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Focus
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Cost
$330 to $815/week -
Main language
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Ages (Gender)
4 to 15 (Coed) -
Capacity
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Since 1979, Harbourfront Centre Camps has provided an inclusive, creative and engaging environment for campers ages 4 to 15. Whether you're a returning camper or joining us for the first time, we’re excited to welcome you to our beautiful 10-acre waterfront campus for an unforgettable season ahead!
For 2025, we’re focusing on our signature programs, including Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Circus Arts and Marine Camps. We’re also bringing back beloved favourites like Kinder Explorers, Dungeons & Dragons, Chess and Magic. Our goal is to offer campers a summer filled with hands-on experiences, new challenges and opportunities to develop essential life skills — all within a safe and supportive community.- Special needs: Yes, specialized support. A few of our campers have special needs.
- LGBTQ+ friendly community
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Programs, Rates & Dates
Programs and Sessions Calendar
Harbourfront Centre Camps currently has 27 programs available; 6 TBD.
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Registration Details
How to Register
All camp registrations are processed through the Harbourfront Centre Camps CampBrain registration portal. To sign up for camp, click here or on the “Register Now” button on any camp webpage.
Once you have chosen the camp and dates, you can proceed to fill in all the forms and complete the payment. If you need any assistance with this process, please contact the Camps Office.
If you do not have an existing account with us, you can create a new one through our registration portal. Please do not create multiple profiles for the same household, as this can cause registration problems later.
Please note: All payments are completed in the registration portal through credit cards or e-cheques only.
Financial Aid & Payment Details
Payment Options:
Deposit required with acceptance Yes Credit card payment Yes Maximum installments available 6 Scholarships & awards:
Total annual scholarship fund: $7,500 CAD-
Kids First
Type: Need basedAmount: 100% Deadline: May 29, 2020 annually
Details: Harbourfront Centre is a registered charitable organization and financial assistance may be available through our Kids First Program. Applications are considered individually and in confidence.
All Kids First applicants must submit a complete application to be considered. Applications will be accepted when registration opens and are processed as they are received. Preference will be given to first-time Kids First Program applications. Spaces are limited and based on availability.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the subsidy application is complete.
Call the Camps Office at 416 973 4093 for more information.
Applications for subsidies for our Summer Camps must be received by:
4pm (EST) on Friday, May 29, 2020.
Application Details: We are able to subsidize up to 100% of the Camp registration fees, with some exceptions. We are
unable to offer subsidy on meal plans and travel. Some camps have restrictions on the amount of
subsidy that can be awarded. Should the subsidy be provided by a third party, you may be asked to
provide additional information in the form of a testimonial or other documentation. If this is a condition
of your subsidy being provided, you will be informed of it at the time of your registration.
Subsidy rates at Harbourfront Centre are geared to the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) as determined by
Statistics Canada. This criterion is calculated annually and will always use the most updated LICO as the
base line. The amount of discount provided is linked to the before tax income as determined by the
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Extend A Family (1-1 Support)
Type: Need basedAmount: 100% Deadline: May 29, 2019 annually
Age: 4 to 16
Details: In Partnership with Extend-A-Family, Harbourfront Centre is able to offer up two weeks of 1-1 Staff Support for campers with Autism.
Application Details: Proof of Autism Diagnosis
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Reviews & Insider Perspectives
The Our Kids review of Harbourfront Centre Camps
Some camps are up north, in the bush, away from the all the hustle and bustle of the city, and one of the great strengths of the Harbourfront Centre programs is that it isn’t: it’s nearby, close to all of the resources of the city. Because of that, it offers a greater range of activity that you’ll find anywhere, including everything from theatre arts, to sports, to digital storytelling, and on and on. The staffing benefits from the proximity to the city, with instructors bringing a rich range of experience and expertise. Campers enroll within areas of interest, and in so doing enter a setting of peers who share that interest, an experience that in itself can be transformative. Most of the programs are day programs, though not all are—there are overnight options as well, including during the March break. There are PA day sessions as well. Now entering their fourth decade, the Harbourfront Centre programs are as established as any you’ll find anywhere, inclusive of a unique culture and approach to learning, doing, and having fun.
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Parent, Parent
1:1 fabulous
My son has autism and he is a saying this was his favorite camp by far, the 1:1 was fabulous.
