Summer Camp Tours
SUMMER CAMP TOURS
From Monday to Friday, July 6 – August 21, 2026, Summer Camp Groups can pre-register for a guided Museum experience as part of our summer program. Group walk-ins are not permitted, and bookings fill up fast, so secure your spot today.
Summer Camp Options
Half-Day Program
10:00 am – 12:00 pm, $11 per child
Includes a guided tour of our exhibitions, a hands-on presentation, plus access to the entire museum to explore and participate in regular offerings. Access to a lunch room is provided
Full-Day Program
10:00 am – 2:00 pm, $16 per child
Includes a guided tour of our exhibitions, a hands-on presentation and workshop, as well as access to the entire museum to explore and participate in regular offerings. Access to a lunch room is provided.
Workshop Options
Footwear in the Community (Ages 4-8)
Learn about different members of the community through footwear while touching and examining shoes and boots from our special Hands-On collection. Campers will complete an All About Me shoe craft using their new skills and insights.
Shoes Around the World (Ages 7+)
Explore shoes from cultures across the globe, thinking critically about function, design, and cultural significance. Through guided inquiry, students will make connections between place and tradition, inspiring them to create a personalized shoe passport reflecting their own heritage and new knowledge.
Please review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
Off-site Group Experiences
Offsite and Virtual Group Experiences
Bringing the world’s most impressive footwear collection directly to you.
The Bata Shoe Museum is stepping out of the box with a new series of offsite and virtual learning experiences – where we come to you. Discover the fascinating history of footwear through a program designed to engage and inspire your group.
1-hour / $350 / maximum 150 people
Participants will enjoy an engaging presentation featuring a slideshow of remarkable footwear from the Museum’s collection. The session highlights a diverse range of shoes from traditional footwear to innovative and iconic styles from across the decades.
30 minutes / $75 / maximum 40 participants
With a presentation, add a sensory experience to give participants the opportunity to see and handle footwear from around the world. Groups will examine and appreciate the intricate details, materials, and craftsmanship that shoe designers and makers have used throughout history, while expanding their knowledge through questions and discussion.
1-hour / $5 per person / maximum 40 participants
With a presentation, add an interactive workshop to either create a shoe-themed greeting card or make and decorate your own mini shoe ornament. Each workshop will include an additional short presentation about the history of the Museum and leave time for conversation and sharing.
Program Benefits
Explore how footwear reflects the culture, society, and economy of civilizations around the world — and discover the stories shoes can tell about the people who wore them.
Led by the Museum’s experienced Education Representatives, this program brings a curated look at our collection of over 15,000 artifacts directly to you — no museum visit required.
An optional hands-on activity or workshop lets participants engage directly with the material, building practical and artistic skills inspired by footwear traditions from around the world.
Programs are thoughtfully designed to engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds, offering a rich variety of content that makes each learning experience informative, interactive, and memorable. Customized presentations may also be arranged upon special request.
Bring people together in a relaxed, familiar setting — perfect for collaboration, conversation, and connection over a truly unique shared experience.
Program Details – Offsite
Participants: Designed for adults and seniors, with a maximum of 150 for presentations and a maximum of 40 for hands-on workshops and activities, facilitated by a Bata Shoe Museum representative.
Program Availability: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Duration: 1 to 2.5 hours
Materials: All supplies are provided.
Requirements: Seating for all participants for the presentation and one table per 4–6 participants for the workshop
Cost: 1-hour presentation $350* / 30-minute hands-on experience $75* / 1-hour craft workshop $5* per person
Program Details – Virtual
Participants: Designed for all ages with an unlimited number of participants, facilitated online by a Bata Shoe Museum representative.
Program Availability: Flexible. Contact us to discuss options.
Duration: 1 hour
Requirements: Stable internet connection
Cost: $150*
*Rates for both Offsite and Virtual Programs are plus tax. Additional charges may apply for customized content.
How to Book
Please review the available presentation options and fill in the Tour Request Form. You will be asked to select your preferred times. A member of our Education Team will then contact you to confirm your requested time, or make alternative arrangements. If you have general questions, please contact tours@batashoemuseum.ca.
Summer Day Camp
Boots and Spurs Summer Day Camp
Open to: Registered day camp organizations
Dates: Monday to Friday from July 8 to August 29, 2025, excluding Monday, August 4 (Civic Holiday)
Details: Two-hour reservation in a dedicated room + exhibition tour
Inspired by our new exhibition Rough & Ready: The History of Cowboy Boots, saddle up with us for a summer filled with fun and learning. Guided by a team of experienced and knowledgeable instructors, campers will experience cowboy boots and culture like never before. Get creative with a variety of cowboy crafts, interact with our hands-on collection of shoes and boots, and try on some funky western-inspired gear. All campers will be given take-home activity booklets and a neighbourhood walking guide so you can start or continue the fun all day.
Campers must be accompanied by qualified supervisors. At least one supervisor in your group must be over the age of 18.