Kids in the Durham region have some awesome camp options this March break: survival skills and art camps, horse riding and trampoline camp, gymnastic camp, sports camp, and more.
Durham Region March break camps include camps in Pickering, Uxbridge, Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa, and Whitby.
In addition to the camps here, each town and city’s recreation department holds school-break camps. Links are included below.
Pickering
Find city-run camps in Pickering at the City of Pickering March Break Camps.
Wilderness Survival March Break Camp
PICKERING
Kids and head over to the Claremont Nature Centre for an outdoor adventure where they will develop wilderness survival skills through tracking, foraging, making shelters, and learning how to build a fire! Optional healthy, warm lunch available. Camp is run through the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Dates: March 16–20
Ages: 4–12
Earthbound Kids
PICKERING
The Saddle Club camp (for ages 6-12) at Earthbound Kids is a great opportunity for kids to learn to ride and care for horses. The Treetop March Break program caters to slightly younger kids (ages 4-12) and let’s kids experience pony rides, sports, arts & crafts and more.
Dates: March 16–20
Ages: 4–12
Clarington
Find city-run camps in Clarington at the City of Clarington’s Camps and Recreation Programming.
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
BOWMANVILLE
Learn all about art-making in the art studios at the VAC Clarington: each day will be dedicated to a specific artistic practice such as sculpture, printmaking, painting, or mixed media. All materials are included. Per-day or full-week options. Kids are divided into two age groups.
Dates: March 16–20
Ages: 4–13
Kalsamrit Martial Arts
BOWMANVILLE OR PORT PERRY
If your kid is a martial arts aficionado, or if they are looking to try something new, Kalsamrit’s March Break Camp is the perfect choice. Kids will get an introduction to a variety of Martial Arts styles, including Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing and more. The weekends off on a fun note with a carnival day and pizza lunch.
Dates: March 16–20
Ages: 5 years old and up
Oshawa
Find city-run camps in Oshawa at active Oshawa Winter 2020 March Break Camps.
Girls Inc. of Durham
OSHAWA, WHITBY & PICKERING
Girls Inc. March break camp offers unique “minds-on/hands-on” program where each day girls get to explore something new! Activities, games, crafts, experiments, role-playing and discussions address topics including: bullying, body image & self-esteem, sports, physical activity & nutrition, stress management, and leadership & community action.
Dates: March 16–20
Ages: 6–12
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
OSHAWA
Do you want your kids to dive into creativity this March? Fun-filled, age-specific fine arts camps at the RMG are packed with inspired projects, interactive gallery activities, and active outdoor play.
Dates: March 16–20
Ages: 5–12
Ajax
Find city-run camps in Ajax at Town of Ajax – March Break Fun.
Butler Baseball Academy
AJAX
If you’ve got a baseball fanatic in your home, the Butler Baseball Academy March break camp will be right up their alley. The camp focuses on defense fundamentals, velocity and arm care, fielding, offence, power-hitting and hitting to all fields, pitching, with simulated games. Remember to bring a lunch and lots of water.
Dates: March 16–19
Ages: 7–13
AIM Gymnastics
AJAX OR PICKERING
Camp days are full of fun at AIM Gymnastics! Activities include rotating between vault, bars, balance beam, floor, trampoline, games, snacks, lunch, and crafts. So get ready to tumble, flip, and have a great time.
Dates: March 16–20
Ages: 4–15
Uxbridge
Find city-run camps in Uxbridge at UXCamps – March Break Camps.
Uxbridge Recreation
UXBRIDGE
Calling all campers who are ready to tap into their creative side and create new, fun and easy projects each day. A mixture of science, DIY, and art projects all in one at Uxbridge Recreation camp. Each day is different, and kids will get the chance to swim daily.
Dates: March 16–20
Ages: 9-13
Ski Lakeridge
UXBRIDGE
Hit the slopes this March Break with Ski Lakeridge’s camp. Kids will get to take part in ski and snowboard lessons, all day supervised skiing and snowboarding, snow tubing and indoor bouldering wall and games room.
Dates: March 16–19
Ages: 6-12
Whitby
Find city-run camps in Whitby at Town of Whitby Camps.
Abilities Centre
WHITBY
The Abilities Centre March Break Camp is the perfect camp for every child. All activities take place in a completely inclusive and accessible environment, a wonderful place for children to learn, play and grow. All camps are a great mix of sports, music, art, and science.
Dates: March 16–20
Ages: 4-12
Sky Zone
WHITBY
Because who doesn’t love a trampoline?! Your kids will have a great time with instructor-led games and activities at Whitby’s March Break SkyCamp. Campers will participate in tournaments, team activities, SkySlam contests, Foam Zone races and so much more!
Dates: March 16–20
Ages: 6-12
