Fitness boot camps for weight loss for 2026/2027

Healthy living for kids & teens


Kids and teens who are overweight have benefitted immensely from time at fitness boot camps. As with other boot camps, these fitness camps might not be fun, but in the end, kids admit to having "a blast" as they take control of weight problems. These fitness boot camps are "never a joy ride," as one counselor admits, but kids learn to live through the pain in order to gain leverage. Read more

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    Variety Village   
    Variety Village offers inclusive camps and programs for all abilities, featuring multi-sport activities, swimming, fitness, and skill-building in a welcoming, accessible community.

    Birch Cliff, Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 1 to 19+ (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $92
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    KidStrong Vaughan   
    KidStrong is a science-based kids training program that helps kids build Strong, Confident, and high-character kids, through fun, science-based classes that strengthen both the mind and body.

    Vaughan
    Health and Fitness (multi)
    • Ages 1 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program, PA Day
    • from $65
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    Crusaders Rugby Club   
    Programs and full day camps, incredibly popular with participating kids and parents alike. Provides boys and girls aged 4-15 an introduction to non-contact rugby, outdoor games and activities at our private 26-acre park.

    Oakville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $165
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    Mayfair Clubs   
    Mayfair Clubs offers a wide variety of Sports Day Camps at all of our locations for ages 2-17. We specialize in tennis & squash programming but also offer swimming, multi-sport and even camps for young toddlers.

    Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto; Leslieville, Toronto; Markham
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 1 to 19+ (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $425
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    Camps offering fitness as an activity
    National Kids Camps   
    This is your one-stop shop for your children’s summer camp needs! Hundreds of activities to choose from!

    Throughout Ontario, Quebec (9)
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 10 to 18 (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $4,839
    programclasscoed483910-181ChelseaGatineauKanataOttawaOttawa SouthOntario, Quebec
    Adventure Valley   
    Oakville's most-loved summer day camp. Bussing, lunch, snack, and the best camp spirit included in camp fees! We focus on developing the whole child through nature discovery, creative arts and active play.

    Oakville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 14 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $396
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    Stanstead College Summer Camps   
    The ultimate Canadian experience summer camps for boys and girls! Offering Language Adventure and Hockey programs, on our beautiful campus located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec Canada.

    Stanstead
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 10 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $300
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    Lakefield College School Camps   
    Transformative experiences learning in and through the outdoors—academic, athletic, for credit or enrichment. Spend every day outdoors on the water, in the forest, or at our farm—learn, have fun and stretch yourself.

    Lakefield
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 16 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $7,345
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    Academic Summer Camps   
    Inspiring academic summer camps - choice of languages, maths, sciences, social studies & arts. You get to explore beautiful the New Brunswick or the cosmopolitan City of London in the UK. Be a Leader course is included.

    Bristol; International
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 14 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $8,800
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    Power Soccer School of Excellence   
    The largest soccer summer camp program in Canada offers a well organized program that mixes instruction, training and fun.

    Danforth Village, Toronto; East York, Toronto; Forest Hill, Toronto; Leaside, Toronto
    Sport: Soccer
    • Ages 4 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $110
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    Camp Can-Aqua   
    A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patience & empathy. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here.

    Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 5 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,350
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    Camp Wenonah   
    Trusted by families worldwide, Camp Wenonah in Muskoka, Ontario, offers an unforgettable overnight camp for ages 5-17. With caring staff and full-time medical support, campers thrive in a safe, enriching environment.

    Bracebridge
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 8 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $3,250
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    Camp Eden Woods   
    Welcome to CEW in the Haliburton Highlands, Ontario. Our traditional co-ed camp offers a small and intimate overnight camp experience. Rediscover authentic camp spirit where everyone knows your name.

    Southern Haliburton County
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $685
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    Camp Bil-O-Wood   
    A traditional summer camp and wilderness canoeing program for kids age 7 - 17. Over 30 sports & activities and 2-14 day canoe trips (optional). Campers from Canada, US, & Europe; 79 years in operation, family owned.

    Blind River
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 7 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $2,850
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    Camp Ouareau   
    This Quebec all-girls overnight summer camp offers a variety of activities and leadership opportunities, as well as a unique language program. A chance to grow in confidence & independence, and develop language skills!

    Saint-Donat
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 16 ( Girls)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,190
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    Empower Learning Centre   
    Join our summer camps at Empower Learning Centre! Engage in fun activities, develop new skills, and make lasting memories. Limited spots available. Register now!

    Mississauga
    Education: Academic/Tutoring (multi)
    • Ages 12 to 14 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $315
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    Grouse Mountain   
    One Mountain, endless winter adventures! Just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, here snowy slopes meet outdoor fun. From first turns to mastering the mountain, build skills, make friends and create winter memories.

