Looking Ahead: Summer Day Camp 2018

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With warm weather in full swing and just one month left in the school year, it’s time to start thinking about summer care. Whether you’re just looking for one or two weeks to stave off the “I’m BORED,” or you need care all summer long, there are many camps to choose from.

With so many options and summer camps available in the Barrie and surrounding areas, navigating the list of choices can be overwhelming. Our team has taken the liberty of curating several summer day camp options and organizing them by category. Whether your child is interested in athletics, science, the arts or nature, the city of Barrie has you covered. 

Science

Georgian College, Barrie Campus has many summer camp options to keep your child active all summer long. Click here for a full list of what’s available. A few science options that caught our eye include: 


  • Science: Explorers - suitable for younger campers and dives into the fun and exploration of science using lab coats, 
  • Crime Scene Investigation: CSI - this camp is designed for 9-11-year-olds.  
  • Master Builders’ Camp using LEGO® - this camp combines lego building, technology and engineering for campers 5-7 years old. 
  • Robot Academy using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® - older campers, aged 8-11 years old will enjoy the advanced nature of this program. 

Nature


Camp Tiffin - located between Barrie and Angus, Ontario 

Nature enthusiasts will love all of the hands-on activities available at Camp Tiffin this summer. This camp is appropriate for children aged 5-12 years old. Click here for more information on how to register. 

Athletics

Barrie Scooter Camp
Summer at the skatepark? Yes, please! Your child will love spending their summer at the skate park at Barrie Scooter camp riding scooters and participating in other fun activities. Suitable for campers aged 8-12 years old. Click here to learn more about the Evolve experience. 

The Arts

4 Cats Arts Studio - Barrie, ON 
4 Cats Choose Your Own Adventure Camp is sure to be a hit with your resident artists. Their flexible schedule of 2-day or 3-day half day (morning or afternoon available), along with full-day camp options. Note half-day camp is available for children 5-10 years old and full-day is available for children 6-10 years old. 

Children have the opportunity to self-direct their art experience and will earn badges working with the following mediums: Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing and Sculpting. Click here for pricing and scheduling information.  

What’s your child’s favourite summer camp to attend in the Barrie or surrounding area? Leave a comment and let us know. 

Staying home with the kids this summer? Take advantage of some of these great offers and coupons put on by local businesses in the Barrie area. 

We love seeing your pictures of you and your friends and family out having fun and enjoying all that Barrie has to offer. Don’t forget to share your photos with us using #erinsimcoecounty. 

Erin 

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