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
	ESL Summer Camp at Pickering College An ESL summer camp held by Pickering College, for students aged 12 to 18 who want to learn English. ESL instruction is directed to skills needed in school study. Camp Specialties: ESL, Leadership, Sports-Instructional and Training, Arts & Crafts	Overnight Computer/Education/Science Newmarket — Ontario
	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
	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
	Peel Summer Academy This overnight camp offers a focus on science and technology along with many other summer camp activities for kids aged 9 to 16. Camp Specialties: Academics/Tutoring, Leadership	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Throughout Ontario — Ontario Vancouver — British Columbia Newfoundland
	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 & Overnight 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: Computer, Photo/Film/Video, Engineering, Video Game/Web Design	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Mississauga — Ontario
	Alliance Francaise de Toronto A French immersion summer camp in Mississauga encouraging kids to develop their oral and written French. Camp Specialties: FSL, Academics/Tutoring	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Mississauga — Ontario Mississauga — Ontario
	Alliance Francaise de Toronto Summer Camp This French immersion summer camp in Mississauga allows kids to develop their oral and written French. Camp Specialties: FSL, Academics/Tutoring	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario Toronto — 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
	Buddhist Day Camp This unique summer day camp close to downtown Toronto lets kids explore Buddhism, cultivating mindfulness, emotional intelligence and leadership. Camp Specialties: Culture Based, Leadership	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario Toronto — Ontario Toronto — Ontario
	Camp Stella Puella We create a supportive environment for girls where they can have fun while learning more about themselves and the world around them. Camp Specialties: Leadership, Community Service	Overnight Computer/Education/Science Dunnville — 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
	Grand River Academy Summer Academy Less than an hour's drive from Cleveland, this all boys' academy features a unique summer program that includes paintball, golf, tennis, volleyball, canoeing and more. Camp Specialties: ADD/ADHD, Academics/Tutoring	Overnight Computer/Education/Science Ohio — United States
	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
	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: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Public Speaking/Debate, Team Building	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Greater Toronto Area — Ontario Greater Toronto Area — Ontario Oshawa — Ontario
	L.E.A.P. - Learning Enrichment Advancement Program This educational camp run by Hamilton's McMaster University focuses on engineering but may also include laser tag, a trip to Canada's Wonderland and more. Camp Specialties: Engineering, Science	Day & Overnight Computer/Education/Science Hamilton — Ontario
	Mad Science of Toronto Mad Science Camps offer hands-on activities where children design and build a variety of projects and participate in outdoor summer camp games. Camp Specialties: Science	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Greater Toronto Area — Ontario Ajax — Ontario Richmond Hill — 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
	Oxford Learning Centre Education and academic camps held throughout Ontario help kids keep their learning momentum during the summer months to help them improve grades. Camp Specialties: Academics/Tutoring, Computer, Creative writing, Academics/Tutoring	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Throughout Ontario — 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
	SOL Camps Language Programs ESL and FSL summer camp in the Greater toronto AREA (GTA), offered by one of the world's premiere language schools. Camp Specialties: Language Studies, ESL	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Greater Toronto Area — Ontario Toronto — Ontario
	Sylvan Learning Summer learning programs to enhance academic skills in a fun kids camp setting. Targeted areas include math, reading and writing, taught by caring teachers. Camp Specialties: Academics/Tutoring, Math, Creative writing	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Throughout Ontario — Ontario
	The Laurel School Summer Camp This North York children's day camp features academic programming and team building along with lots of physical activity and just plain fun for kids 4 to 13. Camp Specialties: Academics/Tutoring, Team Building	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — Ontario
	Me to We Take Action Academy 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
	RainDance Start A new and innovative filmmaking summer camp with the support of Cineplex Entertainment. 50% off concessions during camp.	Day Camp Computer/Education/Science Toronto — 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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