Snow Valley Barrie Ontario Discovery Camp Kids Summer Camps

Camp Weekly Themes

Our Summer Camp Themes

Registration for Discovery Camp 2026 Opens March 2nd!

Outdoor activities, sport, nature, art, and free play.

Snow Valley’s Discovery Camp provides kids ages 4-12 with an exciting and engaging environment full of outdoor activities, sports, nature, art, and free play.

Each camper is given opportunities to play and support their learning through guided exploration and experiences.

Classic Camp

Classic Camp

Week 1: July 6 - 10

Hellooo summer! We are kicking off Discovery Camp 2026 with old school, unplugged adventures and classic outdoor summer fun. Welcome to the good ol’days!

This week we’re bringing it all back with camp colour challenges, racing through capture the flag, battling it out in dodgeball, cooling off with water games and tackling some epic relay races. From nature scavenger hunts to making friendship bracelets with our new camp besties, this week is packed with sunshine, laughter, and timeless summer fun.

Along the way, campers build confidence, make new connections, and start friendships that can last all summer long.

Wilderness Wonders​

Wilderness Wonders

Week 2: July 13 - 17

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the wilderness that surrounds Discovery Camp! This week, campers head out on guided adventure treks to explore the forest while learning real outdoor skills along the way. From tracking animal footprints and identifying local plants to learning basic navigation and trail safety, each day builds confidence in the great outdoors.

Campers will work together to solve nature-based challenges, build shelters, and complete team missions that strengthen communication and cooperation. Throughout the week, they’ll earn wilderness badges to celebrate new skills, accomplishments, and discoveries.

It’s a week of exploring, learning, and growing — all while connecting with nature and each other

THE ROYAL REALM

THE ROYAL REALM

Week 3: July 20 - 24

Hear ye, hear ye gather one and all for a legendary week in the times Medieval! This week campers will embark on epic quests and complete royal challenges to earn a place as a knight at the roundtable.

From a jousting tournament to medieval crafts every day will be filled with excitement. Crowns will be captured, arrows will fly, catapults will launch, and dragons will be tamed! Will you rise to the challenge and protect the realm? The kingdom awaits its bravest heroes!

Carnival Craze

Carnival Craze

Week 4: July 27 - 31

Come one, come all! Campers step right up for a week packed with high-energy games, creative challenges, and big-top fun. Discovery Camp transforms into a colourful carnival where each day brings new midway-style activities, team competitions, and hands-on crafts.

Throughout the week, campers will work together to design and build their very own carnival game. They’ll test ideas, make improvements, and get everything ready for the big event.

The grand finale? Our full Camp Carnival Showcase. Campers will set up their creations and take turns running and playing each other’s games in a camp-wide celebration of creativity and teamwork.

TIME TRAVELERS

Time Travelers

Week 5: August 4 -7 (4-Day Week)

Buckle up, campers – the Discovery Camp DeLorean is back and powered up for an epic journey through time!

This week, we’ll blast into the past to uncover the mysteries of Ancient Egypt, then set sail on a Viking longship for daring adventures across the seas. Next, we’ll leap ahead to the rugged Wild West and strike it rich during the Gold Rush era. And just when you think the adventure can’t get any bigger… hold on to your hats as we time warp into the future! From ancient wonders to futuristic discoveries, what amazing things will we uncover on our journey through time?

High Seas

High Seas

Week 6: August 10-14

Ahoy mateys, splish splash let’s dive into the deep blue sea!  This week campers will set sail exploring the wonders of the underwater world. We will fill our days with water play, under-the-sea art, whales, sharks, and jellyfish, but….BEWARE! Theres pirates in these waters! From underwater discoveries to swashbuckling escapades, every day is a new voyage into the unknown.

Campers hoist the sails, follow the map, and prepare for a wet and wild adventure on the High Seas!

SAfari Secrets

Safari Secrets

Week 7: August 17 - 21

The wild is full of surprises – are you ready to uncover its secrets? Binoculars and cameras at the ready campers, we’re about to embark on an unforgettable safari expedition! We’ll roam the wild savanna, trek through dense jungles, and uncover the secrets of the animal kingdom.  Racing like cheetahs, stomping like elephants, leaping like tree frogs, we’ll discover amazing animals big and small.

It’s time to ROAR and EXPLORE on a safari expedition!

Messy MAgic Makers

Messy Magic Makers

Week 8: August 24 - 28

Get ready to mix it, splat it, squish it, and create it! This week is all about hands-on experiments, messy masterpieces, and outdoor fun. Campers let’s jump into stretchy, squishy slime and oobleck and then get creative using paint in bold and unexpected ways – think splatter, drips and bubbles!  We can’t forget about our wacky & magical experiments that go fizz, pop, bang! We’ll get plenty of fresh air and outdoor fun as we get MESSY to create and concoct some summertime MAGIC this week!

Best of the Best

Best of the Best

Week 9: August 31 – September 4

This week campers are in for the ultimate Discovery Camp celebration! We’re bringing back all the camper-favourite games, crafts, and activities from the entire summer for one epic highlight week. From our most loved group games to creative creations and exciting experiments, it’s a greatest-hits lineup packed with nonstop fun!

The grand finale? A full Camper Choice Day, where campers take the lead and run the show – choosing what we play, create, and explore. Campers get to vote, decide, and design the day their way! Join us as we close out summer with one last unforgettable week of Discovery Camp adventures and fun!

Leader in Training

Leader-in-Training (LIT)

Available Weeks 1- 8

Our Leader-in-Training (LIT) program is designed for youth ages 13 to 16 who are ready to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and gain hands-on experience in a fun and supportive camp environment.

Throughout the week, LITs will participate in engaging activities focused on teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, and goal setting, all while enjoying classic camp fun.