The Ivy Day Camp

What The Ivy Day Camp does

The Ivy Day Camp is a Toronto-based summer day camp serving children aged 4 to 14, founded in 2020 and operating on the 22-acre Havergal College campus in midtown Toronto. The camp offers multi-week daytime sessions covering sports, arts, swimming, and general programming, with an add-on Ivy Sports and Arts Academy layer for higher-margin specialty instruction and a Grade 8 Leadership Program extending the upper age range. A formal partnership with Camp Timberlane, an overnight camp in continuous operation since 1958, provides Ivy families with an overnight and extended-season pathway.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model targeting Toronto-area families. Revenue is generated through per-session tuition priced between $1,500 and $6,150 depending on length and program tier, plus ancillary add-ons such as extended care and specialty academies. Registration and staffing are managed through CampBrain, an industry-standard third-party platform. The camp is accredited by the Ontario Camps Association and is led by Dara Kahane and Benji Roy (Directors) and Ali Nagthall (Assistant Director). The business employs 27 staff and runs active social media channels for demand generation, with registration for summer 2026 already open at the time of writing.

There is no disclosed information on funding, ownership structure, revenue, profitability, or enrollment counts. Capacity is constrained by the Havergal College campus footprint and seasonal operating window, and the primary supplier and distribution dependencies are the facility-use arrangement with Havergal College and the partnership with Camp Timberlane.

Name

The Ivy Day Camp

Legal name

The Ivy Day Camp

Website

https://theivy.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ivy Day Camp is a Toronto-based summer day camp for children aged 4-14, operating on Havergal College's 22-acre campus under a direct-to-consumer, session-based tuition model with optional specialty programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Summer Day Camp Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), College & Career Exploration Camps (Pre-College Samplers, Pathways) (EDAMALAN), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Summer day camp
• Youth programming
• Swim instruction
• Sports and arts academy
• Childcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Session Fees: The Ivy generates revenue primarily through session-based camp fees. Parents pay for camp sessions ranging from 2 to 8 weeks, with pricing tiers based on session length. Additional revenue comes from optional add-ons including the Ivy Sports and Arts Academy, before care, and after care programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ivy Day Camp is a premier summer day camp for children ages 4-14, operating on the 22-acre Havergal College campus in midtown Toronto. It delivers structured, age-differentiated programming across three main divisions (Ivy Kinders, Ivy Inters, Ivy Elders) plus specialized streams (Ivy Athletes, Leadership Program, Sports and Arts Academy), with daily certified swim instruction, over 50 skill-based activities, hot lunches and snacks, towel service, and optional Camp Timberlane overnight trips. Parents register for 2- to 8-week sessions via the CampBrain online portal, with optional Before Care and After Care add-ons.

Product overview

The Ivy Day Camp is a premier summer day camp service for children ages 4-14, operating as a single unified program with multiple age-differentiated tracks. The core offering includes three main divisions—Ivy Kinders (ages 4-6), Ivy Inters (Grades 1-3), and Ivy Elders (Grades 4-7)—each providing age-appropriate activities. Specialized program streams include Ivy Athletes (sports-focused), the Leadership Program (Grade 8), and Ivy Sports and Arts Academy (add-on sports/arts instruction). The camp also partners with Camp Timberlane for overnight experiences. Additional fee-based add-ons include Before/After Care. All campers receive daily swim instruction and access to over 50 activities spanning sports, arts, science, and creative pursuits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ivy Kinders: Division for Pre-Kindergarten to Senior Kindergarten campers (ages 4-5), broken into units: Chipmunks, Bears, and Lions
• Ivy Inters
• Ivy Elders
• Ivy Athletes
• Ivy Sports and Arts Academy
• Ivy Travellers
• Leadership Program

Products and services

• Ivy Kinders Program
• Ivy Inters Program
• Ivy Elders Program
• Ivy Athletes
• Leadership Program (Leaders and Coaches)
• Swim Program
• Ivy Sports and Arts Academy
• Camp Timberlane Trips
• Before and After Care

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Camp TimberlanecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ivy is a welcoming addition to Camp Timberlane, which was established in 1958. The Ivy offers a pathway to overnight camping through Camp Timberlane trips: complimentary day trips for Ravens (Grade 1), 3-day overnight camping trips for Eagles (Grade 2), Hawks (Grade 3), and youngest Mavericks (Grades 4-5), and the Ivy Travellers program (Timberlane Bundle) for a seamless transition from day camp to overnight camp for Grades 2-4.
• Havergal CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ivy operates on the Havergal College campus, a 22-acre historic facility in midtown Toronto. The partnership provides access to state-of-the-art facilities including an air-conditioned athletic centre with regulation-sized pool, 6 tennis courts, playing fields, woodland paths, and air-conditioned indoor facilities. Havergal College also provides on-site catering services.
• Life Saving SocietycoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Ivy provides Life Saving Society certified swim instruction with progress reports and swim badges. The partnership ensures professional swim lessons in the 25-metre competition pool with an industry-best 4:1 in-water camper-to-instructor ratio.
• Ontario Camps AssociationminorOthersThe Ivy is an accredited member of the Ontario Camps Association, meeting and exceeding the highest standards for health, safety, staff training, and program quality.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal York Day Camp: Long-running Toronto day camp serving children ages 4-14 with sports, swimming, and creative programming. Closest like-for-like Toronto competitor in terms of age range, breadth of activities, and city-based operations.
• Camp Timberlane: Long-established (1958) Ontario summer camp and explicit strategic partner of The Ivy Day Camp. Operates an overnight program that The Ivy feeds into via the Ivy Travellers bundle; the most directly comparable peer given the shared leadership network, OCA accreditation, and overlapping family audience.
• Camp Kandalore: Established Ontario traditional overnight camp in the Algonquin region offering multi-activity programming (sports, arts, canoeing). Comparable on programming breadth and OCA accreditation; competes for the same Toronto family's summer budget.
• Camp Wenonah: Ontario traditional overnight camp focused on water sports and outdoor activities. Comparable Toronto catchment, OCA accreditation, and premium positioning, providing families an alternative traditional-camp option.
• Bayview Glen Summer Camp: Toronto-based private-school-affiliated day camp operating across multiple age groups with sports, arts, and swimming. Direct competitor for midtown Toronto families seeking a school-campus day-camp experience similar to The Ivy's Havergal setup.
• Crescent Summer @ Crescent School: Toronto private-school summer day camp operating on the Crescent School campus in midtown Toronto. Comparable value proposition (private-school campus, premium facilities, sports/arts mix, swim instruction) targeting the same family base as The Ivy.
• Avenues Day Camp: Toronto-based private day camp offering multi-activity programming (sports, arts, swimming) for children in similar age brackets. Directly comparable Toronto competitor for premium day-camp placement.
• Camp Arowhon: Premier Ontario traditional summer camp operating both day and overnight experiences in the Muskoka/Toronto catchment. Directly competes for the same premium Toronto family demographic with a similar breadth of sports, arts, and water-based programming.

Broad incumbents

• Galileo Learning: US-based multi-location summer camp operator running Innovation Camps focused on STEAM, arts, and sports. Comparable on multi-activity enrichment positioning and camp-as-institution framing; relevant as a benchmark for scaled premium-camp operations.
• Steve & Kate's Camp: Multi-location US premium day camp with self-directed learning model. Comparable on premium positioning, flexible session lengths, and broad activity programming; representative of a scaled incumbent format The Ivy could benchmark against for growth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theivydaycamp
• Instagraminstagram.com/theivydaycamp
• TikToktiktok.com/@ivydaycamp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-ivy-day-camp

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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