SUMMER CAMP

Camp Gitchigomee offers three separate weeks of overnight camp programming for children and youth. Campers enjoy both land and water activities each day!

Cost: $275 ($300 after June 1st, partial bursaries are available)

• Junior (ages 7-9) – July 7-13
• Senior (ages 13-15) – July 14-20
• Intermediate (ages 10-12) – July 21-27

Registration opens in April at any Anglican church or visit our website.

Visit the region’s only sports museum and hall of fame which features an exhibit gallery resembling the various venues of sport containing displays of artifacts celebrating the rich tradition of sport and a Hall of Fame honouring the athletes, builders and teams who have brought pride to the area through their many accomplishments.

Educational programs and tours are offered for schools and groups. A sports library and archives are available for researchers.

Located at 219 May Street South, beside City Hall, in Downtown Thunder Bay South, this heritage facility is open to the public Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm with admission by donation.

2024 CAMP SCHEDULE

July 12-14: Little Lambs Camp (ages 4-8)

July 14-19: Children’s Camp (ages 7-12)

July 21-26: Youth Camp (ages 11-15)

Private Camperships also available!

Don’t miss out on the most active and most adventurous camp around!!

Campers will experience the thrill of a variety of outdoor adventures including rock climbing, hiking slack lining and much more. Campers will also be provided the opportunity to participate in Mixed Martial Arts, Silks, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and too many camp games to list.

Sign up before June 01, 2024 to take advantage of the early bird pricing. Give your child the best experience for the summer.

Contact Boulder Bear at 807-286-6633,

Learn new tricks or how to skateboard with our certified instructors this summer:

• Limited number of spots available each week for youth ages 6- 12yrs.
• All abilities welcome.
• Camps will take place from 9:00-4:30 at Cinema 5 Skatepark, with visits to the Marina skatepark, splash pad and playground.
• Camps are offered in both English and French.
• No equipment, no problem! We have extras.
• Multi-family discount code FAMILYCAMP15
• Expect to have fun.

A welcome email will be sent out after purchase!

Curling is for EVERYONE.

We have curling opportunities for our community:

1. Open Evening Leagues
2. Daytime Leagues
3. Stick Curling League
4. Doubles League
5. Afterwork Social League
6. Business Women’s League
7. Social Leagues
8. Mixed Curling
9. Learn to Curl
10. Youth Curling

Celebrate summer at Fort William Historical Park! Our new fun and exciting day camp themes will allow you to find the adventure that fits your child’s interests. Enjoy an experience you will never forget. Travel back in time to Fort William in the 1800s, explore the historic Kaministiquia River by canoe, discover local plants and animals, visit the Anishinaabe Encampment, and more! Visit fwhp.ca for more information.

Young Interpreter Program

Become a historic Fort William character from 1815! Learn in-depth skills for interpreting history, crafting various artisan items, interacting with visitors, and many more valuable skills. An assigned Fort William mentor will support you during this experiential journey.

Ages: 12–14

Dates: July 8-12 | August 6–9

Cost: $150 (5 days) | $125 (4 days)

Garden & Animal Adventures

Find out what it takes to run Fort William’s farm and garden! Learn how to care for the animals to keep them healthy and happy and try your hand at growing vegetables and herbs!

Ages: 8–9

Dates: July 15-19 | August 19–23

Cost: $150 (5 days)

Living in the Fur Trade

Live a slice of history! Learn to live in the fur trade alongside Fort William’s inhabitants. Discover French, Scottish and Anishinaabe cultures and lifestyles.

Ages: 8–9

Dates: July 22–26

Cost: $150 (5 days)

Skills of the Fur Trade

Delve deeper into the fur trade as you begin to learn more advanced skills around the Fort. Start to learn a trade, cook a historic dish and other era cultural skills.

Ages: 10-12

Dates: July 29 – August 2

Cost: $150 (5 days)

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Paid for by the Government of Ontario

The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre is partnering with Superior Science to deliver a day full of fun, and hands-on activities to engage participants with the tech of today and tomorrow. Each activity will be designed for two age ranges: Grades 3-5 and grades 6-8.”

The event runs on Fri, Jun 14, 2024 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT.

Follow the registration link below!

