Top Family summer camps for 2026/2027

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	Camp	Cost	Ages	Activities
FEATURED Horseback Riding BR Equestrian Pony Parties! Nov 20, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026 Program Milton, ON Age 5 to 18+ (Coed) MiltonOntario Schedule your pony party for any occasion today! Visit website View program	BR Equestrian	400	5-19	2025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01	,30,3,programclass,familyprogram,coed,	,Horseback Riding/Equestrian,Sports,
FEATURED Education Power of Words Academy Grade 4 Reading Comprehension, Writing and Public Speaking Program Sep 09, 2026 - Jun 22, 2027 Program Throughout Ontario (4) Age 9 to 10 (Coed) TorontoMidtown, North-YorkMidtownNorth-YorkMarkhamMississaugaOntario Our goal is to create a solid foundation upon which exceptional writing skills can be built. Classes held weekly for 90 mins. Visit website View program	Power of Words Academy	2100	9-10	2026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01	,274,5,288,159,177,196,2,32,135,79,33,91,97,270,268,271,19,362,358,181,programclass,familyprogram,coed,	,Acting (Film & TV),Performing Arts (multi),Technology,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Entrepreneurship,Language Instruction,Leadership Training,Leadership (multi),Public Speaking,Reading,STEM,Test Preparation,Writing,Debate,Journalism,Education (multi),Education,
Traditional Adventure YMCA Wanakita Family Day Weekend Family Camp Feb 12 - Feb 15, 2027 Overnight Haliburton Highlands, ON Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) Haliburton HighlandsOntario Connect with your family through skiing, snowshoeing, broomball, and cozy indoor activities. Visit website View program	YMCA Wanakita	330	1-19	2027-02-01	,48,6,81,339,5,37,59,288,10,9,173,24,2,357,50,161,1,223,3,347,54,52,346,28,29,51,222,188,0,252,overnightcamp,familyprogram,coed,	,Ropes Course,Wilderness Skills,Percussion,Music (multi),Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Drawing,Nature/Environment,Animals,Science (multi),Yoga,Gaga,Ball Sports (multi),Soccer,Skiing,Extreme Sports (multi),Hiking,Hockey,Ice Skating,Ping Pong,Traditional (multi activity) ,Adventure (multi),
Traditional Adventure YMCA Wanakita Summer Family Camp Jul 04 - Sep 04, 2027 Overnight Haliburton Highlands, ON Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) Haliburton HighlandsOntario A traditional camp with a twist, it's fun for the whole family! We offer traditional camp programs, with everyone in mind. Visit website View program	YMCA Wanakita	1000	1-19	2027-07-012027-08-012027-09-01	,48,6,81,175,5,37,287,59,288,10,9,69,134,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,63,324,36,346,251,28,222,60,260,15,322,16,31,49,56,161,1,188,0,252,overnightcamp,familyprogram,coed,	,Ropes Course,Wilderness Skills,Guitar,Music (multi),Musical instrument training,Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Photography,Woodworking,Nature/Environment,Archery,Baseball/Softball,Ball Sports (multi),Basketball,Dodgeball,Gaga,Soccer,Volleyball,Disc Golf,Mountain Biking,Extreme Sports (multi),Football,Hiking,Ping Pong,Trampoline,Ultimate Frisbee,Board Sailing,Water Sports (multi),Canoeing,Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Sailing/Marine Skills,Swimming,Yoga,Traditional (multi activity) ,Adventure (multi),
Traditional Timberline Ranch Country Christmas Dec 05 - Dec 20, 2026 Day camp Vancouver, BC Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) VancouverBritish Columbia Leave the busy city behind, and enjoy a 73-acre horse ranch that has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Visit website View program	Timberline Ranch	10	1-19	2026-12-01	,256,5,69,9,24,2,30,3,188,0,daycamp,familyprogram,coed,	,Baking/Decorating,Photography,Visual Arts (multi),Nature/Environment,Horseback Riding/Equestrian,Traditional (multi activity) ,
Traditional YMCA Wanakita Winter Women's Weekend Jan 22 - Jan 24, 2027 Overnight Haliburton Highlands, ON Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) Haliburton HighlandsOntario Designed as a healthy retreat where you can reconnect with friends, enjoy the outdoors, and try some fun camp activities! Visit website View program	YMCA Wanakita	335	1-19	2027-01-01	,48,6,81,133,5,339,37,10,9,24,2,52,3,346,28,29,51,222,161,1,188,0,overnightcamp,familyprogram,coed,	,Ropes Course,Wilderness Skills,Cooking,Percussion,Music (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Nature/Environment,Skiing,Extreme Sports (multi),Hiking,Hockey,Ice Skating,Ping Pong,Yoga,Traditional (multi activity) ,
