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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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	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
Shepherd Private Coaching Fall Classes in Performing Arts: structured training in drama, voice, and dance. Participants will explore, learn, and grow as performers in our group classes, and experience attention to detail in our private lessons. Burlington Arts: Performing Arts (multi) Ages 1 to 99 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $20	daycampprogramclasscoed	20	1-99	3	BurlingtonOnlineOntario
Kids Theatre Camp Do you have a PERFORMER on your hands? Our week-long camps will explore the world of the performing arts! From commercial, TV & film acting to stage performances and musicals! Davenport, Toronto Arts: Acting (Film & TV) Ages 7 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp from $300	daycampcoed	300	7-12	6	Davenport, TorontoOntarioMidtown
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	18	The Elms, TorontoYork Mills, TorontoBurlingtonGuelphHamiltonLondonMississaugaOakvilleRichmond HillWaterlooWhitbyOntarioEtobicoke, North-York
Kids Comedy Camp Our highly trained comedian coaches teach your kids how to use healthy humour to relate to others, make new friends, and discover their unique comedic voice at a unique summer comedy camp. Leslieville, Toronto; Cobourg; Uxbridge Arts: Comedy Ages 10 to 17 (Coed) Day Camp from $195	daycampcoed	195	10-17	20	Leslieville, TorontoCobourgUxbridgeOntarioEast-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	22	North Toronto, TorontoOnlineOntarioUptown
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	overnightcampallgirls	400	4-16	23	HuntsvilleOntario
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	24	Forest Hill, TorontoOnlineOntarioMidtown

Camps offering drama as an activity

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
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 Arts: Visual Arts (multi) Ages 1 to 17 (Coed) Day Camp, Virtual Program, Program from $40	daycampvirtualprogramprogramclasscoed	40	1-17	1	Leaside, TorontoOnlineOntarioEast-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	overnightcampcoed	600	5-16	2	LeamingtonLondonPort SevernOntario
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	daycampcoed	425	3-14	4	Don Mills, TorontoOnlineOntarioNorth-York
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	5	Mont-TremblantOnlineQuebec
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	7	Bay 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	overnightcampcoed	1295	7-16	8	KingstonPerthOntario
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	daycampcoed	305	4-12	9	MississaugaOakvilleOntario
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	10	Haliburton 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	overnightcampcoed	3290	6-16	11	MindenOnlineOntario
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	12	HamiltonHuntsvilleLand O' Lakes Tourist RegionWestern Lanark CountyOntario
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	13	TemagamiOnlineOntario
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	overnightcampcoed	300	11-17	14	StansteadOnlineQuebec
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	15	BracebridgeOntario
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	programclasscoedallgirlsallboys	340	3-14	16	MississaugaOnlineOntario
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	17	Thetis IslandVancouverBritish Columbia
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	virtualprogramcoed	250	7-14	19	Don Mills, TorontoMarkhamMississaugaOnlineOntarioNorth-York
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	virtualprogramcoed	250	5-13	21	Forest Hill, TorontoKingsway Park, TorontoLansing , TorontoCambridgeGuelphHamiltonKitchenerLondonWaterlooOnlineOntarioEtobicoke, Midtown, North-York
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	daycampcoed	425	4-14	25	OakvilleOntario
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	26	HuntsvilleOntario
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	overnightcampcoed	875	6-14	27	OrilliaOnlineOntario
Queen’s University Enrichment Studies Unit Queen's ESU delivers industry-leading virtual and in-person academic University Experience programs for Elementary and Secondary school students. Kingston Education (multi) Ages 10 to 17 (Coed) Virtual Program from $219	virtualprogramcoed	219	10-17	28	KingstonOnlineOntario
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	overnightcampcoedallgirlsallboys	995	5-16	29	HuntsvilleOnlineOntario
Ontario Educational Leadership Centre Leadership training for students in Grades 6-12 in the arts, athletics, French language sports, SHSM, school leadership and more. Leadership courses are facilitated by qualified Ontario Teachers. #WeLead Washago Education: Leadership (multi) Ages 10 to 18 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $240	overnightcampcoed	240	10-18	30	WashagoOnlineOntario
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	overnightcampcoed	1900	6-16	31	MindenOntario
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	daycampprogramclasscoed	200	4-14	32	HamiltonOntario
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 $1,275	overnightcampallgirlsallboys	1275	7-16	33	Algonquin ParkOnlineOntario
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	daycampprogramclasscoed	100	4-12	34	Bloor West Village, TorontoOnlineOntarioWest-End
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	overnightcampcoed	315	6-15	35	CalgaryAlberta
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	daycampcoed	399	4-16	36	St. CatharinesOntario

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.

Performing arts programs