    North Vancouver
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 3 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $136
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    Ridley College Summer Programmes   
    Ridley College is located in St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Our offerings include day and boarding camps, ESL programs, leadership courses, credit courses, and specialty sport programs including hockey and rowing!

    St. Catharines
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 10 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $575
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    Teen Ranch   
    Just an hour from the GTA, a traditional Christian summer camp & year round retreat facility, specializing in developing youth through horse, hockey, adventure, bmx, soccer, figure skate, ninja warrior, WHAM & day camps.

    Caledon
    Sport (multi)
    • Ages 8 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,355
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    Elite Basketball Camps   
    Elite Camps offers year-round basketball programs for ages 4-17. We pride ourselves on our experienced coaches who provide high-quality instruction. Programs are run in various locations across Ontario. Est in 1999.

    York Mills, Toronto; Bruce Peninsula; Richmond Hill; Thornhill
    Sport: Basketball
    • Ages 10 to 17 ( Girls, Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $750
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    Four Point Basketball   
    Four Point Basketball, in partnership with Nike Basketball Camps, delivers a cutting-edge curriculum tailored for both Fundamental and High-Performance athletes. Elevate your game— Make your swishes come true!

    Throughout British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan (8)
    Sport: Basketball
    • Ages 10 to 16 ( Boys, Girls, Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $275
    daycampallboysallgirlscoed27510-1618BellevilleBracebridgeHaliburtonNorth VancouverReginaVancouver IslandVaughanBritish Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan
    Bayview Glen Camp   
    Centrally located in Toronto, Bayview Glen boasts outdoor greenspace, state-of-the-art swimming pool, turf sports field, and air-conditioned buildings. We offer safe and fun age-appropriate camp experiences for 4-15.

    Don Mills, Toronto; Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 7 to 13 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $600
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    Camp Pathfinder   
    Historic all boy's camp est. 1914 in Algonquin Park. Focus on wilderness canoe trips with excellent in-camp program as well. Exceptional 1:2 staff to camper ratio. Positive, tech-free culture for boys.

    Algonquin Park
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 18 to 19+ ( Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $3,940
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    Gee-Gees Sports Camps   
    The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of bilingual sport, recreational and educational camps to youth in the Ottawa-Gatineau area.

    Ottawa
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 13 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $438
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    BGC Ottawa   
    Play games, try sports, create crafts, make friends and enjoy weekly out trips – every day is packed with fun and learning!

    Ottawa
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $136
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    Joookooo Sports Academy   
    JOOOKOOO’s programs and camps expose youth to STEM, sports and competitive games. We provide enrichment opportunities that generate valuable learning and skill development in an exciting and inclusive environment.

    Ajax; Bowmanville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $10
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    Camp Kodiak   
    Fun! Friends! Success! Canada's premier overnight summer camp for children & teens with and without LD, ADHD, and ASD Level 1. We provide a SOCIAL SKILLS program, ACADEMIC program and 50+ activities.

    Parry Sound
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 18 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $4,455
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    The Pine Project   
    Ontario's leading nature connection organization, offering year-round outdoor education programs for children and youth. Time in nature makes kids happier and healthier. Join us to learn, play and grow in nature!

    Bloor West Village, Toronto; East York, Toronto; Haliburton Highlands
    Education: Nature/Environment
    • Ages 1 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Program
    • from $380
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    Camp Ak-O-Mak   
    Camp Ak-O-Mak is a tech-free overnight camp for girls aged 7–16. Whether swimming, paddling, or simply exploring with friends, it’s where a girl's confidence grows, one adventure at a time.

    Parry Sound
    Sport (multi)
    • Ages 7 to 16 ( Girls)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,350
    overnightcampallgirls13507-1627Parry SoundOntario
    J. Addison School STEM & Sports Day Camp   
    Fusion Day Camp offers full‑day fun for ages 5-13 with arts, sports, STEM, and weekly trips or special activities. Extended care and lunch plans available!

    Markham
    Education: STEM
    • Ages 5 to 13 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $220
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    Volleyball Canada   
    Volleyball Canada offers weekly March Break and Summer Camps for athletes 9 – 16 years old. Programs are designed with the aim of developing beach volleyball skills while promoting overall fitness and fun.

    Downsview, Toronto
    Sport: Volleyball
    • Ages 13 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $595
    daycampcoed59513-1629Downsview, TorontoOntarioNorth-York
    Hockey Opportunity Camp   
    HOC offers 3 main overnight programs including Hockey, Ultimate (traditional camp) and Water Skiing. HOC offers something for anyone wanting an overnight camp experience in Northern Ontario.

