Summer Camps, Programs and Academics

EXPERIENCE A SUMMER OF FUN AND LEARNING

Many of our member independent schools offer summer programming full of fun and learning for kids of all ages, regardless of public or private school attendance. Please see our compiled list of summer camps, programs and academics below and don't forget to share with your friends and family.

Great Member School Summer Activities for Kids!

CIS Ontario Member School: Bayview Glen Summer Camp
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus
  • Toronto

Since 1962, Bayview Glen Camp has inspired adventurers ages 4–15 through sports, theatre, and coding. This summer, dive into our brand-new indoor pool and expanded swim programs! Spark curiosity, build confidence, and discover new passions in our inclusive, high-energy community.

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Branksome Camps 2026
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus
  • Toronto

Branksome Hall offers quality summer camp programs that provide opportunities to learn, grow and have fun in a safe and inclusive environment. Our camps for all genders ages 4-15 are led by caring, qualified staff, in state-of-the-art facilities on our 13-acre campus. With a wide variety of options, from Sports, Arts, STEM & Swim Camps, as well as Leadership programs, there's something to inspire and challenge every age and interest!

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Branksome Hall Slingshot Academy
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus
  • Toronto

Slingshot at Branksome Hall empowers young people to live innovation, not just study it. Participants build mobile apps, pitch start-up ventures, develop debate and public speaking skills, and explore AI and business fundamentals. Guided by industry experts and a future-focused curriculum, students turn ideas into prototypes — coding, pitching, and leading with confidence.

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CIS Ontario Member School: BSS Summer Academy
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus
  • Toronto

Summer Academy at BSS is an exciting opportunity to get ahead, catch up or discover a new passion. We welcome students of all genders from independent and public schools to participate in our challenging credit courses or one-week programs that build skills in math, French, writing, STEM and leadership.

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CIS Ontario Member School: Elmwood Discovery Camps
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus
  • Ottawa

Elmwood Summer Discovery Camps 2026 offer girls ages 4–13 a week-by-week summer program full of themed activities, creativity, and outdoor exploration. Running from June 15 to August 14, the camps include healthy meals, workshops, age-tailored programming, and fun excursions, all in a supportive all-girls environment designed to build confidence and spark curiosity.

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CIS Ontario Member School: HTS Summer School
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus
  • Richmond Hill

More Than a Classroom. A Community. HTS Summer School bridges the gap between academic excellence and social connection. With daily assemblies and a focus on cooperative learning, students build lasting friendships while mastering academics. Invest in a summer filled with learning and fun!

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Upper Canada College and Lang Leadership Lab
  • Guelph
  • Halton Hills
  • On-Campus
  • Overnight Camp / Boarding
  • Toronto

UCC invites students currently in Grades 10 and 11 to join a two-week (July 5–18, 2026), live-in, co-ed leadership program held at locations across Ontario. This immersive experience brings together expert educators, university professors and practicing leaders to help students strengthen self-awareness, collaboration and decision-making skills — and learn to lead authentically where it matters most.

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CIS Ontario Member School: Summer Camps at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School
  • Day Camp / Program
  • Oakville
  • On-Campus

Millie Camp at St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School is a confidence-building summer experience for girls aged 4–14. Younger campers enjoy creative play, outdoor adventures and team activities, while older girls participate in an immersive leadership and Counsellor-in-Training program. Rooted in friendship and discovery, Millie Camp helps every girl grow, connect and lead with confidence.

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CIS Ontario Member School: Summer Camps at St. John’s-Kilmarnock School
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus
  • Waterloo Region

Art, technology, creativity, and curiosity come together in this immersive, hands-on maker camp. Campers explore a range of art-making processes and apply their skills through extended projects led by experienced artists and designers. Ideal for students ages 5+, the camp takes place on SJK’s beautiful campus in indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

Read More about Mindful Makers Summer Camp at SJK 2026
CIS Ontario Member School: Pickering College Summer Camps
  • Day Camp / Program
  • Newmarket
  • On-Campus

Our summer camp offerings, available to children entering Kindergarten through Grade 10, combine nature-based activities, sports, games, arts, STEM challenges, and leadership development, creating a well-rounded experience that fosters growth, creativity, and connection. We look forward to an unforgettable summer of exploration and discovery!

Read More about Pickering College: Hilltop Summer Discovery Camps 2026
CIS Ontario Member School: St. Andrew's College Summer Camp
  • Aurora
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus

St. Andrew’s College Summer Camp is a week-by-week day camp in Aurora, Ontario that combines fun, character building, and skill development through active and diverse weekly programs in a supportive, inclusive setting.

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CIS Ontario Member School: Summer Camps at St. John’s-Kilmarnock School
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus
  • Waterloo Region

Students in Grades 8–12 are encouraged to join us at St. John's-Kilmarnock School from August 10-14, 2026, for an in-person, pre-college, project-based artificial intelligence program through Inspirit AI, an AI education program developed and taught by Stanford and MIT alumni.

Read More about Summer Artificial Intelligence Program by Stanford Alumni – 1 Week Intensive, August 2026 at SJK
CIS Ontario Member School: St. Clement's School Summer Opportunities
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus
  • Toronto

Learning doesn’t need to take a summer vacation! St. Clement’s School offers a number of opportunities during the summer to expand your knowledge, learn about something new, or get ahead for next year. This summer 2026, SCS will once again offer several Ontario credit courses, as well as Enrichment/General Interest programming, for students entering Grade 1 and up.

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CIS Ontario Member School: TFS Summer School Academy
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus
  • Toronto

This summer, TFS is offering a selection of Ontario credit courses designed to help students strengthen key skills and make meaningful progress toward graduation. Our program provides a focused learning environment where students can consolidate prerequisite knowledge, earn credits and prepare confidently for the year ahead.

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CIS Ontario Member School: TCS Summer School
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus
  • Whitby

From daily swimming, rock climbing, court and field sports to archery, robotics, music, crafts, weekly entertainment and more, Trafalgar Castle School’s co-ed summer day camp for kids ages 4-12 offers endless fun! Add daily lunches, energetic and skilled counsellors and the experience of spending a summer in a Castle, and you have a day camp experience that won’t be forgotten!

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Trinity College School Summer Academy 2026
  • Day Camp / Program
  • Online
  • Port Hope

TCS’s online summer courses are group-paced, with students progressing through units together via live video conferencing, discussion forums, and a smartphone app. Time zone considerations ensure students worldwide can participate in real time with their teacher and peers. Online learners receive the same care, attention, and commitment to student success as those in TCS’s on-campus programmes.

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Upper Canada College Summer Camps
  • Day Camp / Program
  • On-Campus
  • Toronto

UCC Summer Day Camps offer engaging programs for children aged 4 to 16, combining fun, skill development and personal growth across sports, arts, technology and leadership. Designed to foster teamwork, creativity and confidence, the camps provide high-quality instruction in a safe and inclusive environment.

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