Looking for 2025 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. Please note: classes are all sold out
July 7-11: Make Many!
July 14-18: Make it Bright!
July 21-25: Make it Bright!
July 28-Aug 1: Make it Colourful!
Aug 11-15: Make it Colourful!
Aug 18-22: Make it Tiny!
Athletics & Recreation Camps at Dalhousie University
Halifax
July 2 to Aug 29 for ages 6-17, $200-330 per week.
Choose from Active Kids, Active Youth, Climbing Development, Multi-Sport, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Hockey, and more!
Click the link above for more info.
Atlantic Cirque
Dartmouth
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm $325 per week (short weeks are $195 and /$260)
July 2 through August 29
Trampoline, juggling, stilts, human pyramids, floor acrobatics, hula hoops, aerial apparatus (trapeze,
Classes and Workshops also available. See link above for details.
Debate Camp
Armbrae Academy, Halifax
July 7–11 & July 14–18, 9am-3:30pm, Gr 5-10
Debate Camp Canada provides both day and overnight programs tailored for students in grades 5–10. Their curriculum emphasizes parliamentary debate, public speaking, and Model UN, with instruction suitable for beginners to advanced debaters. The teacher-to-student ratio is 1:8, ensuring personalized attention.
Maritime Conservatory Summer Programs
Children’s Dance Camps
July 7-11, 21-25, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 5-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29. 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
August 11-22, 9am-4pm, ages 10-13 or entering RAD Gr 3-5; One week=$425 before June 30, then $475 + registration, Two Weeks: $850 before June 30, then $900 + registration fee
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.
Dance Intensive
August 11-22, 9am-4pm, Ages 12+, minimum 2 years dance experience; Before June 30 $850, 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.
Tap Intensives
$220+registration fee
Junior – Ages 8-12; 9am-Noon, Mon-Thurs
Teen – Ages 13-17; 1-4pm, Mon-Thurs
Improve technique, learn repertoire, focus on music and develop improvisation skills.
Brass Camp
August 18-22 9am-4pm, Ages 8-18, $350 + registration fee
A week-long introduction in brass instrumental performance for students with at least 1 year experience on their preferred instrument (trumpet/cornet, horn, baritone/euphonium, trombone, tuba/bass). The purpose of the camp is to foster and inspire the education of students through the brass instrumental medium. Providing both individual and group instruction (sectionals, master classes, and large ensemble), the camp culminates in several performances and a final concert at the end of the week.
Strings Day Camp
July 21-25, 9am-4pm; $350 + registration fee
For string players, age 7 to 14. Every day will include chamber music, technique and repertoire classes, rhythm and movement classes, arts and crafts and outdoor recreation.
Musical Theatre Intensive
July 28-August 1, 10am-5pm, Group I: ages 14-17 Group II: ages 18 and up. Before June 30: $575, after that $600+ registration fee
Focus on vocal technique, acting through song, and audition prep. We are thrilled to be entering our fifth summer season. This week-long intensive will offer an opportunity to expand your repertoire, enhance your audition skills and broaden your network of friends and industry professionals. Learn practical techniques to book your auditions and industry skills to expand your knowledge of the Musical Theatre biz.
Sing, Dance and Play!
