Our Summer Day Camp allows children to discover Ontario archaeology, natural and cultural history, the environment, and science through simulated excavations, artifact exploration, and experiments that help them connect to and learn about the past.

This summer, the Museum of Ontario Archaeology invites campers to step into the field and connect with 13,000+ years of history. Our 2026 Summer Sessions take the eras introduced during our March Break “Odyssey” and expand them into week-long, immersive adventures.

Week 3 – Ceramics & Cultivation – July 20th – 24th, 2026

Village Life & Food Forests- Discovery meets the earth! This week focuses on the shift to settled village life and the incredible artistry of pottery. Campers will explore the concept of “Food Forests” – learning how early communities managed the landscape to create bountiful, edible ecosystems. From hand-building clay vessels to studying traditional plant knowledge, we’ll see how people worked with the land to sustain growing communities.

Camp Information

Our Summer Day Camp is open to campers ages 6 to 12* and will run from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day.

Drop off begins at 8:30 AM and pickup begins at 3:45 PM with the latest pickup being 4:30 PM.

*Children turning 6 by the end of 2026 are welcome to join camp.

Registration

Use the Paypal button below to purchase registration. Select the camp you are interested in registering in and click “Add to Cart”. You will be taken to a secure PayPal portal, where you can add additional weeks of camp or multiples of the same week if registering multiple campers. Once you have selected your items and paid, do not close the window. You will automatically be directed to the registration form. Please fill it out as prompted.

Cost for the week: $275
Daily Rate: $65

Please note: The MOA requires a minimum of 24 hours’ advance notice for all camp registrations to ensure proper preparation. Registrations submitted with less than 24 hours’ notice may not be accommodated.

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Day Camp Cancellation & Refund Policy:

Cancellations received seven days or more prior to the start date of camp are subject to a cancellation fee of 20%. No refunds will be issued for cancellations with less than one week’s notice.

If you have any questions regarding our Day Camps, the registration process, or any other inquiries, please email info@archaeologymuseum.ca.

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