Find counsellor-in-training camps listed here. CIT-LIT camps provide teens with valuable lessons that help make them great summer camp counsellors, and much more. Below the list of camps find more information and advice for parents and families. Read more
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Kandalore
Kandalore is one of the finest overnight camps in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For over 75 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves. Minden
Traditional (multi activity)
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta
Pioneer Camp Alberta is a Christian summer camp with two beautiful locations in Sundre & Rocky Mountain House, AB. Get ready for exploration, adventure, creation, challenge, growth, skill development, and of course, fun! Rocky Mountain House; Sundre
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Can-Aqua
A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patients & empathy. Fun is a given. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario is a Christian Summer Camp and Outdoor Education & Retreat Centre located in Ontario, offering programs for children, youth, and students. Huntsville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Discovery Day Camp
Our qualified, experienced and highly trained staff is anxiously awaiting the opportunity to guide our campers' adventures. The camp everyone can DISCOVER AND GO BEYOND. www.discoveryday.ca Richmond Hill
Traditional (multi activity)
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Pacific
One of nine Inter-Varsity Camps, Pioneer Pacific offers Christian summer camp and leadership programs for kids from 7-18, and includes a wide range of activities such as sailing, archery, kayaking and more. Thetis Island; Vancouver
Traditional (multi activity)
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Profaqua Inc.
Profaqua est prêt à offrir un autre été rempli d'activités amusantes et éducatives à notre camp de jour d'été! En savoir plus sur les 5 programmes que nous avons prévus... Montreal
Education: Science (multi)
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Camp Muskoka
Boost your camper's self-confidence in a fun, safe & supportive community. Great staff, delicious food, comfy modern lodging and a choose your own adventure programming style offering with over 50 activities every day! Bracebridge
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Davern
Camp Davern is a traditional co-ed summer that trades on adventure, community and just plain fun. Kingston; Perth
Traditional (multi activity)
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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)
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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
Circle Square Ranch is a life changing Christian summer camp for youth 6-16. We offer a wide range of activities including horseback riding, water activities and climbing. Your summer adventure with friends starts here! Hamilton; Huntsville; Land O' Lakes Tourist Region; Western Lanark County
Traditional (multi activity)
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City Scouts: Urban Adventure Camp
City Scouts is a weekly urban adventure camp in the heart of Toronto. Our goal is to foster growing children's sense of independence through urban adventure South Annex, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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City of Toronto Camps
There's a City of Toronto camp in every neighbourhood across the city! Affordable, traditional camps and interest-specific experiences are offered for ages four to 16, plus adapted camps for ages four to 29! Bay Street Corridor, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp IAWAH
Eastern Ontario Summer Camp, nestled on the shores of Wolfe Lake 15 minutes from Westport. Activities at IAWAH include leadership building, archery tag, canoeing, cake decorating, programming and turf sports. Westport
Traditional (multi activity)
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Kidz Kamp Inc.
A traditional outdoor day camp, with fun activities, friends, exciting field trips and outstanding memories! Now offering Summer Equestrian Camp at our new second location in Georgetown! Halton Hills; Mississauga
Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
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Camp Nominingue
An English boys' camp in Quebec, Nominingue offers the ultimate outdoor experience: living in a tent with the opportunity of going on wilderness canoe trips. It is the place where your summer adventure begins! Mont-Tremblant
Traditional (multi activity)
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Canadian Adventure Camp
A true adventure camp with the very best staff. Choose from a Traditional General Camp Program or specialize in Trampoline, Gymnastics, Aerials (circus) or Wakeboarding & Water Skiing. Temagami
Traditional (multi activity)
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TAC Sports - Toronto Athletic Camps
TAC Sports, TAC Aquatics and Lifetime Skills Academy (LSA) specialize in sports, swim and S.T.E.M programming. Ages 4-16, Co-ed. Year round Camps, Lessons, Academy and House Leagues across the GTA! Grow, Learn, Lead! Christie Pits, Toronto; Don Mills, Toronto; Hogg's Hollow, Toronto; Markham; Thornhill
Sport (multi)
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UCC Summer Camps
A traditional co-ed day camp in the heart of Toronto offering Kids, Sports, Arts, Tech and Leadership programs for children aged 4-16. Flexible weekly programming. Forest Hill, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River
A traditional camp offering overnight and day camp programs. Activities include horsemanship, swimming, high ropes, climbing wall, archery, campfires, and much more. Leadership and horse specialty camps also offered. Brant
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Wenonah