July 14-18, 9am-4pm; $270 + registration fee, ages 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 vary, from Grades 1-8 and Ages 12-16 , Members $260, Non-members $280
Daring Detectives
June 30-Jul 4, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 19-23
Digital Discovery Camp
June 30-Jul 4, Aug 4-8
Backyard Biodiversity
Jul 7-11, Aug 18-22
Future of Efficiency (Girls only)
Jul 7-11, Aug 11-15
Chemists & Creators
Jul 14-18, Aug 11-15
Engineering Works
Jul 14-18, Aug 18-22
Budding Biologists
Jul 21-25
Ocean Action
Jul 21-25
Ocean Technology
July 28-Aug 1
Summer Finale
Aug 25-27 (3 days only: $165 nonmembers, $150 members)
Eastern Front Theatre Camps
Alderney Landing, Dartmouth *WAITLIST ONLY
Ages 5-12, 8:30am-4:30pm, $250
Session 1: July 21-25
Session 2: July 28-Aug 8
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 day $125, full day $200
Soccer in the morning, beach in the afternoon
4 camps available July 4-August 26
Tap the link above for more details
Fleming Park Camps
Week of July 2 through the week of August 18, $111.51-$185.85
Ages 6-9 and 10-12
French Language Camps
Camp Chocolat Day Camp at the Shambhala School, Halifax
8:30am-4:00pm. For French immersion students, 6-10 years old
Camp Fees: $260 + HST
Week 1: July 7-11, Week 2: July 14-18
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: $260 + HST
Week 1: July 21-25, Week 2: July 28-August 1
Halifax Dance Summer Camps
Halifax
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Full Day or 9am-Noon Half Day
Full days, 9am-4pm: $250 for members or $265 for nonmembers
Half days, 9am-Noon: $130 for members or $150 for nonmembers
Age 4-10: July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, August 11-15, 18-22
Age 3-5 (half days): July 7-11, 21-25, August 11-15
Halifax Christian Academy
Ages 5-12 $275/week, 8:30am-4:30pm
Various camps July 7-August 29
Shakespeare By The Sea Summer Camps
The Park Place Theatre, Halifax
Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm, $315 + HST
August 18-22, 9am-4pm
Shubie Park Camps
Week July 2 through the week of August 19
Ages 6-12
SuperNOVA Camps at Dalhousie University
Sexton and Studley Campuses
July and August camps for Grades 1-9, 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri
$225-275 per week
Science, Engineering, Computer Science & Technology, Oceans Science & Technology
*Bursaries available for youth facing financial barriers
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
Berwick Camp
Non-denominational family camp
July 25-August 3
Ages 4-11, intermediate youth, senior youth, families
NSCF Sing Summer Choir Camps
Junior Choir Camp
August 10-16, for ages 8.5-12 (unchanged voices), $600 for members, $625 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 10-16, for ages 13-18, $600 for members, $625 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
BRIDGEWATER
South Shore Players Youth Theatre Camp
123 Empire Street, Bridgewater
Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, $175 per week
July 7-11, Thumbelina, Ages 7-12
July 21-25, Five Children And It, Ages 7-12
July 14-18, Time in a Book, Ages 10-15 = Wait list only
July 28-August 1, The Odyssey, Ages 10-15 = Wait list only
Learn theatre skills including voice, movement, character development and auditioning skills; theatre games, team building activities and rehearsals for the final production.
CANNING
Blomidon Bible Camp
Camp fees vary: $130 and up
July 6-11: Teen Camp for Grades 7-12
July 13-18: Junior/Intro Camp for ages 8-9 and 6-7
July 20-25: Intermediate Camp for ages 9-12
July 27-30: Senior Teen Camp for Gr 10-12
Summer Arts Camps & Programs
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts
July 3-Aug 29 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. Dance Summer Dance: $1380+HST for 2 weeks.
CEDAR LAKE
Camp Peniel
Camps for ages 7-17 all summer.
$125-$425 per week
DIGBY COUNTY
French Language Camp
Camp Frantastique, 3561 Sissiboo Rd, Barton (near Digby)
Ages 10-14 years old, August 4-8
Camp Fees: $340 plus HST per week
FALL RIVER
Joyful Sounds Music Camps
Age 5-13, $275 ($220 for short week). Full summer: $1845. Drop-in Days
Runs weekly July 7-August 29 with bonus drop-in days July 2-4th.
Sign up for a week or the whole summer.
FOREST GLEN
Forest Glen Bible Camp
July 9-12 and July 30-August 2 Family Camp – All Ages, cost varies by age
July 14-19 Teen Camp – Ages 13-18 $200
July 21-26 Junior Camp – Ages 8-12 $200
HEAD OF ST. MARGARET’S BAY
Unicorn Theatre Drama Camps
Bay Community Centre, 11 Station Road
Grades 2-7, July 7-August 22, 9am-3pm. Saturday/Weekend camps also available.
Summer theatre fun for aspiring actors.
