Signing up for your favourite summer camp program is now easier than ever! RA members and non-members are welcome to register for Summer Camp programs using the Play RA on-line registration service.

Themed Camps
Each two week session is based on a fun and educational theme. Daily activities may include a variety of co-operative games and sports, bowling, arts and crafts, story telling, outings and sing-songs. While most activities take place at the RA Centre, the program may make use of nearby Vincent Massey Park and Nordic Point. A recreational swim provides a refreshing break, and a potluck cookout is a highlight of every session.

New!!! Junior Day Camp
4 and 5 years of age
The RA’s Junior Day Camp is designed to be the perfect first-time camp experience for four and five year olds and is an excellent social preparation for school. Caring and supportive staff design a daily program that suits the interests and abilities of these youngsters. Click to find out more...

Day Camp
5 to 11 years of age
The RA Day Camp is a wonderful place for children ages six to 11 years of age to learn about sharing, teamwork and friendship. Together with their counsellors, campers share input on daily activities that will meet individual as well as group needs. Campers are grouped by age. Click to find out more...

Junior Sports Camp
7 to 9 years of age
Young sports enthusiasts will love the energy of the Junior Sports Camp. Especially designed for children ages seven to nine years, this recreational program is a great mix of teamwork, participation, sportsmanship and fun. Click to find out more...

Specialty Camps

New!!! Aquatic Camps
Now three camps to choose from... Junior AquaCamp, Senior AquaCamp and Life Saving Camp.
A dream come true for youth who love the water. Campers will enjoy a wide variety of aquatic games and sports with a focus on competitive swimming, water polo, lifeguarding, synchronized swimming, diving and competitive lifesaving. Come prepared for a very wet and active program. Click to find out more...

New!!! Super Athletic Multi-Sports Camp
9 to 13 years of age
You don't have to be an athlete to join our multi-sports camp! In the Super Athletic Multi-Sports Camp, children 9-13 years old will take advantage of the RA Centre’s unrivaled range of recreation facilities. Maximum fun is guaranteed as campers participate in sports and games throughout the RA’s many courts, diamonds, arenas, lanes, fields, gyms and pools - the largest variety of sports at Ottawa’s premier sports and recreation facility! Campers will be lead by counsellors who share a passion for sports and active living. Click to find out more...

Badminton Camp
6 to 15 years of age
The RA Badminton Camp is dedicated to young badminton players at all levels of play. The camp motto is “be the best that you can be.” Campers learn badminton skills and strategy and participate in a fun fitness regime. The camp is run by Mike Bitten, the RA Badminton Club’s Professional. Click to find out more...

Computer Camp
7 to 11 years of age
FUTUREKIDS Computer Camps and the RA have joined forces to offer a truly unique day camp. Campers spend half their day learning the latest in computer technology with themes and subjects that children love. The rest of the time, the campers join in the fun with the RA Day Camp. The camps are run in one week sessions and the computer portion is taught by Ontario certified teachers. Click to find out more...

Fencing Camps
8 to 16 years old
Learn how to fence! No fencing experience required. The Beginner Camp is for those wishing to learn the basic of fencing. Daily camp activities include fencing lessons, fencing games, sparring, footwork, outdoor activities, swimming, and also includes an end of week tournament.
Refine your fencing skills! The Developmental Camp is for Yellow, Orange, Green, and Blue Armband Level Epée and Foil Fencers who are interested in improving their technical and tactical fencing skills. Daily camp activities include lessons, sparring, footwork, fitness, outdoor activities and swimming. Click to find out more...

Tennis Camp
6 to 13 years of age
The Rideau Tennis Fun Camp is a stimulating, fun oriented, and action packed week for juniors looking to improve their tennis skills!!
Instructors will spend 4 hours per day on court teaching and developing tennis skills using drills and tournament match play in a positive environment. Campers will also enjoy soccer, ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, and a cool-off in the outdoor pool for at least 1 hour a day. Click to find out more...