SPY CAMP
Calling all young secret agents! Join us at the Diefenbunker for week-long Spy Camp, taking place annually over March Break and summer.
From coding to disguising, to using science and technology, discover what makes a world-class secret agent. Practice skills like solving puzzles, observation, and investigation, while completing top-secret missions and finding clues to solve the mystery of Agent X.
Spend your week exploring inside and outside of Canada’s most significant Cold War artifact: a once-top secret, four-storey underground bunker, now a museum and national historic site.
Members receive 10% off
Members also receive early access to registration.
Become a member today for this benefit and more!
March Break Spy Camp
Registration is now open for 2025 March Break camps. Spots are limited — register today! Payment is due upon registration. Sign up as a Diefenbunker Member to receive early registration access and 10% off camps.
Art of Espionage
Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a secret agent? Art of Espionage dives into every aspect of what makes a top-notch secret agent — from stealth and sleuthing, to codes and disguises. This week of Spy Camp trains participants to be world-class secret agents while completing top-secret missions.
Dates: Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14, 2025
Hours:
Camp: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before Care: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
After Care: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: 5 to 10
Campers must be the required age as of the first day of camp in the week they are registered.
Cost: $275 per child for the week
Optional before and after care are included in the weekly cost.
Capacity: 15 campers
What to bring:
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Campers should come with their own lunch, water bottles, and snacks (peanut-free).
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Please bring closed-toe, indoor shoes to wear inside the bunker.
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Come prepared with appropriate winter attire for outdoor activities (weather permitting).
Location: Diefenbunker Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa
Ten minutes north of the 417, Carp/Stittsville exit, in the Village of Carp.
Our Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program is a unique leadership opportunity for teens. Throughout the week, CITs will have the opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills while supporting our staff counsellors in delivering high-quality programming to campers.
No prior experience is required, and mentorship and training from our staff will be provided throughout the week.
To get the most out of your experience, we welcome registrations from groups of friends interested in participating together.
Art of Espionage
Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a secret agent? Art of Espionage dives into every aspect of what makes a top-notch secret agent — from stealth and sleuthing, to codes and disguises. This week of Spy Camp trains participants to be world-class secret agents while completing top-secret missions.
Dates: Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14, 2025
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Option to stay during the camp's After Care: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at no additional cost.
Ages: 12 to 15
Campers must be the required age as of the first day of camp in the week they are registered.
Cost: $200 per child for the week
Capacity: 2 CITs
What to bring:
-
Campers should come with their own lunch, water bottles, and snacks (peanut-free).
-
Please bring closed-toe, indoor shoes to wear inside the bunker.
-
Come prepared with appropriate winter attire for outdoor activities (weather permitting).
Location: Diefenbunker Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa
Ten minutes north of the 417, Carp/Stittsville exit, in the Village of Carp.
Summer Spy Camp
Registration is now open for 2025 Summer camps. Spots are limited — register today! Payment is due upon registration. Sign up as a Diefenbunker Member to receive 10% off camps.
Dates: We're offering 9 weeks of themed day-camps throughout July and August.
Due to capacity and demand, there is a limit of 2 weeks of camp per child for the summer. We reserve the right to cancel any additional bookings made beyond the limit, with refunds issued according to our cancellation policy.
Ages: 5 to 10
Ages vary by week. Campers must be the required age as of the first day of camp in the week they are registered.
Hours:
Camp: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before Care: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
After Care: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Optional before and after care are included in the weekly cost.
What to bring:
-
Campers should come with their own lunch, water bottles, and snacks (peanut-free).
-
Please bring closed-toe, indoor shoes to wear inside the bunker.
-
Come prepared with a hut and sunscreen for outdoor activities (weather permitting), and a sweater for indoors as the bunker can be chilly.
Location: Diefenbunker Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa
Ten minutes north of the 417, Carp/Stittsville exit, in the Village of Carp.
Week 1: Art of Espionage
Dates: Monday, June 30 and Wednesday July 2 to Friday, July 4, 2025 (4 days)
Ages: 5 to 10
Capacity: 20 campers
Cost: $220 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a secret agent? Art of Espionage dives into every aspect of what makes a top-notch secret agent — from stealth and sleuthing, to codes and disguises. This week of Spy Camp trains participants to be world-class secret agents while completing top-secret missions.
Week 2: Making and Breaking Codes
Dates: Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11, 2025
Ages: 5 to 7
Capacity: 20 campers
Cost: $275 per child for the week
Description: Solving puzzles, speaking other languages, and decoding top-secret information that are all skills that make the perfect secret agent. Our agents-in-training will use these skills to find the rogue agent in our midst and solve the mystery of Agent X.
Week 3: Making and Breaking Codes — SOLD OUT
Dates: Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18, 2025
Ages: 8 to 10
Capacity: 20 campers
Cost: $275 per child for the week
Description: Solving puzzles, speaking other languages, and decoding top-secret information that are all skills that make the perfect secret agent. Our agents-in-training will use these skills to find the rogue agent in our midst and solve the mystery of Agent X.
Week 4: The Science Behind Spying
Dates: Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25, 2025
Ages: 5 to 7
Capacity: 20 campers
Cost: $275 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered how to dust for fingerprints? Do you know how to read invisible ink? This week is all about experiments. Agents-in-training will use science to discover evidence and clues that will lead them to the capture of the rogue Agent X.
