East York camps

How do you find the right East York camp for your child? 

There are many different kinds of camps and programs in East York. Some of the most popular are sports camps like bike camps and soccer academies, but there are also arts camps such as performing arts camps, as well as education and tech camps. There’s no such thing as the right camp for every child, of course, so every family needs to do their own research. Look at the profile links above and read reviews and find out in-depth what each camp and program offers. 

Begin with a list of your basic wants. This will include the following considerations: 

• How long you want to go to camp. 
• Overnight vs. day 
• Favourite activities you want to take part in or focus on. 
• How far you’re willing to travel or commute to bring your child to camp. 
• Any extras you need, including things like after-care, support for exceptional needs, or consideration for special diets. 
• Your expense limits.

The Toronto summer camp expo is an ideal resource for North York families. Held every February in downtown Toronto, the expo allows you to meet camp leaders and current campers face-to-face to ask questions and learn all you need to know about camps on your shortlist. 

Questions to ask camps

Not everyone can make it to the expo, of course, but it’s easy enough to contact camps linked to  above. As you do so, here are some question prompts to consider:

• Can the camp provide testimonials from previous families or campers? 
• How do camp counselors prevent or deal with negative behaviour? 
• Can the camp provide a sample schedule of activities? 
• What is the camp’s policy with regard to food allergies and special diets? 

How much will camp cost? 

The range of costs for children's day camps in East York is typically between $100 and $400 per week, although there are overnight camps that can cost upwards of $1000. 

Further advice:

Find more advice on our sister site, OurKids.net, including:

• How to choose a camp
• How camps help kids’ personal development
• Advice on paying for camp

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