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Harbourfront Centre Camps

235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2G8
    • Focus
      Traditional (multi activity)
    • Cost
      $425 to $995/week
    • Main language
      English
    • Ages (Gender)
      4 to 15 (Coed)
    • Capacity
      Varies
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    Since 1979, Harbourfront Centre Camps has provided an inclusive, creative and engaging environment for campers ages 4 to 15. Whether you're a returning camper or joining us for the first time, we’re excited to welcome you to our beautiful 10-acre waterfront campus for an unforgettable season ahead!

    We are excited to welcome new and returning campers, along with their families, to our beautiful 10-acre waterfront campus for the 2026 season. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another summer, a memorable season awaits. Offering over 20 summer camp programs, from Visual and Performing Arts, Science, Magic and Marine, our dedicated camps staff transform our campus into a wonderland of adventure and play.

    • Special needs: Yes, specialized support. A few of our campers have special needs.
    • LGBTQ+ friendly community

  • Programs, Rates & Dates

    Programs and Sessions Calendar

    Harbourfront Centre Camps currently has 18 programs available; 3 TBD.

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    Filter Activities


    Name
    Age
    Type (Gender)
    specialty
    Shortlist
    Ages: 12 - 15
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Canoeing
    $425 to $525
    Wilderness Out-tripping|Wilderness Skills|Canoeing
    Ages: 9 - 15
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Canoeing
    $400 to $500
    Nature/Environment|Canoeing
    Ages: 9 - 15
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Sailing/Marine Skills
    $850 to $880
    Sailing/Marine Skills
    Ages: 9 - 15
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Sailing/Marine Skills
    $880
    Sailing/Marine Skills
    CIT/LIT Program
    Ages: 7 - 9
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Sailing/Marine Skills
    $460 to $515
    Sailing/Marine Skills
    Ages: 7 - 10
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Visual Arts (multi)
    $425 to $475
    Arts & Crafts|Mixed Media
    Ages: 6 - 8
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Canoeing
    $400 to $500
    Arts & Crafts|Nature/Environment|Canoeing
    Ages: 10 - 15
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Kayaking/Sea Kayaking
    $425 to $525
    Nature/Environment|Kayaking/Sea Kayaking
    Ages: 4 - 6
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Arts (multi)
    $425 to $525
    Preschool dance|Arts & Crafts|Sports-Instructional and Training
    Arts & Crafts|Nature/Environment|Animals|Engineering|Health Science
    Arts & Crafts|Nature/Environment|Animals|Engineering|Health Science
    Ages: 9 - 11
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Canoeing
    $425 to $525
    Wilderness Skills|Nature/Environment|Canoeing
    Ages: 11 - 14
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Visual Arts (multi)
    $425 to $475
    Arts & Crafts|Ceramics |Mixed Media|Painting
    Ages: 7 - 14
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Theatre Arts
    $425 to $530
    Theatre Arts|Sewing
    Theatre Arts
    Ages: 7 - 10
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Performing Arts (multi)
    $900
    Arts & Crafts|Theatre Arts
    Ages: 8 - 12
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Magic
    $425 to $530
    Magic|Arts & Crafts
    Ages: 8 - 12
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Chess
    $530
    Chess
    Ages: 7 - 10
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Performing Arts (multi)
    $850 to $900
    Contemporary|Glee|Songwriting|Vocal Training / Singing|Musical Theatre|Arts & Crafts
    Set and Costume Design|Theatre Arts|Storytelling|Writing


    Registration Details

    How to Register

    All camp registrations are processed through the Harbourfront Centre Camps CampBrain registration portal. To sign up for camp, click here or on the “Register Now” button on any camp webpage.

    Once you have chosen the camp and dates, you can proceed to fill in all the forms and complete the payment. If you need any assistance with this process, please contact the Camps Office.

    If you do not have an existing account with us, you can create a new one through our registration portal. Please do not create multiple profiles for the same household, as this can cause registration problems later.

    Please note: All payments are completed in the registration portal through credit cards or e-cheques only.



    Financial Aid & Payment Details

    Payment Options:

    Deposit required with acceptance Yes
    Credit card payment Yes

    Scholarships & awards:

    • Harbourfront Centre Camps Subsidy Program

      Amount: 100% Deadline: Rolling
      Type: Need based
  • Reviews & Insider Perspectives

    Harbourfront Centre Camps reviews on OUR KIDS

    Get a range of perspectives to understand the day-to-day experience, the program quality, and the skills and personal growth kids gain. Star ratings are calculated from verified written reviews only.

