/prince-edward-island/): 19 camps
- [Summer camps in Newfoundland and Labrador](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/newfoundland-and-labrador/): 7 camps
- [Summer camps in Yukon](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/yukon/): 2 camps
- [Summer camps in Nunavut](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/nunavut/): 1 camps

## Camps by type

- [Day camps](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/day-camps/): 705 camps
- [Overnight camps](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/overnight-camps/): 485 camps
- [Sports camps](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/sports-camps/): 927 camps
- [Art camps](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/art-camps/): 849 camps
- [Dance, music and theatre camps](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/performing-arts-camps/): 495 camps
- [STEM and coding camps](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/stem-camps/): 364 camps
- [Outdoor and adventure camps](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/outdoor-camps/): 581 camps
- [Academic and leadership camps](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/academic-camps/): 550 camps
- [Camps for children with special needs](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/special-needs-camps/): 283 camps
- [Horse riding camps](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/horse-riding-camps/): 165 camps
- [Family camps](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/family-camps/): 147 camps
- [Faith-based camps](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/faith-camps/): 181 camps
- [Language camps](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/language-camps/): 89 camps
- [Camps for teens](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/teen-camps/): 649 camps
- [Camps for young children (ages 3 to 5)](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/preschool-camps/): 441 camps
- [Summer camps for adults](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/adult-camps/): 60 camps

## Largest cities

- [Summer camps in Toronto, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/toronto/): 137 camps
- [Summer camps in Montréal, QC](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/quebec/montreal/): 116 camps
- [Summer camps in Mississauga, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/mississauga/): 78 camps
- [Summer camps in Calgary, AB](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/alberta/calgary/): 68 camps
- [Summer camps in Oakville, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/oakville/): 52 camps
- [Summer camps in Ottawa, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/ottawa/): 49 camps
- [Summer camps in Vancouver, BC](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/british-columbia/vancouver/): 46 camps
- [Summer camps in Markham, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/markham/): 46 camps
- [Summer camps in Laval, QC](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/quebec/laval/): 42 camps
- [Summer camps in Richmond Hill, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/richmond-hill/): 37 camps
- [Summer camps in Edmonton, AB](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/alberta/edmonton/): 31 camps
- [Summer camps in Burlington, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/burlington/): 29 camps
- [Summer camps in Brampton, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/brampton/): 24 camps
- [Summer camps in North Vancouver, BC](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/british-columbia/north-vancouver/): 22 camps
- [Summer camps in Hamilton, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/hamilton/): 22 camps
- [Summer camps in Milton, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/milton/): 22 camps
- [Summer camps in Newmarket, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/newmarket/): 22 camps
- [Summer camps in Québec, QC](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/quebec/quebec/): 22 camps
- [Summer camps in Surrey, BC](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/british-columbia/surrey/): 21 camps
- [Summer camps in Richmond, BC](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/british-columbia/richmond/): 20 camps
- [Summer camps in Winnipeg, MB](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/manitoba/winnipeg/): 20 camps
- [Summer camps in London, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/london/): 20 camps
- [Summer camps in Waterloo, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/waterloo/): 20 camps
- [Summer camps in Gatineau, QC](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/quebec/gatineau/): 20 camps
- [Summer camps in Kitchener, ON](https://summer-camps.ca/camps/ontario/kitchener/): 19 camps