Vacation Bible School

St. Paul’s United Church – 349 Waverley St. Thunder Bay

July 15 – 19, 2024

8:45 am – 12:15 pm

All Children ages JK to Grade 7

Email office@stpaulstbay.net or phone 807-345-5864 for registration forms.

Register by June 30, 2024.

Join us for a summer of innovation and exploring the world of science! This year, we’re offering 7 weeks of camps for students in grades 1-8. Our programming includes a wide range of topics including engineering, coding, technology, chemistry, physics, biology, and much more!

Superior Science is a student-run, non-profit program based at Lakehead University that sparks children’s interests in science, engineering and technology through hands-on activities. At Superior Science we strive to create a fun and welcoming learning experience for your young scientists and aim to break down barriers to STEM education.

This year we are excited to offer our Girls Week, for female-identifying campers, where we encourage girls to explore areas of STEM and show that science is for everyone. We are also bringing back our popular Coding & Tech Week which will be running on August 6-9th for campers in grades 1-4, and August 12-16th for campers in grades 5-8. These weeks will offer campers a more focused experience with coding, programming, and the world of technology!

Registration for our Summer Camps is open now. 8 weeks of fun and fitness for all ages.

4 camps in one spot!

Kinder Camp – age 3

Junior Camp – ages 4-5

Gymnastics Camp – ages 5+

Ninja Camp – ages 5+

8 weeks of Summer Rec classes are offered on Wednesday nights throughout the summer.

Are you ready to dive into summer fun and reach for the sky?

Our Summer Session at Thunder Bay Gymnastics is an incredible opportunity for gymnasts of all levels to shine, grow, and excel!

With our experienced coaches and top-notch facilities, your child will embark on a journey of progress, resilience, and self-assurance.

Whether they’re just starting out with somersaults or refining complex routines, we customize our programs to fit every age group and skill level.

Register now and let the summer session mark the beginning of your child’s thrilling gymnastics journey!

Ultimate Gymnastics is Thunder Bay’s ultimate privately owned and operated Gymnastics & Parkour Centre. Ultimate Gymnastics is the only local facility operated by executives with professional sports ownership and management experience, offering children of all skills and levels, the opportunity to enjoy a fun, safe and welcoming environment, both recreationally and competitively. Learn and grow with us in gymnastics, tumbling AND MORE including Thunder Bay’s ORIGINAL, long-running and extremely popular ninja program…PARKOUR.

Our Parkour instructors are not just coaches…they’re parkour enthusiasts.
Tiny Ninjakour
One of our newest and most popular programs, Tiny Ninjakour, puts youngsters through the paces of our unique, one-of-a-kind, self-developed program combining gymnastics, ninja and of course parkour.

Ultimate Team (Competitive and Pre-Competitive)

Wanting a little bit more for your athlete? Call and ask how to be part of about our amazing Ultimate Team, competitive and pre-competitive programs. Athletes can choose to train anywhere from 1.5 hours all the way up to 20 hours weekly. Competitions are in the US. Join the team that dominated all other Canadian clubs this year at meets in Minnesota and Wisconsin. There’s no shame in training “outside the box”.

Our coaches are the friendliest, most welcoming and encouraging instructors in the city. We also offer the cleanest facility you’ll ever find….Hands Down!

Chalky’s Ultimate Summerfun Camps

Enjoying a Staycation this Summer? Give your youngsters the Summer THEY really want! Join us for Chalky’s Ultimate Summerfun Camps this July and August. Plenty of options to suit your family’s needs and budget. Choose from a single half-day all the way up to a full-week or any combination in-between. Call us for more information and to register.

TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all interests and abilities, ages 0-12. The Club celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators and stories, and inspires kids to explore the fun of reading their way. This is key to building a lifelong love of reading. It has been demonstrated that kids who read over the summer retain and build on the literacy skills that they have been practicing during the school year.

Participating kids will receive a free notebook and stickers to track their reading. TBPL will also have fun activities and initiatives for kids to take part in throughout the summer, culminating in a celebration party. Additionally, every week, your child will receive prizes or coupons for free stuff just for reading.

There’s something for everyone, including kids with print disabilities, and preschoolers and their families.

