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We list drama and camps below. Also called theatre arts camps, these encourage your child to develop arts and drama abilities. Some of these offer a variety of arts-related activities while a few focus solely on drama and theatre arts. At a drama camp, your child will receive close instruction in stage acting, blocking, etc., and will likely have the opportunity to work with actors both professional and amateur. Read more

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    Glen Bernard Camp   
    A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts and many other activities!

    Huntsville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 16 ( Girls)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $400
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    Great Big Theatre Company   
    Camps in your neighbourhood ! One-week sessions, performances every week. Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to stage performance & guide them toward self-expression. A great confidence-builder !

    Throughout Ontario (12)
    Arts: Theatre Arts
    • Ages 6 to 14 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $180
    daycampprogramclasscoed 180 6-14 5The Elms, TorontoYork Mills, TorontoBurlingtonGuelphHamiltonLondonMississaugaOakvilleRichmond HillWaterlooWhitbyOntarioEtobicoke, North-York
    Jardin Infantil Academy Childcare and Camps   
    Offering city kids the chance to learn, play and grow in a forest school atmosphere in our Nature, Art, Theatre & Cooking camps.

    High Park, Toronto; Kingsway Park, Toronto; The Beach, Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 10 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $265
    daycampcoed 265 4-10 6High Park, TorontoKingsway Park, TorontoThe Beach, TorontoOntarioEast-End, Etobicoke, West-End
    Crescent Camps   
    Our Camps reflect Crescent School's excellence in STEM, robotics, athletics, business, the arts and leadership, with highly qualified, enthusiastic instructors and staff.

    North Toronto, Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 13 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $420
    daycampcoed 420 4-13 9North Toronto, TorontoOnlineOntarioUptown
    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 15Forest Hill, TorontoOnlineOntarioMidtown
    TV & Film Acting For Kids   
    Act With Purpose, Inc. is a full-service performing arts school providing quality training, in a safe and supportive space, to actors of all ages and all levels of experience.

    Davenport, Toronto
    Arts: Acting (Film & TV)
    • Ages 7 to 12 (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $497
    programclasscoed 497 7-12 29Davenport, TorontoOnlineOntarioMidtown
    Branksome Hall Day Camps   
    Branksome Hall offers remarkable day camps for girls & boys in the heart of Toronto. Choose from a wide selection of Arts, Sports and Technology based camps and specialty camps like Dance, Photography and Swim.

    Rosedale, Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $505
    daycampcoed 505 4-12 31Rosedale, TorontoOnlineOntarioMidtown
    Generations Performing Arts   
    High quality, inclusive arts training that is accessible to everybody and every-body! We are committed to fostering a true love of the performing arts for all ages and identities with a strong growth mindset focus.

    Earlscourt, Toronto
    Arts (multi)
    • Ages 4 to 11 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $280
    daycampcoed 280 4-11 35Earlscourt, TorontoOntarioWest-End
    Camp Laureate   
    A fun-filled summer camp featuring a blend of STEAM programs and traditional day camp activities including robotics, hiking, photography, painting, archery, ultimate sports, etc. Weekly themed special guests.

    Burlington
    Education: STEAM
    • Ages 6 to 14 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $260
    daycampcoed 260 6-14 40BurlingtonOntario
    Camps offering drama as an activity
    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
    overnightcampallgirlsallboys14157-161Algonquin ParkOnlineOntario
    Power of Words Academy   
    Enrichment Writing & Public Speaking Programs offered year round for kids 7-15. Select in-person classes (North York and Mississauga Campuses) or online classes (delivered using the Zoom platform and Google Classroom).

    Don Mills, Toronto; Markham; Mississauga
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 7 to 14 (Coed)
    • Virtual Program
    • from $250
    virtualprogramcoed2507-142Don Mills, TorontoMarkhamMississaugaOnlineOntarioNorth-York
    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
    overnightcampcoedallgirls2857-184Thetis IslandVancouverBritish Columbia
    Rotherglen Summer Camp   
    Summer Camps will include Robotics, STEM, Art, Sports all taking advantage of our beautiful new state of the art facility. Registration is now open!

