Looking for 2023 Nova Scotia summer camps and activities? Check these out to help your kids enjoy summer learning, across Nova Scotia and beyond!
Kids Bowl Free all summer in the province! Visit Kids Bowl Free for more information.
HALIFAX/DARTMOUTH
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Halifax – classes are all full
July 4–7 & July 10-14: Found It! (full)
July 17–21 & July 24–28: Imagine That! (full)
July 31 – Aug 4 & Aug 14-18: Creative Colours (full)
August 21-25: Up in the Air (full)
Athletics & Recreation Camps at Dalhousie University
Halifax
July 4 to Sep 1 for ages 6-17
Choose from Active Youth, Climbing Development, Multi-Sport, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, and Hockey!
Click the link above for more info.
Atlantic Cirque
Dartmouth
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm $300 per week (short week is $240)
July 3 through August 25th
Trampoline, juggling, stilts, human pyramids, floor acrobatics, hula hoops, aerial apparatus (trapeze,
Classes and Workshops also available. See link above for details. (July 10-14 for ages 7-12 is full)
Canadian Girls Baseball Bedford and Dartmouth Summer League
Ages 4-16, No information posted yet – usually runs July through August
Debate Camp
Armbrae Academy, Halifax
June 26-30 and July 3-7, 9am-3:30pm, Gr 5-10
Use code DEBATECAMP23 until May 31 to save on cost; sibling discount available
Maritime Conservatory Summer Programs
Children’s Dance Camps
July 4-7, 10-14, 24-28, Aug 8-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-Sept 1. 9am-4pm, Ages 5-12; $250 + registration fee (4-day camp $200)
Designed for children who wish to explore a variety of movement forms. Dance classes include ballet, jazz, modern and more! Camp days will also feature arts and crafts, outdoor play and workshops on everything from creative composition to music. Each week culminates in a demonstration for family and friends.
Junior Dance Intensive
July 17-21, 9am-4pm, age 10-14 or entering RAD Gr 3-5; $400 before June 30, then $440 + registration
A unique opportunity for young dancers wishing to further their individual strengths and abilities in a supportive environment. Dancers will develop their artistic skills by participating in ballet, jazz, modern, character dance and composition classes tailored to elevate technique and inspire creativity. Workshops throughout the week will also allow them to explore dance history, anatomy and more! Each week of camp will culminate in an exciting demonstration for family and friends.
Summer Dance Intensive
August 14-25, 9am-4:30pm, Ages 12+, minimum 2 years dance experience; Before June 30 $825, then $900 + registration fee
Daily focused technique classes in a variety of dance styles including ballet, pointe (if appropriate), repertoire/variations, modern, jazz, composition, and conditioning. Study with our own renowned faculty and guest artists to boost technique and confidence in a supportive environment. Billeting available for out of town students.
Brass Camp
August 21-25, 9am-4pm, Ages 8-18, $325 + registration fee
A week-long introduction in brass instrumental performance for students age 8-18 with at least one year of experience on their preferred instrument (trumpet/cornet, horn, baritone/euphonium, trombone, tuba/bass). The camp will provide both individual and group instruction (sectionals, master classes, and large ensemble), culminating in a performance at the end of the week.
String Camp
July 10-14, 9am-4pm; $325 + registration fee
For string players, age 6 to 14. Every day will include chamber music, technique and repertoire classes, rhythm and movement classes, arts and crafts and outdoor recreation.
Summer Theory Intensive
Negotiable dates/times; $1045 + registration fee
This summer we are again offering our popular summer theory intensive camps at different levels for those students who are too busy to attend weekly theory classes during the academic school year. The camps are 10 days long, each spanning two weeks of 3 hours a day for a total of 30 hours. These Camps will prepare you for the History 9, Harmony 9, 10 & ARCT, Analysis ARCT, Theory 6 or 8 theory examinations of the Royal Conservatory of Music this August.
Musical Theatre Intensive
August 21-26, 10am-5pm, Group I: ages 14-17 Group II: ages 18 and up. $500 + registration fee
Focus on vocal technique, acting through song, and audition preparation. It will offer an opportunity to expand your repertoire and broaden your network of friends and industry professionals.
Sing, Dance and Play!
July 17-21, 9am-4pm; $270 + registration fee, age 5-12
Camp days feature music and dance classes, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. The week of camp will culminate in an exciting demonstration for family & friends.
Discovery Centre Camps
Halifax, 9am-4pm
Ages 5-7 & 8-12, Members $240, Non-members $260
Aeronauts and Astronauts
July 3-7, July 24-28, August 14-18
Enviro Explorers
July 10-14, July 31-Aug 4, Aug 21-25
Invention with Intention
July 17-21, August 7-11, Aug 28-Sept 1
Eastern Front Theatre Camps
Alderney Landing, Dartmouth
Ages 6-13, 8:30am-4:30pm, $215
Session 1: July 17-21 (Full)
Session 2: July 24-28 (Full)
Explore theatre through fun and games while working on a group performance for Friday afternoon.
