Summer education at kids academic camps

Summer education presents a fun avenue for children to enhance their learning, communication skills and general knowledge. Targeted areas like math, science or language are covered in summer education camps that teach students things such as how to read more reflectively, think critically and learn from the ideas of others. Popular summer learning camps include computer camps and science camps such as zoo camps.

Typically, summer education might be part of university summer camp sessions, a summer school of prep schools, or as private educational camps. These all encourage educational development.

Summer education camps benefit children by continuing education. During these summer camps, students learn from experienced faculty and professional entrepreneurs. Students will also have an opportunity to apply the concepts learned to simulation games and other recreational activities. Speakers programs, student debates and group activities are also part of summer education camps.

Studies show that students who attend summer academic camps develop better problem-solving skills and memory, regardless of the educational path they pursue.

Summer education options include:
• Animal and Nature Camps
• College and SAT Preparation
• Computer Camps
• ESL / English Learners
• Foreign Language Programs
• Science Summer and Day Programs
• Leadership & Community Service

Summer education camps present a great emphasis on substantial reading, research, and writing. Overnight summer learning camps offer an even stronger focus. Faculty and counselors spend day and evening with students and students have full immersion in learning. The camps are organized by age and grade for maximum benefit for all campers.

In Canada, academic summer education camps are very popular. Beginner to advanced students aged 7-17 can enroll in these fun and challenging academic camps taught by experienced instructors. Academic camps provide an opportunity for students to enrich and accelerate academic pursuits, interact with new peers and participate in recreational activities that keep them motivated and interested.