    Mississauga; Oakville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $305
    daycampcoed3054-127MississaugaOakvilleOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed15005-178TemagamiOnlineOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed6606-1610HamiltonHuntsvilleLand O' Lakes Tourist RegionWestern Lanark CountyOntario
    Onondaga Camp   
    For more than 100 years Onondaga Camp has provided an inclusive environment where young people can play, explore, achieve and grow. Offering over 30 different activities, there is something for everyone!

    Minden
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,900
    overnightcampcoed19006-1611MindenOntario
    Camp Couchiching   
    Beautiful forests, rolling fields and lots of lakeside waterfront are waiting for you only 1.5 hours from Toronto. Camp Couchiching focuses on individual development and challenge by choice, We are all levels of awesome!

    Orillia
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 14 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $875
    overnightcampcoed8756-1412OrilliaOnlineOntario
    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 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
    overnightcampcoed14956-1614BracebridgeOntario
    Camp Mini-Yo-We   
    Camp Mini-Yo-We is a traditional, Christian overnight camp offering amazing activities, innovative programs, dedicated staff and a safe place for campers to stretch and grow.

    Huntsville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 5 to 16 (Coed, Girls, Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $995
    overnightcampcoedallgirlsallboys9955-1616HuntsvilleOnlineOntario
    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
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 2 to 18 (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $80
    programclasscoed802-1817MississaugaOntario
    Sidney Ledson Institute   
    Trad./Innovative: AM- Math, English, STEM (entrepreneurship, financial literacy, coding, python, web)/ PM- 2-week workshops:Art & Architecture, Animals & Archeology, Ancient Civilizations & Astronomy, and Magic & Mystery

    Don Mills, Toronto
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 3 to 14 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $425
    daycampcoed4253-1418Don Mills, TorontoOnlineOntarioNorth-York
    BLI Canada   
    Learn English or French at a specialized language school. Programs and camps for local and international kids and teens in Montreal and Quebec City. Online virtual classes also available.

    Montreal; Quebec City
    Education: Language Instruction
    • Ages 6 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $300
    daycampcoed3006-1719MontrealQuebec CityQuebec
    Stanstead College Summer Camps   
    Unique summer camps for boys and girls, including the Language Adventure and the Hockey Development program. We strive to offer high quality and supervised camps on our beautiful campus located in the Eastern Townships.

    Stanstead
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 11 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $300
    overnightcampcoed30011-1720StansteadOnlineQuebec
    Brick Works Academy   
    The Best Technology summer camp in the region! Your children and friends are super excited about our Lego Robotics, Minecraft Computer Camp, Pokemon Designer, and YouTube camps! In-person and virtual programs available

    Throughout Ontario (11)
    Education: STEAM
    • Ages 5 to 13 (Coed)
    • Virtual Program
    • from $250
    virtualprogramcoed2505-1321Forest Hill, TorontoKingsway Park, TorontoLansing , TorontoCambridgeGuelphHamiltonKitchenerLondonWaterlooOnlineOntarioEtobicoke, Midtown, North-York
    CBY Music & Performing Arts   
    CBY Music & Performing Arts is Waterdown's number 1 performing arts academy, with programs running 7 days a week across multiple disciplines that seek to enrich, inspire and encourage young people from ages 4-17.

    Hamilton
    Arts: Performing Arts (multi)
    • Ages 4 to 14 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $200
    daycampprogramclasscoed2004-1422HamiltonOntario
    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
    overnightcampallboys9757-1623Mont-TremblantOnlineQuebec
    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)
    • Program
    • from $198
    programclasscoed1985-1724OakvilleOntario
    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
    daycampcoed14-1625Bay Street Corridor, TorontoOntarioDowntown
    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
    overnightcampcoed12957-1626KingstonPerthOntario
    Studio PAVAS   
    PAVAS day camps are fun filled days of Art, Music, Drama and Dance. Explore and expand your creativity and performing skills while making friends for life. Grow, Inspire, Belong.

