Summer camp testimonials

Ontario Tech University’s long-standing summer camps program provides children and youth in the Durham Region and the surrounding communities with fun, hands-on opportunities to learn and explore their curiosity, make new friends, be creative, and develop life-long learning skills.

Our mission is to inspire campers to see STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) everywhere in the world around them.  We succeed when our campers leave camp thinking that STEM is exciting and within their reach – that it could be part of their future.

Whether a camper's experience has contributed to their educational, social or personal growth, we're proud of the positive impacts that our summer camp program provides.

What people are saying...

Yet again, the camps were amazing for all three of our children. The best part was how interactive they were. It allowed our youngest, to discuss what was learned and interact with fellow campers in a meaningful discussion on the climate and environment. During the Minecraft camp, our camper was able to explore different websites that integrate with Minecraft in extraordinary ways. This was something our camper was not aware of and continues to explore today. Thank you for the amazing summer camps!

 Jason
2023 Summer Camps

My kids absolutely LOVED the program. They enjoyed their experience here more than any other camp and have requested for more next year. I am so grateful to the University for allowing them the experience. They thrived this year and I cannot wait for next year.

 Camper parent/guardian
2023 Summer Camps

Both kids loved their experience and have asked to attend more camps next summer. The quality of the programming was excellent - camp leaders were fantastic and clearly had training and experience in program development and delivery.

 Emily
2023 Summer Camps

My camper loved camp so much and can't wait to go to Ontario Tech for university. Walking out to the parking lot on the last day, my camper was asking what programs they have, how much a parking pass is, already planning school for ten years later. My camper will be back next summer!

 Camper parent/guardian
2023 Summer Camps

Both really enjoyed learning the tech aspects of their camps. They felt engaged and enjoyed playing outside and doing tech inside.

 Camper parent/guardian
2023 Summer Camps

My child had a great experience. At first, they didn't want to attend a summer camp. After attending the first day my child thought the staff were great and they made many new friends. My child learned how to create a website and how to create a game; they were thrilled to be able to tell us about what they learned.

 Camper parent/guardian
2022 Summer Camps

Our two campers made a few friends in Minecraft camp and wished to continue those friendships beyond the camp. I appreciated the fact that they were exposed to a higher-level learning institution and how to conduct themselves in such an environment.

 Jason
2022 Summer Camps

Both of my children attended a coding camp and enjoyed it immensely. They both wanted to take the next coding course to learn more.

Andrea
2022 Summer Camps

My children really enjoyed the experience. They were able to follow the directions provided, but they found room to experiment and personalize their projects which they enjoyed too.

Camper parent/guardian
2022 Summer Camps

Our child says it was great, fun and they enjoyed doing the 3D printing. Our child enjoyed making the teepees and mixing the pigments. Overall, as parents, we were very impressed with everything.

Margie
2022 Summer Camps

Both my campers loved the opportunity to interact with peers who were interested in the same types of things as they are. . . . As a parent, I love that they had a space to try new things and explore technology.

Camper parent/guardian
2022 Summer Camps