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March Break Camps in the GTA

By Jessica Dennie March 3, 2023

TAC Sports 


HALF / FULL DAY PROGRAMS

Campers 7-12 can choose a specialized sport or activity. Campers 4-6 experience our Adventure Camp multi-sport program!

INCREDIBLE FUN WHILE LEARNING

Appropriate level and age placement means every student gets paired at the perfect age and challenge level for maximum fun during the week!

EXCELLENT INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION

Our low coach-to-student ratio ensures every child gets the attention they deserve from their expert coaches and mentors!

LIFE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE

We aim to nurture and develop good habits, a positive sports attitude, and great moral character in our athletes and leaders.

SPORTS & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

With a huge range of activities for children (4-12) and Leadership in Training programs for teens (13-16), there’s something for everyone at TAC!

STEM PROGRAMS

Students exercise their minds and build their creative capacities by learning computer programming, creating Lego robots, and studying math and science!.


Camp TO 

Cartoon animals surrounding the word CampTO, a larger raccoon wears a green staff shirt


Three age groups are available:

  • Early Years – four and five years
  • Child – six to 12 years
  • Youth – 13 to 16 years

CampTO

Campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, sports and more.

CampTO Explore

Encompassing everything CampTO has to offer such as games, sports and arts and crafts, CampTO Explore campers will also participate in a workshop, local trip, or visit from a special guest.

CampTO Plus

Campers will develop or fine-tune their skills in specialized areas of interest including visual and performing arts, sports, science, nature, and more! CampTO Plus builds on all that CampTO Explore has to offer including a workshop, a local trip or a visit from a special guest as well as participating in games, arts and crafts, and sports.

CampTO Plus: Art

CampTO Plus: Arts and Nature

This camp combines the study of ecology and art. Campers will have an opportunity to explore their environment, learn about preservation, and identify wildlife and plant specimens. Campers will use their environment as a backdrop for art projects of different media including drawing, painting, relief art and sculpture.

CampTO Plus: Crafts

Campers will have the opportunity to complete a variety of craft projects that they will be able to take home at the end of the week.

CampTO Plus: Drawing and Sketching

Campers will learn the fundamentals of sketching and drawing, developing skills such as perspective and shading using values and tones.

CampTO Plus: Multi Arts

Campers will explore a variety of art mediums and artistic expressions through formal instruction such as dance, painting, sketching and drawing.

CampTO Plus: Dance Basics

Campers will explore a variety of dance including ballet, jazz, hip hop and contemporary. They will be introduced to a variety of dance techniques that focus on flexibility, strength and endurance.

CampTO Plus: Dance – Arco

Campers will learn a combination of dance and gymnastic moves choreographed to their favourite music.

CampTO Plus: Dance – Hip Hop

Campers will learn the latest hip hop dance moves and choreography. Hip Hop is a street dance that uses strong, fast, smooth, and fluid movements.

CampTO Plus: Visual Arts

Campers will explore a wide variety of art mediums and learn the secrets of painting, sketching, drawing and more.

CampTO Plus: Creative Writing

This camp is for campers who have a story to tell. There will be focus on thought organization, plot and character development.

CampTO Plus: Drama

Campers will be introduced to tableaux, role-play and improv. Campers will also learn basics in voice projection, expression, script interpretation and skits.

CampTO Plus: Music

Music camp is the perfect opportunity for young musicians to enhance their skills through formal instruction and performance. Instruments will be provided. Campers who want to learn guitar are required to bring their own.

CampTO Plus: Music Theatre

Through a mixture of dance, drama and music campers will perform on stage! Special guests may visit the camp and share their experience in the arts. Each session concludes with a performance by camp participants.

CampTO Plus: Photography

Campers will learn the basics of photography, including photo composition and basics of camera settings. Campers are required to bring their own camera. Variation: CampTO Plus: Photography with Smartphones and Tablets, campers must bring their own Smartphone or Tablet.

CampTO Plus: Cycling

For all CampTO Plus: Cycling camps, campers must bring their own CSA approved helmet and a working bicycle with a bell. Traditional camp activities like crafts, games and water play will also be enjoyed by campers.

