PA Day Camps: The One Day Off Nobody Plans For

A TDSB PA Day always seems to sneak up — and suddenly you’re scrambling for childcare on a random Friday.

Evoke’s Toronto PA Day Camps take that stress off your plate, giving kids a full day of martial arts, games, and structured fun while you keep your schedule intact.

For 20+ years, we’ve been the go-to PA Day Camps Toronto families across Leaside, Davisville Village, Mount Pleasant, and North Toronto rate #1. We are just a 5-minute walk from Leaside LRT station, and minutes from Bessborough Drive Elementary, Rolph Road Elementary, and Maurice Cody PS.

How Our Toronto PA Day Camps Work

Every PA Day Camp Toronto offers runs on actual TDSB-scheduled PA Days throughout the school year – so you never need to guess or cross-reference a separate calendar. Just check the dates below, book the days you need, and drop your child off for a full day of supervised activity.

Who it’s for: Kids ages 5 to 12
When: Full-day sessions on TDSB-designated PA Days
What’s included: Martial arts activities, games, group challenges, and free play, led by Evoke’s regular coaching team
No package required: Book single days as needed – perfect for the PA Days you can’t plan around in advance

This isn’t just supervised time — it’s a full day of energy and structured fun: team games, hands-on arts & crafts, martial arts-themed activities, obstacle courses, and (of course) a pizza party for lunch, all built around the same life-skills from our children’s martial arts curriculum.

Camp Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Drop-off: 8:45am – 10:00am
Pick-up: 3:45pm – 5:00pm – *Requests for later pickup $$

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Laura Reino

My son and daughter have attended Evoke summer camp for 3 years, and they both agree that it is their favourite camp in the city! There is a great mix of activities each day including outdoor time. They come tired and happy each day:) The staff are also extremely friendly and professional.

K Schaber-Chan

As always, we had a wonderful experience with Evoke Martial Arts summer camp! Our daughter really enjoyed the activities and programming and came home each day excited about what she had done. Most importantly, she says the teachers are amazing — which is probably the best review a kid can give! She enjoyed it so much that she’s already asking to do more weeks at Evoke next summer. Highly recommend!

Seojung Yoon

My 7 year old son absolutely loves Evoke Camp—it’s one of his favorite camps! He first attended during March Break and loved it so much that we decided to enroll him in the summer camp as well. Every day on the way home, he excitedly tells us all about the new moves he learned and the fun stories he has with his friends. I’ve been so impressed with the active and engaging programs, as well as the thoughtful care and attention from the staff. Extremely happy with our experience at Evoke Camp and would highly recommend it!👍🏻👍🏻

Monica Cassin

My daughter had a great time. She loved the activities and mix of martial arts lessons throughout. The complimentary extended hours was amazing. The counsellors were so lovely and engaging with the kids - I was so impressed.

Oni

My child absolutely loves Evoke’s summer camp! It’s so much fun, but also very educational. I love that the kids get to learn important basic skills and everyday things in such a fun and engaging way. The teachers are amazing and really care about the kids. My child looks forward to going every day! Highly recommend Evoke!🤗

KaranSA

I'd recommend this camp- my 8 year old came home eveyday proud of learning new moves and all the ways in which she was occupied with activities and games; there is also an emphasis on respect, structure and punctuality which she liked.

Melissa Cohen

My kids have an incredible time at Evoke Summer camp every year. The staff are thoughtful, supportive and welcoming. The kids thrive on this program and all the details that make it special!

Camila

This is the only camp where my daughter asks to come back over and over again. She has so much fun every time she comes. She loves the crafts that she makes and she proudly shows me all the self- defense moves she learns. This camp has everything for everybody.

Vik

Great summer camp! It's very well organized, and the kids are always well supervised and engaged in a variety of fun activities throughout the day. The staff are caring and friendly, creating a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for the kids. Highly recommend!

