Camps offered at the University of Toronto

The University of Toronto has programming available for U of T community members and, in many cases, the public. Visit the Family Care Office website for information about:  

• The drop-in centre at University Family Housing (for students who live in Student Family Housing on Charles Street on the St. George Campus) 
• Camps on the St. George campus (open to all) 
• Camps on the UTM campus (open to all) 
• Camps on the Scarborough campus (open to all) 
• Extracurriculars offered by U of T departments 

The City of Toronto offers a range of programs for families with children. For those living near UTM, refer to the programs for children offered by the Peel region.   
 

Camps within the Community 

Looking for camps for summer and other school breaks? U of T itself offers some camps (top of page). You can find information about other camps through internet searches, asking parent groups on social media or asking other parents in your neighbourhood/at your child’s school. Camps normally fill up very quickly, so keep the registration dates in mind. Here are some links to get you started on your search:  

• The City of Toronto’s CampTO 
• Active Mississauga 
• Ontario Camps Association (camps to explore the outdoors) 
• Our Kids Summer Camp Guide 
• Toronto Recreation Guide for Families Who Have Children with Disabilities

Family Support Programs within the Community 

Family support programs are also called family resource centres, parent/child drop-in centres and family literacy programs. Family support programs offer a safe and friendly environment for children to play and learn. They also provide parents and caregivers the opportunity to meet one another. Programs vary depending on age but usually are geared towards newborns to 5–year–olds. 

Most family support programs are drop-ins (i.e. no registration necessary) and free. You are welcome to go with your child any time during the hours of the program. Other programs are more structured and have planned activities, or may last for a number of weeks. Services and activities may include parenting skills workshops, clothing exchange, toy lending libraries, community kitchens, information and referrals to community services, counselling, support or discussion groups, speakers, English as a second language instruction, physical fitness, recreation, food banks, and parenting resource libraries. Not all programs will offer all these services. 

• EarlyON Child and Family Centres – You can use the online search tool to locate programs near you. 
• Family Support Programs near the St. George Campus 
• Alexandra Park Community Centre 105 Grange Court (Dundas-Spadina area) 
• Cecil Parent Child Drop In 58 Cecil St. (College-Spadina area) 
• The 519 EarlyON Child and Family Centre 519 Church St. (Yonge-Wellesley area) 
• YMCA Family Development Centre 15 Breadalbane St. (Yonge-Wellesley area) 
• Le programme Parents-Bambins 22 College St. (College-Yonge area) *Contact for more information on specific programs 
• Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre Jungle Gym Drop-in 750 Spadina (Spadina and Bloor) *for members of the JCC 
• Native Child & Family Services of Toronto EarlyOn Centres including 30 College St. *Contact for information on specific programs 
• The Children’s Storefront 826 Bloor St. West (Christie-Dupont area) 
• BGC St. Alban’s Club 843 Palmerston Ave (Bathurst-Dupont area) 
• College Montrose Children’s Place 180 Shaw St. (Dundas-Ossington area) 
• Gerrard Resource Centre 379 Victoria Street (on Toronto Metropolitan University campus)  
• Charles G Fraser Parenting and Family Literacy Centre 79 Manning Ave (Queen-Bathurst area) 
• Ryerson Community School EarlyOn 96 Dennison Ave (Dundas-Bathurst area) 
• Scadding Court Community Centre 707 Dundas West (Dundas-Bathurst area)