Looking for 2026 Nova Scotia summer camps and activities? Check these out to help your kids enjoy summer learning, across Nova Scotia and beyond!
Kids Bowl Free, ages 2-15, all summer in the province! Visit Kids Bowl Free for more information.
HALIFAX/DARTMOUTH
Adventure Earth Centre Camps
Fleming Park
Weekly from the week of July 6th through the week of August 17, $151.48-$189.35
Ages 6-9 and 10-12
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 6 to Aug 28 for ages 6-17, $275-625 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
July 6 through August 28
Trampoline, juggling, stilts, human pyramids, floor acrobatics, hula hoops, aerial apparatus (trapeze,
Evening/weekend classes and Workshops also available. See link above for details.
Debate Camp
Armbrae Academy, Halifax
July 6–10 & July 13–17, 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.
Discovery Centre Camps
Halifax, 9am-4pm
Ages vary, from Grades 1-8 and Ages 12-16 , Members $275, Non-members $295; 2-day camps, Members $110, Non-members $120.
Summer Kick Off
July 2-3 (2 days)
Budding Biologists
Jul 2-3 (2 days)
Digital Discovery
July 6-10, Aug 3-7
STEAM Studio
July 6-10, August 3-7
Lunar Launch
July 13-17, August 10-14
Happy Campers
July 20-24, Aug 17-21
Palaeo-Party
July 27-Aug 3, Aug 24-28
Eastern Front Theatre Camps
Alderney Landing, Dartmouth *WAITLIST ONLY*
Ages 5-12, 8:30am-4:30pm, $250
Session 1: July 27-Aug 7
Session 2: Aug 17-21
Explore theatre through fun and games while working on a group performance for Friday afternoon.
Farias Soccer Academy Camps
Bedford
Maybank Field (Behind Crichton Park School)
7-week camps, July-August
Tap the link above for more details or visit the Facebook group.
French Language Camps
Camp Chocolat Day Camp at the Hydrostone Academy, Halifax
8:30am-4:00pm. For French immersion students, 6-10 years old
Camp Fees: $260 + HST
Week 1: July 6-10, Week 2: July 13-17
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 20-24, Week 2: July 28-31
Halifax Dance Summer Camps
Halifax
Full Day: July 6-10, July 13-17, Aug 10-14; 9:00am-4:00pm
Ages: 4-10 yrs (4 year olds must have completed Pre-Primary)
Member Pricing: $250 / Non-Members: $270
**8:30am drop-off / 4: 30pm pickup
Half Day: July 6-10, Aug 10-14; 9:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 3-5 yrs
Member Pricing: $130 / Non-Members: $150
Maritime Conservatory Summer Programs
Children’s Dance
July 6-10, 20-24, July 27-31, Aug 10-14, 17-21, 24-28. 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.
Tap Dance – Heather Cornell’s Tap Labs
July 28-August 8
Junior Dance Intensive
August 10-21, 9am-4pm, ages 10-14 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 10-21, 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.
Sing, Dance and Play!
July 13-17, 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.
Strings Day Camp
July 20-24, 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 21-25, 10am-5pm, ages 15-25. Before May 16: $600, after that $625+ 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.
Brass Camp
August 17-21 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.
Music Expressions Camp
August 17-21 9am-3pm, Ages 12+, $350 + registration fee
An inclusive, music therapy–informed summer day camp designed for youth and young adults of all abilities to explore music in a supportive, creative, and accessible environment.
Shakespeare By The Sea Summer Camps
The Park Place Theatre, 5480 Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax
Monday to Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm; $349 + HST
WEEK 1 (Ages 8-12): August 10-14, 2026
WEEK 2 (Ages 10-16): August 17-21, 2026
Shubie Park Camps
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church
Week of July 6 through the week of August 17
Ages 6-9 and 9-12
SuperNOVA Camps at Dalhousie University
Sexton and Studley Campuses
July and August camps for Grades 1-9 and high schoolers, 9am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri
$225-275 per week
Science, Engineering, Computer Science & Technology, Oceans Science & Technology, Ocean & Climate Innovation Program
*Bursaries available for youth facing financial barriers
with your child this summer
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 24-August 2. Join for a day or for a week.