Sports Training Adventure Ranch Wellness Snowshoeing with the Star People Dec 09, 2026 - Mar 29, 2027 Day camp Rocky Mountain House, AB Age 12 to 18+ (Coed) Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta Get outside, have fun with the family on a Snowshoe Walk at dusk. Learn about the Star People, Awaken your Five Senses. Visit website View program	Ranch Wellness	75	12-19	2026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-01	,298,6,81,366,2,91,153,1,276,74,3,252,daycamp,familyprogram,coed,	,Survival skills,Wilderness Skills,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Mindfulness Training,Strength and Conditioning,Sports-Instructional and Training,Adventure (multi),Sports,
Traditional Kandalore Kandalore Winter Family Camp Mar 15 - Mar 19, 2027 Overnight Minden, ON Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) MindenOntario Families will enjoy their own private heated winterized cabin and have access to amazing outdoor activities! Visit website View program	Kandalore	350	1-19	2027-03-01	,48,6,298,24,2,52,3,346,367,28,51,221,188,0,overnightcamp,familyprogram,coed,	,Ropes Course,Survival skills,Nature/Environment,Skiing,Extreme Sports (multi),Snowboarding,Hiking,Ice Skating,Rock Climbing,Traditional (multi activity) ,
Traditional Camp Homewood Family Camp Jul 18 - Aug 27, 2027 Overnight Quadra Island, BC Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) Quadra IslandBritish Columbia A week of family fun, faith, and friendship—activities and adventures for everyone to enjoy! Visit website View program	Camp Homewood	250	1-19	2027-07-012027-08-01	,48,6,24,2,222,3,260,16,322,31,369,381,56,382,64,188,0,overnightcamp,familyprogram,coed,	,Ropes Course,Nature/Environment,Ping Pong,Ultimate Frisbee,Canoeing,Water Sports (multi),Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Rowing,Stand Up Paddle Boarding,Swimming,Tubing,Waterskiing/Wakeboarding,Traditional (multi activity) ,
STEAM STEM The STEAM Project TSP Birthday Party (Ages 5+) Sep 19, 2026 - Jun 06, 2027 Program Richmond Hill, ON Age 5 to 13 (Coed) Richmond HillOntario Celebrate your child’s next birthday with a party to have fun and learn! Kids will get busy designing and building a project! Visit website View program	The STEAM Project	525	5-13	2026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01	,10,5,9,364,177,300,67,196,2,32,281,314,268,programclass,familyprogram,coed,	,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),3D Design,3D Printing,Robotics,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Makerspace,STEAM,STEM,Education,
Traditional Kandalore Kandalore Summer Family Camp Sep 03 - Sep 05, 2027 Overnight Minden, ON Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) MindenOntario An overnight camp experience for the whole family! Try everything Kandalore has to offer, while creating memories together! Visit website View program	Kandalore	330	1-19	2027-09-01	,48,6,298,256,5,133,175,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,174,134,196,2,32,195,20,79,88,91,33,24,137,321,1,226,153,161,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,194,54,63,21,324,36,346,27,28,222,221,74,139,60,260,16,322,201,25,31,49,56,64,188,0,overnightcamp,familyprogram,coed,	,Ropes Course,Survival skills,Baking/Decorating,Cooking,Guitar,Music (multi),Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Drawing,Painting,Pottery,Woodworking,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Instructor lead (one on one),Credit Courses,Language Instruction,CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Nature/Environment,Skilled Trades Activities,Bronze Cross,First-aid/lifesaving ,Mindfulness Training,Yoga,Archery,Baseball/Softball,Ball Sports (multi),Basketball,Dodgeball,Flag Football,Gaga,Rugby,Soccer,Volleyball,Cycling,Disc Golf,Mountain Biking,Extreme Sports (multi),Gymnastics,Hiking,Ping Pong,Rock Climbing,Sports-Instructional and Training,Track and Field,Trampoline,Ultimate Frisbee,Canoeing,Water Sports (multi),Diving,Fishing,Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Sailing/Marine Skills,Swimming,Waterskiing/Wakeboarding,Traditional (multi activity) ,
Traditional Adventure YMCA Wanakita New Year's Family Camp Dec 30, 2026 - Jan 02, 2027 Overnight Haliburton Highlands, ON Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) Haliburton HighlandsOntario Connect with your family through skiing, snowshoeing, and ringing in the new year with a fun carnival! Visit website View program	YMCA Wanakita	330	1-19	2026-12-012027-01-01	,48,6,81,339,5,37,265,288,59,10,9,24,2,357,50,161,1,223,3,347,54,52,346,28,29,51,222,188,0,252,overnightcamp,familyprogram,coed,	,Ropes Course,Wilderness Skills,Percussion,Music (multi),Musical Theatre,Performing Arts (multi),Theatre Arts,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Nature/Environment,Animals,Science (multi),Yoga,Gaga,Ball Sports (multi),Soccer,Skiing,Extreme Sports (multi),Hiking,Hockey,Ice Skating,Ping Pong,Traditional (multi activity) ,Adventure (multi),