Week 5: The Science Behind Spying
Dates: Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1, 2025
Ages: 8 to 10
Capacity: 20 campers
Cost: $275 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered how to dust for fingerprints? Do you know how to read invisible ink? This week is all about experiments. Agents-in-training will use science to discover evidence and clues that will lead them to the capture of the rogue Agent X.
Week 6: Art of Espionage — SOLD OUT
Dates: Tuesday, August 5 to Friday, August 8, 2025 (4 days)
Ages: 5 to 10
Capacity: 10 campers
Cost: $220 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a secret agent? Art of Espionage dives into every aspect of what makes a top-notch secret agent — from stealth and sleuthing, to codes and disguises. This week of Spy Camp trains participants to be world-class secret agents while completing top-secret missions.
Week 7: Deception and Disguise
Dates: Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15, 2025
Ages: 5 to 7
Capacity: 20 campers
Cost: $275 per child for the week
Description: Camouflage, blending in, and becoming invisible are all unique ways to disguise yourself. Our agents-in-training will learn the newest techniques in sneakiness, how animals use disguises, and how to disguise more than just ourselves!
Week 8: Deception and Disguise — SOLD OUT
Dates: Monday, August 18 to Friday, August 22, 2025
Ages: 8 to 10
Capacity: 20 campers
Cost: $275 per child for the week
Description: Camouflage, blending in, and becoming invisible are all unique ways to disguise yourself. Our agents-in-training will learn the newest techniques in sneakiness, how animals use disguises, and how to disguise more than just ourselves!
Week 9: Art of Espionage
Dates: Monday, August 25 to Friday, August 29, 2025
Ages: 5 to 10
Capacity: 20 campers
Cost: $275 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a secret agent? Art of Espionage dives into every aspect of what makes a top-notch secret agent — from stealth and sleuthing, to codes and disguises. This week of Spy Camp trains participants to be world-class secret agents while completing top-secret missions.
Our Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program is a unique leadership opportunity for teens. Throughout the week, CITs will have the opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills while supporting our staff counsellors in delivering high-quality programming to campers.
No prior experience is required, and mentorship and training from our staff will be provided throughout the week.
To get the most out of your experience, we welcome registrations from groups of friends interested in participating together.
Dates: We're offering 8 weeks of themed day-camps throughout July and August.
Due to capacity and demand, there is a limit of 2 weeks of camp per child for the summer. We reserve the right to cancel any additional bookings made beyond the limit, with refunds issued according to our cancellation policy.
Ages: 12 to 15
Campers must be the required age as of the first day of camp in the week they are registered.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Option to stay during the camp's After Care (3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) at no additional cost.
What to bring:
-
Campers should come with their own lunch, water bottles, and snacks (peanut-free).
-
Please bring closed-toe, indoor shoes to wear inside the bunker.
-
Come prepared with a hut and sunscreen for outdoor activities (weather permitting), and a sweater for indoors as the bunker can be chilly.
Location: Diefenbunker Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa
Ten minutes north of the 417, Carp/Stittsville exit, in the Village of Carp.
Week 2: Making and Breaking Codes
Dates: Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11, 2025
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $200 per child for the week
Description: Solving puzzles, speaking other languages, and decoding top-secret information that are all skills that make the perfect secret agent. Our agents-in-training will use these skills to find the rogue agent in our midst and solve the mystery of Agent X.
Week 3: Making and Breaking Codes
Dates: Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18, 2025
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $200 per child for the week
Description: Solving puzzles, speaking other languages, and decoding top-secret information that are all skills that make the perfect secret agent. Our agents-in-training will use these skills to find the rogue agent in our midst and solve the mystery of Agent X.
Week 4: The Science Behind Spying
Dates: Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25, 2025
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $200 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered how to dust for fingerprints? Do you know how to read invisible ink? This week is all about experiments. Agents-in-training will use science to discover evidence and clues that will lead them to the capture of the rogue Agent X.
Week 5: The Science Behind Spying — SOLD OUT
Dates: Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1, 2025
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $200 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered how to dust for fingerprints? Do you know how to read invisible ink? This week is all about experiments. Agents-in-training will use science to discover evidence and clues that will lead them to the capture of the rogue Agent X.
Week 6: Art of Espionage — SOLD OUT
Dates: Tuesday, August 5 to Friday, August 8, 2025 (4 days)
Capacity: 2 CITs
Cost: $160 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a secret agent? Art of Espionage dives into every aspect of what makes a top-notch secret agent — from stealth and sleuthing, to codes and disguises. This week of Spy Camp trains participants to be world-class secret agents while completing top-secret missions.
Week 7: Deception and Disguise — SOLD OUT
Dates: Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15, 2025
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $200 per child for the week
Description: Camouflage, blending in, and becoming invisible are all unique ways to disguise yourself. Our agents-in-training will learn the newest techniques in sneakiness, how animals use disguises, and how to disguise more than just ourselves!
Week 8: Deception and Disguise
Dates: Monday, August 18 to Friday, August 22, 2025
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $200 per child for the week
Description: Camouflage, blending in, and becoming invisible are all unique ways to disguise yourself. Our agents-in-training will learn the newest techniques in sneakiness, how animals use disguises, and how to disguise more than just ourselves!
Week 9: Art of Espionage
Dates: Monday, August 25 to Friday, August 29, 2025
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $200 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a secret agent? Art of Espionage dives into every aspect of what makes a top-notch secret agent — from stealth and sleuthing, to codes and disguises. This week of Spy Camp trains participants to be world-class secret agents while completing top-secret missions.
For more information, please call us at 613‑839‑0007 or 1‑800‑409‑1965, or email us at [email protected].