Winnipeg camps for 2026

Choosing a camp in Winnipeg

Overnight camps and day camps in Winnipeg are both great ways for children to have fun and make new friends, each with its own advantages. 

Overnight camps are typically longer in duration, usually lasting a week but sometimes a few. longer. Campers typically stay in cabins or tents and participate and the camp schedule is filled with activities like swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, and... more swimming! Away from parents, kids develop character traits like independence and accountability, as well as more personal traits like empathy. It’s an immersive experience that creates both memories and friendships that can last a lifetime.  

Winnipeg day camps are shorter in duration, some being only half days, most of them restricted to one week sessions. Day camps may be traditional but many of them focus on an activity such as soccer or other sports, or education subjects like STEM, robotics, science, etc.  Day camps are a great way for children to have fun and make new friends, but they don’t provide the same level of independence and bonding that overnight camps do. 

Overnight camps are also more costly, of course, with the cost covering lodging, facilities, and meals.

Questions to help you choose a camp

When choosing a Winnipeg kids’ camp, start with a list of your wants and needs, both yours and your child’s. Here are some prompts: 

• How long are you willing to commit? 
• What activities does my child excel in? 
• What is my child curious about?
• What would be a good challenge for them? 
• How far am I willing to travel to attend the camp?

Once you have a few contenders in your selection process, approach camps, armed with questions such as these suggested below: 

• Are ages mixed or separated? 
• What is the camp’s learning style?
• How experienced are counselors or teachers? 
• How do leaders deal with bad behaviour? Can they provide a recent example?
• Can you provide a sample daily itinerary? How much time is spent on the activities that most interest my child? 
• Are snacks or meals provided? Do you accommodate all dietary restrictions?

Read recommendations and testimonials from others and as you do so, consider which of them most resonate with you.