Ages 4-11, intermediate youth, senior youth, families
NSCF Sing Summer Choir Camps
Junior Choir Camp
August 9-15, for ages 8.5-12 (unchanged voices), $620 for members, $645 for nonmembers, $520 for day campers
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 9-15, for ages 13-18, $620 for members, $645 for nonmembers, $520 for day campers
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, ages 7-12 and 10-15
July 13-17, Find Your Rhythm, Ages 7-12
July 20-24, Robin Hood, Ages 10-15
July 27-31, Winnie-the-Pooh, Ages 7-12
August 17-21, Perseus and Medusa, 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
Arts Camps & Programs
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts
July 2-Aug 28 for Ages 5-7, Ages 8-11, Ages 12-16, Teen, plus Dance Summer Dance Camp for Ages 12-18.
2-day camps, weekly camps (plus 2-week camp for Dance Summer Dance). Cost varies.
Blomidon Bible Camp
Camp fees vary: $135 and up
July 5-10: Teen Camp for Grades 7-12
July 12-18: Junior/Intro Camp for ages 8-9 and 6-7
July 19-24: Intermediate Camp for ages 9-12
July 26-29: Senior Teen Camp for Gr 10-12
Blomidon Registration Link
CEDAR LAKE
Camp Peniel
July 5-10, Scooter Day Camp for ages 5-11, $40/day
July 5-10, Wilderness Camp for ages 9-14, $420
July 12-17 AND August 2-7, Scamble Camps for ages 7-12, $400.
July 19-24, Activate! Camp for ages 9-14, $425
July 26-29, Mini Camp for ages 7-12, $250
August 9-13, Teen Camp for ages 13-17, $350
$125-$425 per week
DIGBY COUNTY
French Language Camp
Camp Frantastique, 3561 Sissiboo Rd, Barton (near Digby)
Ages 10-14 years old, August 3-7
For French Immersion AND Core French Students
Camp Fees: $350 plus HST per week
& Reflection Cards for Teens
FALL RIVER
Joyful Sounds Music Camps
Age 5-13, $29- ($225 for short week). Full summer: $1885.
Runs weekly July 6-August 28.
Sign up for a week or the whole summer.
FOREST GLEN
Forest Glen Bible Camp
July 8-11 AND July 29-August 1 – Family Camp – All Ages, cost varies by age
July 13-18 Teen Camp – Ages 13-18 $230
July 20-25 Junior Camp – Ages 8-12 $230
HEAD OF ST. MARGARET’S BAY
Unicorn Theatre Drama Camps
Bay Community Centre, 11 Station Road
Grades 2-7, July 6-August 21, 9am-3pm. Saturday/Weekend camps also available.
Summer theatre fun for aspiring actors.
KENTVILLE
Kingswood Camp
Primary to Grade 12
Weekly camps July 5-August 26, choose day camp or overnight
Pricing varies by camp from $185-$385.
Youth Theatre Camps
Centre Stage Theatre Upper Performance Centre
July 6-August 21, Ages 5-15, 9am-3pm; $175 weekly
*act now – waiting list only for most camps*
LOWER SACKVILLE
Sackawa Canoe Club Summer Junior/Masters Program
9am-4pm, Monday through Friday
$235 and up
U10-U16 Full Summer Paddling Program, Intro to Paddling 2-week Program, 1 Week Day Adventure Camp,
Contact registrar@sackawa.ca or click the link above for more information.
LUNENBURG COUNTY
EnPointe Studios Summer Fun Camps
Chester and Lunenburg locations.
Ages 5-10, $185/week or $40/day. Email contactus@enpointestudios.ca for more info or tap the link above.