Register for the TD Summer Reading Club beginning June 14 at 9:30 am.
Pick up materials at your selected Library location weekly from July 2 – August 13.

Did you know that the Thunder Bay Museum offers Summer Camps

Summer Camps at the Museum are full day, week long theme-based programs which run from 9:30am to 4:00pm (drop off is between 9:00am and 9:30am and pick up is between 4:00pm and 4:30pm).

2024’s Summer themes are:

July 8-12  Animal Planet

July 15-19  Symphony of the 5 Senses

July 22-26 Biomes of the World

July 29 – Aug. 2  Wind, Water, Wheels

Aug. 6-9  Rock-Paper-Scissors-What?

Aug. 12-16  Retro Style

Aug. 19-23  The Elements

Limited spaces are available, and campers must be 6 years of age by the start of their camp.

Cost is $150 (per child) for Museum Members and $180 (per child) for Non-members

A family membership at the Thunder Bay Museum costs $45.00

During the school year the Museum also offers PA Day and March Break Camps.

When planning activities for your child remember:

Come join Camp 911 for a week of fun, life saving activities, educational class sessions, crafts, games, and weekly field trips to gain experience while learning the necessary skills to respond to a variety of emergency situations.

Juniors will earn their Babysitting Basics, while Seniors will learn their Emergency First Aid Certificate.

It will be a fun filled week that your children will not want to miss!

$185 per child

See the attached poster for more information on dates!

Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg: Endzhi-gkinoohmaading Private High School offers FREE high school credited courses throughout the academic year.

APPLY WITH US TODAY!

Grade 9-12 Independent Learning

Classes are ongoing and you can enroll at any time. We offer a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process along with independent and in-person classes. Additionally, one-to-one tutoring is available

Land-Based Course (IDC30/IDC40)

This credited course will be led by elders, knowledge keepers and Indigenous artists!

More information for Fall 2024 land-based courses will be updated on the AETS website!

Anishinabek Employment and Training – Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program

Go to our website or call our office for up to date information on upcoming opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY

• 18 Years or older
• Grade 10 Math
• Status Card
• Cover Letter: Resume

Join Art in Motion to provide your child with a supportive and passionate dance school with experienced and educated instructors. Offering classes for ages 3 & up in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Creative Movement, & More!

SUMMER DANCE CAMP FOR KIDS: Boys and girls ages 5-9 with or without dance experience are invited to join us at Art in Motion from July 15th-18th. Participants will enjoy themed arts and crafts, organized games, activities, and of course, dancing!

Chaban opens its doors to all who are interested in learning Ukrainian dance.

Classes for children (including Parent & Me) are Sunday afternoons; the Veselka and Ensemble groups rehearse Sunday evenings; Ukercize adult classes rehearse Tuesday evenings.

No previous experience needed. You need not be Ukrainian to dance with Chaban!

Online registration with early bird pricing: until August 27th, 2024

In-person registration: August 27th, 2024, from 6:30 – 8:00pm, 211 Robertson St (Ukrainian National Hall), payment by cash or cheque

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If you’re not dancing with us in 2024/25,  you will want to be in the audience for Chaban’s 45th Anniversary Concert on April 26th, 2025! Mark your calendars early.

Dance, create, and play at Connections Dance School’s Dance Camp this summer!

Explore our options for children starting JK in September to starting grade 5 in September on our Website. Registration prioritizes week-long sign-ups. Starting the first week of July, daily drop-in registration will become available for any camp days with capacity.

Our 2024 Summer Art Camps are now available! We have 9 incredible weeks of programming, with classes for young artists aged 5 to 7 and 8 to 12. Be sure to reserve your spots now, as space is limited.

About our Art Camp Program
The Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s Summer Art Camp program is a popular high-quality arts and culture experience for children and youth. Camp participants develop visual literacy and critical thinking skills as they explore art history, engage with Indigenous and contemporary Canadian art in the gallery spaces, and learn about diverse art making practices. While discovering new artistic techniques participants have fun learning hands-on skills, and build their creativity and problem-solving ability.