CampTO Plus: Cycling – Beginner

Brand new riders and beginners will learn how to balance, pedal, steer and stop on a bicycle. Students remain on-site and do not ride on the street.

CampTO Plus: Cycling – Intermediate (Bike Handling Skills)

Riders will strengthen basic skills and learn how to do hand signals, shoulder checks, steering, turning and changing gears. Cycling takes place on flat surfaces and campers may ride in non-vehicular parks. No riding on any streets.

CampTO Plus: Cycling – Advanced (On the Road)

Riders learn the rules of the road, communicating with drivers, traffic theory, and bike handling skills to navigate residential roads. Guided rides take place on quiet streets.

CampTO Plus: General Interest

CampTO Plus: Circus

An introduction to the world of circus arts. Campers will learn magic, juggling, acrobatics, public speaking and performance skills. Campers will be ready for their debut under the big top.

CampTO Plus: Computers

Explore the arts and science of computers! Campers will learn about computers in a recreational setting.

CampTO Plus: Cooking

Campers will learn cooking skills, as well as the basics of nutrition and healthy eating, cooking techniques and kitchen safety.

CampTO Plus: Environmental Adventures

For campers who love to explore and connect with the outdoor environment. Activities include hiking, crafts and playing nature games.

CampTO Plus: French

Enjoy the summer camp experience in a French immersion setting. Campers will participate in various activities while improving their French language skills. This camp is recommended for campers with a basic knowledge of French.

CampTO Plus: Magic

Build self-confidence as campers develop performance skills and a variety of magic tricks that will amaze family and friends. Through formal instruction, campers will learn card manipulation, rope tricks, balloon sculpture and much more.

CampTO Plus: Science

Campers will discover the world of science through fun and exciting games, activities and experiments. Activities are designed to help campers investigate the properties of science.

CampTO Plus: Sports

Campers will learn the fundamentals of a variety of sports. A minimum of two hours a day will focus on developing their skills through drills, practice and play.

Variations include: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Racquet Sports, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

CampTO Plus: Skateboarding

Campers will learn the basics of safe skateboarding. Participants must supply their own skateboard as well as a CSA Approved helmet, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards, and shin guards.

CampTO Plus: Swim Ultra

During this two week camp, campers will take part in small group lessons for 30 minutes a day at a City of Toronto pool based on their swimming ability. The Learn to Swim program will be followed.


Bob Acton Sports Camp 

Beginners
 (Starting at 4 years old)

Teaching Focus: Learning to skate techniques, stopping, balance, C-cuts and basic stick handling. Session concludes with 20 minute, 3-on-3 game on beginner nets.

Intermediate 
(Based on skill level)

Teaching Focus: Lengthening of skating stride, forward and backward stride development, edge work, cross overs, pivoting, puck control, advanced stick handling and more. Session concludes with 20 minute 3-on-3 game.

Advanced
 (Based on skill level)

Teaching Focus: Skating explosiveness and acceleration with puck, edge control, drills to improve strength, agility, shot power and accuracy, advanced stick handling and more in-game applicable drills. Session concludes with 20-minute 3-on-3 game with goalies.


Camp Curiosity at The Curiosity Lab 

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Where Kids Become CREATORS!

TCL's Camp Curiosity is an award-winning virtual camp program for kids ages 6+, inspiring and empowering kids to bring their ideas to life while developing skills that last a lifetime!

March/Spring Break 2023 Schedule: 

Week 1 : March 13 - March 17

Week 2 : March 20 - March 24

Choose From: 

Minecraft

Animation

Digital Art

Game Design

Intro to Coding

Advanced Coding

Jr Influencer Course *new*


Junior Influencer Program

In this *new* program, students learn the basics of content creation, including video production - storyboarding, filming and editing - so that they can start populating their social media channels with their bright ideas.

This course is perfect for young people with a passion that they want to share with the world! They will go from consumers to creators and learn technical skills along the way that will open up new worlds of creativity and entrepreneurship.

Cost:
$199/Week ($159 USD)
If you are interested in registering for more than 1 week, please send us an email. 


Sprouts March Break Camp 

March 14 -18th

Everyday time is spent exploring the theme in fun, physically, and mentally challenging ways! 

