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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.
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 aplication procedures.
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2018 Summer Programs
Camps are subject to change.
Please contact the group/department noted for more details, to confirm dates, and to register.
Queen's French Camp
Department of French Studies
613-533-2086
frenchcamp@queensu.ca
https://www.queensu.ca/french/queens-french-camps
| Program Details and Dates | Age / Grade Range |
|---|---|
|
SK–Grade 3 (Ages 5–9) |
Science Quest
Engineering Society
613-533-6870
info@sciencequest.ca
https://sciencequest.ca
| Program Details and Dates | Age / Grade Range |
|---|---|
Various weeks in July and August |
Kindergarten – Grade 8 |
Queen's Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA)
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
eng.connections@queensu.ca
https://queensconnections.ca/qsea
| Program Details and Dates | Age / Grade Range |
|---|---|
|
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. One-week programs in July and August. |
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 camp for children 10 – 14. Enjoy unique adventure every week from 12 July – 24 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.com
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!
| Program Details and Dates | Age / Grade Range |
|---|---|
|
One-week Arts and Science camps over eight weeks. Each week has a different theme and activities. Week 1: Treasure Island (July 3-6) |
Ages 4–8 |
Barefoot Players Summer Theatre Camp
Department of Drama
613-533-2104
queensbarefootplayers@gmail.com
https://sdm.queensu.ca/community/barefoot-players
| Program Details and Dates | Age / Grade Range |
|---|---|
|
Theatre, acting, dance, music, puppetry, and masks. |
Ages 6–12 |
Explore Summer Camp
Department of Geography
613-533-6000 ext. 77214 (Kathy Hoover)
Fax: 613-533-6122
explore.geography@queensu.ca
https://www.queensu.ca/geographyandplanning/explore-camp
| Program Details and Dates | Age / Grade Range |
|---|---|
| Explore Junior Each camp has a different theme:
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SK–Grade 3 |
| Explore Senior Each camp has a different theme:
|
Grades 4–8 |
Summer SmARTs Camp
Agnes Etherington Art Centre
613-533-2190
aeacpa@queensu.ca
https://agnes.queensu.ca/learn/summer-camps
In engaging art programs for children and teens, Summer SmARTs mixes in-gallery discussions with exciting studio projects in various media. The André Biéler Studio is home base for a one-week course for teens, and four one-week art day camps for 6–12 year-olds.
Online registration begins in April.
| Program Details and Dates | Age / Grade Range |
|---|---|
| Teen Art Course July 3–6 |
Teens |
| Art Day Camp July 9–13 July 16–20 July 23–27 July 30 – August 3 |
Ages 6–12 |
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.
| Program Details and Dates | Age / Grade Range |
|---|---|
| Math Camp for Girls August 20-23 |
Girls entering grades 9 or returning to high school for September 2018. |
Enrichment Studies Unit Summer Programs
Enrichment Studies Unit
613-533-3181
esu@queensu.ca
https://esu.queensu.ca/programs
| Program Details and Dates | Age / Grade Range |
|---|---|
|
4–6 day programs in August |
Students entering grades 7–12 |
Q-Camps
