Everything You Need to Know About BGC Greater Halifax Summer Day Camps 2026
BGC Greater Halifax summer day camps are back for 2026, and registration is open now. If you’re a parent in Halifax or Dartmouth looking for affordable, supervised summer programming for your child, here’s everything you need to know before you register.
What Are BGC Greater Halifax Summer Day Camps?
BGC Greater Halifax Clubs (BGCGH) offers summer day camps for children ages 5-12 across four locations in HRM. Running from July 6 through August 28, 2026, our camps feature eight themed weeks of games, crafts, outdoor activities, and structured programming led by trained staff. Kids can attend one week or the whole summer—registration is flexible and done week by week.
BGC Greater Halifax serves over 1000 children and youth annually across six club sites in Halifax and Dartmouth. Summer camps are one of our most popular programs, and spots fill fast.
Where Are the Camps Located?
Summer day camps run at four BGC club sites across HRM:
- Dartmouth North – 60 Farrell Street
- East Dartmouth – 50 Caledonia Road
- Sackville – 45 Connolly Road
- Spryfield – 11 Aldergrove Drive
All sites are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
What Does a Week of Camp Cost?
Summer day camp is $200 per child, per week. Fees are processed automatically—Weeks 1-4 on June 21 and Weeks 5-8 on July 21. If you have questions about payment or financial supports, contact registration@bgcgh.ca.
What Are the 2026 Weekly Themes?
Each week of BGC summer camp has its own theme, giving kids something new to look forward to all summer long:
- Week 1: Into the Wild (July 6-10)
- Week 2: BGC Major Leagues (July 13-17)
- Week 3: Camp Coastal (July 20-24)
- Week 4: Step Right Up! (July 27-31)
- Week 5: The Big Dig (August 4-7)
- Week 6: Make It & Break It (August 10-14)
- Week 7: Sand, Sky & Sea (August 17-21)
- Week 8: The Last Lap (August 24-28)
Who Are the Staff?
BGC camp staff are trained in child development, behavior management, non-violent crisis intervention, conflict resolution, HIGH FIVE, and first aid and CPR. All staff complete criminal and vulnerable sector checks before working with children.
Our programs run at a 1:10 leader-to-participant ratio. If your child has medical, behavioral, or sensory support needs, we encourage you to contact us before registering so we can discuss what’s possible.
How Do I Register?
Registration is done online through the BGC Greater Halifax registration portal. A laptop or desktop computer is required—the portal is not compatible with mobile devices or tablets.
Registration opened in March 2026. If spots remain available, you can register now at bgcgh.ca/childrens-programs/summer-camp.
To be eligible, children must be at least 5 years old by December 31, 2025, and completing Primary by June 30, 2026.
What Is the Cancellation Policy?
Cancellations for July weeks must be submitted in writing to registration@bgcgh.ca by June 1. Cancellations for August weeks must be submitted by July 1. Accounts will be charged for cancellations made after those deadlines.
Why BGC Summer Camp?
BGC Greater Halifax has been serving children and families in Dartmouth and Halifax for decades. Our camps provide a safe, inclusive, and affordable alternative to specialty camps, with the consistency of trained staff, established programming, and club communities that many of our campers have grown up in.
For many families in our communities, BGC camp is how their kids spend their summer—and we’re proud of that.
To register or ask a question, visit bgcgh.ca/childrens-programs/summer-camp or email registration@bgcgh.ca.