    OUR KIDS review of Harbourfront Centre Camps

    Some camps are up north, in the bush, away from the all the hustle and bustle of the city, and one of the great strengths of the Harbourfront Centre programs is that it isn’t: it’s nearby, close to all of the resources of the city. Because of that, it offers a greater range of activity that you’ll find anywhere, including everything from theatre arts, to sports, to digital storytelling, and on and on. The staffing benefits from the proximity to the city, with instructors bringing a rich range of experience and expertise. Campers enroll within areas of interest, and in so doing enter a setting of peers who share that interest, an experience that in itself can be transformative. Most of the programs are day programs, though not all are—there are overnight options as well, including during the March break. There are PA day sessions as well. Now entering their fourth decade, the Harbourfront Centre programs are as established as any you’ll find anywhere, inclusive of a unique culture and approach to learning, doing, and having fun.


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  • Meet the Staff

    Director's Message

    Welcome to the 2026 Camp Season! 

    Hello Camp Families,

    We are excited to welcome new and returning campers, along with their families, to our beautiful 10-acre waterfront campus for the 2026 season. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another summer, a memorable season awaits.

    Over the past year, Harbourfront Centre has experienced many exciting changes, including new collaborations with organizations such as Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the continued expansion of our work with the Ontario Science Centre. These relationships build on the strength of our mission to make the waterfront campus a place where arts, culture, learning and recreation come together for our community.

    Camps programming is being reimagined for 2026, with expanded options and enriched learning experiences designed to engage and inspire. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.

    The mission for the camp season is to foster an inclusive and creative learning community. Campers and staff will be supported through a summer filled with new experiences, hands-on activities and opportunities to develop critical life skills in a safe and welcoming environment. Above all, the goal is to cultivate a diverse community where everyone can learn and connect through dialogue, social interaction and creativity.

    We look forward to sharing a fun, engaging and memorable summer with you.

    Best wishes,

    The Camps Team

    Staff and Counsellors

    The Camps Team at Harbourfront Centre is made up of many seasonal staff to help run our programs. All staff vary from high school and university students to teacher candidates and arts and marine professionals. The full-time Education team supervises all seasonal staff. Background checks are a mandatory requirement for employment. All camp staff will receive safety and emergency training. You will encounter the following camp positions at your time at Harbourfront Centre Camps:

    Camp Counsellors/ Bus Marshalls

    Office Staff

    Program Facilitators

    Program Supervisors

    Specialists

    Meet the Senior Staff Team on our website

  • Location & Operations

    Address

    235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2G8, Canada

    Busing

    • Bus 1 (Bus fee: $75-$85)
      Location Address Pick up Drop off
      Lampton-Kingsway Junior Middle School 525 Prince Edward Drive North, Etobicoke, ON, Canada 8:00 am 5:05 pm
      Sunnylea Junior School 35 Glenroy Ave, Etobicoke, ON, Canada 8:10 am 4:55 am
      Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School 357 Runnymede Road, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:25 am 4:40 pm
      Howard Junior Public School 30 Marmaduke Street, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:40 am 4:25 pm
    • Bus 2 (Bus fee: $75 - $85)
      Location Address Pick up Drop off
      Humewood Community School 15 Cherrywood Avenue, York, ON, Canada 8:00 am 5:05 pm
      Regal Road Junior Public School 95 Regal Road, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:15 am 4:55 pm
      Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School 734 Palmerston Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:25 am 4:40 pm
      Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School 380 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:40 am 4:25 pm
    • Bus 3 (Bus fee: $75 - $85)
      Location Address Pick up Drop off
      Ledbury Park Elementary and Middle School 95 Falkirk Street, North York, ON, Canada 8:00 am 5:15 pm
      Allenby Junior Public School 391 St Clements Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:10 am 5:00 pm
      Cedarvale Community School 145 Ava Road, York, ON, Canada 8:25 am 4:45 pm
      Hillcrest Community School 44 Hilton Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:40 am 4:30 pm
    • Bus 4 (Bus fee: $75-$85)
      Location Address Pick up Drop off
      John Fisher Junior Public School 40 Erskine Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:00 am 5:10 pm
      Davisville Junior/Spectrum Public School 43 Millwood Road, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:15 am 4:55 pm
      Jackman Avenue Junior Public School 79 Jackman Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:35 am 4:35 pm
      Withrow Avenue Junior Public School 25 Bain Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:45 am 4:25 pm
    • Bus 5 (Bus fee: $75 - $85)
      Location Address Pick up Drop off
      Norway Junior Public School 55 Corley Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:00 am 5:00 pm
      Earl Haig Public School 15 Earl Haig Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:15 am 4:45 pm
      Earl Grey Senior Public School 100 Strathcona Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:30 am 4:30 pm
      Bruce Public School 51 Larchmount Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:45 am 4:20 pm

    Accommodations

    Are meals provided? Yes. Harbourfront Centre Camps offers weekly meal plan options for your campers for an additional fee per week. Meal plans will be delivered and distributed to your camper at the beginning of the day. Campers are then responsible for their meal throughout the day. Pre-registration is required for this add-on-service.

