Summer is just around the corner – a great time to make new memories at camp. Even better? There’s no need to head far and wide to find a great camp since there are so many excellent experiences to be had right here in the neighbourhood. Whether your child wants to learn a new language, loves sports, the arts, nature, animals, STEM, or a combination of a whole lot of activities, we’ve got you covered!
(Note: Dance is included in the arts category while recognizing both the athletic and artistic elements involved.)
Sports
True North Sports Camp
The goal is to expose campers to a wide variety of sports in order to develop fundamental movement and sport skills with an emphasis on fun, fair play and teamwork.
Where: Bennington Heights Elementary School
Who: Ages 4-12
Pedalheads
Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride camp known for taking kids from training wheels to two wheels and safe road riding. Combines a fun group setting with specialized equipment and tailored cycling lessons.
Where: Three locations in Leaside – St. Anselm’s, Leaside United Church (bike), Serena Gundy (trail riding)
Who: Ages for biking and trail riding, 4 and up; Private bike lessons, ages 3 and up.
Leaside Baseball
The Leaside Baseball Summer Camp helps boys and girls learn, practise, and improve their baseball skills and enthusiasm for the sport in a friendly, safe, and encouraging environment.
Where: Howard Talbot Park for all ages, and Grit Athletics, 53 Laird Dr. for indoor training (on top of the on-field training) for elite age level (13- to 16-year-olds)
Who: Ages 5 to 16
Leaside Tennis Club
Half-day camp (1 – 4 p.m.). While the camp’s main focus is tennis, a variety of games will be played, with an emphasis on fitness, skill development and fun in order to increase your child’s enjoyment and tennis prowess.
Where: Leaside Tennis Club, Trace Manes Park
Who: Ages 5 to 14 (for both members and non-members)
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Don Grom Training Camp
A camp for young riders to develop mountain biking skills in an inclusive team environment. Programming is designed for those with intermediate to advanced trail riding experience looking to improve and refine their riding.
Where: Don Valley
Who: Ages 9 to 12; kids must have above average mountain biking skills
Hockey Extreme
Whether your kids want to work on their shot, their skating or puck control, Hockey Extreme has them covered.
Where: Leaside Memorial Community Gardens
Who: Ages 7+
Thompson Jiu Jitsu
Kids will experience hands-on training sessions that dive deep into the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Where: 1518 Bayview Ave.
Who: Ages 5 to 11
STEM
Maker Kids
Coding, Robotics, Minecraft and 3D printing are all part of the fun at Maker Kids where your children will build friendships, learn lots and make a lifetime of memories.
Where: 1661 Bayview Ave.
Who: Ages 6 to 13
Codezilla
For 5 to 10-year-olds: STEM Camp: Hands-on activities that promote math, robotics and engineering while nurturing creativity and curiosity. For 7 to 14-year-olds: Coding Camp: Code a dynamic app, drone, robot or video game. Learn coding and math terms. Apply logic and problem-solving.
Where: Leaside United Church, 822 Millwood Rd.
Who: Ages 5 to 14
Code Ninjas
Camps cover engaging topics from electronics to creative design, including rich content for coding or STEM.
Where: 1386 Bayview Ave.
Who: Ages 5 to 14
Language
Leaside Spanish
Through hands-on activities, music, storytelling and games, the camp creates a dynamic environment where children naturally learn and absorb Spanish.
Where: 88 Laird Dr.
Who: Ages 6 to 12
Animals
Pawsitively Pets
Multiple camp options include Animal Explorers, Pet Pals, Mini Vet Camp, etc.
Where: 125 Brentcliffe Rd. or 94 Laird Dr. (depending on camp option).
Who: Ages 4 to 14
Nature
Explore Nature
Campers will spend the day using their imaginations to explore, create, build, and learn all about nature, the living world, animals and science.
Where: 125 Brentcliffe Rd. (venturing out to Sunnybrook and Serena Gundy parks).
Who: Ages 4 to 11
Multi-Activity Camps
ÜNI
A range of themes including cooking, sports, nature, coding, engineering, etc.
Where: 864 Eglinton Ave. East
Who: Ages 4+
Synergy Martial Arts
Synergy Camps provide a range of activities from martial arts to creative arts and teamwork challenges.
Where: 416 Moore Ave.
Who: Ages 4+
Rolph Road / Leaside Day Care Centre
Onsite activities include sports, arts, music and baking while field trips are planned on a weekly basis. Your child does not have to be enrolled in the daycare to participate in the camp.
Where: 31 Rolph Rd.
Who: Ages 3.8 to 12
Evoke Martial Arts
Evoke camps are so much more than kids learning and practising martial arts. Kids will have fun with arts & crafts, games, outdoor sports, field trips and more. (Full and half-day options are available.)
Where: 1669 Bayview Ave.
Who: Ages 5 to 12
Northlea Community Child Care
Camp activities include science, music, water play, sports, crafts and cooking as well as exciting field trips. Your child does not have to be enrolled in the daycare to participate in the camp.
Where: 305 Rumsey Rd
Who: Ages Kindergarten to 12
Circus Arts
Toronto Circus Centre
There’s something for every junior circus star in training! Activities include aerial trapeze, hoop, rope, and silks, as well as juggling, floor and partner acrobatics and clowning.
Where: Leaside United Church, 822 Millwood Road
Ages: 4 ½ to 13
The Arts
Poise Dance Academy
Option of half-day (morning or afternoon) or full-day enrolment. Types of dance will include ballet, hip hop, jazz, acro, musical fun and other fun activities in weekly themed sessions.
Where: 16 Banigan Dr.
Who: Ages 3 to 12
Crescendo Music Studio
Camp options include Music, Theatre, Creativity: Word Music!, Musical Theatre and Singing, Songwriting and Performance.
Where: 1560 Bayview Ave.
Who: Music, Theatre, Creativity camp: 5- to 8-year-olds, Musical Theatre: 8- to 14-year-olds and Singing, Songwriting: 10-year-olds and up.
crescendomusicstudio.ca/lessons
4 Cats Arts Studio
Choose from camp by-the-day or full-week options. Each day has different art projects, which may include painting, sculpture, printmaking, or drawing. Campers will also learn art history through interactive learning with the instructors.
Where: 1386 Bayview Ave.
Who: Ages 6 to 12
Canadian Contemporary School of Art
Children will participate in a variety of artistic fields including drawing, painting, fashion, architecture, cartooning, animation, sculpture, and drama.
Where: 109 Vanderhoof Ave.
Who: Kids’ camp: ages 4 to 12. Teen camp: ages 12 to 17.
Creswell Dance Academy
A fun blend of dance, crafts, games, and other activities. Campers will learn various dance styles and perform a show that will be recorded at the end of the week.
Where: 105 Vanderhoof Ave.
Who: Ages 4 to 10
