When school’s out, City of Ottawa summer camps are in

Even though it’s snowy and cold, families are already planning for summer, looking for camps that are fun and close to home. City of Ottawa camps offer balanced activities led by trained staff in your neighbourhood, designed to keep children active, social and having fun.

We have camps to suit all interests at register.ottawa.ca like the Camp Ottawa series, Fun and Friends series, French camps, sports camps, science camps, art camps, martial arts camps, virtual camps and more.

View activities online as of Tuesday, February 3 and start registering at 9 pm on Thursday, February 26. In-person registration begins the day after online registration, during business hours at each recreation and cultural facility across the city.

Financial assistance is available through the Ottawa Hand in Hand program to help eligible residents participate in recreation and culture activities. The City also offers inclusive activities and accessible facilities to ensure residents of all abilities can take part in the summer fun.

Preparing for registration night

• If you’re a new user of our registration system, create an account at register.ottawa.ca.
• If you’re a returning user, sign in to make sure your account is still active.
• Enter or check that your account information is up to date, including family members and credit card details including expiration date.
• Create a wish list of your preferred activities so you can register quickly and have backup options ready in case your first choices fill up.
• Watch the tutorial video and read the FAQ resources for more detailed information as you get ready for registration night.

Upcoming registration dates

• Spring activities
  • Registration for swimming activities: February 10 at 9 pm
  • Registration for all other activities: February 12 at 9 pm
• Summer activities, PA Days, Before and After School Programs and winter camps
  • Available online: May 5
  • Registration for swimming activities: May 12 at 9 pm
  • Registration for all other activities: May 14 at 9 pm
• Fall activities
  • Available online: July 28
  • Registration for swimming activities: August 11 at 9 pm
  • Registration for all other activities: August 13 at 9 pm
• Winter activities
  • Available online: November 3
  • Registration for swimming activities: November 17 at 9 pm
  • Registration for all other activities: November 19 at 9 pm

Summer jobs

Seasonal summer camp positions are available on our jobs page, with applications accepted until the end of August.

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