Looking for a last-minute activity this summer for the youth in your life?

Camps build upon confidence and independence, making them the ideal place to learn a new skill, in a fun and interactive way.

Get ready for employment

Junior Waterfront Lifeguard Club↗

Train in lifesaving sport on the beach using specialized equipment, torps, surf skis and paddleboards. There is a new focus each week. This camp includes run, swim, paddleboard and ski, and an introduction to sport and training in all events. The week finishes with a competition. For ages, 8 to 15 years at Mooney’s Bay Park and 10 to 19 years at Brittania Park.

Babysitting↗

If your youth is looking forward to their first job, this camp teaches the skills required to be hired with half-day instruction and half-day camp activities. For 12 to 16 years at McNabb Recreation Centre.

Learn leadership skills

YOUth Decide↗

Campers will work as a team with the coordinator to establish a schedule, activities, and an out-trip. The catch? Each day must consist of a new sport, life skill, leadership skill, and team building activity. For 12 to 15 years at Carleton Heights Community Centre.

Pick up essential cooking skills

Culinary Adventures - Virtual↗

Young chefs embark on a culinary adventure from the comfort of your own kitchen! Led by experienced instructors, learn essential cooking skills, explore new recipes, and unleash your creativity and whip up delicious dishes. With interactive demonstrations and engaging activities, this virtual experience promises fun-filled learning and something tasty for the whole family to enjoy. For 9 to 15 years, online. This course requires a personal electronic device with an internet connection.

A future in art

Young Artist Development Program↗

In this intensive one-week skill development program, participants will push the boundaries of their art practice through multi-disciplinary arts training, behind the scenes theatre and gallery tours, guest artist talks and studio visits, and exposure to the diverse art practices of industry professionals. For 13 to 17 years at Routhier Community Centre.

Register 

City of Ottawa camps offer a wide variety of camps across the city. Registration is open at register.ottawa.ca↗!

Withdrawals for summer camps are required 30 days prior to the summer camp start date. In addition, payments will only be applied to your credit card 30 days before the start date of each registered camp.