Many kids are interested in debating and public speaking. Luckily, in Canada, there are lots of great camps that will allow your child to improve their skills in these areas. Below, please find kids camps, as well as after school and evening programs that will help your child develop skills in debating and public speaking. Read more
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Focus Learning Academic Centre An enrichment academic learning centre committed to igniting the love of learning among children and teens. A variety of subjects are on offer with both our FocusKids and FocusLeaders summer camps.
Don Mills, Toronto
Education (multi)
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Crescent Camps & Programs
Our Camps and Programs reflect Crescent School's excellence in academics, robotics, athletics, business, the arts and leadership, with highly qualified, enthusiastic instructors and staff.
North Toronto, Toronto; Online
Traditional (multi activity)
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FDT Academy
FDT's 2020/2021 academic programs are offered online via Zoom. As leaders in Debate, Speech & Model UN training, FDT Academy is renowned for having over 20 of its students make it on the national Debate & Speech teams.
Vancouver; Online
Education:
Public Speaking/Debate
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Sylvan Learning Thornhill
Sylvan camp will spark the creativity of campers through various hands on STEM related activities, such as robot building, math/science projects and creative writing.
Thornhill; Markham
Education:
Academic/Tutoring
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Brain Power Enrichment Programs
With more than 30 years of success, Brain Power is an innovative leader in enrichment education for bright and gifted students. Brain Power is a transformative model for what gifted education should be about in the GTA.
Vaughan; Online
Academic/Tutoring:
Instructor lead (group)
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Power of Words Academy
2020/2021 Writing & Public Speaking School Year Program for kids in Grades 2 to 8. Select from in-person classes (at our North York Campus) or online classes (delivered using the Zoom platform and Google Classroom.
Don Mills, Toronto; Markham
Education (multi)
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Prestige School Summer Programme
A day camp with weekly themes that incorporate adventurous outings, artistic creations, scientific experiments, and much more.
Willowdale, Toronto; Richmond Hill
Traditional (multi activity)
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Debate Camp
For all students interested in public speaking, debating and model parliament. A well-rounded virtual program open to all ability levels and interests, ages 10 - 17.
Ontario (1); Quebec (1)
Education:
Public Speaking/Debate
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Block 8 Academy
Active, Creative, Mix of Indoor and Outdoor all in one camp! Encourage your children to socialize in person, or have them enjoy learning a new skill online with top notch voice instructors, debate, creative writing...
Port Moody
Traditional (multi activity)
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St. Michael's College School Summer Camps
The SMCS Summer Experience provides youth with exciting academic, athletic, and artistic outlets, as well as opportunities to learn and grow within a fun and interactive environment. Please visit: www.smcscamps.com
Forest Hill, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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UTS: Experience Innovation
A day camp for high-achieving and eager student aged 11 to 18. The UTS affiliation with UofT means that campers are taught by exceptional teachers, teacher candidates, field experts and university instructors.
Trinity Bellwoods, Toronto; South Annex, Toronto; Online
Education (multi)
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Connections: Queen’s Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA)
Connections: Queen's Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA) is an engineering-focused summer program that exposes students from Grade 7 - 11 to engineering design and various engineering disciplines.
Kingston
Education:
STEM
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Sidney Ledson Institute
The SLI Summer Camp offers: Pre-K/K reading/numeracy program, Math/ English enrichment, Debate, Entrepreneurship, Comp Sci (HTML/CSS, Machine Learning/AI, App Development, R, Python), French, Spanish, and SSAT/ISEE prep.
Don Mills, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Radiant Girls
Girls Wellness & Leadership programs, with prof. coaches, chef's and trainers. Featuring Yoga/Pilates, Outdoor Adventures, Confidence & EI Activities, Meaningful Art, Leadership Games, Relationship Building, and More!
Burlington; Online; Tillsonburg
Education:
Leadership
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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 74 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves fully.
Minden
Traditional (multi activity)
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1-UP Leadership Programs at Ernescliff College
Leadership program and fun summer camps for boys 9-13 years-old, focused on character formation, service and friendship.
Quebec City; South Annex, Toronto; Bancroft
Reading:
Leadership training
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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.
Online; Lakefield
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!
Don Mills, Toronto; Thornhill; Hogg's Hollow, Toronto; Vaughan
Sport (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 variety of over 50 activities to choose from!
Bracebridge
Traditional (multi activity)
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Stanstead College Summer Camps
Summer Camps for local and foreign students. Wide variety of camps offered such as Language, STEM, Cultural, Hockey Specific and much more!
Stanstead
Traditional (multi activity)
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Enrichment Studies Unit (ESU) at Queen's University
Enrichment Studies at Queen's University connects students in Grades 5-12 with exciting university experiences. We inspire our participants to reach their potential through mentorship, growth and problem solving.