Traditional Timberline Ranch Family Camps Jun 04 - Oct 10, 2027 Overnight Vancouver, BC Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) VancouverBritish Columbia You don’t have to travel far for a weekend getaway with the kids – a drive to Timberline will transform your lives! Visit website View program	Timberline Ranch	0	1-19	2027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-012027-10-01	,48,6,10,5,9,8,3,223,347,30,221,225,188,0,overnightcamp,familyprogram,coed,	,Ropes Course,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Archery,Gaga,Ball Sports (multi),Horseback Riding/Equestrian,Rock Climbing,Zip Line,Traditional (multi activity) ,
Traditional Health & Fitness YMCA Wanakita Fall Women's Wellness Weekend Sep 24 - Sep 26, 2027 Overnight Haliburton Highlands, ON Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) Haliburton HighlandsOntario Designed as a healthy retreat where you can reconnect with friends, enjoy the outdoors, and try some fun camp activities! Visit website View program	YMCA Wanakita	335	1-19	2027-09-01	,48,6,81,59,5,288,10,9,24,2,8,3,12,347,327,63,324,28,222,16,322,31,56,161,1,188,0,318,overnightcamp,familyprogram,coed,	,Ropes Course,Wilderness Skills,Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Nature/Environment,Archery,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Dodgeball,Volleyball,Disc Golf,Hiking,Ping Pong,Canoeing,Water Sports (multi),Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Swimming,Yoga,Traditional (multi activity) ,Health and Fitness (multi),
STEAM A.I. Fireside Analytics Intro to AI Fundamentals Aug 21 - Nov 28, 2026 Virtual Online Age 10 to 18+ (Coed) Online Live virtual AI workshops for families. Real tools, real projects, and real-world learning with a data scientist. Visit website View program	Fireside Analytics	40	10-19	2026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-01	,71,5,138,37,175,147,38,287,339,176,285,286,150,274,288,70,264,265,289,59,291,335,336,292,361,337,10,9,296,297,173,295,355,123,69,360,338,302,177,178,349,332,180,159,68,351,179,365,196,2,32,195,344,342,362,135,377,278,358,79,366,91,33,275,129,97,270,137,314,268,271,19,54,3,347,virtualprogram,familyprogram,coed,	,Fashion Design,Glee,Music (multi),Guitar,Jam Camp,Music Recording,Musical instrument training,Percussion,Piano,Songwriting,String,Vocal Training / Singing,Acting (Film & TV),Performing Arts (multi),Magic,Modeling,Musical Theatre,Set and Costume Design,Theatre Arts,Playwriting,Podcasting,Puppetry,Sculpture,Sewing,Storytelling,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Cartooning,Comic Art,Drawing,Filmmaking,Mixed Media,Painting,Photography,Videography,YouTube Vlogging,AI (Artificial Intelligence),Animation,Gaming,Python,Programming (multi),Technology,Video Game Design,Video Game Development,Web Design,Web Development,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Instructor lead (one on one),Chess,Creative writing,Debate,Entrepreneurship,Essay Writing,Financial Literacy,Journalism,Language Instruction,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Social Justice,Math,Public Speaking,Reading,Skilled Trades Activities,STEAM,STEM,Test Preparation,Writing,Soccer,Ball Sports (multi),Education,
STEAM A.I. Fireside Analytics AI Workshops For Groups Jul 03, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027 Virtual Online Age 10 to 18+ (Coed) Online Book an AI workshop for your group of up to 100 people with data science expert. Visit website View program	Fireside Analytics	950	10-19	2026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-012027-10-012027-11-012027-12-01	,71,5,138,37,175,147,38,287,339,176,285,286,150,274,288,70,264,265,289,59,291,335,336,292,361,337,10,9,296,297,173,295,355,123,69,360,338,302,177,178,349,332,180,159,68,351,179,365,196,2,32,195,344,342,362,135,377,278,358,79,366,91,33,275,129,97,270,137,314,268,271,19,54,3,347,virtualprogram,familyprogram,coed,	,Fashion Design,Glee,Music (multi),Guitar,Jam Camp,Music Recording,Musical instrument training,Percussion,Piano,Songwriting,String,Vocal Training / Singing,Acting (Film & TV),Performing Arts (multi),Magic,Modeling,Musical Theatre,Set and Costume Design,Theatre Arts,Playwriting,Podcasting,Puppetry,Sculpture,Sewing,Storytelling,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Cartooning,Comic Art,Drawing,Filmmaking,Mixed Media,Painting,Photography,Videography,YouTube Vlogging,AI (Artificial Intelligence),Animation,Gaming,Python,Programming (multi),Technology,Video Game Design,Video Game Development,Web Design,Web Development,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Instructor lead (one on one),Chess,Creative writing,Debate,Entrepreneurship,Essay Writing,Financial Literacy,Journalism,Language Instruction,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Social Justice,Math,Public Speaking,Reading,Skilled Trades Activities,STEAM,STEM,Test Preparation,Writing,Soccer,Ball Sports (multi),Education,

