At one of the leadership camps listed below, your son or daughter will grow in his or her willingness to help others. Leadership camps in Canada and the northern US encourage young leaders from all over to grow in their ability to build others up, to set and achieve goals and to work with other young leaders-in-training. Listed first on this page are camps dedicated to leadership development, followed by programs with leadership training integrated into the curriculum. At the bottom of this page, find noteworthy information on each camps’ learning objectives. Read more
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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River
A traditional camp offering overnight and day camp programs. Activities include horsemanship, swimming, high ropes, climbing wall, archery, campfires, and much more. Leadership and horse specialty camps also offered. Brant
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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JUMP!
Inspire. Empower. Engage. Through adventurous activities, we challenge youth to step outside their comfort zone and develop interpersonal and leadership skills. JUMP runs transformational programs around the world! 100 Mile House
Traditional (multi activity)
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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)
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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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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)
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Empower Learning Centre
Join our summer camps at Empower Learning Centre! Engage in fun activities, develop new skills, and make lasting memories. Limited spots available. Register now! Mississauga
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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TAC Sports - Toronto Athletic Camps
TAC Sports, TAC Aquatics and Lifetime Skills Academy (LSA) specialize in sports, swim and S.T.E.M programming. Ages 4-16, Co-ed. Year round Camps, Lessons, Academy and House Leagues across the GTA! Grow, Learn, Lead! Christie Pits, Toronto; Don Mills, Toronto; Hogg's Hollow, Toronto; Markham; Thornhill
Sport (multi)
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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. South Annex, Toronto; Bancroft; Quebec City
Education: Leadership Training
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YMCA of Eastern Ontario
We offer a full range of youth rec programs such as basketball, cycling, karate, swimming & school-break & summer day camps. These are offered in safe environments to help children develop self-esteem & confidence. Brockville; Kingston; Prescott and Russell
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Chikopi
Est. 1920. Chikopi was voted one of Canada’s 7 Best Summer Camps for Boys. For over 100 years Chikopi continues the tradition of applying teamwork to build friendships and character through sports and wilderness. Parry Sound
Sport (multi)
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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)
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Kidz Kamp Inc.
A traditional outdoor day camp, with fun activities, friends, exciting field trips and outstanding memories! Now offering Summer Equestrian Camp at our new second location in Georgetown! Halton Hills; Mississauga
Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
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Le Petit Écolier French Language Centre
We offer In-Person & Online all year round programs led by expert native teachers. Le Petit Écolier is located in Oakville. Learn to Love and Speak French at LPE! Brampton; Hamilton; Oakville
Traditional (multi activity)
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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 South Annex, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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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)
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Discovery Day Camp
Our qualified, experienced and highly trained staff is anxiously awaiting the opportunity to guide our campers' adventures. The camp everyone can DISCOVER AND GO BEYOND. www.discoveryday.ca Richmond Hill
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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YMCA of Oakville
YMCA of Oakville Child and Youth Programs and Summer Day Camps are offered at several locations across the community with activities including swimming, day trips and more. Learn more! Oakville
Traditional (multi activity)
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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)
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Belle Wood Equestrian
A traditional summer camp combined with all elements of Horses from horseback riding, leadership skills, fun & games, arts & crafts and so much more! Don't miss out at Belle Wood this summer Pickering
Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
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Connections: Queen’s Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA)
QSEA is an engineering-focused summer program that exposes students from Grade 1 - 11 to engineering design and various engineering disciplines. Kingston
Education: STEM
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UCC Summer Life
A Co-ed Summer Enrichment Experience in the Heart of Toronto, Canada for International and Local Students ages 10 to 17. Forest Hill, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs
Backcountry 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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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)
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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)
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Rouge Camps
Teacher directed day camps in York Region for children ages 4-15 offering sport instruction in multiple sports and leadership training in a fun environment. Been teaching life through sport and rated 9/10+ since 2013! Throughout Ontario (6)
Sport (multi)
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Camp Ak-O-Mak
A traditional summer camp, over 26 sports, camp activities, including swimming, tennis, canoeing, biking. Camp AK-O-MAK Encourages girls to be brave and to discover strength while connecting with each other. Parry Sound
Sport (multi)
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Camp Pathfinder
Historic boys' camp on Pathfinder Island, Algonquin Park. Est. 1914. Full in-camp program. Water, land and camping sports. Canoe trips a specialty. Spectacular setting. Exceptional staff, positive culture for boys. Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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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)
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Pickering College Summer Camps
Our nature centered day camp is for campers entering Kindergarten to Grade 8. We offers overnight camp options for Global Leadership and ESL for students entering Grades 9-12. Newmarket
Traditional (multi activity)
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta
Pioneer Camp Alberta is a Christian summer camp with two beautiful locations in Sundre & Rocky Mountain House, AB. Get ready for exploration, adventure, creation, challenge, growth, skill development, and of course, fun! Rocky Mountain House; Sundre
Traditional (multi activity)
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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)
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Profaqua Inc.
