PA days aren’t just a day off school: they’re an opportunity to try new things and make new friends while having some (supervised and focused) fun. Here’s a roundup of some pretty amazing PA day camp options coming up in 2020 for west end Toronto kids. Don’t miss out!
Scheduled PA day camp dates are accurate as of this writing.
The Maker Bean Cafe
BLOORCOURT/BLOORDALE
Creative technology camps at this maker space teach kids awesome kills like laser cutting, 3D printing, wiring, and coding to build cool projects like a working electric guitar. Learn more/sign up.
Ages: 6–12Dates: January 17, February 14, June 5
Cirque-ability
WALLACE/EMERSON
Learn to fly through the air at aerial and acrobatic circus camps! Includes tumbling, trapeze, aerial silks, acrobatic balancing, and games and crafts. Campers are divided by age. No experience is necessary. Learn more/sign up.
Ages: 4–12
Dates: January 17, February 14, June 5
Miles Nadal JCC
THE ANNEX
Kids enjoy a little bit of everything at active PA day camps at the Miles Nadal JCC. They may head to the huge gym for games and sports, play outdoors (weather permitting), swim in the pool, or take part in cooking, science, or arts and crafts. Learn more/sign up.
Ages: SK–Grade 6
Dates: January 17, February 14, April 13, June 5
Roseneath Theatre
BROCKTON VILLAGE / DUFFERIN GROVE
This professional children’s theatre production company (in operation since 1983) has imaginative-play PA day camps. Upcoming camps include a Harry Potter day, complete with Quidditch tournament, and a Once Upon a Land–themed storytelling and reading day. Learn more/sign up.
Ages: 6-12
Dates: January 17, February 14
Art Works Art School
RUNNYMEDE/OLD MILL
Each PA day at Art Works Art School has a theme focusing on a different artistic technique like illustration (watercolour washes, pencil, ink), bookbinding, and drawing and painting. Learn more/sign up.
Ages: 4–12
Dates: January 17, February 14, June 5
Boulderz Climbing Centre
JUNCTION TRIANGLE
Climbing is a great way to build confidence and focus while staying active indoors. PA day camps at Boulderz Climbing Centre are full of climbing, bouldering, crafts, and other movement activities. Pizza lunch and all climbing equipment is included. Learn more/sign up.
Ages: 6–12
Dates: February 14
Charb Arts
RONCESVALLES
The PA day camps at Charb Arts are designed around a fun theme incorporating dance, art, and/or music. For 2020 it’s pajama parties, dinosaurs, and rainforest adventures. Learn more/sign up.
Ages: 4–9
Dates: January 17, February 14, June 5
High Park Nature Centre
HIGH PARK
Kids spend the day outdoors and learning about nature through hands-on education at PA day camps in High Park. Appropriate outdoor gear is a must, since climbing trees, playing in soil, and getting dirty are all actively encouraged! Learn more/sign up.
Ages: 4–10
Dates: January 17, February 14, June 5