Farias Soccer Academy Camps
Maybank Field (Behind Crichton Park School)
Ages 4-12, half or full days
Soccer in the morning, beach in the afternoon
July 4-8, July 11-15, August 8-12, August 22-26
Tap the link above for more details
Fleming Park Camps
July 4th through the week of August 15th, $140-175 + HST
Ages 6-9, choose from: Forest Friends, Eco-Champions, Ways of the Woods, Cool Creatures, Heart of the Park, Forest Foundations, Pirates for the Planet
Ages 10-12, choose from: Earth Savers, Realm of the Underground, Outdoors Life, Discoveries in the Dirt, Heart of the Park, Sustainable You, Wilderness Basics
Forensice Science Camp
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax
Ages 14-17 (grades 9-12), $375
July 10-14 or July 17-21; 9am-4:30pm
Through hands-on application of lab and field-based research techniques and practices, campers will work together to explore how the Sciences are applied in Forensic situations as well as the theories and principles underlying these applications.
French Language Camps
Camp Chocolat Day Camp at the Shambhala School, Halifax
9:00am-4:00pm. For French immersion students, 6-10 years old
Camp Fees: $225 + HST
Week 1: July 4 – 7, Week 2: July 10 – 14, Week 3: July 17 – 21, Week 4: July 24 – 28
Camp du Soleil at Woodlawn United Church, Dartmouth
9:00am-4:00pm. Participants must be enrolled in French Immersion, 6-10 years old
Camp Fees: $225 + HST
Week 1: July 31-August 4, Week 2: August 8 – 11, Week 3: August 14 – 18, Week 4: August 21 – 25
Halifax Circus Day Camps
9am-4pm, $300
July 17-21: Youth Camp for Ages 8-12
July 24-28: Youth Camp for Ages 8-12
August 29-September 2: Teen Camp for Ages 11-17
Halifax Christian Academy,
Ages 5-12 $275/week, 8:30am-4:30pm
Various camps July 3-August 18
Shubie Park Camps
Week July 4th through the week of August 14th, $140-$175
6-9 year olds, choose from: Woodland Enchantment, Wild Things, Way of the Woods, Eco-Champions, Hearth of the Park, Forest Foundations, Wonders of Wildlife
10-12 year olds, choose from: Wonder World, Sustainable You, Earth Savers, Nature Friends, Heart of the Park, Nature’s Magic, Wilderness Basics
SuperNOVA Camps at Dalhousie University
Sexton and Studley Campuses
July and August camps for Grades 1-6 and 7-9, 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri
$250 for 5-day camps, $230 for 4-day camps
*Bursaries available for youth facing financial barriers
ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
Youth Theatre Camp
St Luke’s Hall, Annapolis Royal
July 24-28 – The Story of Heidi, Ages 8-13, 9am-3pm; $150.
Email youngcompanyproductions@gmail.com to register.
Learn theatre skills including voice, movement, character development and auditioning skills; theatre games, team building activities and rehearsals for the final production.
*Some financial assistance available
ANNAPOLIS VALLEY
Brigadoon Camps
on Aylesford Lake
Camps for kids with/experiencing: blind and visual impairment, neurosurgery conditions, epilepsy, congenital heart issues, arthritis, bereavement, parental mental illness, asthma/anaphylaxis/respiratory, craniofacial/facial differences, kidney disease, Crohn’s and Colitis/IBD, cancer, celiac disease.
Canoeing, swimming, arts & crafts, outdoor education
Contact camp@brigadoonvillage.org or phone 1-888-471-5666. Or tap here to set up registration online.
BERWICK
NSCF Sing Summer Choir Camps
Junior Choir Camp
August 13-19, for ages 8.5-13 (unchanged voices), $540for members, $565 for nonmembers
Campers get a full a day of organized instructional time in rehearsals, sectionals, artistic workshops, social activities and cabin time | Music score rental | Camp T-shirt | 24 hour care from chaperones and artistic staff | Accommodations and meals for 7 days and 6 nights
Youth Choir Camp
August 13-19, for ages 13-18, $540 for members, $565 for nonmembers
Everything is included for the week – Campers get a full a day of organized instructional time in rehearsals, sectionals, artistic workshops, social activities and cabin time | Music score rental | Camp T-shirt | 24 hour care from chaperones and artistic staff | Accommodations and meals for 7 days and 6 nights
CANNING
Blomidon Bible Camp
Camp fees vary: $130 and up
July 9-14: Teen Camp for ages 12-17
July 10-15: Junior Camp for ages 7-10
July 16-21: Junior Camp for ages 8-10
July 23-28: Intermediate Camp for ages 10-12
Summer Arts Camps & Programs
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts
July 3-Sept 1 for Ages 5-7, Ages 8-10, Ages 11-16, Teen, plus Dance Summer Dance Camp for Ages 12-18.