Profaqua est prêt à offrir un autre été rempli d'activités amusantes et éducatives à notre camp de jour d'été! En savoir plus sur les 5 programmes que nous avons prévus... Montreal
Education: Science (multi)
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STEM Camp
STEM Camp is a weekly summer day camp at more than 50 locations across Canada where youth aged 5-13 engage in fun and amazing activities in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. 519-475-6600. stemcamp.ca Throughout Ontario (51)
Education: STEM
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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)
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Debate Camp
For all students interested in public speaking, debating and Model United Nations. A well-rounded program open to all ability levels and interests, ages 10 - 17. Debate day and overnight camps running June - August. Throughout British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario (8)
Education: Debate
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Code-it Hacks
Blend of 5 flavors in our Kids Coding & Robotics Camp in Toronto! Learn to Code, Learn to build: Robotics & Circuits, Outdoor play:Logic Games & a field trip to a tech company! Never a dull moment in our camps & programs Bloor West Village, Toronto; High Park, Toronto
Computer (multi)
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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 choose your own adventure programming style offering with over 50 activities every day! Bracebridge
Traditional (multi activity)
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St. Jude’s Academy Our Family of Schools Camps
Our Family of School Camps offer an exciting array of fun, activity-based programs for campers of all ages. Camps provide opportunities for exploration, creativity and personal growth within a positive atmosphere. Mississauga; Orangeville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Vancouver Outdoor Society
Our mission is to join with youth and families on a journey to discover and develop their character identity to achieve their best potential. Squamish; Vancouver
Traditional (multi activity)
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The Academy of Martial Arts
We are a Martial Arts school running classes and camps online and in-person. We two locations in Brampton to choose from, contact us today for a tour of our academy. Brampton
Sport: Martial Arts
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Generations Performing Arts
High quality, inclusive arts training that is accessible to everybody and every-body! We are committed to fostering a true love of the performing arts for all ages and identities with a strong growth mindset focus. Earlscourt, Toronto
Arts (multi)
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Toronto Kidz
Our weekly themes such as Dinosaurs, Animals, Trains for our younger campers (5-8 years old) and Leadership, Survival, Detective for our older campers (9-12 year old) include weekly field trips to the Zoo, ROM, Aquarium. Islington Village, Toronto; Lawrence Park, Toronto; Sunnylea, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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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)
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Wildhorse Ranch
A unique western ranch experience immersed in HORSES! Learning horse connection skills with games and riding in the forests. Practice Heart to Heart energy work. Come Ride! Meet Friends. Own your horse for the week! Rocky Mountain House
Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
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Toronto Met Day Camps
Toronto Met Day Camps offer safe and engaging camps for kids and teens. Programs include architecture, basketball, engineering, film, graphic design, hockey, multi-sport, robotics, science, and more! Bay Street Corridor, Toronto; Downsview, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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In leadership training camps, children mature emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually. As they prepare speeches, conduct events, and plan activities, children learn to guide and instruct diverse groups of people. Often, discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion are part and parcel of camp. Overall, leadership training camps prepare students for the future. Training in public speaking is often integrated into camps.
While there is a focus on building independence and self-confidence in campers, leadership training is also a lot of fun! Programs integrate arts or sports into the curriculum. Camps also immerse kids in nature, and hiking, and other adventurous activities kids love at camp. In all programs, team building is encouraged.
Most leadership programs are coeducational. However, a few are for girls only. These camps focus on female empowerment and boosting female voices. Overnight and day camps are available. Overnight camps are often $1,000 and up, while less expensive options are as low as $200 per week.
In choosing the best leadership camp, there are many things to consider. First, decide whether an overnight or day camp is best for your child. Overnight camps immerse children in the leadership development process, and ensure team bonding. Day camps are another great option, as children have the chance to apply leadership skills to real life situations back home.
There are also basic leadership programs and Leader in Training (LIT) camps. The latter prepares students to become camp counsellors themselves. Children often shadow other counsellors and lead major camp activities in these programs.
At leadership camp, children learn life skills that improve their mental and physical wellness. Here are some things children will find in leadership camp:
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta Pioneer Women's Weekend June 2, 2023 |
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Camp Mère Clarac Open House June 3rd June 3, 2023 |