Camps for kids with cancer for 2026

Sharing summer fun with kids in the same boat


Cancer camps are intended to meet the needs of the whole family at each stage in the cancer journey—from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Camp staff and volunteers are fully qualified and trained to meet the unique needs of young people affected by cancer. Listed below, find specialized summer camps for young people dealing with this sickness. Read more

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Neilson Park Creative Centre   
Arts-focused camps, classes and workshops supporting a creative learning environment where children, teens and families are encouraged to explore and enrich their lives through the arts.

Markland Wood, Toronto
Arts (multi)
  • Ages 5 to 14 (Coed)
  • Program
  • from $100
programclasscoed 100 5-14 2Markland Wood, TorontoOntarioEtobicoke
Harbourfront Centre Camps   
Harbourfront Centre Camps, established in 1979, offers a creative and inclusive environment for campers aged 4 to 15. With over 20 camp options, including theatre, arts, and marine camps, there is something for everyone.

Harbourfront, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 4 to 15 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $425
daycampcoed 425 4-15 5Harbourfront, TorontoOntarioDowntown
Reptilia Zoo Inc.   
Explore the wild world of reptiles at any of our Reptilia Zoo locations; London, Whitby & Vaughan! See 250+ animals; reptiles, amphibians & arachnids. Kids can join our exciting camp program with hands-on learning.

London; Vaughan; Whitby
Education: Zoology
  • Ages 5 to 12 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $79
daycampcoed 79 5-12 24LondonVaughanWhitbyOntario
Easter Seals Summer Camp   
Easter Seals BC/Yukon are for children and adults (6-49+) with physical and cognitive disabilities. With fully accessible facilities and specially trained staff, our programs can accommodate campers with all abilities.

Kelowna; Shawnigan Lake; Squamish
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 6 to 49 (Coed)
  • Overnight Camp
  • from $1
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Great Big Theatre Company   
Camps in your neighbourhood ! One-week sessions, performances every week. Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to stage performance & guide them toward self-expression. A great confidence-builder !

Throughout Ontario (12)
Arts: Theatre Arts
  • Ages 6 to 14 (Coed)
  • Day Camp, Program
  • from $225
daycampprogramclasscoed2256-141Lansing , TorontoRichview, TorontoThe Beach, TorontoBurlingtonDundasGuelphLondonMississaugaOakvilleRichmond HillWaterlooWhitbyOntarioEast-End, Etobicoke, North-York
Grouse Mountain   
One Mountain, endless adventures! Just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is a world away - where wilderness meets adventure, adventure meets nature and both memories and friends are made to keep.

North Vancouver
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 3 to 18 (Coed)
  • Program
  • from $140
programclasscoed1403-183North VancouverBritish Columbia
YMCA of the National Capital Region   
Choose active and fun Neighbourhood Day Camps close to home, with themed weeks and field trips, OR a traditional outdoor day or overnight experience at Camp Otonabee with high ropes, paddling, archery, swimming and more!

Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 4 to 16 ( Boys, Girls, Coed)
  • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
  • from $320
daycampovernightcampallboysallgirlscoed3204-164OttawaOntario
Summer Springboard   
With over 60 academic tracks on over a dozen top college campuses, SSB programs offer students with almost any passion the opportunity to look inward and go upward!

International
Education: Academic/Tutoring (multi)
  • Ages 11 to 18 (Coed)
  • Overnight Camp
  • from $1,498
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The YES (The Youth Excellence Society)   
Overnight leadership camps at beautiful Cowichan Lake! Expand your co-operative leadership and team building skills while connecting with youth from around the province. Experience a summer camp like no other.

Lake Cowichan; Victoria
Education: Leadership (multi)
  • Ages 14 to 18 (Coed)
  • Overnight Camp
  • from $325
overnightcampcoed32514-187Lake CowichanVictoriaOnlineBritish Columbia
Kandalore   
Kandalore is one of the finest overnight camps in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For over 75 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves.

Leslieville, Toronto; Minden
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 6 to 16 (Coed)
  • Overnight Camp
  • from $3,795
overnightcampcoed37956-168Leslieville, TorontoMindenOntarioEast-End
Hockey Opportunity Camp   
HOC offers 3 main overnight programs including Hockey, Ultimate (traditional camp) and Water Skiing. HOC offers something for anyone wanting an overnight camp experience in Northern Ontario.

Huntsville
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 7 to 16 (Coed)
  • Overnight Camp
  • from $1,330
overnightcampcoed13307-169HuntsvilleOntario
COOKSMART   
Get the kids cooking and learning more life skills! Our program has both virtual and in-person options! The kids are loving cooking together to make tasty foods for their family.

Mississauga
Arts: Cooking
  • Ages 5 to 99 (Coed)
  • Virtual Program
  • from $269
virtualprogramcoed2695-9910MississaugaOnlineOntario
Bayview Glen Camp   
Located centrally in Toronto, this summer camp boasts ample outdoor greenspace, a full size turf sports field, and air conditioned buildings. They offer specialized sports, arts, and coding/robotics camps.

Don Mills, Toronto; York Mills, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 4 to 14 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $700
daycampcoed7004-1411Don Mills, TorontoYork Mills, TorontoOntarioNorth-York
Evergreen Brick Works   
At Evergreen Brick Works, kids and families can explore and get active in the heart of Toronto's beautiful Lower Don Valley!

