International travel programs offer teens a unique opportunity to travel and learn during summer. Camps that categorize themselves as travel camps offer a striking variety of options. These can range from sailing a tall ship, to visiting a variety of European destinations, to canoe-tripping through the wilds of northern Canada. There's no better way imaginable to open up the world for young minds – both literally and metaphorically. Travel camp is an experience that will form minds for the duration of a lifetime. Read more
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Bytown Brigantine Tall Ships Adventure
An outdoor adventure camp on a tall ship: building leadership, good citizenship & lifelong friendships. Ages 12-14 on Black Jack in small team-building groups & ages 14+ on Fair Jeanne, earning HS credit on select trips.
Ottawa; Harbourfront, Toronto; Brockville
Travel
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Outward Bound Canada
Outward Bound Canada provides challenging adventures in the outdoors across the country that develop self-respect, awareness of others, interpersonal skills, and a sense of accomplishment.
Huntsville; Vancouver Island; North Toronto, Toronto; Kananaskis; Algonquin Park
Adventure (multi)
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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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Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs
Wilderness canoe adventures with heart & meaning in boys, girls and all-gender programs. Trips weave together challenge, community & confidence to connect youth to the land, each other, and their own unique spirit.
Temagami
Adventure:
Wilderness Out-tripping
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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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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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City Scouts: Urban Adventure Camp
City Scouts is a weekly urban adventure camp in the heart of Toronto. Our goal is to foster growing children's sense of independence through urban adventure
Grange Park, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Ecolart
A premium summer and winter camp for boys and girls 4 to 17 years old offering more than 15 different programs in their summer overnight and day camp, and a skiing/snowboarding program in the March break camp.
Montreal; Vancouver; Whistler
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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Camp Ak-O-Mak
A traditional summer camp with over 26 sports and camp activities, including swimming, tennis, canoeing, biking and more.
Parry Sound
Sport (multi)
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Wesley Acres - Harbour Ridge
A traditional Christian Camp, located in Prince Edward County just across the lake from Sandbanks Provincial Park.
Picton
Traditional (multi activity)
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Medeba Summer Camp
Medeba Summer Camp is an overnight camp that uses adventure and community to provide the best week of your child's summer! We provide a full range of traditional and extensive adventure activities to choose from.
Haliburton
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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National Yacht Club Sailing Camp and School
Looking for a fun and affordable camp on Toronto's waterfront? Learn to sail, make new friends and enjoy Lake Ontario. Join the National Yacht Club Sailing & Racing School and get out on the water this summer!
Harbourfront, Toronto
Sport:
Sailing/Marine Skills
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Claremont Nature Centre
Nature based summer day and overnight camp led by Ontario Certified Teachers. Spend days outdoors exploring ponds, creeks, wetlands meadows and forests!
Pickering
Traditional (multi activity)
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Athlete Institute Basketball & Soccer Academy
Athlete Institute is elite basketball & soccer in Canada! Our year-round camps will enhance your IQ & skills. LEARN & PLAY with Canada's best coaches & athletes to EXPERIENCE the ultimate basketball & soccer camps!
Orangeville
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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Brigs Youth Sail Training
A safe and challenging environment aboard the Tall Ship TS Playfair on the Great Lakes (Ontario, Erie, Huron). Develop leadership skills, confidence and friendships as you work together as a team.
Collingwood; Hamilton; Goderich
Adventure (multi)
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The Whale Camp
A unique marine science experience on beautiful Grand Manan island in the Bay of Fundy. Camp programs include whale watches, seabird observation trips, kayaking excursions, hands-on science education, hiking, and more.
Grand Manan
Science:
Marine Biology
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Safer Cycling Calgary
Courses for ages 4 and up from the never-ever to advanced bicycling and summer day camps for kids. Professional, fun instructors ensure your bicycling skills improve so that you can safely ride your bike for any purpose.
Calgary
Sport:
Cycling
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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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MWS Montreal Language Camps
French and English language camps at McGill University where kids engage in language learning, daily excursions and camp activities. Programmes divided by age - 7 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 to 17 years old.
Downtown West, Toronto; Montreal
Education:
Language Instruction
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Swiss Education Academy
Based in Switzerland, Swiss Education Academy offers short courses during the summer for 10-20-year-old students, from language camps to discovering the culinary arts to an introduction to the world of hospitality.
International
Education (multi)
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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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JOA Camps
An exceptional camp, all in French, offering weekly themes and diverse activities. Weekly outings included in pricing.
Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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Here's a quick overview of benefits, as exemplified by some types of travel programs:
The short term benefits of international travel for teens or tweens are demonstrated anecdotally by anyone who has ever done this ("I learned so much"). The longer term benefits have been explored in a study by the Wagner Group. They surveyed adults who had participated in educational travel during their teen years and found interesting trends, including higher grades in university, and higher income as adults.
There were more personal effects of teen travel programs also:
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