MALAGASH
MalagashBible Camp
Camps run weekly, July 1 to August 21
For Grades Primary through 12
$200-$475 + HST per week
MERIGOMISH
Camp Geddie
July 9-August 13; $175-425 per week
Various camps for ages 7-15
MIDDLE MUSQUODOBIT
Mount Traber Bible & Horse Camps
14015 NS-224, Cooks Brook
July 8-10 – Happy Kamp for ages 5-8, $165
July 12-17 – Multi-Age 1 for ages 7-12, $378
July 12-17 – Saddle-Up 1 for ages 7-12, $415
July 19-24 – Multi-Age 2 for ages 7-12, $378
July 19-24 – Giddy Up for ages 7-12, $415
July 26-31 – Multi-Age 3 for ages 7-12, $378
July 26-31 – Range Riders for ages 9-13, $415
August 3-7 – Day Camp for ages 5-12, $48
August 3-7 – Musical Horses, $208
August 9-14 – Extreme Teen Camp for ages 12-18, $420
PUGWASH
Camp Pagweak
9395 Highway 6
July 5-7 – Pathfinder for ages 6-8
July 5-10 – Vantage for ages 13-15
July 12-17 – Voyager 1 for ages 9-12
July 19-24 – Trailblazer 1 for ages 7-10
July 26-31 – Voyageer 2 for ages 9-12
Aug 3-7 – Trailblazer 2 for ages 7-10
Aug 9-14 – Apex for ages 12-13
Pricing varies from $200 to $600
SAMBRO HEAD
Bayside Camp
Camps run from July 5 to August 14 and are available for various ages, from Grades Primary through 12.
Pricing options from $264 to $389 for half week camps and from $479 to $729 for full week camps. Tap the link above for details.
French Language Camp
Camp de la Baie – Bayside Camp, 1503 Ketch Harbour Rd
Ages 10-14, Cost: $500 plus HST
For French Immersion AND Core French students
August 17-22
SYDNEY AREA (CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY)
Camp Bretondean
Albert Bridge
July 6-10 and July 13-17 for ages 7-14.
Please email campbretondeaninc@gmail.com for more information.
Swimming in the Mira River, playing all day in the sunshine, crafting, Quest, and singing around the campfire
Cape Breton Bible Camp
New Campbellton
$275 for 5-day camps, $325 for 6-day camps, group rates also available.
Camps available July through August for ages 8-10, 10-12 & 15-18
Tap link above for more info.
French Language Camp
Camp Breton, Albert Bridge
Ages 10-14; $350 + HST
For French Immersion AND Core French Students
August 10-14
Hatch Summer Production Company
Highland Arts Theatre, Sydney
Ages 10-18; $300 + HST.
This pre-professional production camp will include two weeks of full time rehearsals and a week of public performances.
REHEARSAL DATES:
July 21 to 24, 10am to 5pm
July 27 to 31, 10am to 5pm
DRESS REHEARSALS:
Aug 3 & 4, 10am-5pm
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Aug 5 to 8 at 7:00pm
& Aug 9 at 2:00pm
Summer Dance Camp
Northside Dance, Florence
Dates TBA
Ages 7+
Classes in ballet, jazz, tap, stretch & strength
Come and join us to refresh your dance skills before returning to fall classes
For more information and to register contact northsidedance@eastlink.ca
WINDSOR
Adventure Earth Overnight Camps
Camp Mockingee, 160 Smeltzer Road
Ages 10-12 and Ages 12-13
Weeks of July 14, July 21, and July 28. 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
LifeSkillsNow Free Online Summer Camp
June 8-12 for ages 5-18.
Bite-sized life skills workshops for kids and teens. Cooking, finances, communication, and more.
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 20 – 31. $1995 for 2 weeks.
Online Public Forum (PF) Camp: June 29 – July 10. $1795 for 2 weeks.
Online Lincoln-Douglas Prep Week: August 3 – 9. $995
Online Public Forum Topic Prep Week: August 3 – 9. $995
***Do you know of any other 2026 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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