It’s amazing what you can do in a day – when you find the right place to do it, and the right people to do it with.
And that’s just what you’ll find at Kanata Summer Day Camp. Come enter our world of the great outdoors, great activities, great friends and great fun.
Day campers enjoy the same natural surroundings and programming that make Kanata such a popular place for summer overnight camping.
Kanata Summer Day Camp runs from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday and is filled with daily swimming, assemblies and activities for rising grades 1 - 8.
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Character Development
At Camp, we believe in reinforcing good behavior and teaching our campers the importance of our five core character traits: respect, responsibility, caring, honesty and faith in God. We recognize good character at camp by pointing out campers who display these traits throughout the day and through incentive programs like bead necklaces. Devotions are a daily time for campers to reflect on goals, experiences and positive behaviors.
Activities
Camp Kanata is full of activities like racing down our double water slide, or paddling a kayak on the lake, or casting a line. Campers can climb the Climbing Wall, play ultimate frisbee or take a hike with friends and counselors.
Wacky Wednesdays
Each week, there is a special Wednesday assembly during which campers may dress up according to the day camp week theme. Campers that dress up may participate in silly games and competitions for prizes.
2025 Day Camp Sessions
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It's Christmas in July Week at Camp Kanata.
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It's Blast from the Past Week at Camp Kanata.
Questions
7:30-9 a.m. Campers Arrive (Rides In)
9:00 a.m. Flagpole
9:05 a.m. Assembly
9:30 a.m. Snack
10:00 a.m. Activity 1
10:45 a.m. Lunch Assembly
11:15 a.m. Lunch
11:45 a.m. Mini Bead Time (suggested)
Camp 1 (Huddles 1-5)
12:15 p.m. Activity Assembly
12:30 p.m. Afternoon Activity
1:30 p.m. Meet in Shelter
1:40 p.m. Change for Swim
2:00 p.m. Swim
3:00 p.m. Change
Camp 2 (Huddles 6-10)
12:00 p.m. Huddle Time
12:30 p.m. Change for Swim
12:50 p.m. Swim
1:50 p.m. Change
2:10 p.m. Activity Assembly
2:20-3:20 p.m. Afternoon Activity
All Huddles
3:30 p.m. Snack and Bead Time
4:00 p.m. Assembly
4:30-6 p.m. Campers Leave (Rides Out)
Check out our Day Camp Packing List to ensure your camper can be successful while at on site.
All personal gear is brought at your own risk. Camp Kanata is not responsible for lost or broken items.
Please leave the following items at home:
- Electronics
- Cell phones
- Smart watches
- Toys
- Trading cards
- Stuffed animals
- Money
- Pets
Yes, we honor one mutual request for campers within two years of age.
We intentionally group campers together around age, grade, experience at camp and other factors.
Day Camp Team
Financial Assistance
Everyone has a place at Camp and every camper enriches the lives of those around them and the quality of our programs. Thanks to our Annual Campaign, we offer financial assistance. Interested families must first register for a program, and then complete the financial assistance application below. We encourage all who feel they need assistance to apply.