Descriptions available at gogaelsgo.com/camps
Queen’s Staff Discount Save 5% with code CAMPSTAFF2018
Athletics and Recreation
Call 613-533-2500
qcamps@gogaelsgo.com
General Sport and Theme Camps
| Program Details and Dates (2018) | Age / Grade Range |
|---|---|
| Little Explorers July 3–6 (No camp on Monday, July 2) |
Ages 4–5 |
| Little Learners July 23–17, 2018 August 7–10 (No camp on Monday, August 6) |
Ages 4–5 |
| Mini Sport July 9–13 July 30 – August 3 August 13–17 August 27–31 |
Ages 4–5 |
| Music In Motion Peewee (Half Day) July 3–6 (No camp on Monday, July 2) |
Ages 4–5 |
| Super Hero Camp July 16–20 August 20–24 |
Ages 4–5 |
| ActiveFUNdamental July 3–6 (No camp on Monday, July 2 July 9–13 July 16–20 July 23–27 July 30 – August 3 August 7–10 (No camp on Monday, August 6) August 13–17 August 20–24 August 27–31 |
Ages 6–8 |
| Music in Motion July 9–13 July 16–20 August 13–17 |
Ages 6–8 |
| Soccer Camp Junior July 9–13 July 23–27 |
Ages 6–8 |
| Cooking Around the World July 3–6 (No camp on Monday, July 2) |
Ages 6–12 |
| DANCEPL3Y Dance Camp – NEW! July 23–27 |
Ages 6–12 |
| Track Run, Jump & Throw – NEW! July 9–13 July 16–20 |
Ages 6–12 |
| Basketball Camp – Boys or Girls August 13–17 |
Ages 7–10 |
| Mini Gaels Football Camp July 30 – August 3 |
Ages 7–10 |
| Coding for Kids – NEW! July 23–27 July 30 – August 3 |
Ages 8–12 |
| Ukulele & Sports Camp July 23–27 August 20–24 |
Ages 8–12 |
| 1/2 Basketball & 1/2 Volleyball July 9–13 July 23–27 |
Ages 8–13 |
| Field Sports Camp July 3–6 (No camp on Monday, July 2) August 13–17 |
Ages 8–13 |
| Just for Fish August 13–17 |
Ages 8–13 |
| Red Cross Swim Kid Lessons and Sports July 23 – August 3 |
Ages 8–13 |
| Cycle Skills & Safety Camp – NEW! July 16–20 |
Ages 9–12 |
| Soccer Camp Senior July 16–20 July 30 – August 3 |
Ages 9–12 |
| Sport + Splash August 20–24 August 27–31 |
Ages 9–12 |
| Sports Camp July 30 – August 3 August 7–10 (No camp on Monday, August 6) August 27–31 |
Ages 9–12 |
| Swim & Gym August 7–10 (No camp on Monday, August 6) |
Ages 9–12 |
| Adventures in Creative Writing July 23–27 |
Ages 10–14 |
| Basketball Academy for Boys or Girls August 20–24 |
Ages 10–14 |
| Boys Club August 7–10 (No camp on Monday, August 6) |
Ages 10–14 |
| Fitness for Girls July 3–6 (No camp on Monday, July 2) |
Ages 10-14 |
| Girls Club July 30 – August 3 |
Ages 10–14 |
| Glee Club & Sport Camp July 30 – August 3 |
Ages 10–14 |
| Racquet Sports Camp – NEW! July 3–6 (No camp on Monday, July 2) |
Ages 10–14 |
| Travel Our City July 16–20 August 20–24 |
Ages 10–14 |
| Volleyball – Fundamentals Camp August 7–10 (No camp on Monday, August 6) |
Ages 10–14 |
| Junior Gaels Football Camp July 30 – August 3 |
Ages 11-13 |
| Red Cross Babysitting Course Saturday, May 26 & Sunday, May 27 (10 am–3 pm) |
Ages 11–15 |
| Leader in Training July 9–20 August 13–24 |
Ages 11–15 |
| Volleyball – Player Development Camp August 13–24 |
Ages 13–18 |
| Basketball – Elite Boys Academy Tuesdays & Thursdays from July 3 – August 2 (7–9 pm) |
Ages 13–16 / Grades 9–11 |
| Basketball – Elite Girls/Women Training and Scrimmage Gr. 9 Thursdays from May 24 – July 26 (7–9 pm) |
Ages 13–15 / Grade 9 |
| Basketball – Elite Girls/Women Training and Scrimmage Gr. 10, 11, & 12 Thursdays from May 24 – July 26 (7–9 pm) |
Ages 15–18 / Grade 10–12 |
| Elite Women's Weekly Training Camp Friday, August 17 – Sunday, August 19 |
Ages 16+ |