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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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 !
Ontario (8)
Arts :
Theatre Arts
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Glen Bernard Camp
A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, horseback riding, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts and many other activities!
Huntsville
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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Branksome Hall Day Camps
Branksome Hall offers remarkable day camps for girls & boys in the heart of Toronto. Choose from our collection of Arts & Crafts, Athletics or Technology based camps & specialty camps like Swim, Adventure & Photography.
Rosedale, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Harbourfront Centre Camps
Since 1979, Harbourfront Centre Camps have fostered an inclusive learning community that encourages long-lasting connections to contemporary arts, culture and ideas. .
Harbourfront, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed
Canadian Opera Company Explore opera through our innovative and engaging programs created for kids and families!
Corktown, Toronto; Downtown West, Toronto
Music (multi)
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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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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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Mooredale Day Camp
In the heart of Rosedale, Mooredale Day Camp offers traditional March Break and Summer Day Camp programs for campers aged 2.5 to 12 years with specialty options in tennis, soccer, robotics, karate, camping and more!
Rosedale, Toronto; Online
Traditional (multi activity)
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Randolph Kids Performing Arts
Dance, music, theatre, leadership and performance in the heart of Toronto. Beginner and experienced performers welcome. Come join our family, try something new, create, grow, and have fun!
South Annex, Toronto; Online
Arts :
Theatre Arts
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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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Young People's Theatre/YPT
Led by our experienced faculty of professional artist educators, we’re offering online classes for JK-Gr. 12 both on weekends and after-school!
St Lawrence, Toronto; Online
Arts :
Theatre Arts
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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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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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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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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)
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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)
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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
Circle Square Ranch is a life changing Christian summer camp for kids and teens ages 6-17. We offer a wide range of activities including horseback riding and water sports. Your summer adventure with friends starts here!
Hamilton; Huntsville; Land O' Lakes Tourist Region
Traditional (multi activity)
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The Taylor Statten Camps
Camp Ahmek and Camp Wapomeo offer a balance of canoe tripping and programming. Activities include swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, horseback riding, sailing and more. Canoe trips range in length from 2 to 50 days.
Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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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)
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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)
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Camp Tamakwa
A children’s overnight camp in Algonquin Park,2.5 hours north of Toronto. With more than 20 activities and a premier canoe trip program,campers develop life skills,build self-confidence and foster lifelong friendships.
Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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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)
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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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Camp Davern
Eastern Ontario summer camp where kids participate in a variety of activities and sports including rope courses, leadership and more.
Perth
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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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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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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Ridley College Summer Programmes
Ridley College is located in St.Catharines Ontario, Canada. Summer camp offers ESL credit/camp, Summer Academy, Enrichment, Discover Canada, Day Camps, Advanced Performance Sports and many more!
St. Catharines
Traditional (multi activity)
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Ashwood Glen
Weekly camps with a large variety of fun creative and innovative activities, including Robotics, music and theatre, and outdoor education.
Burlington
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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Town of Oakville camps
The Town of Oakville offers fun and affordable camps to suit any taste including arts, adventure, theatre, sports and more! Enjoy Summer, March Break, P.A. Day and Holiday camps. Programs offered for children aged 4-14.
Oakville
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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Camp Qwanoes
Camp Qwanoes is a youth-focused, high adventure Christian residential camp that exists to love kids to life like no other. Summer camps for ages 8-18 and leadership programs starting at age 15. Over 75 activities.
Vancouver Island
Traditional (multi activity)
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[email protected]
[email protected] is Willowgrove's virtual camp, offering a unique camp experience that allows children and youth to have personal, genuine camp connections over video call.
Online
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Mère Clarac
Located on the banks of Rivière Ouareau, we have a magnificent 115 acres of land (making it one of the most beautiful campsites in Quebec) with unique and safe facilities, and 25 activities conducted in French!
Saint-Donat
Traditional (multi activity)
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Laurus Summer Camp
Montreal, Laval and Beaconsfield's #1 Lifestyle Summer day camp! We blend fun, education & specialty training in arts, academics and sports! Weekly program for kids ages 3 - 15! Registration is open in November for 2020!
Quebec (5)
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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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)
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Camp Wahanowin
Are you a parent looking for a meaningful, values based and FUN overnight camp experience for you child? Come experience the magic of Wahanowin on beautiful Lake Couchiching, just 90 minutes north of Toronto, Canada.
Orillia
Traditional (multi activity)
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Bayview Glen Camp
Located centrally in Toronto, this summer camp offers air conditioned buildings, robotics, sports and arts camps, heated swimming pools and more.
Don Mills, Toronto; York Mills, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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The Michelangelo Code
With valuable contributions from Industry leaders, Mr. G, a STEM Instructor and former GANZ game developer passes on key techniques used by his production team!
Brampton; Vaughan; Mississauga; Online
Computer :
Video Game/Web Design
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COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed
Science North Camps Science North offers innovative and stimulating summer day camps and virtual camps that introduce children to the worlds of science, technology, engineering and math. Camps are available for 4-11 year olds.
Ontario (4)
Education:
STEM
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Cedar Ridge Camp
Cedar Ridge Camp is a wonderful place where campers have the opportunity to get outside and develop friendships.
Bancroft
Traditional (multi activity)
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Tamarack West Summer Camp
A unique outdoor day camp that combines both nature and city experiences assuring a great experience for each camper.
High Park, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Robin Hood
A traditional day camp with superb camper-to-staff ratios, a variety of activities, outstanding spirit and well-trained staff! Daily swim instruction, a dedicated Sports Academy and optional bus transportation available.