Leaside, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 2 to 17 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $80
daycampcoed802-1712Leaside, TorontoOntarioEast-York
Camp Oconto   
Founded in 1924, Oconto is a traditional girls overnight camp located on the beautiful shores of Eagle Lake north of Kingston, Ontario. Over 20 activities are offered on 80 acres of land and 2km of shoreline.

Sharbot Lake
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 4 to 16 ( Girls)
  • Overnight Camp
  • from $1,560
overnightcampallgirls15604-1613Sharbot LakeOnlineOntario
Oxford Learning Waterloo   
Education-focused learning centre, where academics, student potential and fun collide. We offer programs to students from 2 and a half years of age to 18 and have been for over 42 years since inception in London, Ont.

Kitchener; Waterloo
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 2 to 18 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $242
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YMCA Wanakita   
A co-ed camp offering Overnight Kids Camp, Day Camp and year-round Family Camps. We offer leadership development, a wide range of activities, tripping, a sense of belonging and fun. Come have the time of your life!

Haliburton Highlands
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 7 to 16 (Coed)
  • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
  • from $1,150
daycampovernightcampcoed11507-1615Haliburton HighlandsOntario
YMCA Camp Pine Crest   
With 100+ years of overnight camping excellence, we provide programming for campers who want to gain independence, interact with nature, make friends , and develop leadership skills. Overnight canoe trips are a staple!

Torrance
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 5 to 16 (Coed)
  • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
  • from $375
daycampovernightcampcoed3755-1616TorranceOntario
Active Scholars   
A unique summer experience, Where Sports Meets Education and campers get to engage in STEM learning, basketball and multi-sport development. Each week we offer a unique experience for continued growth and engagement.

Ajax
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 7 to 13 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $250
daycampcoed2507-1317AjaxOntario
Medeba Summer Camp   
Medeba Summer Camp is an overnight camp that uses adventure and community to provide the best week of your child's summer! We provide a full range of traditional and extensive adventure activities to choose from.

Haliburton
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 6 to 16 (Coed)
  • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
  • from $469
daycampovernightcampcoed4696-1618HaliburtonOntario
Scouts Canada   
Scouts Canada summer camps offer exciting outdoor adventures where youth build skills, gain confidence, try new activities, make friends, and create lifelong memories.

Throughout British Columbia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island (9)
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 5 to 16 (Coed)
  • Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Program
  • from $175
daycampovernightcampprogramclasscoed1755-1619BelfastCambridgeLangleyMaple RidgeOshawaPerthRoberts CreekSt. CatharinesWhitchurch - StouffvilleBritish Columbia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island
Young People's Theatre/YPT   
YPT’s Drama School is the largest theatre school in Canada providing drama classes and camps for JK-Gr. 12 in Downtown Toronto and Etobicoke.

St Lawrence, Toronto
Arts: Theatre Arts
  • Ages 4 to 18 (Coed)
  • Day Camp, Program
  • from $415
daycampprogramclasscoed4154-1820St Lawrence, TorontoOntarioDowntown
Camp KidsTown   
With over 25 unique weekly specialty camps, themed days, action-packed activities, thrilling games, incredible performers, and spirited traditions, we’ve crafted a camp atmosphere that truly feels like home.

Burlington; Kitchener; Milton
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 4 to 15 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $275
daycampcoed2754-1521BurlingtonKitchenerMiltonOntario
Appleby College Summer Programs   
Located on our beautiful 60-acre lakeside campus in southwest Oakville, Appleby Summer Programs offer day camp, overnight (NEW) enrichment, leadership and credit program options for campers and students ages 4-17.

Oakville
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 4 to 17 (Coed)
  • Program
  • from $575
programclasscoed5754-1722OakvilleOnlineOntario
Joy of Dance Centre   
Joy of Dance Camps are exciting, challenging and rewarding. It’s the perfect way to spend the break, learning, making new friends and having a blast—perfect for kids & teens!

Riverdale, Toronto
Arts: Dance (multi)
  • Ages 4 to 18 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $215
daycampcoed2154-1823Riverdale, TorontoOntarioEast-End
Cedar Ridge Camp   
Cedar Ridge Camp is a place where campers have the opportunity to get outside, develop friendships, and build confidence.

Bancroft
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 6 to 16 (Coed)
  • Overnight Camp
  • from $1,475
overnightcampcoed14756-1626BancroftOntario
Sparrow Lake Camp   
Since 1912! Sparrow Lake Camp is a traditional Co-Ed Summer Camp where all are welcome, all are valued, and all belong. Overnight camps for kids 6-16, as well as our friends and family 'Holiday Camp' for all ages!

Orillia
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 6 to 16 (Coed)
  • Overnight Camp
  • from $890
overnightcampcoed8906-1627OrilliaOntario


 

Cancer survivors will find some respite from the disease and find strength in the company of others who are also dealing with it. Some camps in this sphere offer specialized adventure or travel. These camps can also offer sports like surfing, standup paddling, and kite boarding. Food, accommodation and transportation are included in the camp.

Contact the camps listed above to find a camp right for your child.



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