Kids in the York region have some awesome camp options this March break: painting and drawing camps, chemistry and engineering camp, Spanish-language camp, cooking camp, and more.
York Region March break camps include camps in Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Thornhill, and Vaughan.
In addition to the camps here, each town and city’s recreation department holds school-break camps. Links are included below.
Vaughan
Find March break camps in Thornhill, Concord, Kleinburg, and Woodbridge. For city-run camps at local community centres, go to City of Vaughan Camps. If you’re closer to King Township, check out the Township of King Day Camps.
Adventure Valley
THORNHILL
Adventure Valley hosts a number of activities for day campers that include art, cooking, music, dance, sports, outdoor fun, and special guests.
Dates: March 9–13 and 16–20
Location: 7015 Leslie St., Thornhill
Ages: Nursery–Grade 6
The Chef Upstairs
VAUGHAN
If your child loves to cook, check out this amazing camp for kids. They’ll learn cooking techniques while preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner from a different culture each day: beef bourguignon, fajitas, cannoli… A delicious way to spend a week! There’s also a March 9–13 camp.
Location: 555 N. Rivermede Rd., Concord
Ages: 7–12
Ice Dreams Skating Academy
THORNHILL
Kids get one- to two hours of on-ice instruction at half-day and full-day ice skating camps during March break. Camps also include basketball, dodge ball, and other off-ice activities.
Dates: March 16–20
Location: 130 Racco Parkway, Thornhill
Ages: 3–16
Got to Ice Dreams Skating Academy
Italo Bambini
VAUGHAN
Spoken Italian skills are the focus at this Italian language program for kids, and the theme for March break is cooking! Kids will make gnocchi, tagliatelle, pizza and learn some Italian along the way. Two age groups: 4-6 and 7–12.
Dates: March 16–20
Location: 10391 Islington Ave., Kelinburg
Ages: 4–6, 7–12
Learn more/sign up at Italo Bambini
McMichael Gallery ArtVenture Camps
VAUGHAN
At week-long March break camps at the McMichael, kids visit current exhibitions, hike the grounds, and make paintings, drawings, prints and more in the gallery’s studio.
Dates: March 16–20
Location: 10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg
Ages: 4–12
The Spanish Schoolhouse
THORNHILL
Kids take part in cultural activities, music, dance, drama, art and crafts, cooking, outdoor play, and more, in an immersive Spanish language environment. No previous Spanish is required. Half-day available.
Dates: March 16–20
Location: 180 Steeles Ave. W., Thornhill
Ages: 3–12
Richmond Hill
Find city-run camps in Richmond Hill at City of Richmond Hill School Break Camps and Programs.
Great Big Theatre Company
RICHMOND HILL
Varied theatre camp programs incorporate drama, improv, movement, singing, theatre games, work with sets and costumes, and an end-of-week public performance. Playtime with outdoor activities and sports are incorporated as well.
Dates: March 16–20
Location: Richmond Hill United Church10201 Yonge StreetRichmond Hill, Ontario L4C 3B2
Ages: 6–14
Go to Great Big Theatre Company
Hatch Coding
RICHMOND HILL
Kids get hands-on experience with coding and tackling “mini-missions” to solve real-world problems on a local or international level. Coding and Leadership Camp is a fun and challenging camp where kids acquire skills in technical programming, team-building, and public speaking. March 9–13 and 16–20.
Location: 9325 Yonge St., Richmond Hill
Ages: 7–15
Mad Science
RICHMOND HILL
Kids learn all about simple machines during a week filled with hands-on building activities like constructing bridges and a 4-foot-high geodesic dome and making bath fizzies in the chemistry lab. Each day has a theme: Jr. Engineers, Crazy Chemistry, and more.
Dates: March 16–20
Location: Bayview Hill Community Centre, 114 Spadina Rd., Richmond Hill
Ages: JK–Grade 6
TAC Sports
RICHMOND HILL
More than just a sports camp, this March break camp allows kids to mix and match active programs like soccer, basketball, dance, and martial arts with Lego ArchiTECH and Lego Robotics. Or, they can opt for the multi-activity Adventure Camp that includes a bit of everything.
Dates: March 16–20
Locations: Richland Academy, 11570 Richmond Hill
Ages: 4–12
Toronto Montessori School
RICHMOND HILL
Campers can choose from … Camps are divided into three age groups: 4–5, 6–7, and 8–12.
Dates: March 9–13 and 16–20
Location: 8569 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill
Ages: 4-12
Go to Toronto Montessori School
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
RICHMOND HILL
The TRCA’s nature-themed March break camps take place at conservation areas throughout the GTA. At March Break Nature Camp in Richmond Hill, kids play games in the forest and learn to track animals, build a fire, make a shelter, and more.
Dates: March 16–20
Location: Lake St. George Field Centre, 950 Bethesda Side Rd., Richmond Hill
Ages: 4–12
Markham and Stouffville
Find city-run camps in Markham at City of Markham March Break Camps. Check out Stouffville camps at the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Camps.
Art One Academy Markham
MARKHAM
Young artists will learn about different art techniques and create delightful masterpieces inspired by nature. Campers will also participate in yoga and creative movement programs. Half-day and full-day options available. Two groups: ages 4–7 and 8-12.
Dates: March 16–20
Location: 90C Centurian Dr., Unit 7C, Markham
Ages: 4–12
E Badminton Training Centre
MARKHAM
Learn badminton from experienced coaches (and professional players) at this March break camp, open to beginner through intermediate players. Most campers have little to no badminton experience.
Dates: March 16–20
Location: 100 Duffield Dr., Markham
Ages: 6–15
Go to E Badminton Training Centre
Flato Markham Theatre
MARKHAM
Choose from theatre camps focusing on acting, triple-threat skills—acting, dancing, and singing—or all aspects of production, behind the curtain and in front. Each camp includes an end-of-week performance or fully staged show.
Dates: March 16–20
Locations:
Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham
Cornerstone Centre, 9680 Ninth Line, Markham
Ages: 4–16
Newmarket & Aurora
For city camps in Aurora, check out Town of Aurora Camps. For city-run camps in Newmarket, go to Town of Newmarket Camps. For those farther north, try Town of East Gwillimbury School Break Camps or Town of Georgina March Break Camps.
Air Riderz
NEWMARKET
Jump, jump, and jump some more during a week of trampoline sports at Air Riderz trampoline park. Play trampoline dodge ball, climbing, and free jump. There will also be indoor/outdoor games and arts and crafts. Friday pizza lunch.
Dates: March 16–20
Mad Science
AURORA • NEWMARKET
Opt for the Crayola: World of Design camp (Grades 1–6) in Aurora, where kids use art and design thinking to solve real-world problems or Eureka! camp (SK–Grade 5) in Newmarket, where kids use their imagination to overcome challenges by building catapults, forts, circuits, and more.
Dates: March 16–20
Locations:
Aurora Family Leisure Complex, 135 Industrial Parkway, Aurora
Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park, 56 Charles St., Newmarket
Ages: SK–Grade 6
Looking for more?
Check out our online camps directory for more camps, including camps in other parts of Toronto and the GTA, PA day camps, and summer camps.