	Summer education camp name	Category
	description	City—Province/State
	Bishop's College School Summer Language Camp Offers many sports summer camp activities along with ESL and FSL integration. Activities include golf, horseback riding and much more. Camp Specialties: ESL, FSL	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Lennoxville — Quebec
	Safari Zoo Camp This animal camp at Jungle Cat Wold Zoo offers a variety of activities including hiking, swimming, biking and of course animal interaction. Camp Specialties: Animals, Environment, Outdoor Living, Science	Overnight Adventure Southern Durham Region — Ontario
	Digital Media Academy Accredited by Stanford University, DMA is "The Summer Digital Art and Technology Camp for Kids and Teens!" Camp Specialties: Computer, Photo/Film/Video, Robotics, Video Game/Web Design	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Vancouver — British Columbia Toronto — Ontario Vancouver — British Columbia
	Discovery Day Camp Science camp, sports camp and arts camp rolled into one (activities from robotics to soccer), this Toronto day camp also offers after care. Camp Specialties: Photo/Film/Video, Robotics, Dance, Science	Day Camp Traditional Richmond Hill — Ontario
	2 in 1 J. Addison Day Camp Educational day and overnight camp in Toronto with a variety of features, including ESL support, computer activities, arts and crafts, drama, dance, more. Camp Specialties: Academics/Tutoring, Credit Courses	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
	Academy of Design & Technology - Thinnox Design and technology programs for kids and teens. Animation, game and web design, fashion design and photography. Design something new this summer at Thinnox Design Camps in Mississauga. Camp Specialties: Engineering, Video Game/Web Design	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Mississauga — Ontario
	Alliance Francaise de Toronto This French immersion March Break and Summer Camp in Toronto allows kids to develop their oral and written French. Camp Specialties: FSL, Academics/Tutoring	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario Toronto — Ontario
	Alliance Francaise de Toronto (Mississauga) A French immersion March Break and Summer Camp in Mississauga encouraging kids to develop their oral and written French. Camp Specialties: FSL, French Language	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Mississauga — Ontario Mississauga — Ontario
	Bee Smart Learning Centre A balanced program with indoor academic activities as well as interactive outdoor sports and games! Camp Specialties: Math, ESL	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Thornhill — Ontario Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
	Bricks 4 Kidz At Bricks 4 Kidz camps, participants are introduced to concepts of engineering, architecture and mechanics while building motorized models using LEGO® technic bricks. Camp Specialties: Hands-on Activities, Robotics	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Mississauga — Ontario Mississauga — Ontario Oakville — Ontario
	Bugs Without Borders Inc. Children will learn how to identify an insect from other arthropods, investigate how and what insects eat, where they live, and what benefit they are in our shared world and so much more. Camp Specialties: Animals, Science	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario
	Camp Safari Science At Safari Science camps, kids learn about life and earth sciences, interact with animals, conduct experiments, play games and have other fun with science and learning. Camp Specialties: Science, Animals	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Oakville — Ontario
	Central Montessori Camps Summer camp with several locations throughout Toronto (the GTA), with programs including science, arts and sports activities, ESL and more. Camp Specialties: Science, ESL	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario Thornhill — Ontario Northern York Region — Ontario
	Debate Camp Canada For all students interested in public speaking, debating and leadership training. A well-rounded program open to all ability levels and interests, ages 10 - 17. Both day and overnight camp options available. Camp Specialties: Public Speaking/Debate, Leadership	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario Halifax — Nova Scotia
	DEEP Summer Academy DEEP Summer Academy provides highly motivated high school students from across the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, and science disciplines. Camp Specialties: Science, Engineering	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario
	Expérience Authentique One-of-a-kind French experiences for children schooled in French immersion or Francophone schools + Family Trips and Youth Linguistic Stays in Southwest France. Camp Specialties: FSL, French Language	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario Laurentians — Quebec International — International
	Fulford Academy Fulford Prep College campus is an International Boarding School for students aged 17 to 20. Camp Specialties: Academics/Tutoring	Overnight Computer/Education/Science Brockville — Ontario
	Humber College Camp Choice This high-tech summer camp run by Toronto's Humber College includes website design, robotics and programming, as well as other outdoor and indoor activities. Camp Specialties: Hands-on Activities, Science	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
	Kendellhurst Summer Academy Summer Academy is a great way for your child to revisit/review grade expectations, sharpen existing skills and abilities, and engage our French Language program while enjoying a balance of fun. Camp Specialties: Academics/Tutoring, FSL	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Mississauga — Ontario
	Kidzpirit International Network Kids develop leadership, business and financial competencies at this camp, ideal for kids and teens from Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and throughout Toronto. Camp Specialties: CIT/LIT Program, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Public Speaking/Debate	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Greater Toronto Area — Ontario Greater Toronto Area — Ontario Oshawa — Ontario
	Lynn-Rose Heights Adventure Quest Camp Lynn-Rose Heights Adventure Quest Camp is a unique and specifically designed "Reach Ahead Program" and "Adventure Camp". Campers work on Mathematics and Language curriculum. Camp Specialties: ESL, Computer	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Mississauga — Ontario
	ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE CAMP An ideal science camp for children from throughout the GTA. Kids get a week of hands-on educational activities, including physics as well as age-specific learning. Camp Specialties: Science	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario
	Play on Words Speech Therapy Camp Closing the Gap Healthcare Group is a fully accredited and award-winning business that provides community-based rehabilitation therapy, nursing, and personal support services of a high quality. Camp Specialties: Academics/Tutoring	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
	Real Programming 4 Kids With locations in Toronto, Oakville, Richmond Hill, Kitchener Waterloo and Ottawa, RP4K introduces kids and teens to the fundementals of computer science and programming. Camp Specialties: Computer, Science	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Throughout Ontario — Ontario Kitchener — Ontario Ottawa North — Ontario
	Science and Technology Summer Camps UOIT Get a unique science and tech education in this program by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, ideal for children from Ajax and elsewhere in the GTA. Camp Specialties: Environment, Computer	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Oshawa — Ontario
	Science Explorations The Explorations Camps provides a fun and interactive journey through science and engineering for kids aged 8 to 14. Camp Specialties: Engineering, Science	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
	Science North Summer Science Camps Science North offers fun and educational Summer Science Camps in English and French for children of all ages in over 25 communities across Northeastern and Northwestern Ontario! Camp Specialties: Hands-on Activities, Science	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Greater Sudbury and Vicinity — Ontario Sault Ste Marie — Ontario
	Sidney Ledson Institute Give your child the advantage of academic advancement / reinforcement in curriculum subjects and SSAT/ISEE prep during the Summer holidays. Daily physical activity and outdoor play. Camp Specialties: Language Studies, Math	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario
	Spirit of Math Spirit of Math is an after-school math school for high-achieving students. Students with an average of B+ or higher are considered for acceptance. Camp Specialties: Math	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Throughout Ontario — Ontario
	Stanstead College Language Adventure This four week summer program hosted by this prestigious boarding school outside of Sherbrooke, Quebec, offers enrichment in French or Spanish languages. Camp Specialties: ESL, FSL	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Stanstead — Quebec
	Shad Valley Shad Valley is a four week summer enrichment program. Students spend a month living in residence at one of host university campuses across Canada. Camp Specialties: Entrepreneurship, Science	Overnight Computer/Education/Science Throughout Canada — Other
	Buddhist (Mindfulness) Day Camp This unique summer day camp close to downtown Toronto lets kids explore Buddhism, cultivating mindfulness, emotional intelligence and leadership.	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario Toronto — Ontario
	Enrichment Studies Unit (ESU) at Queen's University Enrichment Studies Unit at Queen's University offers an academic enriched university experience for high school boys and girls.	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Kingston — Ontario
	Me to We Take Action Camp A leadership camp that allows youth to discover their potential through interactive team-building, intensive workshops, games and hands on volunteer experience.	Overnight Computer/Education/Science Bethany — Ontario Vancouver — British Columbia Montreal — Quebec
	Skills Work! Camp Calling all grade 7 & 8s! Do something different this summer by checking out careers in the skilled trades & technologies!	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Throughout Ontario — Ontario
	Valuable Lessons We run dynamic workshops and camps at various locations throughout the year-- including in schools, libraries, organizations, and camps.	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Newmarket — Ontario
	Youth Enterprise Camp Entreprise Jeunesse YEC introduces youth to entrepreneurship in a fun exciting camp environment. Campers meet real life bankers, create and sell a product and experience entrepreneurship first hand!	Overnight Computer/Education/Science Throughout Ontario — Ontario

More about summer education

by Lisa van de Ven, Our Kids Go to Camp

University of Waterloo researcher, Dr. Troy Glover, in researching summer camps, has heard this a lot: "It's just about fun," argue parents who are unfamiliar with the camp experience and unsure about whether they should send their kids.

Parents need to understand that camp fun comes along with a whole lot of learning. "It's not only cognitive learning, it's emotional learning," says Dr. Tom Potter, the associate professor from Lakehead University. "(Kids) are connecting to (camp) at the emotional level, so it can go pretty deep and they can learn more."

In addition to learning social skills - all of that independence, self-esteem and conflict-resolution training that will last a lifetime—kids pick up skills such as canoeing and archery, while also applying lessons learned during the school year. An activity such as geocaching—offered at some camps—teaches kids scientific and math skills, says camp director Stephen Fine. Other activities, such as group rope courses, teach teamwork skills that will come in handy during group assignments at school.

The best part is that kids don't even notice that learning is taking place— they're too busy having fun. The firsthand experience, meanwhile, means they're often learning faster than they might in a classroom. "They're getting instant and immediate feedback, so if they do something well, they'll get feedback; if they're sailing a sailboat and it's going in the right direction, they'll get feedback on that," says Potter. "But if the boat turns upside down, that's okay... it's all part of it."

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