Kingston; Online
Education (multi)
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Oxford Learning High Park
Oxford means a personalized learning experience for your child. Brain and Science Camps explore creative themes through engaging activities and field trips. Learning takes a fun turn. Our students are excited to learn!
Bloor West Village, Toronto
Education (multi)
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Kids Comedy Camp
Our highly trained comedian coaches help your kids find the humour in a tough year, make new friends, and discover their unique comedic voice!
Cobourg; Online
Education:
Comedy
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Camp North Star
A co-ed overnight camp on 200 acres in Poland, Maine. Campers enjoy an elective program with 100+ choices that focuses on instruction and skill development in Arts, Athletics, Enrichment, Outdoors and Waterfront.
Maine
Traditional (multi activity)
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Wildhorse Camp
A unique horsecamp immersed in horse culture & knowledge! Take western lessons, learn new skills and practice in the fields and forests of our beautiful Ranch. Experience Wildhorse Wisdom. Come Ride Outside!
Rocky Mountain House
Sport:
Horseback Riding/Equestrian
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Camp Pathfinder
Est. 1914. A traditional boys' summer camp, island campus in Algonquin. Full in-camp program. Water, land and camp skills. Wilderness canoe trips, Spectacular setting. Exceptional staff. Positive masculine culture. Fun!
Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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CASMA Camps
High quality instruction in sport, art, music and more! Special guest speakers. All Ministry of Health health and safety measures in place. Our small group summer camp was sold out and we had zero Covid-19 cases.
Bridle Path, Toronto; Lawrence Heights, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Apostrophe Kids
Academic enrichment program developed by an Ontario Certified Teacher to build student confidence and engagement in Language Arts and Math. Classes are once a week for 90 minutes from September to June.
Oakville; Mississauga
Education:
Academic/Tutoring
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Quills and Quotes: Writing and Public Speaking Program
Quills and Quotes is an after-school education program that teaches public speaking and writing skills in one class! It includes essay and creative writing, literary analysis and comprehension. Summer/online classes.
Online; Mississauga
Education (multi)
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Little Mountain Learning Academy
Little Mountain Learning Academy is a well-recognized After-school Academic Enrichment facility on the UBC campus. We offer a wide range of English and Math programs from PreK to Grade 12.
Vancouver
Education (multi)
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Brentwood College School Summer Camps
Located on beautiful Vancouver Island, Brentwood College School offers focused camps for Soccer, Academics, Rowing, Rock Band, Debate, and Musical Theatre for kids aged 7 to 17.
Mill Bay
Traditional (multi activity)
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Roseneath Theatre
A creative collection of programs that range from Dance, Drama, ASL Improv, our popular Dungeons & Dragons programs and more. Our expert councillors bring the arts to kids computers in fun and accessible ways.
Downtown West, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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STEM Minds
STEM Minds is a mission-driven social enterprise that teaches technology to new and skilled users with in-class and virtual education programs in coding, video game design, and more for children ages 4-14.
Online; Aurora
Science:
STEAM
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Ryerson Summer Day Camps
Ryerson University offers safe and fun experiences for kids and teens. Programs include basketball, soccer, hockey, volleyball, science, engineering, journalism, robotics, architecture, film, graphic design, and more!
Bay Street Corridor, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Bravo Academy for the Performing Arts
Toronto’s leading Performing Arts School producing over 20 musicals annually. Offering in person and online classes in music theatre, voice, piano, guitar, dance, acting, songwriting, camps and birthday parties!
Lawrence Heights, Toronto; East York, Toronto; Online
Education:
Musical Theatre
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Camp Cherith - Ontario
This Christian camp includes focuses on theatre arts, horseback riding, canoe tripping and more, situated in the heart of Grey-Bruce in south central Ontario.
Southern Bruce County
Traditional (multi activity)
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In a debate and speech camp, your child will learn effective skills and techniques. While some camps focus primarily on debate or public speech, most camps teach these together, since they focus on similar sets of skills. You'll find bothsummer and winter debate and speech camps.
Nevertheless, there are some distinct skills your child will acquire from each kind of camp. In a debate camp, your child will learn and develop the following kinds of knowledge and skills:
In a public speaking camp or course, your child will acquire many of these same skills and much of the same knowledge. In addition, though, they’ll acquire some new knowledge and skills, including the following:
In a debate and public speaking camp, your child will be able to practice their techniques in front of audiences. They’ll also receive instruction from trained teachers, and feedback from teachers, fellow campers, and audiences. They may also have the opportunity to compete in competitions, in Canada, the US, or overseas.
These camps teach your child practical and theoretical skills that can allow them to excel in and outside of school. They also, though, have some less obvious benefits. For instance, they can help your child become more well-rounded and healthier, by improving their
Above, we list debate and public speaking camps in Canada. These include camps in Toronto, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Ottawa, Windsor, Guelph, Orangeville, Victoria, and Vancouver. Click on a camp to learn more about its programs and approach.
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