Week-long day camp: $345, Week-long day camp w/ overnight Thursday: $405, Overnight camp: $550.
CAPE GEORGE/ST. PETERS
Camp Rankin
Camp Rankin week-long camps are co-ed overnight camps for 4-H members, and friends, ages 9 to 15. Broken into five one-week camps, the camp week begins on Sunday afternoon and ends the following Friday morning.
Tap the link above for details.
CEDAR LAKE
Camp Peniel
July 9-14: Leadership Camp – Ages 12-15, $385
July 9-11: Mini Camp – Ages 7-9, $175
July 12-14: Mini Camp – Ages 10-12, $175
July 16-21: Activate! – Ages 9-13, $400
July 24-28: Scooter Day Camp (offsite location) – Ages 5-11, $30 per day
July 30-Aug 4: Scramble A – Ages 7-12, $385
August 6-11: Scramble B – Ages 7-12, $385
August 13-17: Teen Camp – Ages 13-17, $360
August 13-18: Wilderness Camp – Ages 10-14, $400
DIGBY COUNTY
French Language Camp
Camp Frantastique, 3561 Sissiboo Rd, Barton (near Digby)
Ages 10-14 years old, July 31-August 4, August 7-August 11
Camp Fees: $320 plus HST per week
FALL RIVER
Fall River School of Performing Arts Summer Day Camps
Windsor Junction
Usually held in July – no information on website yet.
Joyful Sounds Music Camps
Dreamers, Dancers & Drummers
Ages 3-7, 9am-11:45am or 1-3:45pm; $120
July 4-7, August 8-11
The following camps, 9am-4pm; $250 per week for full day camps, $200 for 4-day camps.
Aladdin
July 31-Aug 4, Aug 21-25, Ages 7-13
Encanto
Ages: 7-13
July 10-14, July 24-28, Aug 8-11, Aug 14-18
Broadway Minis
Ages 5-10
July 4-7, July 17-21, July 24-28, July 31-Aug 4, Aug 21-25
Cover Band
Ages 13-17 (have completed Gr 6 and 2 years experience on instrument)
August 14-18
Jr Rock
Ages 10-14
July 17-21
FOREST GLEN
Forest Glen Bible Camp
July 5-8 and July 26-29 Family Camp – All Ages, cost varies by age
July 10-15 Teen Camp – Ages 13-18 $200
July 17-22 Junior Camp – Ages 8-12 $200
GREENWOOD
7Arts Summer Camp
Will be running 4 weeks of summer camp for ages 5-12, 9am-4pm. More details to come.
HEAD OF ST. MARGARET’S BAY
Unicorn Theatre Drama Camps
Grades 2-7, July 3-August 18, 9am-3pm
$135 a week, $130 per week for more than 1 child
Summer theatre fun for aspiring actors.
KENTVILLE
Youth Theatre Camps
Centre Stage Theatre Upper Performance Centre
July 3-August 25, Ages 5-7, Ages 8-12, and Ages 9-15, 9am-3pm; $165
Plays include: Thumbelina (A Mini Musical), Knights and Dragons, The Worn Slippers, Gunpowder Gertie: Pirate Queen
LA HAVE ISLANDS
7-Day Sea Kayak Expedition
Ages 14-18
Monday Aug 7 – Aug 13, $1400
LOWER WEST PUBNICO
The Historic Acadian Village of Nova Scotia Youth Summer Camp Program
Website has not been updated for 2023 yet. Contact Pierrette d’Entremont for more information at 902-762-2530 or pierrette.dentremont@novascotia.ca
This summer camp is designed for the youths from the Municipality of Argyle who are currently in Grades 2-5.
LOWER SACKVILLE
Mad Science Summer Camps
Acadia Hall
July 17-21, Crazy Chem Half Day Camp – 8:30am-11:30am, P-Gr 6, $200/week
Sackawa Canoe Club Summer Junior/Masters Program
$200 + HST
Contact registrar@sackawa.ca for more information.
LUNENBURG COUNTY
EnPointe Studios Summer Fun Camps
Chester and Lunenburg locations. Contact contactus@enpointestudios.ca for pricing and more information
Sea School
174 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg
5-day Sea of Islands (ages 13-15)
July 6-10; $950
7-day Coastal Expedition (ages 14 -18)
August 14-20, August 24-30; $1400
8-day Girls’ West Ironbound (ages 14-17)
Cost and Dates TBA
11-Day Salty Dogs Voyage (ages 15 – 19 – for experienced youth and youth looking for added challenge)
Dates TBA; $1500
MAHONE BAY
Youth Theatre Camps
Trinity United Church
9am-3pm; $175
July 10-14: Heidi – Ages 7-11 (FULL)
July 31-Aug 4: Treasure Island – Ages 10-15
Learn theatre skills including voice, movement, character development and auditioning skills; theatre games, team building activities and rehearsals for the final production.
