Milton Camps

Halton camps' variety

Milton and Halton Region camps offer families an array of day and overnight camp  topics such as sports, art, adventure and technology. Curious, active, or creative explorers are welcome at all camps. 

Milton day camps include both specialised and traditional camps. Specialised camps focus on a single topic. Kids and teens build skills at these camps, and as they try out different camps, they explore their passions. Camps are separated by age groups, although some overnight camps may mix old and young campers together, inspiring leadership qualities in older campers.

Traditional camps, the most common, give campers a variety of activities. Kids experiment with different interests to find things that excite them and that they’re good at. Day camp in Milton offers kids and teens to independent learning environments. Away from parents, they earn to problem-solve, socialize, and work on their own. Some traditional camps in the city may be more sports-oriented than others. Active adrenaline junkies thrive in this environment as they test their strengths in watersports, mountain biking, or wilderness trekking, for example.

Overnight camps in Milton offer an ideal setting to help kids learn independence and responsibility. Away from home, kids must manage their daily routines and discover things about themselves. Most of Milton’s sleepaway camps follow a traditional, multi-activity curriculum, with new and exciting challenges for kids of all types. A social, supportive environment, overnight camps are a great place for shy kids to practice their interpersonal skills and make new friends.

Camp helps kids deepen their appreciation of the diversity around them. They collaborate with a unique group of people with different experiences and cultural backgrounds. This improves their intercultural awareness. Learning and playing in a diverse setting also helps kids feel empowered and they learn community-building skills. 

Choosing the best Milton camp for your child

For families considering camps, the best resource is Our Kid’s Media’s annual Toronto Summer Camp Expo held in February. Four months prior to the camp season, parents and prospective campers have the opportunity to browse the region’s diverse camps in person. During the expo, families are able to ask questions directly to camp leaders to understand each camps’ values, expectations, and activities. Parents get to see all camps, from sport camp to technology camp and more. 

Before attending the expo, reading our list of summer camp advice is a useful place to begin. Here are some more helpful hints in preparation for the expo and in your search for a great camp experience: 

• Include your child in your decision-making process as much as possible. Understand their personal needs and how those will be met by camps. Discuss your own wishes and expectations with them, too, but be flexible and open-minded. 
• Talk to camp directors about staffing, facilities, safety, and more. Gauge their training and their expertise in helping kids reach their potential. After talking to a number of different camps, consider kids’ comfort level with each, their desired activities, and of course, their personality.
• Beginning your search 3-4 months in advance gives you ample time to make great decisions. It also may give you opportunities to receive early enrollment discounts or apply for camp scholarships.

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