UNIQUE SUMMER CAMPS ACROSS THE GTA

School is almost out, and all across the region parents are looking for camps that can help their kids have a memorable and enriching summer. Fun is top priority for most, but summer camps are also great opportunities to learn new skills, explore your artistic side and make new friends from all across the region.

More and more, families are being drawn to innovative GTA camps that can give their kids experiences that they'll never forget. There are a number of great camps coming this summer to a location near you, so check out our favourites while spaces are still available!

The Second City is a world-famous comedy institution known for producing many of the world's top comedic talents over the past generation. Maybe your kids could be next? The Second City is offering a range of workshops for kids aged 7-17 all summer long. From "stand-up" camps to unique specialty camps such as the "teens with anxiety improv camp" there is a range of great programming to choose from to let your kids explore their inner comic this summer.

A great option for those in the Milton area! Ways of the Woods camps take place across the facilities of Conservation Halton. Free bussing is even available for select stops in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Acton and Mississauga. These camps are all about teaching through play. Kids will be involved in biking, rock climbing, caving, archery, boating and more. Programming is available for kids aged 4-15 with featured programs including: Explorer Camp; Girls Camp; Farm Camp; Raptor Camp; Construction Camp; Waterfront Camps; and Climbers Camp.

LOCATED: Four Corners Library — 65 Queen St. E.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) is a major buzzword in kids' education these days. Featured in Forbes, The Globe and Mail, Wired Magazine and Today's Parent Magazine, Maker Kids is a unique camp format that focuses on teaching kids the skills they'll need to succeed in the 21st Century. In one of the featured camps, the popular video game Minecraft is used as a platform to teach coding, 3D design, social skills, patience, communication and teamwork. They also have featured camps in robotics, computer programming and more. LEARN MORE

For those looking for a more traditional camp experience, Kettleby Valley Camp is a great choice for families in locations such as Vaughan and Richmond Hill. Located just 15 minutes north of Vaughan City Centre, Kettleby Valley offers both day camp and overnight camp options. Kids here will enjoy adventures with canoeing, high and low ropes courses, archery, rock climbing and bouldering walls, drama, arts and crafts and more.