MALAGASH
Malagash Bible Camp
June 30-July 3 – Mini Family Camp – $45-$180 per person, up to $600 per family
July 5-7 – Beginners Camp (P-Gr 2) – $180
July 9-14 – Intermediate Camp (Gr 3-5) – $385
July 16-21 – Intermediate Camp II (Gr 3-5) – $385
July 23-28 – Junior Teens Camp (Gr 7-9) – $385
Aug 4-7 – Mini Family Camp II – $45-$180 per person, up to $600 per family
Aug 9-11 – Stretch Camp (Gr 7-12) – $180
Aug 13-18 – Senior Teens Camp (Gr 10-12) – $385
MERIGOMISH
Camp Geddie
July 2-August 8
Various camps for ages 8-18
SAMBRO HEAD
Bayside Camp
Camps run all summer long and are available for various ages, from Grades Primary through 12. Tap the link above for details.
French Language Camp
August 21-26 – Camp de la Baie – Bayside Camp, 1503 Ketch Harbour Rd, ages 10-14, Cost: $450 plus HST
SYDNEY AREA (CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY)
Camp Bretondean
Albert Bridge
Details for 2023 TBA, Email gwstanding@nstu.ca
Swimming in the Mira River, playing all day in the sunshine, crafting, Quest, and singing around the campfire
Camp Breton French Camp
965 Hillside Road, Albert Bridge
Session 1: August 8-13, Session 2: August 14-19
Camp Fees: $280 plus HST
Ages: 10 – 14 years, French immersion and Core French students
French camp for immersion and core French students. Camp Breton is a week-long overnight camp that is open to campers aged 10 to 14 years. Swimming, sports, crafts and games. Morning and evening sessions will have campers participating in language activities in small groups; afternoons will be dedicated to the various recreational and arts programs offered. Activities will vary depending on weather conditions during camp.
Cape Breton Bible Camp
New Campbellton
$250 for 5-day camps, $300 for 6-day camps, group rates also available.
July 16-20 – Explore (age 8-9)
July 9-14 – Teen (age 15-18)
July 23-28 – Adventure (age 10-12)
July 30-Aug 3 – Discovery (age 8-10)
August 6-11 – Wilderness Skills (age 10-12)
August 13-18 – Jr. Teen (age 13-14)
Sept 1-4 – Family Camp $150
Hatch Summer Camps
Highland Arts Theatre, Sydney
July 3-7: Skills and Games (Ages 10-11, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16)
July 10-14: Hatchlings Skills & Games (Age 6, 7, 8, 9)
July 17-21: Give My Regards to Broadway! (Ages 10-11, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18)
Summer Production Company – must submit audition to be invited to register – more info here
*Scholarships available
Munro Academy Summer Day Camps
Balls Creek
July 4-August 25, 8am-4pm, ages 4-11
$50 registration fee; $160 per week
Redwood Stables
1806 Coxheath Road
Redwood Stables typically offers a horseback riding camp each summer
For more information contact Mona at redwood@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-539-5529
TRURO
Canadian Girls Baseball Saturday Truro Summer League
No information online yet – typically runs July through August
WINDSOR
Adventure Earth Overnight Camp
Camp Mockingee, 160 Smeltzer Road
July 10-14 – Explorers, Age 11-13; $475
July 25-29 – L.E.A.D., Age 13-16; $475
August 11-13 – H.E.A.T. Youth Camp, Age 13-19; $85
Debate Camp
Kings Edgehill School
August 14-18, 9am-3:30pm, Gr 5-10
Use code DEBATECAMP23 until May 31 to save on cost; sibling discount available
YARMOUTH
Yarmouth Clipper Day Camps
Ages 6-12 years, Junior (age 6-8), Senior (age 9-12)
Tap on the link above for more info coming soon.
OUTSIDE NOVA SCOTIA
Explore French-Immersion Program
Explore is an intensive French-immersion program. If your child is interested in learning or improving French and travelling to a new part of Canada, then Explore might be the perfect program.
Age 16+ – sessions last 31-33 days.
Ages 13-15 – three-week sessions
Application Deadline is May 31st. The program is funded by the Government of Canada. Each participant is allocated $2800, the funds are transferred directly to the host institution of Explore. Costs that participants are required to pay out of pocket are: travel expenses, registration fee (max. $275), and personal expenses.
***Do you know of any other 2023 Nova Scotia summer camps or activities? Let me know and I’ll add them to the list!***
Love, Luck &
Laughter,
Kimberly
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