Location: 918 Bathurst Centre (The Annex, Toronto) – Steps from Bathurst TTC & Christie Pits
2026 Camp Weeks:
- Week 1: July 13 – July 17, 2026
- Week 2: July 20 – July 24, 2026
- 9 am - 4 pm, extended hours available
- Camp Fee: $487 + tax, half-day $280 (flexible instalment payments available)
Junior Chemist Achievement Award will be received by participants at the end of the STEM camp in recognition of their creativity, curiosity, and hands-on scientific exploration throughout the program..
Note: Limited spots available per week to maintain low camper-to-staff ratios.
Why Annex & Seaton Village Parents Love Our Camp
We design our days specifically for active, curious 6, 7, and 8-year-olds who want to build, experiment, and create. Located in the beautiful 918 Bathurst Centre, your child will experience the perfect mix of indoor innovation and neighborhood outdoor play.
- Hands-On STEM Projects: Fun, age-appropriate science experiments, adventures, and problem-solving games.
- Creative Art & DIY Crafts: Clay sculpting, painting, and mixed-media projects that small hands love to build and bring home.
- Christie Pits Outdoor Time: Daily outdoor games and cool-down splash pad visits at Christie Pits Park.
- Perfect Commuter Location: Easy, stress-free drop-off and pick-up just north of Bloor Street for working Toronto parents.
Daily Schedule
Time Block | Activity Focus | What Kids Experience |
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Drop-Off & Welcome | Soft landing, sign-in at 918 Bathurst, morning social time. |
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Creative Crafts Studio | Focused, hands-on art. Clay work, mosaic art, and painting. |
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Outdoor Play | Fresh air and active group games at Christie Pits Park. |
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | LEGO® & STEM Adventures | Chemistry 'magic' experiments, engineering and LEGO robotics |
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Team Wrap-Up & Pick-Up | Project showcase, clean-up, and departure. |
💦 Wednesday & Friday Bonus: Afternoon STEM builds move outdoors early for water fun at the Christie Pits Splash Pad!
Our morning session is a focused creative studio experience. Children explore hands-on art and design while building fine motor skills, patience, and confidence.
- Clay Work: Shaping, molding, and creating physical art.
- Mosaic Art Design: Piece-by-piece pattern creation and color theory.
- Painting & Visual Arts: Guided techniques to create projects they are proud to bring home.
We shift gears into a structured, playful introduction to engineering thinking, chemistry, and problem-solving.
- LEGO® Robotics: Team building challenges and early engineering concepts.
- Hands-on Chemistry: Safe, messy, and fascinating experiments exploring how things work.
- DIY Outdoor Science: Building giant bubble wands and mixing customized bubble solutions to test in the real-world environment. Making real ice cream at the park using ice and salt endothermic reaction, and other fun simple experiments.
It’s all designed to spark curiosity, problem-solving, teamwork, and early engineering thinking, all while playing and building.
Day 1
Clay Making & Sculpting
"Chemical Chaos" (Safe Reactions):
The Lemon Volcanoes & Balloon Blow-Up Race (exploring basic science concepts)
Outdoor Play & Games
Day 2
Painting & Beads Creations
Magic Science Experiments with dry ice (these classic experiments are highly visual, perfectly safe):
The Bubbling Soap Monster
The Screaming Spoon
The Crystal Ball Bubble
Park Outing
Day 3
Paper Arts & Crafts, Origami
LEGO Creative Building Challenge & The Ultimate Slime Lab
Park Outing
Day 4
Dot Art Workshop
Designing and Testing Giant Bubble Wands & Solutions
Giant Bubble Play and testing at the Park (kids bring home their wands and solution leftovers)
Water Play at Christie Pits
Day 5
Mosaic Art
Making Ice Cream Using Salt & Ice (Introduction to Endothermic Reactions)
Water Play at Christie Pits
Plus face painting, energetic games, outdoor activities, and plenty of fun throughout the week!
The Kindraza Advantage: Extra Care & Mentorship
Your child receives premium support through our unique leadership development program. Alongside our expert adult counsellors, trained teen assistants provide supervised mentorship.
- More Support Per Child: Extra one-on-one attention during complex crafts and STEM builds.
- Warm Social Environment: Enthusiastic older youth role models who add an extra layer of encouragement.
- Strictly Supervised Safety: All teen interactions are directly managed by experienced adult staff to prioritize safety and positive learning.
Give Your 6–8 Year Old an Unforgettable Summer in The Annex
Spots at 918 Bathurst Centre are strictly limited to ensure high-quality mentorship and safety for every camper. Don't miss out on Toronto's premier boutique STEM and Art camp.
Summer camp in downtown Toronto near me- Summer Camp LocationOur summer camp is hosted at 918 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M5R 3G5. We serve families living in The Annex, Seaton Village, Christie Pits, Harbord Village, and Koreatown. Our central location makes drop-offs seamless for parents using the TTC Bathurst Subway Station or commuting along Bloor West.
- Camp DatesWe will be running week-long camps on July 13–17 and July 20–24, 2026
- Camp Cost1 Full Week = $487 + tax for a full day camp, or $280 + tax for a half day morning or afternoon program
- Summer Camp HoursCamps will run from 9:00 am to 12: 15 pm and from 12:45 pm to 4:00 pm with extended hours available.
Camps can be purchased as full-day camps from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. - Summer Camp Extended HoursExtended hours are available from 7:30 am to 9 am for the morning camp, and from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The cost is $35.00 plus HST per week per child for the morning part, and $35.00 plus HST per week per child for the evening part.
- What to BringCampers should bring sunscreen, a hat, lunch each day, as well as snacks and a water bottle. Our camp is nut-free, so all lunches and snacks must be nut-free.
- Email InformationYou will receive an email one week before camp with medical and outing forms along with drop-off and pick-up instructions and other details specific to that week. You will also be added to a group chat with the camp staff for faster communication.
- Cancellation Policy & RefundsGeneral Cancellations: Cancellations must be made via email at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of camp.
For Pay-in-Full Registrations: If you cancel at least 2 weeks prior, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 administration fee per child.
Late Cancellations: No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the first day of camp.
Date Changes: Changes to camp dates can be made at any time for no fee, provided there is space available in the requested week.
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