KENTVILLE
Youth Theatre Camps
Centre Stage Theatre Upper Performance Centre
July 7-August 22, Ages 5-15, 9am-3pm; $175 weekly
LA HAVE ISLANDS
7-Day Sea Kayak Expedition
LaHave Islands, Archipelago
Ages 14-18
July 29-Aug 4, $1600
LOWER WEST PUBNICO
The Historic Acadian Village of Nova Scotia Youth Summer Camp Program
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
Sackawa Canoe Club Summer Junior/Masters Program
9am-4pm, Monday through Friday
$215 and up
U10-U16 Full Summer Paddling Program, Intro to Paddling 2-week Program, 1 Week Day Adventure Camp,
Contact registrar@sackawa.ca for more information.
LUNENBURG COUNTY
EnPointe Studios Summer Fun Camps
Chester and Lunenburg locations.
Ages 5-10. Email contactus@enpointestudios.ca for more info.
MALAGASH
Malagash Bible Camp
Camps run weekly, June 27 to August 15
For Grades Primary through 12
$190-$425 + HST per week
MERIGOMISH
Camp Geddie
July 2-August 19; $175-425 per week
Various camps for ages 7-17
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 18-23 – Camp de la Baie – Bayside Camp, 1503 Ketch Harbour Rd, ages 10-14, Cost: $490 plus HST
SYDNEY AREA (CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY)
Camp Bretondean
Albert Bridge
FULL: If you would like to place a child on a waitlist, please email campbretondeaninc@gmail.com
Swimming in the Mira River, playing all day in the sunshine, crafting, Quest, and singing around the campfire
Cape Breton Bible Camp
New Campbellton
$250 for 5-day camps, $300 for 6-day camps, group rates also available.
Camps available July 6 through August 15 for ages 8-10, 10-12 & 15-18
Click link above for more info.
Hatch Summer Camps
Highland Arts Theatre, Sydney
Calling all kids looking to build their creativity, confidence, and community. This summer we will be offering 4 amazing camps led by familiar faces from the HAT stage. They’re filling up fast, so be sure to get your spot before it’s too late!
For more information email us at academy@highlandartstheatre.com
Register by calling the HAT Box Office (open 12PM-6PM, Tuesday to Friday) at (902) 565-3637 or online 24-hours a day with the link in our bio!
Munro Academy Summer Day Camps
Balls Creek
July 2-August 22, 8am-4:30pm, ages 4-11
$50 registration fee; $145-175 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
Summer Dance Camp
Florence
Starts Aug 5
Ages 7+
Classes in ballet, jazz, tap, stretch & strength
Come and join us for the month of August to refresh your dance skills before returning to fall classes
For more information and to register contact northsidedance@eastlink.ca
TRURO
Discovery Centre Ocean Action Camp
Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 9am-4pm
Ages11-14 , Members $260, Non-members $280
Ocean Action
WINDSOR
Adventure Earth Overnight Camps
Camp Mockingee, 160 Smeltzer Road
Ages 10-12 and Ages 13-16
Overnight and day camps all summer. Click the link above for more info.
Debate Camp
Kings Edgehill School
August 18-22, 5 day traditional day camp program, Gr 5-10
August 17-23, 6 day/6 night enriched overnight program, Gr 5-10
Debate Camp Canada provides both day and overnight programs tailored for students in grades 5–10. Their curriculum emphasizes parliamentary debate, public speaking, and Model UN, with instruction suitable for beginners to advanced debaters. The teacher-to-student ratio is 1:8, ensuring personalized attention.
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.
ONLINE
National Symposium for Debate (NSD) – Online Programs
While NSD doesn’t have in-person camps in Nova Scotia, they offer comprehensive online programs suitable for students across the province. Their camps cater to various debate formats and skill levels.Online Lincoln-Douglas (LD) Camp: July 21 – August 1, 2025
Online Public Forum (PF) Camp: June 30 – July 11, 2025
Concierge Coaching: Personalized coaching sessions available from June 1 – August 31, 2025nsdebatecamp.com
***Do you know of any other 2025 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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