Daily themes; Magic Monday, Ninja Parkour Tuesday, Maker Wednesday, Time Travel Thursday, and Mad Slime Science Friday!

Campers spend lots of time outdoors at neighbourhood parks. (subject to public health guidelines)

**Children must be 4 years old to attend camp at Sprouts.


Weekly Rate $429


Pawsitively Pets 

Pawsitively Pets encourages all children to explore their love of pets and animals. Working with animals is not only a great learning experience for children, it allows them to build confidence, self-esteem and a sense of compassion and enhances their imagination and interest in learning about science and nature. Our wonderful team of rescue animals will take your child on an educational learning adventure, bring camp fun, and learning to life!

Pawsitively Pets offers camp programs for campers 4-11 years old over the March Break. Under the Ministry of Education guidelines, all campers MUST be 4 years old as of the first day of camp to attend our programs.

March Break Camp is available for both the public school and private school March Break in Toronto. Ottawa offers March Break camp for the public school March Break Camp week. Early bird discount apply to full day, full-week programs only. Private School Camp is available at Leaside only, Public School week is available in Leaside or Swansea.

Dates for March Break 2023

Public School: March 13-17
Private School: March 20-24

As with all our camps, the focus of the program is as much hands-on interaction with the animals as possible each day.

Over March Break camp is available in 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5-day sessions.

Camp in Toronto is available at:

North Leaside – 125 Brentcliffe Road – Northlea United Church

South Leaside – 94 Laird Drive, Unit 200

West Toronto – Swansea Town Hall – 95 Lavinia Avenue


T-Dot Tumblers 


Half-Day Morning Camp (gymnastics + Tramp)

 Date: March 13th-17th 2023 ~ 8:30 am - 11:30 am 

Cost: $275 (+ $40 non-refundable Annual Insurance Fee*) 

Ages: 4.5+ Optional Afternoon Add-on (crafts/games) *Must be registered in morning camp to be in afternoon add on camp 

Date: March 14th-18th 2022 ~ 11:30 pm - 4:00 pm 

Cost: $195 Ages: 5+ (*If there is enough interest, 4-5pm extended care may be offered this March break at $50 for the week. Please inquire if interested) 

Register ONLINE starting January 21st 4pm – www.tdottumblers.com In the morning, gymnasts will get 3 hours of instruction on all Olympic events with our NCCP certified coaches! Those aged 5+ will get progress reports. 

The afternoon will involve a combination of indoor games and some outdoor activities weather permitting, and a bit more fun and a bit more gymnastics games. For any questions, please email us at tdottumblers@gmail.com


Royal Ontario Museum 

March Break Camp

Our huge variety of offerings ensures that you'll find a program to match your interest and abilities. ROM's fascinating galleries, authentic objects and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat.

  • For children ages 5 to 14.
  • 16 years of age or older? Interested in a career in science, history, art or education? We're looking for March Break Camp volunteers! More information HERE.
  • Courses are taught by qualified instructors and classes are limited to 20 students.
  • Full Day programs, 9 am - 4 pm 
  • Early drop off begins at 8:10 AM
  • Supervised lunch for full day participants
  • Extended care available
  • For program updates join our email list.

Cost

March Break Camp
(5 days)

Price
Public
$360
ROM Member
$330
Extended Care
$65

March Break Camp will take place on March 13 to March 17, 2023.

March 13 - March 17, 2023
Full Day Options
Age   5
ROM Romps
Ages 6 to 7
Museum Marvels
Ages 8 to 10
Histories Mysteries
Ages 11 to 14
ROMology
Ages 11 to 14
Dungeons & Dragons
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Extended Care

 

ROM Camp Daily Schedule

Time 
Activity
8:00am - 9:00am
Drop off and sign in at our lockers. Then watch a few films in the theater before we begin.
9:00am - 10:15am
First half of the morning session. Lesson time with the instructor as well as gallery exploration.
10:15am - 10:30am
Break time in the ROMKids Lunch Room or, weather permitting, outside in Philosopher's Walk.
10:30am - 12:00pm
Second half of morning session. Work on art projects or science experiments in our learning labs.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Time to fuel up for the afternoon. We'll have a supervised lunch in our classrooms and relax to a few short films.
1:00pm - 2:15pm
First half of the afternoon session. We'll continue to explore the galleries with our instructor and work through our art.
2:15pm - 2:30pm
Afternoon Break
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Second half of afternoon session. Time to wrap up all our work and prepare to go home.
4:00pm
Sign out at the lockers.
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Extended Care. Supervised games and activities in the ROMKids Lunch Room