Parent, Parent
Highly recommend
My daughter really loved her camp. She was quite excited to share all her art work with us. She learned about different techniques of painting and craft work. I highly recommend the camp for kids who love to experiment wit... Show More
Parent, Parent
Eager to try these recipes at home
My son came home from Culinary Camp and is eager to try these recipes at home, and my other son in Mad Science is ready to install the bird feeder in the backyard and know what seeds to select to attract his favorite bird... Show More
Parent, Parent
Bursting with excitement
Both my kids absolutely loved their camps at Harbourfront Centre and were bursting with excitement for the entire time they were there. The staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you Harbourfront Centre — ... Show More
Parent, Parent
Great option for young and older kids
My son spent four weeks at various summer camps and the programming is so varied he was never bored, and he especially learned water sports skills and safety. If you live or work in the downtown core, it's a great option f... Show More
Parent, Parent
First-time camper
Our first Harbourfront Centre Camps experience was wonderful! Our 4-year-old first-time camper jumped off the bus at the end of each day full of stories about friends, games, and her camp leader. She is eager to return to ... Show More
Carole B., Parent
Most enthusiastic camp counselors
My son attended Canoe and Basketball camp. He had a blast at both and enjoyed the counselors. He has attended other camps and, by far, Harbourfront Centre has the most enthusiastic camp counselors, is the most organized (t... Show More
Jenny O., Parent
TheatreKids
My kids had an awesome time at TheatreKids Camp. I was truly amazed at how wonderful the play was with only one week of practice. The best part was that, right away, my kids said that they really wanted to go back again.
A.N., Camper
Circus, Fashion and Theatre!
I participated in three camps: Circus, Fashion and Theater. I loved them because the instructors where very experienced and knew a lot about the thing they where teaching. All three camps challenged me because they taught ... Show More
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Meet the Staff
Director's Message
Welcome to the 2025 Camp Season!
We are thrilled to welcome new and returning campers, along with their families, to our beautiful 10-acre waterfront campus this summer. Whether you are coming back or joining us for the first time, we have an exciting season ahead!
For our returning campers, you will notice some updates to this year’s camp programming. While we are still focusing on the core programs we do best, like Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Circus Arts and Marine Camps, we are also bringing back some beloved classics, like Kinder Explorers, Dungeons & Dragons, Chess and Magic.
At Harbourfront Centre Camps, our mission is to foster an inclusive, creative, learning community. We are dedicated to providing campers with a summer full of new experiences, hands-on activities and the chance to develop critical life skills in a safe, supportive space. Above all, we strive to create a diverse community where campers learn and connect through dialogue, social interaction and creativity.
We cannot wait to see you all this summer and share in the adventure!
Warmly,
The Education Team
Staff and Counsellors
The Camps Team at Harbourfront Centre is made up of many seasonal staff to help run our programs. All staff vary from high school and university students to teacher candidates and arts and marine professionals. The full-time Education team supervises all seasonal staff. Background checks are a mandatory requirement for employment. All camp staff will receive safety and emergency training. You will encounter the following camp positions at your time at Harbourfront Centre Camps:
Camp Counsellors/ Bus Marshalls
Office Staff
Program Facilitators
Program Supervisors
Specialists
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Location & Operations
Address
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2G8, Canada
Busing
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Bus 1 (Bus fee: $65 - $75)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Islington P.S. 44 Cordova Ave toronto 8:00 am 4:40 pm Lambton Kingsway P.S. 525 Prince Edward Dr. N 8:10 am 4:30 pm Sunnylea P.S. 35 Glenroy Ave. 8:20 am 4:20 pm -
Bus 2 (Bus fee: $65 - $75)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Swansea Jr. And Sr. Public School 207 Windermere Ave, Toronto 8:00 am 4:55 pm Runnymede Jr. And Sr. Public School 357 Runnymede Rd, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:15 am 4:45 pm Howard Jr. Public School 30 Marmaduke St, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:35 am 4:25 pm -
Bus 3 (Bus fee: $65 - $75)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Regal Road P.S. 95 Regal Road toronto 8:00 am 4:45 pm École Élémentaire Catholique Du Sacré-Coeur 98 Essex St, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:15 am 4:35 pm Ossington/Old Orchard Jr Public School 380 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada 8:30 am 4:25 pm -
Bus 4 (Bus fee: 47.50)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Cedarvale Community School 145 Ava Rd. toronto 8:00 am 4:45 pm Humewood Community School 121 Humewood Dr, York 8:15 am 4:30 pm Kensington Community School 401 College St. toronto 8:40 am 4:15 pm -
Bus 5 (Bus fee: S65 - $75)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Hillcrest Community School 44 Hilton Ave, Toronto 8:10 am 4:45 pm Palmerston Ave Jr. Public School 734 Palmerston Ave, Toronto 8:20 am 4:30 pm Huron Street Jr. Public School 541 Huron St. toronto 8:30 am 4:20 pm
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Are meals provided? Yes. Harbourfront Centre Camps offers weekly meal plan options for your campers for an additional fee per week. Meal plans will be delivered and distributed to your camper at the beginning of the day. Campers are then responsible for their meal throughout the day. Pre-registration is required for this add-on-service.
