Welcome to
National Kids Camps

Our 40th Year!

Your one-stop shop for your child’s summer camp needs…

We offer Full and Half-day camps for your family filled with fun and active adventures.

WHY PICK NATIONAL KIDS CAMPS?

National Kids Camps is your one-stop shop for children’s summer camp needs! Our focus on safety ensures a memorable summer of adventure and lasting friendships. Making memories Since 1985.

Awarded a Top Ten Business of the Year distinction by the Ottawa-Carleton Entrepreneurship Centre
Global Recognition Award 2024
We are the leader in the Ottawa region for all your camp needs!
We offer everything from mountain biking, sailing and tennis to themed camps such as Survivor, Wilderness Adventure
Camp, Outbound Summer Camp and more.
We’re professionals who are enthusiastic, energetic and take your child’s safety as our number one priority
We’re located in convenient locations.
We offer extended hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00.p.m.
Pre- and Post-Camp Care is provided.
Enjoy easy online registration (it takes only a few minutes, and it’s available 24/7).
Our programs qualify you for the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit
We offer adventure throughout the Ottawa/Gatineau region with Certified Professionals in mountain biking, tennis, boating and more…

We are pleased to announce that National Tennis School/National Kids Camps has been distinguished with the 2024 Global Recognition Award

4OCEANS is incorporated into all of our Summer Camps that explore lakes and rivers. So far, NKC Campers have removed more than 100 pounds of trash from these water bodies.

As a reward for their efforts, children will be receiving delightful

4OCEAN bracelets to commemorate their clean-up activities.

FANTASTIC NEW CAMPS FOR SUMMER 2025: TBA

If you have already paid and signed up for the bus, this is the bus transportation schedule:

2025 Bus schedule

BUS #1
1. Kanata Signature Centre (near Dairy Queen 499 Terry Fox Dr.):
Departs 7:45am am Return 5-5:15 pm
2. Pinecrest Shopping Centre (near Starbucks. 2735 Iris St.)
Departs 8:15 am Return 4:30-4:45 pm

BUS #2
1. Place d’Orleans (near The Bay) Departs 8 am Return 5-5:15 pm
2. U of Ottawa 200 Lees Departs 8:30 am Return 4:15-4:30 pm

*Times may change due to traffic