Are you looking for the perfect summer camps in Winnipeg for your child? Look no further! With this Ultimate Winnipeg Summer Camps Guide updated for 2023, you’ll find the perfect camp for your child to experience the summer of a lifetime! From arts and crafts to outdoor activities and more, we’ve got you covered!
For family friendly winter activities to do, check out our guide here.
Extreme Science Camp
Location: Tuxedo CC, Lindenwoods CC, Glenwood CC, Eastend CC, Tuxedo CC, East St. Paul CC, Lindenwoods CC
Come explore the world of science with us at Extreme Science Camp! Each day is designed around a different theme, from Heat to Ice and Bugs, and we’ll even go on a Bug Safari and design a Bug Habitat. On the last day, the fun reaches its peak with a Spectacular Rocket Launch – parents are welcome to join in the fun, and each camper will get to take home their own rocket to launch!
Registration is currently open.
Cost: $210 ($50 non-refundable deposit)
Website: Mad Science of Manitoba
Robot Camp
Location: Lindenwoods CC, Dakota CC, East End CC, Tuxedo CC, Glenwood CC, Tuxedo CC, Whyteridge CC
Discover the amazing world of robots and explore the science of circuits! Kids ages 7 and up can have fun experimenting with super cool robots and learning about their many uses in our world. They’ll even get to build their own robot to take home with them. Get ready to be amazed by the power of robots and sensors!
Registration is currently open.
Cost: $210 + $15 ($50 non-refundable deposit)
Website: Mad Science of Manitoba
Manitoba Paddling Association Summer Camp
Location: Mainly offered at Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Centre in Winnipeg (80 Churchill Dr, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2W3)
Are you ready for a summer adventure? Join us for the Manitoba Paddling Association Summer Camp! We offer 9-14-year-olds the chance to experience canoeing, kayaking, and dragon boating on the Red River. Plus, we’ve got plenty of fun activities like games, arts, crafts, and special outings. We offer early drop-off and late pick-up if you need it and even half-day options. Don’t miss out – registration closes the Friday before camp starts!
Cost: $225 ($175.00 Early Bird if registered and paid before June 15th)
Website: Manitoba Paddling Association
Girls Exploring Trades and Technology
Location: Red River College Polytechnic
If you have a daughter between the ages of 12-14, Girls Exploring Trades and Technology is the perfect summer camp for her! Our program is designed to introduce young girls to applied skills and technology careers so that they can make informed decisions about their future. GETT believes that science, advanced math, and industrial arts are essential for success in the modern world, and the summer camp will show them how.
Registration will open on May 1.
Cost: Free of charge
Website: Red River College Polytechnic’s Youth Initiatives
Overnight Island Camps at Camp Stephens
Location: Camp Stephens is located on Lake of the Woods near Kenora, Ontario. Boat transportation to the Camp is accessed from the Kenora Harbourfront.
Come join us at Camp Stephens for an unforgettable experience! Our overnight island camp provides campers with modern equipment to learn about outdoor living and gain respect for the natural world. Your child will be in a group of eight to ten of the same gender, led by a qualified counsellor, and our core values of caring, equality, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. We offer one-week and two-week camps for ages 8-12, two-week camps for ages 13-16, and four-week camps for ages 15-16. Come build better people with us!
Registration opens Monday, January 16 at noon.
Cost: Depends on the duration, ranges from $840 for one week to $2,995 for four weeks
Website: Overnight Island Camps at Camp Stephens
Camp Stephens Wilderness Canoe Trips
Location: Camp Stephens is located on Lake of the Woods near Kenora, Ontario. Boat transportation to the Camp is accessed from the Kenora Harbourfront.
Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? The Camp Stephens Wilderness Canoe Program offers youth aged 13 – 18 the opportunity to explore some of Ontario’s most remote and beautiful wilderness areas! With trips ranging from 2, 3, 4 and 6 weeks, you’ll be able to create lasting memories with friends while taking in stunning sunsets on quiet lakes. Our experienced staff have gone through vigorous training, and many are former camp participants. So come join us on an unforgettable journey and discover the joys of the great outdoors!
Registration opens Monday, January 16, 2023 at noon.