    Huntsville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 7 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,330
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    Kinetika Volleyball   
    Designed for athletes aged 10–16, our half-day and full-day camps combine high-energy training, skill development, and gameplay in a fun, inclusive environment.

    Maple; Mississauga
    Sport: Volleyball
    • Ages 10 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $215
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    Sunnyside Paddling Club   
    The ultimate paddling summer day camp with multiple paddle-sports (kayaking, outrigger canoe, SUP, dragon boat), dryland fitness and STEM activities, offering the lowest coach-camper ratio in Toronto.

    Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 7 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $170
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    Winning Techniques Camp   
    Winning Techniques campers enjoy the Adventure Village experience: Aerial Park, Archery, Paddle boarding + more exciting camp activities. Options - Expert coaching in FIGURE SKATING, HOCKEY, WATER-SPORTS & LEADERSHIP.

    Huntsville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $499
    daycampovernightcampcoed4994-1733HuntsvilleOntario
    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons   
    Toronto's premier camps run by University Professors, TDSB Teachers, and extraordinary Musicians! (PhD, DMA). Our Rock Band camp instructor performed for over 10 000 people when his band opened for KISS in Mexico City!

    High Park, Toronto
    Arts: Music (multi)
    • Ages 4 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $425
    daycampcoed4254-1234High Park, TorontoOnlineOntarioWest-End
    Toronto STEM School   
    A STEM Camp at the heart of midtown Toronto. Easy subway access and pick-up/drop-off options. Children and youth will have an unforgettable experience with us and will find a newly developed passion for STEM.

    Davisville Village, Toronto
    Education: STEM
    • Ages 6 to 14 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $160
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    WillowWood School Camp and Summer School   
    WillowWood offers 3 different summer programs: camps for Grades 1-6, skills programs for Gr. 7-9 and high school credits for students in Grades 9-12.

    Don Mills, Toronto
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 14 to 19+ (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $600
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    Globe Cambridge School Summer Camp   
    Globe Cambridge School offers small-group enrichment camps blending academic learning, arts, sports, and technology. Grounded in IB, Pre-AP, and AP pathways, our programs are led by experienced private school educators.

    Don Mills, Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 18 (Coed)
    • Program, PA Day
    • Cost Varies
    programclasspadaycoed04-1837Don Mills, TorontoOntarioNorth-York
    Central Montessori Schools   
    Looking for a fun and enriching summer experience? CMS offers dynamic summer programs for 3 - 12 year-olds to enjoy a variety of engaging activities while making new friends and memories that will last a lifetime.

    Bayview Village, Toronto; York Mills, Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 3 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $430
    daycampcoed4303-1238Bayview Village, TorontoYork Mills, TorontoOntarioNorth-York
    Camp Laureate   
    A fun-filled summer camp featuring a blend of STEAM programs and traditional day camp activities. Register in Science, Arts, Sports, Cooking or our weekly exclusive programming! We have something to intrigue all campers!

    Burlington
    Education: STEAM
    • Ages 6 to 13 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $324
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    Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School Camps   
    Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School offers a variety of inspiring summer camps for kids 4-17 yrs, from science, robotics & math to art, magic, film, sports, outdoor adventures & more! All led by experienced leaders & teachers.

    Calgary
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 10 to 14 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $250
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    Laurus Summer Camp   
    Montreal, North & South Shore, and West Island's #1 Lifestyle Summer day camp! We blend education & specialty training in arts, sports and more! Weekly program for kids ages 3 - 15! Registration opens January 2nd 2023!

    Throughout Ontario, Quebec (24)
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 3 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $200
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    YMCA of Oakville   
    YMCA of Oakville Child and Youth Programs and Summer Day Camps are offered at several locations across the community with activities including swimming, day trips and more. Learn more!

    Oakville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 10 to 13 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $300
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    True North Sports Camps   
    True North Sports Camps offers baseball, flag football, basketball, soccer & multi-sport summer day camps and year-round clinics for boys and girls ages 4-14 in Toronto and Etobicoke.

    Eatonville, Toronto; Forest Hill, Toronto; Whitby
    Sport (multi)
    • Ages 4 to 6 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $191
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    Legacy of Dance Academy   
    We ignite your child's passion for ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, lyrical & modern dance classes with yearly programs, year end shows, & summer camps led by our certified professional dance instructors.

    Scarborough Junction, Toronto
    Arts: Dance (multi)
    • Ages 2 to 18 (Coed)
    • Program
    • Cost Varies
    programclasscoed02-1844Scarborough Junction, TorontoOntarioScarborough
    Kandalore   
    Since 1947, Kandalore has blended classic overnight camp with one of Canada's most respected canoe tripping programs. Kids 6 to 16 build confidence, friendships, and wilderness skills in the Haliburton Highlands.

