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Leadership development programs for teens


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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)
    • Ages 6 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $3,290
    overnightcampcoed 3290 6-16 1MindenOnlineOntario
    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)
    • Ages 5 to 19 (Coed, Girls, Boys)
    • Overnight Camp, Program
    • from $269
    overnightcampprogramclasscoedallgirlsallboys 269 5-19 2Rocky Mountain HouseSundreOnlineAlberta
    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)
    • Ages 5 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $2,785
    overnightcampcoed 2785 5-17 3Haliburton HighlandsOakvilleOttawaOnlineOntario
    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)
    • Ages 5 to 17 (Coed, Girls, Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $460
    overnightcampcoedallgirlsallboys 460 5-17 4HuntsvilleOntario
    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)
    • Ages 4 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $1,350
    daycampcoed 1350 4-15 5Richmond HillOnlineOntario
    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)
    • Ages 7 to 18 (Coed, Girls)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $285
    overnightcampcoedallgirls 285 7-18 6Thetis IslandVancouverBritish Columbia
    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)
    • Ages 4 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $285
    daycampcoed 285 4-15 7MontrealQuebec
    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)
    • Ages 6 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,495
    overnightcampcoed 1495 6-16 8BracebridgeOntario
    Camp Davern   
    Camp Davern is a traditional co-ed summer that trades on adventure, community and just plain fun.

    Kingston; Perth
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 7 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,295
    overnightcampcoed 1295 7-16 10KingstonPerthOntario
    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 5 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $198
    daycampcoed 198 5-17 11OakvilleOntario
    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)
    • Ages 6 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $660
    overnightcampcoed 660 6-16 14HamiltonHuntsvilleLand O' Lakes Tourist RegionWestern Lanark CountyOntario
    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)
    • Ages 9 to 14 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $365
    daycampcoed 365 9-14 15South Annex, TorontoOntarioDowntown
    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)
    • Ages 4 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $1
    daycampcoed 1 4-16 16Bay Street Corridor, TorontoOntarioDowntown
    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)
    • Ages 7 to 18 (Coed, Girls, Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $370
    overnightcampcoedallgirlsallboys 370 7-18 18WestportOntario
    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
    • Ages 5 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $143
    daycampcoed 143 5-16 19Halton HillsMississaugaOntario
    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)
    • Ages 7 to 16 ( Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $975
    overnightcampallboys 975 7-16 21Mont-TremblantOnlineQuebec
    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)
    • Ages 5 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,500
    overnightcampcoed 1500 5-17 24TemagamiOnlineOntario
    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)
    • Ages 3.5 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $250
    daycampcoed 250 3.5-16 26Christie Pits, TorontoDon Mills, TorontoHogg's Hollow, TorontoMarkhamThornhillOntarioMidtown, North-York
    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)
    • Ages 4 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $475
    daycampcoed 475 4-16 28Forest Hill, TorontoOnlineOntarioMidtown
    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)
    • Ages 6 to 15 (Coed, Girls, Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $270
    overnightcampcoedallgirlsallboys 270 6-15 29BrantOntario
    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)
    • Ages 5 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,250
    overnightcampcoed 1250 5-17 32BracebridgeOntario
    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)
    • Ages 6 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $285
    daycampcoed 285 6-17 33Bay Street Corridor, TorontoDownsview, TorontoOntarioDowntown, North-York
    Camps and programs with some counsellor training
    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)
    • Ages 7 to 16 ( Girls)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,100
    overnightcampallgirls11007-169Parry SoundOnlineOntario
    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 6 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $300
    daycampcoed3006-1712Don Mills, TorontoOntarioNorth-York
    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)
    • Ages 5 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $600
    overnightcampcoed6005-1613LeamingtonLondonPort SevernOntario
    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)
    • Ages 7 to 16 ( Girls, Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,415
    overnightcampallgirlsallboys14157-1617Algonquin ParkOnlineOntario
    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)
    • Ages 7 to 17 ( Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,050
    overnightcampallboys10507-1720Parry SoundOntario
    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)
    • Ages 4 to 14 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $420
    overnightcampcoed4204-1422NewmarketOnlineOntario
    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)
    • Ages 4 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $379
    daycampcoed3794-1523High Park, TorontoMapleMarkhamRichmond HillUnionvilleWoodbridgeOntarioWest-End
    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
    • Ages 5 to 13 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $212
    daycampcoed2125-1325Don Mills, TorontoScarborough Village, TorontoThe Beach, TorontoAncasterBarrieBrantfordBurlingtonCambridgeChatham-KentCornwallDundasGeorgetownGuelphHamiltonKanataKingstonKitchenerLondonMarkhamMiltonMississaugaNewmarketNiagara FallsOakvilleOrangevilleOshawaOttawaOxford CountyPeterboroughRichmond HillSarniaSt ThomasSt. CatharinesVaughanWaterlooWellandWindsorWoodstockOntarioEast-End, North-York, Scarborough
    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)
    • Ages 7 to 16 ( Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,200
    overnightcampallboys12007-1627Algonquin ParkOnlineOntario
    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
    • Ages 10 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $495
    daycampovernightcampcoed49510-1630Forest Hill, TorontoLawrence Heights, TorontoNorth Toronto, TorontoOttawaSt. CatharinesVancouverWest VancouverWindsorBritish Columbia, Nova Scotia, OntarioMidtown, North-York, Uptown
    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)
    • Ages 10 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $3,995
    overnightcampcoed399510-1731Forest Hill, TorontoOnlineOntarioMidtown


     

    What do CIT camps teach?

    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. 

    How much to CIT camps cost?

    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. 

    Choosing a good camp

    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:

    • What is the right age range for the camp?
    • What previous experience do campers need to have?
    • What is the ratio of campers to instructors in the camp?
    • How many positive reviews and testimonials can the camp offer? 
    • How often is feedback discussed between teachers and campers?

    Choose more relevant questions from our advice on choosing a camp.



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