Evergreen's March Break Camp 

Evergreen’s March Break Camp focuses on exploring the winter forest and ravines in Toronto’s Lower Don Valley. Campers aged 6-12 will venture through the Lower Don Valley, discovering the magical and wild side of nature in the winter.

We’ll track animals through the snow, learn about winter survival strategies from the critters that thrive here, learn to identify edible plants, build shelters and forts, and and craft with ice around the Brick Works campus.

Program Details

  • Campers will be grouped together based on age to create an age-appropriate experience
    • Junior Explorers: ages 6-7
    • Intermediate Explorers: ages 8-9
    • Senior Explorers: ages 10-12
  • Programs are full days (8:45am-3:30pm; extended care is available)
  • Please view our Handbook for more information.

Dates & Times

Dates

March 13-17, 2023

Times

Drop off is anytime from 8:45-9:00am, pick up is at 3:30pm

Extended care is available from 3:30-5:30pm

Fees & Registration

Program Fees

  • $405/week; extended care is $20/day 

Toronto Nature School March Break Camp 

Ages 4-10

from CA$90.00

Join us at Toronto Nature School for March Break Camp! We will spend each day engaged in seasonal, hands-on activities and explorations on the beach and in the forest.

AGES: 4 - 10 years old

DAY(S): Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17, 2023. You can register for the full week or select which day(s) individually)

TIME: 9:00am - 3:00pm

LOCATION: Glen Stewart Park is located where Pine Crescent and Glen Manor E and Glen Manor W meet.

If the date is Sold Out please email hello@torontonatureschool.ca to join the waitlist!

Spaces available for  Wednesday March 15th and Friday, March 17th


Toronto Circus Centre's March Break Camp

Student on silks with coach


A full week of circus fun! You’ll be amazed at what children can achieve in this immersive week of circus-ing. Aerial trapeze, hoop, rope and silks as well as juggling, floor and partner acrobatics and clowning. There’s something for every junior circus star in training! Indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting). Students invite parents to circus show at the end of the week – an attraction not to be missed!

 

March Break

  • March 13th – March 17th

Summer

  • July 10th – July 14th
  • July 17th – July 21st
  • July 24th – July 28th
  • July 31st – August 4th
  • August 14 – August 18th
  • August 21st – August 25th
  • August 28th – September 1st

Camp Details

  • Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm
  • Rate: $365 + HST/week
  • Extended Hours: 8-9am and/or 4-5pm
    • +$50 +HST/week
  • FREE End-of-Week Show for Friends & Family on Friday @ 4:00pm
  • Single-day options available on request for $100 + HST/day

Aga Khan Museum's March Break Camp 

Date: March 13–17, 2023
Price: $300 Regular ($270 Sibling Discount), $270 Friends ($243 Sibling Discount)

Register for ages 6–8

Register for ages 9–12

Spark your little artist's imagination at the Aga Khan Museum this March Break with five days packed with art, creativity, and self-reflection. Using the Museum's newest themed installation, Water, as inspiration, they will use different mediums such as painting, sculpting, and photography to explore their own perspectives on this essential element and its place in our lives. 

Vital for all aspects of life, water has inspired artists across cultures, leading to the creation of significant symbols in mythology, religion, folklore, and cultural traditions. 

Campers will explore how water has been used in the creative process over time, how it has been represented in art, the lessons they can learn from sustainability, and how to inspire change while creating their own masterpieces. 

Daily Camp Schedule

8:45 am – Drop-off**
9 am – Camp day begins
10:30 am – Snack break (15 mins)
12 pm – Lunch break (1 hour)*
2:30 pm – Snack break (15 mins)
3:45 pm – Pick-up (please present ID for pick up)**
4 pm – Camp day ends — no extended care available