    Leslieville, Toronto; Minden
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 16 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $6,100
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    Camp Tapawingo, YWCA   
    An all girls summer camp located on Georgian Bay, operated by YWCA Toronto. Camp “Tap” focuses on empowering and supporting a diverse group of girls through a broad range of arts and outdoor activities.

    Parry Sound
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 1 to 19+ ( Girls)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $231
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    The Ottawa Rowing Club (ORC)   
    ORC Learn to Row Camp for youth ages 12-17 yrs Offered in the heart of the city on the Ottawa River - come discover our amazing sport & community! Summer Day Camps are offered weekly Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

    Ottawa
    Sport: Rowing
    • Ages 12 to 19+ (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $190
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    Barnburner Hockey Academy   
    Our camps combine on-ice training with elite off-ice development and fun! Players refine stride mechanics on skating treadmills, sharpen accuracy in shooting lanes, & build strength in our gym, all with expert coaching.

    Forest Hill, Toronto
    Sport: Hockey
    • Ages 6 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $650
    daycampcoed6506-1648Forest Hill, TorontoOntarioMidtown
    Athlete Institute   
    Athlete Institute offers a day and overnight camps for girls and boys, ages 6-17. Our basketball, volleyball, and multi-sport camps offer expert coaching, friendly competition, and an unforgettable experience.

    Orangeville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 12 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $645
    daycampovernightcampcoed64512-1850OrangevilleOntario
    Tall Ships Adventure   
    Step aboard and discover the thrill of sailing a tall ship! Every day is an opportunity to develop teamwork, leadership, and resilience while navigating the open waters alongside a diverse and supportive crew.

    Brockville; Cobourg; Gananoque; Ottawa
    Sport: Sailing/Marine Skills
    • Ages 12 to 14 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $999
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    Ashbury College Summer Programs   
    Ashbury's Summer Program offers a broad range of summer camps in the performing and visual arts, athletics, and STEM as well as set-up for success workshops and credit courses. Learn something new this summer!

    Ottawa North
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 9 to 13 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $550
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    Ranch Wellness   
    An immersive summer horse camp! Horsemanship builds leadership, confidence, resiliency & emotional intelligence. Safety-first riding, outdoor adventures in nature with unforgettable experiences!

    Rocky Mountain House
    Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
    • Ages 11 to 19+ ( Girls)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Program
    • from $75
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    Girls Inc. of Durham   
    Summer adventures in Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa for girls ages 6 to 16! Mon to Fri from 9:00 to 4:00pm, with extended hours available for an extra fee. Enjoy hands-on projects, exciting games and creative theme days.

    Ajax; Pickering; Whitby
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 16 ( Girls)
    • Day Camp
    • from $140
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    Bear Creek Outdoor Centre   
    We are a small camp with a spectacular community of campers and staff. We focus on having a great time building interpersonal skills and connecting with each other in a fantastic natural setting.

    Ottawa; Renfrew
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 15 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $2,175
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    Nepean Sailing Club   
    A fun engaging camp introducing sports and team building activities to kids from 6-17 years old. Adventure Camps and Sailing Camps are offered all summer long. Since 1979!

    Ottawa
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 13 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $780
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    While there are many summer camps that offer fitness as a byproduct of camp activities but specialty camps are different in that they hone in on exercise (especially cardio) and nutrition. While there is a "boot camp" mentality to some of these camps, they go well beyond discipline and exercise to teach children about diet and nutrition as well as specific exercise regimens that target weight loss as well as ongoing cardiovascular health. As with other kinds of boot camps, weight loss boot camps have progressively moved away from an outward discipline to a focus on attitudes and self-control, in recent years. This approach has been found to be much more successful in the long term.

    These kinds of fitness boot camps (located popularly in Toronto and Ottawa) are difficult but they do work. As one counselor says: "We haven't had a single girl yet who didn't say the camp was the biggest challenge of her life." Campers agree, admitting that at first it was very tough but by summer's end they had achieved weight loss goals. (Many of these camps last all summer.)

    Consult each of the camps in Toronto and Ottawa to learn about their program and how it helps children take control of their health and fitness.

    Read a feature article from the 2010 issue of Our Kids Go to camp where we profiled the health benefits of fitness boot camps, showing how holistic education of children brings deeper change.

    Disclaimer
    Above, we use the term "fitness boot camps," though not all camps listed here are necessarily comfortable calling themselves "boot camps." All of the kids camps listed on this page focus on weight loss and fitness for children and teens.



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