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. Ontario (1); United States (4)
Travel
from $900/session
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Learn & Experience
L&E World Camps inspires & nurtures young people with their award winning multi-activity programs in Canada and Europe. The camps can be combined with L&E Teen Travel trips to create a summer experience of a lifetime. Shawnigan Lake; International
Traditional (multi activity)
from $750/week
sessions & dates
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YMCA of Oakville
YMCA of Oakville camps are found at several locations across the community with activities including swimming, day trips and more. Learn more! Hamilton; Oakville
Traditional (multi activity)
from $198/session
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Kandalore
Kandalore is the finest traditional summer camp in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. Specialized leadership programs for 16 and 17 year olds. Minden
Traditional (multi activity)
from $2,715/2 weeks
sessions & dates
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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)
from $1,000/week
sessions & dates
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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
from $1,200/week
sessions & dates
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Camp IAWAH
Eastern Ontario summer camp, nestled on the shores of Wolfe Lake 15 minutes from Westport. Activities at Iawah include leadership building, archery tag, canoeing, cake decorating, programming and turf sports. Westport
Traditional (multi activity)
from $425/week
sessions & dates
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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; West Vancouver
Traditional (multi activity)
from $240/week
sessions & dates
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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)
from $355/week
sessions & dates
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Branksome Hall Day Camps
A co-ed day camp featuring Dance, Tennis, Soccer, Musical Theatre, Robotics, Photography, Film, Adventure and more. Home base for our camps is Branksome's new, state-of-the-art Athletics and Wellness Centre. Rosedale, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
from $360/week
sessions & dates
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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. Alberta (1); British Columbia (1); Canada (1); New Brunswick (1); Ontario (1)
Adventure (multi)
from $779/week
sessions & dates
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Webtree International School of Excellence
A traditional summer camp with a variety of unique camp activities, including the Arts, Athletics, Digital Media, STEM, and English. Our program includes Academic Mornings, Weekly Field Trips, and Escape Rooms. York Mills, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
from $250/week
sessions & dates
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Niagara Christian Collegiate
Give your child a fun-filled learning adventure at any of NCC's Summer Camps. Or get a head start on your studies during our August Credit Program! Fort Erie
Traditional (multi activity)
from $3,550/session
sessions & dates
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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)
from $900/week
sessions & dates
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Army and Navy Academy Summer Camp
Army and Navy Academy Camp Challenge offers your young co-eds motivational summer leadership, academic, and recreation camps that encourage active involvement, accountability, skill development, and personal growth. California
Traditional (multi activity)
from $3,200/session
sessions & dates
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YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region
Choose active and fun Neighbourhood day camps close to home, with themed weeks and out trips, OR a traditional outdoor day (or overnight) experience at Camp Otonabee with ropes, paddling, nature hikes, swimming and more Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
from $190/week
sessions & dates
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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)
from $225/week
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Camp Wanapitei
Wilderness canoe-tripping camp based in Northern Ontario, paddling Ontario, Quebec, and the Territories. A strong tripping program is complemented by caring staff, community focus and a diverse in-camp program. Temagami
Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping
from $1,010/week
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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
from $1,425/week
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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)
from $200/week
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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)
from $475/session
sessions & dates
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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
from $315/week
sessions & dates
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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
from $790/session
sessions & dates
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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)
from $729/week
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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)
from $300/week
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Township of King
With a mixture of sports, arts, and nature based programs, you are sure to find the perfect camp or program for your child! High Five and OCA Certified. Visit www.king.ca for more information.
Traditional (multi activity)
from $4/week
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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
from $150/week
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Academic Camp Canada
Exciting academic summer camps for 12-17 year olds in British Columbia, New Brunswick & Ottawa. BCCA accredited. Combination of inspiring academic learning, activities & trips. Computer Science & Medical Studies camps Mill Bay; International; Rothesay; Ottawa
Education (multi)
from $250/program
sessions & dates
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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)
from $500/week
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Toronto Brigantine
A safe and challenging environment aboard the Tall Ship TS Playfair on the Great Lakes (Ontario, Erie, Huron). Develop leadership skills, confidence and friends as you work together as a team. Kingston; Regent Park, Toronto; Parry Sound
Adventure (multi)
from $175/day
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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)
from $900/session
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Sprouts - Growing Bodies & Minds
Sprouts offers a wide array of traditional day camps as well as specialized STEM and dance camps for children 4 - 12 years of age. Leslieville, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
from $340/week
sessions & dates
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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)
from $180/week
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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)
from $1,900/week
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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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