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Join Our Christmas Break Camps: Active, Creative & Fun!
December 21st to 23rd, 2026
Registrations Now Open!
Keep your child moving and smiling this holiday season with a variety of exciting camps open to students from all school boards.
Whether your child loves sports, arts, or mindfulness activities, there’s a camp for every interest and age group. Our camps are led by experienced educators and professionals who make learning and play go hand in hand. Join us for three exciting days of growth, movement, and holiday cheer!
Find Out the Four Available Christmas Break Camp Options in 2026
2. Fit 4 Life Holiday Hustle Camp ›
1. Game On: Christmas Break Sports Camp
Ages: 7 – 13 years old
Location: St. Francis Xavier High School, 3740 Spratt Road, Gloucester, ON K1V 2M1 (Ottawa East)
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Free Supervision 8:30 am – 9:00 am and 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
A camp with active participation and the FOCUS ON FUN!
We will play a variety of sports like: Basketball, Tchoukball, Floorball, Badminton, Target Games & many other great activities. Professional Physical Educators as instructors. Help Develop Fundamental Movement Skills & Basic Sports Skills.
Limited number of campers – register early to secure your spot!
2. Fit 4 Life Holiday Hustle Camp
Ages: 6 – 14 years old
Location: All Saints High School, 5115 Kanata Ave., Kanata, ON K2K 3K5 (Ottawa West)
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Free Supervision 8:30 am – 9:00 am and 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
Unwrap 3 days of high-energy fun at our Fit 4 Life Holiday Hustle Camp this winter break! Designed for kids and youth aged 6–14 of all backgrounds and abilities, this camp is the perfect way to stay moving, healthy, and connected during the school holidays. Led by an experienced Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) Physical Education teacher, campers will dive into a thrilling mix of team sports, cooperative games, active fitness challenges, and relaxing yoga.
To keep the energy high and the holiday spirit alive, we will be serving up delicious, nutritious snacks like fresh fruits and crunchy veggies, all served with a fun, festive holiday twist! This inclusive, action-packed experience combines physical literacy with seasonal joy—don’t miss out on the ultimate winter break adventure!
3. Busy Minds Education® Winter Camp
Ages: 4 – 12 years old
Location: Sacred Heart High School, 5870 Abbott Street, Stittsville, ON K2S 1X4 (Ottawa West)
Time: Camp Hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Holidays Around the World – 3 Days. 3 Celebrations. Endless Holiday Fun!
Where creativity, movement, teamwork, and holiday magic come together! Join Busy Minds Education® for three exciting days of winter break adventures! Our Holidays Around the World camp invites children to explore festive traditions through hands-on art, active games, creative challenges, and meaningful experiences that celebrate cultures from around the globe. Each day features a new holiday-inspired adventure designed to spark imagination, build friendships, encourage teamwork, and keep campers active and engaged throughout their winter break.
Monday, December 21 – Holiday Lights & Lanterns
Campers kick off their global holiday adventure with colourful lantern creations, festive movement games, exciting team challenges, and creative activities inspired by celebrations of light around the world.
Tuesday, December 22 – Winter Wonderland
A day filled with snowflake art, winter-inspired obstacle courses, cooperative games, and frosty challenges! Campers will explore winter traditions while developing confidence, creativity, and teamwork.
Wednesday, December 23 – Stars & Holiday Celebrations
Our final day brings holiday cheer with beautiful parol-inspired star crafts, festive games, group activities, and a special end-of-camp celebration to finish our winter adventure!
What Makes Busy Minds Education® Different?
- Hands-on, engaging holiday programming
- Active games, movement, and creative exploration
- Confidence-building activities
- Teamwork and leadership development
- Holiday-inspired take-home art projects
- Multicultural learning and festive celebrations
- Safe, structured, nut-free environment
- Experienced, enthusiastic camp educators
4. National Pickleball Camp
Age: Grades 6 – 12 yearls old
Location: Notre Dame High School, 710 Broadview Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 2M2
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Free Supervision 8:00 am – 9:00 am and 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
HOLIDAY SHOPPING MADE EASY!
Drop the kids off for a fun-filled Half-Day Pickleball Camp from 9 am to 12 pm while you get your holiday shopping done! Led by experienced, certified instructors, kids will learn new skills, make friends and have a blast playing one of the fastest-growing sports! FREE before and after camp care included!
Happy kids. Holiday shopping done. Everyone wins!
Contact the OCSB Camps Team
If you have any questions about how to register for the Christmas Camps, please contact us at 613-228 3338 or by email at Continuing.Education@ocsb.ca. Office hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.