    You can choose from two types of meal plans:

    Regular (includes meat, but pork-free)
    Vegetarian
    Additionally, each meal plan comes in three size options: small, medium and large. Simply select your preferred meal type and size option at the time of registration.

    Is Harbourfront Centre Camps technology free? Yes. We encourage you and your campers to think of camp as time to unplug from Electronics devices. We are not responsible for loss or damage to any phones, electronic devices or any other valuables brought to camp. If we see these devices at camp, we will ask campers to put them away. Campers carrying cell phones or smart watches to connect with parents after camp will be expected. Campers will be instructed to keep the phone or smart watch off and, in their bag, or backpack during the camp day. Campers will not be allowed to use these items during camp, unless with staff permission. If you need to get a message to your child while they are at camp, please call the camp office at directly and we will be happy to relay the message.

    Rentals & Services

    Available for private rentals: Yes
    Harbourfront Centre is a leader in providing internationally renowned artistic, educational and recreational programming year round. When available we offer some of our facilities for rent to non-profit and community groups, professional arts and cultural groups, government and granting associations, and corporations, for a variety of purposes.

    We can accommodate groups ranging in size from 100 to 450, depending on the nature of the event. Our venues may be used for events such as:

    professional theatre, music, or dance presentations
    film screenings
    corporate events such as sales meetings, award ceremonies and product launches
    lectures, panel discussions and presentations
    We regret that we do not accommodate social events such as weddings or birthdays, nor are we able to rent our facilities for beauty pageants, dance competitions, school recitals or graduations.

    Email [email protected] for more information.

    Associations

    Ontario Camps Association Associations
    Sail Canada Associations
  • What's New

    Stories

    • Feedback from our 2024 Season!

      "Harbourfront camps are always very professional well organized and convenient and best of all our son has tons of fun every summer."

      "My campers really enjoyed their 3rd year at Harbourfront, especially the Circus program. Harbourfront offers quite a variety of programs"

      "Kayak instructors went out of their way to create a culture of belonging for participants."

      "Well done! This was a wonderful, fun experience for building confidence in my child. He will definitely be back next year!"

      "Our son was made to feel very comfortable, safe and welcomes by his canoe camp counselors. He speaks of his instructors fondly to this date."

      "Since the first day my kids were happy exited and wishing for the next day to go!!"

      "Love all that went into our end of camp performance. The show was well organized and professional"

      "My three kids have attended summer camps at Harbourfront Centre for three years now. Each year I am so impressed by the variety of programs available and the projects that they tackle. The kids always meet friends, and even my teenagers look forward to coming back every year. Staff are professional and very knowledgeable, and treat all the kids with kindness and respect. It's a great environment for them."

      "Each day at pickup my child had a smile on his face and lots to share about his day at camp!"

      "My child loved canoe camp the most. She thoroughly enjoyed being out in the island daily, learning safety skills and having picnics outdoors."

      "Really liked how well organized this camp was. All the info closer to start date was very detailed and helpful."

      "My son absolutely love D&D camp! He said he had to read, write and do math but it was worth it!"

       

    • Feedback from our 2016 Season!

      "Everyone loved everything about camp"

      "He had a fantastic time and always enjoys the great counselors and activities"

      "My son absolutely loved the Camp.  He went for one week without a friend and could not have been happier.  I found everything about the process easy."

      "All the programs were fantastic. They loved the variety of activities that were planned each day, the counselors were very helpful and fun."

      "He loved the whole experience and talked for weeks after about coming back."

      "My son had a great time at canoe camp - he spoke highly of his counselors and the activities"

      "She LOVED her Camp experience. She thought it was a good mix of fun and challenge"

      "Totally loved it. Wished they had started coming 2 years earlier (their own words)."

      "My son loved his counselors.  The two counselors had a huge impact on my son.  I cannot even begin to describe it.  I had registered him for 2 weeks and he asked for one more week to be with these two incredible young men.  As a parent, I am thankful that he had the opportunity to spend time with these two.  Very positive influence!!"

      "My daughter came home every afternoon speaking very highly of her camp counselors."

      "Yes, so much! Everyday we picked her up was "the best day ever"."

      "The choice of camps for older children was amazing!  I had trouble looking for things to do this summer with my new 14 year-old and Harbourfront Centre Camps gave her an opportunity to DO something instead of just sit at home.  There was an amazing variety and I was so pleased to  have been told by my friend!  I find most camps only focus on younger children but kids between the ages of 10-14 need to be active and stimulated too.  Thank you for making her summer all that much more interesting during the day when parents need to be at work."

      "She had a wonderful time, and is already looking forward to going next summer."

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