Cost: Depends on the duration, ranges from $1,500 for two weeks to $2,995 for four weeks
Website: Camp Stephens Wilderness Canoe Trips
Introduction to Horses Day Camp
Location: Sagehill Stables is 5 mins south of the perimeter at 4180 Waverley St., Winnipeg.
Hey campers ages 8 to 14! Ready for some fun and adventure? Join us for the ultimate horse experience – perfect for those with no horse experience or those who have already taken our Intro Program or enrolled in the post-intro or novice EDP. We’ll be having a blast with daily riding lessons, grooming and tacking up horses, barn chores, crafts, games, and lunch in our air-conditioned camp room. Plus, we’ll also have outdoor activities (weather permitting) like walks to the pasture and lawn games. And don’t forget – the $150 non-refundable deposit is due now, with the remainder of the payment due on the first day of camp. Lunch is on us on the last day of camp – we can’t wait to see you there!
Registration is currently open.
Cost: $92/day + GST or $460 + GST for a full 5 day week
Website: Sagehill Stables Introduction to Horses Day Camp
Advanced Riding Camp
Location: Sagehill Stables is 5 mins south of the perimeter at 4180 Waverley St., Winnipeg.
Unlock your child’s potential with our Advanced Camp for riding lesson students ages 11 to 16! This camp focuses on skill development in hunter jumper and dressage and is only suitable for intermediate/advanced lesson students. With a non-refundable deposit of $150, the remainder of the payment is due on the first day of camp. Each day will be a mix of riding, theory topics, and games under saddle, plus the opportunity to care for their own horse! Lunch is included on the last day, with activities running from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Early-bird discounts are available if you register before April 1 – but hurry, as only 15 spots are available! Students should come with a bag lunch, water bottle, long pants, and closed-toed boots with a 1/2-inch heel (preferably leather).
Registration is currently open.
Cost: $92/day + GST or $460 + GST for a full 5 day week
Website: Sagehill Stables Advanced Riding Camp
Musical Theatre Camp
Location: Winnipeg Conservatory of Music, 1476 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Do you know a 9 to 15-year-old who loves singing, dancing, and acting? Give them the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, and show off their skills at the end of the week with Musical Theatre Camp! Led by Grace Hrabi and Alenna Mark, this camp will help your young one learn new skills and put on a show for their family and friends. It’s sure to be an exciting and memorable week! Runs from July 18-22, 9-4 pm daily.
Website: Musical Theatre Camp by Winnipeg Conservatory of Music
Summer Fiddle Sessions
Location: Winnipeg Conservatory of Music, 1476 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Explore the world of fiddle music this summer with Karen Warner’s popular fiddle program, now available in summer day camp format! This camp is perfect for all skill levels, with two sessions starting July 11 and July 25. Let your creativity soar as you learn new techniques, develop your skills, and have fun making music!
Website: Summer Fiddle Sessions Camp by Winnipeg Conservatory of Music
Sami Jo Small Girls Hockey Camp
Location: Gateway Recreation Centre, 1717 Gateway Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Welcome to Sami Jo Small Girls Hockey Camp! Our camp is designed for girls aged 7-17 and offers full days of hockey instruction, on and off the ice. Our experienced instructors come from international hockey, professional women’s hockey, U Sports and NCAA, as well as teachers and educators. Each day, athletes will have two ice times to learn how to skate, pass, stickhandle and shoot, with a dedicated goalie coach for each session. Off the ice, participants will receive hockey training as well as be introduced to other athletic activities. We even assist in getting dressed in their hockey equipment for the younger groups! Plus, there will be two scrimmage games throughout the week.
Sami Jo is with us all day, every day – she’s a three-time Olympic Goaltender with two golds and one silver, plus a graduate of Stanford University and an Advanced Coaching level with Hockey Canada. With her experience and our team of instructors, you won’t find better hockey instruction anywhere else! Beginners to Elite players are all welcome – groups will be based on age, but parents can always request a change based on skill level, carpooling, or other needs. So come join us and get ready to hit the ice!
Registration is currently open.
