Queen's Summer Camps

A wide variety of camps for children of all ages are offered at Queen’s in spring and summer. From sports to geography, art, and eco-adventures — there is something for everyone.

Oversight: Only the camps listed on this website have been approved by the Queen’s Camp Compliance Oversight Group (CCOG). For more information, please refer to the university's Policies and Procedures for Activities Involving Minors or contact CCOG at camps@queensu.ca.

Please use the individual camp contacts for information on specific programs and application procedures.

2020 Summer Programs

Camps are subject to change. Some dates not yet available.
Please contact the group/department noted for more details, to confirm dates, and to register.

Queen's French Camp

Department of French Studies
613-533-2090
frenchcamp@queensu.ca
https://www.queensu.ca/french/queens-french-camp

Science Quest

Engineering Society
613-533-6870
info@sciencequest.ca
https://sciencequest.ca

Queen's Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA)

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
eng.connections@queensu.ca
https://queensconnections.ca/qsea

With both residence and day options available, the QSEA program is an engineering-focused educational summer program that exposes your child to engineering design, as well as engineering fields such as chemical, civil, electrical and computing, geological, mechanical engineering, mining, and others. QSEA offers one-week programs in July and August for children in Grades 6–12

Eco-Adventure Camp

We offer educational summer day camps and a volunteer program at the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre (a campus of the Queen’s Biology Station).

We provide transportation at no extra cost (stops are available at Queen’s and along the way to camp).

Online registration and payment are available. Ask about our Refer a Friend Discount!

613-533-6000 ext. 77058
director@ecoadventure.ca
https://ecoadventurecamp.ca

Leader in Training Volunteer Program (40 Hours Guaranteed)

Our LIT Program is an advanced four-day overnight program for youth interested in advancing their leadership and outdoors skills. It includes first aid certification, canoe training, outdoors activities, and everything needed to help participants volunteer as a part of the Eco-Adventure team.

There’s also plenty of time for fun! Participants stay overnight at beautiful Elbow Lake and enjoy hiking, swimming, canoeing, campfires, and more (or should we say s’more?).

We guarantee at least 40 volunteer hours per participant!

The fee also includes food, accommodations, and Emergency First Aid with CPR B certification. We provide transportation (stops available at Queen’s and along the way to camp).

Eco-Adventure Day Camp

Try our educational day camps for children 10 – 14 during July and August.

We provide daily transportation at no extra cost (stops are available at Queen’s and along the way to camp).

Hands-on learning as well as traditional camp activities promote fun, fitness, and a love of nature. Camp includes outdoors activities like swimming and hiking, science experiments, arts and crafts, and guest presentations by experts from Queen’s and the community.

Need help? No worries – we have bursaries and are glad to assist. See our registration page or contact us for details.

• Session 1: Things that Work Together
• Session 2: Things that Move
• Session 3: Things that Fly
• Session 4: Things that Swim
• Session 5: Things that Build
• Session 6: Things that Make Noise
• Session 7: Things that Hide

Family Night

Enjoy free weekly Family Night programming every Thursday evening! Learn about science and nature and experience Elbow Lake for yourself.

Family Night is open to everyone, including the public (no need to sign up for camp that week). Optional cabin rentals are available for $65. Cabins are limited, so book yours today!

ASUS Summer Camps

Arts and Science Undergraduate Society
613-533-6258
camps@asus.queensu.ca
https://www.asuscamps.ca

ASUS Camps is a not-for-profit arts and science summer camp aimed at engaging the imagination and creativity of Kingston youth. Our interactive programming incorporates the standards of education that are present within the Ontario Curriculum and is designed for children aged 4-8. We have new and exciting themes for every week, each with different interactive activities to engage our campers!

Barefoot Players Summer Theatre Camp

Dan School of Drama and Music
613-533-2066
barefoot.players@queensu.com
https://sdm.queensu.ca/community/barefoot-players

Explore Summer Camp

Department of Geography and Planning
613-533-6000 ext. 77214 (Kathy Hoover)
Fax: 613-533-6122
explore.geography@queensu.ca
https://www.queensu.ca/geographyandplanning/explore-camp

Agnes Art Academy and Agnes Art Camp

Agnes Etherington Art Centre
613-533-2190
aeacpa@queensu.ca
https://agnes.queensu.ca/learn/summer-camps

Math Quest

Department of Mathematics and Statistics
(613) 533-2432
mathquest@queensu.ca
www.mast.queensu.ca/~mathquest

A program for high school girls interested in math and science who have curiosity for exploring new ideas – and Queen’s campus. With a focus on problem solving, our hands-on activities are led by female mathematicians, statisticians, and physicists and take place across campus, indoors and out.

Enrichment Studies Unit (ESU) Summer Programs

ESU connects students in grades 1-12 with inspiring academics and opportunities to discover future careers. Students take unique and challenging academic courses and workshops, live in residence or commute, and experience campus life during May, June, and August. ESU offers a variety of courses in Science, Engineering, Law, Business, and the Arts.  For more information about our programs and current course descriptions, visit the ESU website

ESU is accredited through the Ontario Camps Association.

Enrichment Studies Unit
613-533-3181
esu@queensu.ca
https://esu.queensu.ca/

Q-Camps

Descriptions available at gogaelsgo.com/camps
Queen’s Staff Discount Save 5% with code QSTAFF2019

Athletics and Recreation
Call 613-533-2500
qcamps@gogaelsgo.com

General Sport and Theme Camps