The Best Summer Camps In West Toronto

03/08/2017

Did you survive the “Hunger Games” (aka Toronto Parks & Recreation registration)?! If you found yourself hitting refresh for 2 hours, and still you only ended up on waiting lists, fear not! We have you covered with 4 local Summer Camps guaranteed to please any aged camper!

1. Pedalheads Bike Camps / Heroheads Camp

Set your child on the path to a lifelong love of riding with Pedalheads! You’ll be amazed at how quickly your child picks up the skills to be safe and competent on their bike. From training wheels to trails, Pedalheads provides safe, fun and challenging bike camps for children aged 3-12.  Since 1995 they have taught over 200,000 children to ride, using their own Pedalheads® teaching method, combined with small classes and exceptional instructors. They teach beginners right up to competent riders the skills they need to succeed on the trails and the streets.

Heroheads is a multi-sport camp with a superhero twist! Kids (ages 4-8) kick-start their passion for sports through a variety of skills, drills, obstacle courses, and games to build their “superpowers”! On the last day of camp, kids get the chance to put their superpowers to the test in the Super 7 Challenge and Heroheads Rescue Race to earn their very own superhero cape and mask!

Age: 4-12 years

Locations: Toronto – Bloor West: James Culnan Catholic School, 605 Willard Avenue

Etobicoke: Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd

Etobicoke: St. Gregory Elementary, 126 Rathburn Road

Cost:  Full Day $379, Half Day $199, Pre-school $109.  Before and after care available.

2. Sports Camps Canada (Formerly Lytton Sports Camp)

NIKE Sports Camps at James Gardens combine tennis instruction and drilling from a top notch coaching staff, supervised match play and multi-sport activities. Kids will learn sports like tennis, soccer, and basketball while having tons of fun at the same time. Their friendly, skilled instructors have years of playing and teaching experience and you can choose from five renowned Tennis clubs in Toronto (James Gardens is our local West Toronto location). Their programs provide a safe and supportive environment for learning for students aged 4-16. Camps feature tennis, soccer, basketball and a ton of non-sport activities like scavenger hunts, crafts and nature activities. Participants will leave with improved confidence, independence and new friendships.

Age: 4-16 years

Location: James Gardens, 235 Edenbridge Drive

Cost: Full Weeks: $339 for Full Days, $229 for half days. Before and after care available.

3. 4Cats Port Credit

4Cats Port Credit is a hive of creativity. They offer art classes, workshops, camps, parties and art supplies for kids, families and adults. They have a team of happy artists who love what they do! They believe whole heartedly that art brings joy, a love of learning and makes the world a better place. Join them at the studio for summer camps, full of amazing art projects to keep your child creating all summer long. At the 4Cats choose your own adventure camp children will create using a variety of professional materials including acrylic paint, earth clay, stamps, metallic markers, watercolours, polymer clay and more. Learn professional techniques for drawing, painting, printmaking, and clay and sculpture! Happy creating at 4Cats!

Age: 5-12 years

Location: 193 B Lakeshore Road East Mississauga ON

Cost: Full Weeks:  $295 for 5 Full Days, $169 for half days, 2 day and 3 day options available – extended care also available.

4. Neighbour Note

Are your little ones always singing, and dancing? If so, Neighbour Note Summer Camps might be the camp for you. Offering a wide array of ‘edgy’ music-focused camps – think song writing, music video production, and their ever-popular band camp – where children will work in small groups on all aspects of their ‘project’, and gain a ton of musical instruction along the way.  In Little Rockers Band Camp, children work together to write songs, design t-shirts with band names and logos, make costumes, and learn to play some beginner rock tunes! All band members will receive introductory tutorials on guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals. This camp also includes a Rock Showcase performance, professional photo shoot and HD video recording of the concert.

Age: 5-10 years

Location: Rehearsal Factory, 160 Islington Ave (Lakeshore & Islington)

Cost: Full Week: $350 for 9am-4pm or $240 for half days. Early drop-off and late pick-up can be arranged; call to discuss the details.