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Family camps defined

A family camp is a type of camp experience where parents and children attend together, usually staying in their own cabin or shared accommodation. In family camps, children participate in structured kids programming, while parents join adult-focused activities or workshops. Families can also choose to take part in activities together. The result is a shared camp experience that combines independent growth with meaningful time as a family.

Like traditional summer camps, family camps offer a wide range of activities, from canoeing and outdoor adventure to the arts. However, the defining feature of a family camp is that everyone participates at their own level while remaining part of a shared community experience.

Family values may also be reinforced at a Christian summer camp, which is closely related to family camps. These camps appeal to parents seeking a camp environment where shared beliefs and values are supported alongside recreation and learning.

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The benefits of family camps

A great feature of these camps is that families tend to return year after year, going back to the same session. A culture begins to form, and each session takes on its own character. While the families that attend might only see each other for that week of the year, the depth of the friendships that form can be the best benefit of all. Over time, a family summer camp can feel like an extended community, where kids grow up alongside familiar faces and parents build lasting friendships.

Another key benefit of family camps is shared experience. Unlike traditional camps, where children attend independently, family camps allow parents and kids to create memories together while still enjoying age-appropriate activities. Parents can relax or pursue their own interests, knowing their children are engaged in structured programming led by experienced staff.

Family camps also simplify logistics. Accommodations, meals, and activities are organised in one place, reducing the planning burden that often comes with vacations. Instead of coordinating schedules, cooking, and entertainment, families can focus on meaningful time together.

Intergenerational learning is another advantage. Children see parents trying new activities, stepping outside their comfort zones, and modelling resilience and curiosity. In turn, parents gain insight into their children’s developing skills and friendships in a supportive camp setting.

Finally, family camps offer a healthy reset. Time outdoors, reduced screen use, and a structured but relaxed routine support physical activity and emotional well-being for both adults and children.

While it’s maybe not the first thing that people think of when they consider summer camp, the concept is growing by leaps and bounds. And rightly so, it’s a great way to spend time together. It’s like a cottage experience, but with friends, meal prep taken care of, and counsellors to keep the kids busy and active. Win, win, win.

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Fees for programs for families range from FREE to $2,100 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

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Programs for families (16 results)

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Family camps defined

The benefits of family camps

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Camps by Region

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