Katerina Timofeeva

Our 6-year-old son, Mark, spent a week at Evoke Summer Camp, and we couldn't be happier with the experience! Every day he came home full of excitement, stories, and a huge smile on his face. The camp offers such a great mix of fun activities, sports, creative projects, and games that kept him engaged from morning to afternoon. The counselors were absolutely amazing—kind, energetic, patient, and genuinely caring. They created such a warm, welcoming atmosphere that Mark felt comfortable and excited to go back every single day. It was a week filled with laughter, new friendships, confidence, and unforgettable memories. We truly appreciate all the love and effort the team puts into making every child feel special. Thank you for giving our son such a joyful and active summer experience. We highly recommend Evoke Summer Camp to any family looking for a safe, fun, and inspiring camp for their children!

Sergey

My 11yo son often goes here. From his own words: "Fun games! The arts and crafts are cool. I liked the movie and pizza at the end!"

Elona Guni

My little brother came to Evoke’s camp from 5-9 years old and it was such a good experience for him. Everyday at pick up, it was a fight to take him home because he wanted to stay for longer. He learned some great lessons in this camp — confidence, how to stand up to a bully, focus, teamwork, and stranger danger, to name a few. I would highly recommend taking your child to this camp. Their is a variety of activities for the kids to do, including many martial arts games and drills, going to the park, splash pad, and obstacle courses. It is very beginner friendly and easy to follow along for any type of learner.

Reilly Chang

I remember this summer camp from when I was a kid! It’s great to see it’s still around after all this time! The staff are supportive, engaging and friendly! I’m glad to see a camp that made a positive impact still be here!

Tess Lee

This is my son's 3rd year to return this camp. The camp environment is positive, supportive and it is a great place to meet up with new friends. At the end of each week my son knew everyone's names and even their interests 🙂 He also learned so much of life skills such as kindness, patience, compassion, focus , self control and teamwork! Instructors truly care for campers, and they are skilled, patient ,engaging, and making everyday enjoyable and educational! My son highly adores all of them. EVOKE summer camp is a supportive community and they truly cares for everyone's experience.

Why Parents Choose Evoke for PA Days

Unlike a generic drop-in daycare PA Day Camp Toronto studios typically offer; at Evoke is run by the same coaches from our kids martial arts classes or Lil’ Dragons. It’s a familiar, comfortable environment, Our team is experienced and well-trained and not a stranger supervising a gym full of kids for the day.

Every session blends physical activity with the same life-skills focus (focus, respect, confidence) that runs through all of Evoke’s youth programs.

Our Toronto PA Damp Camps offer beginner-friendly martial arts themed activities, and require no experience to participate.

We pack a whole week of excitement into one day at Evoke’s PA Day Camps in Toronto.

Upcoming PA Day Camp Dates

(To be updated each school year based on the current TDSB calendar.)

Check back here or contact us for the current school year’s confirmed PA Day dates – we recommend booking early, as spots are limited per session.

PA Day Camps Toronto FAQ

Do I need to be a member to attend a PA Day Camp?

No — PA Day Camps are open to both current members and the public. It’s also a great way for new families to try Evoke in a low-commitment setting before enrolling in a regular program.

What should my child bring?

Comfortable athletic clothing, a water bottle, and a nut-free lunch and snacks (specific requirements will be confirmed at booking).

How is this different from your March Break or Summer Camps?

March Break Camp runs as a full week, and Summer Camp runs across the summer – PA Day Camps are single, standalone days tied to the school calendar, ideal for the occasional day off rather than an extended break.

Can I book multiple PA Days in advance?

Yes – many parents book out the full year’s PA Days at once to avoid last-minute scrambling. Contact us to reserve your child’s spot for upcoming dates.

Whether your child is already training with us or this is their very first time at Evoke, we are a PA Day Camp Toronto parents trust for our experienced team, structure, and community.

Already enrolled? It’s a seamless extension of the classes they already love.

New to Evoke? Consider it a low-pressure trial run – many families who try a PA Day end up enrolling in one of our kids and youth programs afterward.

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