Markham
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Oconto
Founded in 1924, Oconto is a traditional girls overnight camp located on the beautiful shores of Eagle Lake north of Kingston, Ontario. Over 20 activities are offered on 80 acres of land and 2km of shoreline.
Sharbot Lake
Traditional (multi activity)
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Families in the Spotlight
Kids in the Spotlight is an evidence-based performing arts organization helping children and youth develop self-confidence, social skills, and harmonious relationships with family and friends.
Gabriola; Jasper; Montreal
Education:
Musical Theatre
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Camp Tanamakoon
This all girls summer camp located on its own lake in Algonquin Park offers a variety of camp activities, along with specialty programs for canoe tripping, mini camp and kindercamp! We offer a safe and fun adventure!
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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Camp Tapawingo, YWCA
An all girls summer camp located on Georgian Bay, operated by YWCA Toronto. Camp “Tap” focuses on empowering and supporting a diverse group of girls through a broad range of arts and outdoor activities.
Parry Sound
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Kawartha
Traditional summer camp fostering self-esteem, leadership & environmental stewardship. Campers are encouraged to be creative, in touch with nature & be themselves in a non-competitive environment.
Peterborough; Lakefield
Traditional (multi activity)
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Ross Creek Centre for the Arts
SummerArts combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, with great food, a full rec schedule, campfire, and of course a core of incredible arts programming, all on a beautiful campus overlooking the Bay of Fundy.
Canning
Arts (multi)
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YMCA Camps Belwood, Ki-Wa-Y, Wabanaki and Day Camps
The YMCA of Three Rivers 3 overnight camps and 10 day camps offer a range of activities including, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, ropes and rock-climbing, BMX biking, drama, archery, and more.
Waterloo; Fergus; Huntsville; Stratford; Guelph
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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French International Language Camps
English students learning French mix with French students learning English in this innovative program in the French Alps. Sports and other activities are an important part of the experience, along with language lessons.
International; Online
Education:
Language Instruction
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Saddlewood Riding Camp
A horseback riding camp for girls, located northeast of Toronto. Each camper has their own horse to ride in two lessons per day (English), daily horse care and stable management instruction.
Peterborough Area
Sport:
Horseback Riding/Equestrian
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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)
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Shadow Lake Centre
A summer camp for children, youth, and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Accessible activities that include sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and lots of music.
Whitchurch - Stouffville
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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Wilvaken
Bilingual (Fr/En) summer experience with water and land sports: sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, archery, hiking/canoeing out trips and more. Spend the summer with campers from around the world!
Magog
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Kodiak
Fun! Friends! Success! An integrated overnight summer camp for children & teens with and without LD, ADHD, and high-functioning ASD. We provide a SOCIAL SKILLS program, ACADEMIC program and 50+ activities.
Parry Sound
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Kwasind
A great overnight Christian camp in Muskoka for those ages 7 to 17 that is AFFORDABLE, MEMORABLE, FUN & HIGH QUALITY. Truly a safe place to build friendships, gain confidence & have new experiences in an outdoor setting.
Bracebridge
Traditional (multi activity)
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Mi-A-Kon-Da
A traditional, all-girls summer camp with various outdoor activities including sailing, wilderness trips, arts and crafts activities and more. Offering 1, 2 or 4 week sessions or an introductory weekend.
Parry Sound; Hamilton
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Celtic
Situated on Ontario's Bruce Peninsula, near Lions Head, this traditional overnight summer camp features specialized instruction in land &water sports, fine arts, performing arts, out-tripping, and nature activities.
Bruce Peninsula
Traditional (multi activity)
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Kilcoo Camp
Kilcoo has an earned reputation as one of Canada's foremost traditional summer camps. Boys come to Kilcoo to enjoy the activities, to gain confidence in themselves, to learn to work with others and to "just have fun"!
Minden; Moore Park, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Kettleby Valley Camp
Located just north of Toronto, this traditional summer camp offers overnight, day and canoe trip programs for campers 8 to 14.
Newmarket
Traditional (multi activity)
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Richmond Hill Country Club
A co-ed summer day camp close to the city offering camp activities for any child: traditional camp, sports camp, golf camp, tennis camp or leadership training.
Richmond Hill
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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COOKSMART
Get the kids cooking and learning more life skills! Our program has gone virtual and the kids are loving cooking together to make tasty foods for their family. Easy meals, healthy snacks make this the best Zoom class.
Mississauga; Bloor West Village, Toronto; Online
Arts :
Cooking
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Camp Solelim
Camp Solelim is a sleepover camp designed for Jewish 13 to 15 year olds. Our programming includes traditional waterfront, sports, arts and outdoor activities, as well as leadership development and community building.
Lawrence Manor, Toronto; Sudbury
Traditional (multi activity)
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Allegro Academy of Music
This Thornhill and Vaughan Ontario summer music camp offers daily music classes : MYC, Drama, Arts, Swimming, along with math, reading, language and fun kids games.
Don Mills, Toronto; Vaughan
Music (multi)
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Camp Ponacka
Ponacka has been a "home away from home" for hundreds of boys since 1947. A traditional summer camp where boys gain confidence through independence, find lifelong friends and have so much fun - and it's tech free.
Bancroft; Peterborough; The Beach, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Bond Academy Day Camp
Day camps can include care from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., should parents require this. Activities range from arts to science and many more.
The Beach, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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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.
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.
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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