About Us
Camps Canada is a privately-owned day camp operating a total of 11 camps at 2 locations; one in Kanata, Ontario and the other in Barrhaven, OntarioThe camps we offer are: Arts and Crafts Camp, Golf Camp, Horseback Camp, Mornings Only Freshman Sports Camp, MultiSport Camp, and Swim Camp.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple. We strive to be the best camp in the Ottawa area.
We want every child who comes to camp to have the time of their life. We accomplish this by having fun at work. When our staff have fun (by dressing in funny costumes, dancing, or singing silly songs), the campers can't wait to join in. It's contagious!
We want every child who comes to camp to have the time of their life!
Our programs are designed with two overriding principles in mind. Is it safe? Is it fun? If we can answer yes to these questions, then we "go for it". That's why camp is so much fun. We don't have to follow a curriculum and kids aren't graded or scored. It's all about the experience.
Our success is based on the fact that kids love our camp and they come back summer after summer.
Word of mouth amoung kids and their parents is our best advertising.
Camps Canada Owner - Matt Barr's Timeline
| YEAR | EMPLOYER | POSITION |
| 1991 | Ontario Jr A Hockey Camp (Arnprior, Ontario) |
Camp Counselor - On-Ice Instruction specializing in Goaltender Instruction |
| 1992 | Thunderbird Athletic Club (Carp, Ontario) |
Camp Director - Thunderbird Tennis Camp |
| 1993 | Thunderbird Athletic Club (Carp, Ontario) |
Founder / Director - Thunderbird All-Star Sports Camp |
| 1996 | ABC Sports Camp (One location - Earl of March HS, Kanata) |
Founder / Owner |
| 2003 | Camps Canada (Two locations - Earl of March HS, Kanata / Barrhaven PS, Barrhaven) |
The name of the business was changed. Founder / Owner |
| 2009 | Ultima Camps (Two locations - AY Jackson SS, Kanata / Roch Carrier ES, Kanata) |
New Owner - I purchased the camp from a previous owner |
Although the locations of camp, and the staff and kids have changed over the years, Matt's passion for camp has remained.