Exploring Careers in Skilled Trades and Technologies, One Hands-on Activity at a Time.
About Our Camps
The Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Summer Camps provide participants with the opportunity to explore careers in the skilled trade and technology fields in a hands-on camp setting! Our camps allow youth throughout the province of Ontario to gain access to information on career pathways and opportunities, and practice essential skills needed to enter the skilled workforce.
Our summer camps are held in different regions of the province each week, throughout July and August each year. At each camp location, Skills Ontario works closely with our camp hosts and other local organizations to provide our participants with an exceptional camp experience. Our camps focus on exploring the skilled trades & technologies careers, which includes the construction, industrial, motive power, service, and technology sectors.
Our summer camps are intended for participants entering Grades 7-9 the following school year.
Each camp session runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day.
For more information check out our Summer Camp Handbook (coming soon) or email campmanager@skillsontario.com
Registration Information
Camp registration rates are $230 per camper (plus applicable fees).
NOTE: The Eventbrite page for each individual camp session includes important information, please read in full before registering.
Registration for the 2025 Summer Camp Season opens
Wednesday, February 25th at 1:30 PM.
Dates & Locations
Confirmed camp dates & locations for 2025 are listed below. Additional camps and details will continue to be added as they become available.
Be sure to sign up for our mailing list to find out when new locations/dates are announced.
Confirmed Dates:
| Camp Host | Location |
|---|---|
| July 6th – July 11th, 2026 | |
| Centennial College | Scarborough |
| Collège Boréal (Francophone Camp) | Sudbury |
| Linamar (All-Boys Camp) | Guelph |
| St. Lawrence College | Cornwall |
| Conestoga College | Waterloo |
| July 13th – July 17th, 2026 | |
| Centennial College | Scarborough |
| Georgian College | Midland |
| Mohawk College | Stoney Creek |
| St. Lawrence College | Kingston |
| Conestoga College | Cambridge |
| July 20th – July 24th, 2026 | |
| Algonquin College | Pembroke |
| Cambrian College | Sudbury |
| Northern College | Timmins |
| Sheridan College | Brampton |
| July 27th – July 31st | |
| Collège Boréal (Francophone Camp) | Timmins |
| Confederation College | Thunder Bay |
| Humber Polytechnic | Etobicoke |
| Sault College | Sault Ste. Marie |
| Sheridan College | Brampton |
| August 10th – August 14th, 2026 | |
| Fleming College | Peterborough |
| Humber Polytechnic | Etobicoke |
| Linamar (All-Girls Camp) | Guelph |
| LiUNA Local 1059 | London |
| August 17th – August 21st, 2026 | |
| St. Clair College | Windsor |
| St. Lawrence College | Kingston |
| August 24th – August 28th, 2026 | |
| Algonquin College | Ottawa |
| St. Clair College & W.E.S.T. (All-Girls) | Windsor |
What To Expect – Activities & More
Our camps provide an opportunity for participants to explore skilled trade and technology careers in a fun, hands-on environment. The scope of our camps includes the construction, industrial, motive power, service, and technology sectors. For more information on the careers included in these five sectors, check out the resources below.
Each week of camp typically includes a combination of hands-on workshops, activities, and games. Some camps may also include a campus or industry tour, guest speaker(s), or other special events. Specific careers/topics covered at each location will differ based on the specialties of our camp hosts, local partners, and the resources available in each community/region. See the activity descriptions and sample schedules below for more information.
Camp agendas outlining workshops and other activities for each camp session will be posted on the individual Eventbrite pages as they become available. All agendas will be posted a minimum of seven days before the event’s start date.
Sample Schedule #1
Sample Schedule #2
Activities & Games
Through classroom-based projects and activities campers will learn key concepts and practice essential skills necessary for many skilled trade and technology careers, such as: planning & design, teamwork and collaboration, problem solving, communication, public speaking, and dexterity to name a few!
Icebreakers and games will be included throughout the week to give the campers and staff a chance to get to know one another and promote a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.
Hands-On Workshops
Led by industry professionals, these introductory level workshops explore the basic principles and technical skills of one or more skilled trade/technology professions.
Each camp will include approximately 3-4 hands-on workshops.
Campus & Industry Tours
Tours typically include a walkthrough of a professional workspace or training facility. Campers will have the opportunity to see first-hand what careers, and related career pathways, are available within the local community.
Guest Speakers & Other Events
Industry professionals speak to their personal experience working within a relevant career. Other/special events may also be added.
Camper Showcase
Parents/Guardians and other guests are invited to our end of week showcase! This is a fantastic opportunity for your children to share what they’ve been working on all week and showcase their talents.
Lunch/Outdoor Time
Each day of our camp includes dedicated time for lunch and outdoor activities, providing a chance for campers to relax and refuel.
Thank you to our Skills Ontario Summer Camp Partners:
This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