Trusted by families from around the world, Wenonah is a popular overnight summer camp in Muskoka Ontario for children aged 5 - 17 years old. Experienced and caring staff team, including full-time medical staff. Bracebridge
Traditional (multi activity)
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Toronto Met Day Camps
Toronto Met Day Camps offer safe and engaging camps for kids and teens. Programs include architecture, basketball, engineering, film, graphic design, hockey, multi-sport, robotics, science, and more! Bay Street Corridor, Toronto; Downsview, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Ak-O-Mak
A traditional summer camp, over 26 sports, camp activities, including swimming, tennis, canoeing, biking. Camp AK-O-MAK Encourages girls to be brave and to discover strength while connecting with each other. Parry Sound
Sport (multi)
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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)
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YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario offers two amazing overnight camps for campers aged 5-16 - YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth (CQE) in Georgian Bay Islands National Park and YMCA Camp Henry in Point Pelee National Park. Leamington; London; Port Severn
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Northway/ Wendigo
Northway, Canada's oldest summer camp for girls (age 7-16) and Wendigo, a small tripping outpost for boys (age 12-16) are located in the wilderness of Algonquin Park. Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Chikopi
Est. 1920. Chikopi was voted one of Canada’s 7 Best Summer Camps for Boys. For over 100 years Chikopi continues the tradition of applying teamwork to build friendships and character through sports and wilderness. Parry Sound
Sport (multi)
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Pickering College Summer Camps
Our nature centered day camp is for campers entering Kindergarten to Grade 8. We offers overnight camp options for Global Leadership and ESL for students entering Grades 9-12. Newmarket
Traditional (multi activity)
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Rouge Camps
Teacher directed day camps in York Region for children ages 4-15 offering sport instruction in multiple sports and leadership training in a fun environment. Been teaching life through sport and rated 9/10+ since 2013! Throughout Ontario (6)
Sport (multi)
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STEM Camp
STEM Camp is a weekly summer day camp at more than 50 locations across Canada where youth aged 5-13 engage in fun and amazing activities in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. 519-475-6600. stemcamp.ca Throughout Ontario (51)
Education: STEM
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Camp Pathfinder
Historic boys' camp on Pathfinder Island, Algonquin Park. Est. 1914. Full in-camp program. Water, land and camping sports. Canoe trips a specialty. Spectacular setting. Exceptional staff, positive culture for boys. Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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Debate Camp
For all students interested in public speaking, debating and Model United Nations. A well-rounded program open to all ability levels and interests, ages 10 - 17. Debate day and overnight camps running June - August. Throughout British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario (8)
Education: Debate
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UCC Summer Life
A Co-ed Summer Enrichment Experience in the Heart of Toronto, Canada for International and Local Students ages 10 to 17. Forest Hill, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Kids and teens at these camps learn to take initiative, recognize their potential and strengthen their skills. Their self-confidence grows in leaps and bounds. They also become better citizens, learning to work in a team, build bonds with others, and develop a well-rounded set of leadership skills.
Counsellors in training also gain a deeper understanding of themselves. CIT camps give them tools to manage emotions, develop more empathy for others, and deepen a sense of accountability. They also build resilience, critical thinking skills, courage, and more.
Leadership training camps often include wilderness tripping or extended canoe trips. These deepen teens’ love of adventure and their appreciation for the environment. It also gives them a deeper understanding of the world around them. They meet kids and teens from other backgrounds and cultures, gaining a deeper appreciation for diversity.
The focus is on summer camp counselling, but this type of training also prepares kids for other jobs. CIT camps often include First Aid training, for example. For kids and teens interested in being a paramedic, doctor, firefighter, or police officer, this is an ideal place to start. Many alumni of these camps will vouch for the fact that camp gave them the tools to succeed in business, politics, and many other pursuits.
Finally, these camps are also just a lot of fun. They include typical summer camp activities like soccer, swimming, basketball, volleyball, and many other sports.
Counsellor training camps range in cost from FREE to over $1400 per session, depending on the location and the intensity of training. The median cost is around $250 for a one week course.
Find the top CIT-LIT camps at the annual summer camp expo in Toronto every February. The expo allows you to meet camp counsellors and current campers face-to-face. You can ask them whatever you want. (You can also use contact forms on our site, linked to above, of course.) No matter how you research camps, you want to ask the right questions. Below, we offer a brief list of some suggested starter questions:
Choose more relevant questions from our advice on choosing a camp.
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