You can choose from two types of meal plans:
Regular (includes meat, but pork-free)
Vegetarian
Additionally, each meal plan comes in three size options: small, medium and large. Simply select your preferred meal type and size option at the time of registration.Is Harbourfront Centre Camps technology free? Yes. We encourage you and your campers to think of camp as time to unplug from Electronics devices. We are not responsible for loss or damage to any phones, electronic devices or any other valuables brought to camp. If we see these devices at camp, we will ask campers to put them away. Campers carrying cell phones or smart watches to connect with parents after camp will be expected. Campers will be instructed to keep the phone or smart watch off and, in their bag, or backpack during the camp day. Campers will not be allowed to use these items during camp, unless with staff permission. If you need to get a message to your child while they are at camp, please call the camp office at directly and we will be happy to relay the message.
Rentals & Services
Available for private rentals: Yes
Harbourfront Centre is a leader in providing internationally renowned artistic, educational and recreational programming year round. When available we offer some of our facilities for rent to non-profit and community groups, professional arts and cultural groups, government and granting associations, and corporations, for a variety of purposes.
We can accommodate groups ranging in size from 100 to 450, depending on the nature of the event. Our venues may be used for events such as:
professional theatre, music, or dance presentations
film screenings
corporate events such as sales meetings, award ceremonies and product launches
lectures, panel discussions and presentations
We regret that we do not accommodate social events such as weddings or birthdays, nor are we able to rent our facilities for beauty pageants, dance competitions, school recitals or graduations.
Email rentals@harbourfrontcentre.com for more information.Associations
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Feedback from our 2024 Season!
"Harbourfront camps are always very professional well organized and convenient and best of all our son has tons of fun every summer."
"My campers really enjoyed their 3rd year at Harbourfront, especially the Circus program. Harbourfront offers quite a variety of programs"
"Kayak instructors went out of their way to create a culture of belonging for participants."
"Well done! This was a wonderful, fun experience for building confidence in my child. He will definitely be back next year!"
"Our son was made to feel very comfortable, safe and welcomes by his canoe camp counselors. He speaks of his instructors fondly to this date."
"Since the first day my kids were happy exited and wishing for the next day to go!!"
"Love all that went into our end of camp performance. The show was well organized and professional"
"My three kids have attended summer camps at Harbourfront Centre for three years now. Each year I am so impressed by the variety of programs available and the projects that they tackle. The kids always meet friends, and even my teenagers look forward to coming back every year. Staff are professional and very knowledgeable, and treat all the kids with kindness and respect. It's a great environment for them."
"Each day at pickup my child had a smile on his face and lots to share about his day at camp!"
"My child loved canoe camp the most. She thoroughly enjoyed being out in the island daily, learning safety skills and having picnics outdoors."
"Really liked how well organized this camp was. All the info closer to start date was very detailed and helpful."
"My son absolutely love D&D camp! He said he had to read, write and do math but it was worth it!"
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Feedback from our 2016 Season!
"Everyone loved everything about camp"
"He had a fantastic time and always enjoys the great counselors and activities"
"My son absolutely loved the Camp. He went for one week without a friend and could not have been happier. I found everything about the process easy."
"All the programs were fantastic. They loved the variety of activities that were planned each day, the counselors were very helpful and fun."
"He loved the whole experience and talked for weeks after about coming back."
"My son had a great time at canoe camp - he spoke highly of his counselors and the activities"
"She LOVED her Camp experience. She thought it was a good mix of fun and challenge"
"Totally loved it. Wished they had started coming 2 years earlier (their own words)."
"My son loved his counselors. The two counselors had a huge impact on my son. I cannot even begin to describe it. I had registered him for 2 weeks and he asked for one more week to be with these two incredible young men. As a parent, I am thankful that he had the opportunity to spend time with these two. Very positive influence!!"
"My daughter came home every afternoon speaking very highly of her camp counselors."
"Yes, so much! Everyday we picked her up was "the best day ever"."
"The choice of camps for older children was amazing! I had trouble looking for things to do this summer with my new 14 year-old and Harbourfront Centre Camps gave her an opportunity to DO something instead of just sit at home. There was an amazing variety and I was so pleased to have been told by my friend! I find most camps only focus on younger children but kids between the ages of 10-14 need to be active and stimulated too. Thank you for making her summer all that much more interesting during the day when parents need to be at work."
"She had a wonderful time, and is already looking forward to going next summer."
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Feedback from our 2024 Season!
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