    Mississauga
    Arts (multi)
    • Ages 3 to 14 (Coed, Girls, Boys)
    • Program
    • from $340
    programclasscoedallgirlsallboys3403-1427MississaugaOnlineOntario
    Adventure Valley   
    Summer day camp servicing Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga and Etobicoke. 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 $425
    daycampcoed4254-1428OakvilleOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoedallgirlsallboys4605-1730HuntsvilleOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed27855-1732Haliburton HighlandsOakvilleOttawaOnlineOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed32906-1633MindenOnlineOntario
    Canadian Contemporary School of Art   
    A contemporary art school that teaches skills and methods to inspire artistic expression for all ages. We offer painting, fashion design, filmmaking, animation, sculpting, architecture and more!

    Leaside, Toronto; Mississauga; Thornhill
    Arts: Visual Arts (multi)
    • Ages 1 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Virtual Program, Program
    • from $40
    daycampvirtualprogramprogramclasscoed401-1734Leaside, TorontoMississaugaThornhillOntarioEast-York
    Ridley College Summer Programmes   
    Ridley College is located in St.Catharines Ontario, Canada. Summer Programme offering include ESL boarding credit/camp, Summer Academy OSSD credits, Music Academy, Day Camps, Advanced Performance Sports and many more!

    St. Catharines
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $399
    daycampcoed3994-1636St. CatharinesOntario
    Heritage Park   
    Send your kids on an adventure like no other at Canada’s Largest Living History Museum. They'll go back in time to experience the life of a pioneer child and discover the fun and history of the west!

    Calgary
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 15 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $315
    overnightcampcoed3156-1537CalgaryAlberta
    Stagecoach Theatre Arts   
    Stagecoach Performing Arts where we love to bring out the best in every child through the wonderful world of Acting, Dancing and Singing.

    Throughout Alberta, British Columbia, International, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec (29)
    Arts: Performing Arts (multi)
    • Ages 4 to 18 (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $216
    programclasscoed2164-1838Davisville Village, TorontoLawrence Park, TorontoLeaside, TorontoRunnymede, TorontoScarborough Village, TorontoBedfordBowmanvilleBurlingtonCalgaryDartmouthGuelphHalifaxHamiltonInternationalKirklandMiltonMississaugaNorth VancouverOakvillePointe-ClaireTruroWestmountAlberta, British Columbia, International, Nova Scotia, Ontario, QuebecEast-York, Scarborough, Uptown, York-Crosstown
    Oxford Learning High Park   
    Oxford means a personalized learning experience for your child. Veriety of programs for the students of all ages. Learning takes a fun turn. Our students are excited to learn!

    Bloor West Village, Toronto
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 4 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $100
    daycampprogramclasscoed1004-1239Bloor West Village, TorontoOnlineOntarioWest-End


     

    Students at a drama camp learn improvisation skills and movement as well as dancing and singing. Many camps offer a live performance as the culmination of the week (or longer) spent at the camp. There's no better way for your child to learn the extent of his real interest in acting or production than to attend a drama camp.

    Acting camps in Toronto

    Camps.ca is able to offer a special focus on Toronto and area acting camps (including in Etobicoke), including camps put on by prestigious organizations like Second City and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection among others. Toronto continues to crystallize its reputation as an important source of world-class acting talent. 

    Almost all drama camps today will offer TV and film acting lessons as well, as these media dominate kids' imaginations.  Lessons in TV acting will focus on how this mode of performance is very different from stage acting. Kids and teens will learn how to present themselves, and how to act for the camera.

    Lessons beyond just drama

    Drama camp has benefits that can extend far beyond acting lessons, of course. Kids learn to overcome stage fright and develop confidence in public speaking and presentation. Although they may not be thinking so far ahead at that age, adults recognize that these skills can be helpful in the workforce or other parts of adult life. Acting lessons can also help kids to learn to express emotions in a healthy way. Getting up in front of an audience and succeeding at performing well is an incomparable way of building confidence. Rick Mercer talks about the "danger" of getting his first laugh at a kids' summer camp, how things were never the same for him after that. It's also true that learning limitations and facing failure can be important lessons for some kids.

    Kids also learn enunciation, get training in memorization, and in poise and physical attitude ("holding themselves"). While they may be dreaming that their acting lessons will lead to a career in front of the camera, there are many other things being learned.  

    Kids interested in drama and acting may also want to branch out into summer arts programs, summer dance intensives (if they have any focus on dance), as well as music theater classes and programs



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