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Credit courses for 2026

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Find credit courses listed below. These courses teach or tutor kids and teens in a specific academic area. They’re sometimes used to “make up” a high school credit that was missed but many students use these simply to advance in their education. Below the listings, find out about other benefits kids gain, and get tips on finding the best course for your child.  Read more

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Lakefield College School Summer Programs   
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 4 to 18 (Coed)
  • Virtual Program
  • from $350
 virtualprogramcoed 350 4-18 4LakefieldOnlineOntario
YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth   
YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth (CQE) is located on Georgian Bay Islands National Park and provides a classic camp experience including canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and extended canoe trips for youth aged 6 to 16.

London; Port Severn
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 5 to 16 (Coed)
  • Overnight Camp
  • from $600
 overnightcampcoed 600 5-16 5LondonPort SevernOntario
Appleby College Summer Programs   
Located on our beautiful 60-acre lakeside campus in southwest Oakville, Appleby Summer Programs offer day camp, overnight (NEW) enrichment, leadership and credit program options for campers and students ages 4-17.

Oakville
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 4 to 17 (Coed)
  • Virtual Program
  • from $575
 virtualprogramcoed 575 4-17 7OakvilleOnlineOntario
St. Clement's School Summer Program   
Kick off summer by launching a business, learning math principles, improving volleyball skills, crafting writing opportunities, and more! SCS is offering both Ontario credit courses and enrichment/general programming.

Summerhill, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 7 to 17 (Coed)
  • Program
  • from $140
 programclasscoed 140 7-17 8Summerhill, TorontoOntarioMidtown
Veg Camp   
Plant-based summer camp with outdoor adventure, environmental education, yoga & mindfulness. Campers build confidence, leadership, critical thinking & problem-solving skills—while respecting animals, people & Earth.

Nobleton; Vaughan
Education: Leadership (multi)
  • Ages 9 to 17 (Coed)
  • Program
  • from $845
 programclasscoed 845 9-17 11NobletonVaughanOntario
Classes and programs with some credit courses
Glen Bernard Camp   
A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, canoeing, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts, high ropes, theatre and many other activities!

Huntsville
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 4 to 16 ( Girls)
  • Overnight Camp
  • from $450
overnightcampallgirls4504-161HuntsvilleOntario
Prestige School Summer Programme   
A day camp with weekly themes that incorporate adventurous outings, artistic creations, scientific experiments, and much more.

Newtonbrook, Toronto; Willowdale, Toronto; Richmond Hill
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 3 to 12 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $450
daycampcoed4503-122Newtonbrook, TorontoWillowdale, TorontoRichmond HillOntarioNorth-York
BSS Summer Academy   
Get ahead with credit courses towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, catch up on math and French, and ignite your creativity and curiosity by developing skills in design thinking and coding at STEMGirls.

Forest Hill, Toronto
Education (multi)
  • Ages 12 to 17 (Coed)
  • Program
  • from $295
programclasscoed29512-173Forest Hill, TorontoOntarioMidtown
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
  • from $290
programclasspadaycoed2904-186Don Mills, TorontoOntarioNorth-York
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.

Leslieville, Toronto; Minden
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 6 to 16 (Coed)
  • Overnight Camp
  • from $3,795
overnightcampcoed37956-169Leslieville, TorontoMindenOntarioEast-End
uOttawa Engineering Outreach   
uOttawa Engineering Outreach offers a wide range of programs in engineering, science, technology, and coding for both kids and teens. From summer camps to clubs and afterschool programs, as well as credited courses.

Kanata; Orleans; Ottawa; Ottawa South
Education: STEM
  • Ages 5 to 18 ( Girls, Coed)
  • Program
  • from $1
programclassallgirlscoed15-1810KanataOrleansOttawaOttawa SouthOntario
Keystone Camps   
A summer camp located in the heart of Toronto. Each week explores a different theme (STEM, entrepreneurship, city planning, and leadership) through engaging workshops, city-based exploration, and project-based learning.

Annex, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 10 to 16 (Coed)
  • Program
  • from $550
programclasscoed55010-1612Annex, TorontoOntarioMidtown
YMCA Camp Pine Crest   
With 100+ years of overnight camping excellence, we provide programming for campers who want to gain independence, interact with nature, make friends , and develop leadership skills. Overnight canoe trips are a staple!

Torrance
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 5 to 16 (Coed)
  • Overnight Camp
  • from $375
overnightcampcoed3755-1613TorranceOntario
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)
  • Program
  • from $300
programclasscoed3006-1714Don Mills, TorontoOntarioNorth-York


 

Secondary benefits kids and teens gain from credit courses

Aside from gaining the credit in the course they are pursuing, take a brief look at other things kids and teens learn or gain.: 

Self-discipline. Courses are offered by organizations that emphasize high academic standards. Kids must take the work seriously. They also keep their minds sharp away from school. 

Self-regulation. Away from their regular school, kids learn to organize their own time. There are courses listed above that are offered online, so kids may learn at their own pace. 

Critical thinking. Kids learn how to think on their own. They solve problems, analyze, research, and more. Independent thinking skills will help them deal with future life and career challenges. 

Get ahead in high school credits. Credit courses can help kids spread out their learning. If kids have trouble with their course load during the school year taking courses during summer can help. It’s also a great option if they participate in extracurricular sports. 

Preparation for university or college. Grade 11 and 12 courses linked to above help prepare kids for university or college. 

What to look for in credit courses

Here are some questions to ask credit course teachers and providers, to help you find a class that’s right for you.:

  • Do you offer an online option?
  • How many hours a week do classes run? 
  • How much homework is assigned every day?
  • Can the course be taken at an accelerated pace? 
  • How many students are enrolled in each class?
  • How does the instructor describe their teaching style? 
  • What resources are available or required to augment class instruction? 
  • Am I required to have/bring my own laptop?





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