Cost: $434 + $56 HST = $530
Website: Sami Jo Small Girls Hockey Camp
WAG Art Camp for Kids
Location: WAG-Qaumajuq, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg
Are you ready to experience the fun of art camps? We’ve got the perfect program for youth ages 6-8 and 9-12! Our daily or weekly camps offer a variety of activities, like art-making, games, field trips, and a camper-curated exhibition to wrap up the week. It’s sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Website: WAG Art Camp for Kids
Manitoba Children’s Museum Summer Day Camps
Location: Children’s Museum, 45 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg
Spend your holidays with us at the Children’s Museum! Our Day Camps are the perfect way for children entering Kindergarten through Grade 4 to get their minds and bodies moving during summer breaks. They’ll have a blast creating, discovering, learning, and making new friends as they explore exciting themes related to our galleries and special events. Grouped with others of a similar age, campers will experience stimulating activities all day long. Plus, there are indoor and outdoor activities, games, crafts, time in the galleries, special guests, and a field trip – your children won’t want to miss out on the adventure!
Registration is now open. Spaces are limited, so register early!
Cost: $190/week
Website: The Children’s Museum Spring & Summer Day Camps
Excessive Speed Hockey: Summer Full Day Camp
Location: Gateway Community Centre, 1717 Gateway Rd, Winnipeg
Experience the Excessive Speed Hockey Summer Full Day Camp and take your hockey skills to the next level! Our state-of-the-art drills and player development will give you 10 hours of ice time, 5 hours of dryland training, 5 hours of extracurricular sports and skills training, and hockey education sessions. Powerskating, stickhandling, shooting, battle drills, passing, time and deception, scrimmage, and more are all part of the camp experience. Plus, you’ll get an Excessive Speed Hockey Jersey! It’s a camp experience you won’t want to miss!
Registration is now open.
Cost: $575 inclusive of GST
Website: Excessive Speed Hockey: Summer Full Day Camp
Excessive Speed Hockey: Summer Rookie Camp
Location: Gateway Community Centre, 1717 Gateway Rd, Winnipeg
Welcome to Rookie Camp! Here, we provide players with a safe and supportive environment to develop their skills and explore the world of hockey. Our camp is designed for those just starting and is not a learn-to-skate program – you must already be able to skate. We offer state-of-the-art drills and player development, elite hockey instructor training, four days of 1.5 hours on the ice, an exclusive Excessive Speed Hockey jersey, and much more. We focus on power skating, stickhandling, and shooting to help you reach your goals. Come join us and get ready to hit the ice!
Registration is now open.
Cost: $250 inclusive of GST
Website: Excessive Speed Hockey: Summer Rookie Camp
FortWhyte Alive Summer Camp
Location: FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
Come explore the great outdoors with us at FortWhyte Alive! Our camps offer something for everyone – from our Kinder Camp for preschoolers, to Rabbit Rangers Camp for kids entering grades one and two, Ecoquest camp for those entering grades three to five, and Fox Bay camp for kids entering grades six to eight. At Kinder Camp, your little ones will get to learn about nature through hikes, crafts, and games. Rabbit Rangers Campers can look forward to full days of nature-based fun, including swimming, games, and arts and crafts.
For those in the Ecoquest camp, there’s a taste of adventure waiting with activities such as swimming, canoeing, archery, and crafts. Last but not least, Fox Bay campers get to take their exploration to the next level with mountain biking on FortWhyte’s trails, tipis, canoeing, kayaking, wilderness survival skills, and more. Note: all Fox Bay campers must be able to ride a bike. Register now and get ready for an adventure-filled summer!
FortWhyte Alive member registration opens on February 28 at noon. Public registration opens on March 2 at 9 am.
Cost: Ranges from $225/week for non-members to $280/week
Website: FortWhyte Alive Summer Camp
Aquatica Synchro’s Artistic Swimming Summer Camp
Location: Various locations such as Elmwood Kildonan Pool, Pan Am Pool, Aqua Essence Swim Academy
Come join us at Aquatica Synchro’s Artistic Swimming Summer Camp! We have three amazing themes to choose from: Shark & Mermaid, Super Heros, and Around the World. Our NCCP-certified coaches are ready to challenge each group of swimmers, split by skill and age, with a variety of activities for 1.5-2 hours in the morning and another 1.5-2 hours in the afternoon.