Summer Art Camps 2024

July 2-5, 2024 from 9:00-12:00
Water Works (5-7 years)
Go with the flow in a world of aquatic imagination as we explore the wonders of water through art. From ripples on the surface to vibrant underwater scenes, each day brings new opportunities for discovery and expression through drawing, sculpting, and painting.

July 2-5, 2025 from 1:00-4:00
Making Waves (8-12 years)
Take a deep dive into water themed art that makes waves. Inspired by art history and contemporary practices students will explore the depths of their creativity while learning drawing, sculpting, and painting techniques.

July 8-12, 2024 from 9:00-12:00
Hero Academy (5-7 years)
Celebrate all kinds of heroes with art. Unleash creative powers on colourful costume design, dynamic action poses, and hero-themed art. Level up your drawing, painting, and printmaking skills.

July 8-12, 2024 from 1:00-4:00
Heroic Creations (8-12 years)
Discover a world of bravery through creating dynamic portraits with drawing, painting, and printmaking. Participants will channel their imagination and learn new skills as they create art that celebrates strength, resilience, and the power of heroism.

July 15-19, 2024 from 9:00-12:00
Curious Clay (5-7 years)
Explore the versatile medium of clay. From sculpting whimsical animals to crafting functional pottery, each day promises hands-on learning and the chance to bring  imagination to life in clay.

July 15-19, 2024 from 1:00-4:00
Clay Café (8-12 years)
Embark on a creative journey through the world of clay. From hand building functional pottery to crafting intricate clay creatures, participants will unleash their imagination under the expert guidance of our instructors.

July 22-26, 2024 from 9-4:00
Painters Palette (8-12 years)
Explore the versatility of water colour, acrylic, and oil paint on canvas, wood, and paper. Set up your easel outdoors, sketch in the gallery, and unleash imagination while learning all about the medium of paint.

July 29- August 2, 2024 from 9:00-12:00
Whimsical Woods (5-7 years)
Discover a week of imaginative art-making as we explore fantastic art through the ages. Paint vibrant scenes of the forest, create magical places, and build mythical creatures.

July 29- August 2, 2024 from 1:00-4:00
Fantastic Art (8-12:00 years)
Join us for an enchanting week of art as we paint mystical landscapes, create fantastical realms, and bring mythical creatures to life inspired by art history. With each brushstroke and creative flourish, participants will explore the imaginations of artists and the boundless possibilities of their own.

August 6-9, 2024 from 9:00-12:00
Digital Dreamer ( 5-7 years)
Get ready for some off-screen fun inspired by videogames. Celebrate beloved characters while challenging yourself to design your own. Turn your pixel art creation into a mosaic.

August 6-9, 2024 from 1:00-4:00

igital Designer (8-12 years)
From pixel to paper, go off-screen and learn art and design through an exploration of the digital world. Learn about artists inspired by games, and games inspired by artists. Apply design and drawing skills to your own characters and turn your pixel art creation into a mosaic.

August 12-16, 2024 from 9:00-4:00
Comic Craze (8-12 years)
Draw from the dynamic world of comics to develop your skills and explore a variety of comic styles. From superheroes to manga, participants will learn drawing techniques to bring their characters to life on the page.

August 19-23, 2024 from 9:00-12:00
Big Top Creations (5-7 years)
Soar to new heights of creativity. Inspired by the grace and agility of circus performers, participants will engage in a variety of artistic activities. From dynamic paintings capturing aerial feats to sketching acrobatic figures and more. Participants will explore the thrilling world of the circus through their artwork.

August 19-23, 2024 from 1:00-4:00
Acrobatic Artists (8-12 years)
From Degas to Matisse, artists have found inspiration in the acrobatic feats of circus performers throughout history. Develop skills in drawing, painting, collage, and printmaking while exploring a diversity of artists and their styles.

August 26-30 2024 from 9:00-12:00
Dazzling Discoveries (5-7 years)
Drive your curiosity with creativity. Embark on an exciting journey where art meets science with hands-on activities. Create explosions of colour, experiment with glow-in-the-dark paints, design optical illusion art, and make inks.

August 26-30 2024 from 1:00-4:00
Art Lab (8-12 years)
Investigate the fascinating world where art and science collide. Explore the wonders of colour theory and pigments, create optical illusion art, and investigate the world with botanical illustration.