We’ll work on artistic swimming skills, creating and performing routines, stroke technique, diving skills, and even some flexibility and strength training. Plus, everyone gets their own cap and nose clip! Groups include Aqua Squirts (for ages 5+ who can stay in the shallow end), New to Recreation Deep End, Experienced Recreation Deep End, and Competitive (all levels of our competitive program). We’ll make sure everyone is appropriately challenged – so what are you waiting for? Sign up now!
Registration is now open.
Cost: $150 for the morning only (9 am-Noon), $300 for a full day. Register before or on June 3rd for an early bird discount.
Website: Aquatica Synchro’s Artistic Swimming Summer Camp
Winnipeg Humane Society’s Kid Camps
Location: Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg
Are you looking for a fun-filled camp experience for your little ones this summer? Look no further! Winnipeg Humane Society’s Kid Camps offer children aged 6 to 13 an exciting opportunity to learn about animals and responsible pet care. Campers will get to explore the shelter, meet our rescue animals, and take part in a variety of crafts, games, workshops, behind-the-scenes tours, special guest appearances, and other fun activities. At the Winnipeg Humane Society, we want to help nurture a lifelong love of animals in your kids. Join us and help shape tomorrow’s humane leaders today!
Registration opens March 31.
Cost: 5-day camps are $250.
Website: Winnipeg Humane Society’s Kid Camps
GymKyds Summer Camps
Location: GymKyds Gymnastics Centre, 421 Beaverhill Blvd, Winnipeg
At GymKyds, summer camp is the best! We offer full and half-day options for kids ages 3 and up*, so they can experience the FUNdamentals of gymnastics and beyond. Every week has a different theme, like Hawaiian Beach, Bugs, Insects & Anything Creepy Crawly, Sports Camp, Down On The Farm, and Science. Our campers will build self-confidence, make new friends, and have a blast with gymnastics, crafts, games, outdoor activities, and more. It’s time to get active and have fun – join us for an unforgettable summer!
Registration opens March 1st.
Cost: The price ranges from 5 days of half days at $135 + GST to 5 days of full days at $225 + GST.
Website: GymKyds Summer Camps
STEAM Summer Camp Based on Lego Education Content
Location: Gymboree, Unit #3 – 1727 Kenaston Boulevard, Winnipeg
Let your 3-5-year-old explore their natural curiosity and develop academic, social, and cognitive skills in our STEAM Summer Camp classes! Our classes are taught by a trained teacher and are based on Lego Education Content. In each 2-hour class, your child will have the opportunity to learn, build, discuss and socialize. They’ll develop an early love for science, technology, and building, while also gaining teamwork skills and a passion for their community.
Through building activities, role-playing and idea-sharing, your child will learn basic building skills and how the structures they build can benefit the world around them. Our small classroom setting also allows children to develop life-readiness skills like communication and collaboration apart from parents and guardians. So sign up today and give your child an exciting opportunity to learn and grow!
Registration is open now.
Website: STEAM Summer Camp Based on Lego Education Content
Royal City Soccer Club Summer Camp
Location: Civic Park, Sargent Park, and Pembina Crest
Are you looking for the ultimate summer soccer day camp experience? Look no further than Royal City Soccer Club Summer Camp! Our full-day sessions are the most popular but we have limited capacity to ensure supervision ratios are safe and meet local regulations. In the morning, our campers will warm up, develop individual skills, play fun team games, have soccer scrimmages and participate in mini-Royal Cups. In the afternoon, they’ll play traditional camp games and enjoy a leisurely swim at the nearby pool (where available). Our campers are fully supervised by camp staff and pool lifeguards following local regulations. Don’t miss out! Sign up now for the best summer camp experience.
Registration is open now.
Cost: $219/week for full-day sessions and $139/week for morning-only sessions. If you register and pay before March 31, you get an Early Bird Discount of $30 off/week for full-day sessions and $15 off/week for morning-only sessions.
Website: Royal City Soccer Club Summer Camp
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