In the province of Ontario, you will find many after school programs, publicly mandated by the province, to cover students from kindergarten to grade 6. While these publicly funded programs are well-run, there are many exceptional after school programs put on by camps and other organizations, including private schools. Below, find a list of superb before and after school programs put on by organizations from throughout Ontario, ranging from museums to private tutoring centers to universities and more. Read more
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Ultimate Coders
Online & Onsite Computer Coding and Robotics Classes for Students - SK to Grade 12. Our After school & weekend programs give eager young minds early exposure to stimulating activities that will kick start their futures! Throughout Ontario (6)
Computer (multi)
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Glen Bernard Camp
A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts and many other activities! Huntsville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Canlan Sports
From camps for kids to instructional programs raise your game by working on your skills and learn the fun way, through play-based teaching. Canlan Sports is where we play. Throughout Ontario (6)
Sport: Hockey
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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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Benchmark Equestrian
Stonewood Equestrian was designed as a tier-one riding academy. Conveniently located in Pickering, Ontario, just 30 minutes from Toronto and other GTA locations. Pickering
Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
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Astronomy in Action Space Rangers
Our premier Summer camp fosters a passion for STEM in a fun and hands-on learning environment! Experience the night sky in a 4k planetarium and explore planets, galaxies, black holes and more. Humber Valley Village, Toronto; Lawrence Park, Toronto; Vaughan
Education: Space
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario is a Christian Summer Camp and Outdoor Education & Retreat Centre located in Ontario, offering programs for children, youth, and students. Huntsville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Rocky Ridge Ranch
This Christian camp has horseback riding, archery, swimming, hockey, cooperative games and more, and boasts 3rd generation campers. Kids have been raving about the wonderful family-style meals for over 50 years. Milton
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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The STEAM Project
Camps and classes for creative girls and boys who love science, technology, robotics, and design projects. Our kids learn while they experiment, invent, digitally fabricate, and build projects with their own hands! Markham; Richmond Hill
Education: STEAM
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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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Safari Zoo Camp
The only residential summer camp of its kind in the world, participants work hands on alongside professional animal care staff to care for a variety of animals, many rare and endangered. Clarington
Education: Zoology
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Zebra Robotics
Robotics and coding after-school, weekend, competition prep, and summer camp classes for students from Grade 2 to 12. Burlington; Mississauga; Oakville
Computer: Robotics
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Brain Power Enrichment Programs
Brain Power (IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL) is an innovative leader in enrichment education for bright and gifted students. Brain Power is a transformative model for what gifted education should be about in the GTA. Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto; Oakville; Vaughan
Education: Instructor lead (group)
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Exceed Robotics
State of the art centres teaching kids Robotics, Coding and AI. Year-around curriculum and weekly March & Summer Camps. Our goal is to inspire kids to find their passion in STEM. Try a class for free Mississauga; Richmond Hill; Thornhill
Computer: Robotics
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Pedalheads Bike, Swim and Sport
Pedalheads offers bike, swim, and trail programs to families across Canada. Pedalheads helps kids develop life skills, confidence, and independence through fun, safe, and engaging instruction. Throughout Ontario (65)
Sport: Cycling
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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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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. Forest Hill, Toronto; Lawrence Heights, Toronto; North Toronto, Toronto; Ottawa; St. Catharines
Education: Debate
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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 and has two satellite locations in Brampton & Hamilton. Learn to Love and Speak French at LPE! Brampton; Hamilton; Oakville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Great Big Theatre Company
Camps in your neighbourhood ! One-week sessions, performances every week. Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to stage performance & guide them toward self-expression. A great confidence-builder ! Throughout Ontario (12)
Arts: Theatre Arts
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Elite Basketball Camps
Elite Camps offers year-round basketball programs for ages 4-17. We pride ourselves on our experienced coaches who provide high-quality instruction. Programs are run in various locations across Ontario. Est in 1999. Bridle Path, Toronto; York Mills, Toronto; Bruce Peninsula; Thornhill
Sport: Basketball
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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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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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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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CBY Music & Performing Arts
CBY Music & Performing Arts is Waterdown's number 1 performing arts academy, with programs running 7 days a week across multiple disciplines that seek to enrich, inspire and encourage young people from ages 4-17. Hamilton
Arts: Performing Arts (multi)
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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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Teen Ranch
Just an hour from the GTA, a traditional Christian summer camp & year round retreat facility, specializing in developing youth through horse, hockey, adventure, bmx, soccer, figure skate, ninja warrior, WHAM & day camps. Caledon
Sport (multi)
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Canadian Contemporary School of Art
A contemporary art school that teaches skills and methods to inspire artistic expression for all ages. We offer painting, fashion design, filmmaking, animation, sculpting, architecture and more! Leaside, Toronto
Arts: Visual Arts (multi)
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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 5. We offers overnight camp options for Global Leadership and ESL for students entering Grades 9-12. See our website for online credit options. Newmarket
Traditional (multi activity)
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Cyber Square - Coding for Kids
Online Coding Courses For Age 5 and Above: Preparing kids for the future with coding and entrepreneurship skills. Enjoy instructor-led live online coding classes for kids at your comfort Pickering
Education (multi)
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Power Soccer School of Excellence
The largest soccer summer camp program in Canada offers a well organized program that mixes instruction, training and fun. Danforth Village, Toronto; East York, Toronto; Forest Hill, Toronto; Leaside, Toronto
Sport: Soccer
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Camp Frenda
Summer camp in the heart of Muskoka. Very reasonable rates. Activities include horseback riding, rock climbing, water skiing, rocketry, archery, and many others. Port Carling
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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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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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! Cambridge; 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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Brick Works Academy
The Best Technology summer camp in the region! Your children and friends are super excited about our Lego Robotics, Minecraft Computer Camp, Pokemon Designer, and YouTube camps! In-person and virtual programs available Throughout Ontario (10)
Education: STEAM
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DEEP Summer Academy
DEEP Summer Academy provides highly motivated high school students from across the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, and science disciplines. Downtown West, Toronto
Education: Science (multi)
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Zebra Robotics - Brampton
Zebra robotics helps to build strong foundation by teaching STEM concepts and prepare them to design, build, and program robots. Mississauga
Traditional (multi activity)
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Studio PAVAS
PAVAS day camps are fun filled days of Art, Music, Drama and Dance. Explore and expand your creativity and performing skills while making friends for life. Grow, Inspire, Belong. Mississauga
Arts (multi)
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Sports Camps Canada
Our coed summer sports camps are geared toward kids ages 4-18 of all abilities and skill levels. From beginner to elite, there is a camp option for everyone. Improve Your Skills & Have SERIOUS FUN at Sports Camps Canada! Bayview Village, Toronto; North Toronto, Toronto
Sport (multi)
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WillowWood School Camp and Summer School
WillowWood offers 3 different summer programs: camps for Grades 1-6, skills programs for Gr. 7-9 and high school credits for students in Grades 9-12. Don Mills, Toronto
Education (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
Education: Leadership Training
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GTA Mavericks Basketball Association
GTA Mavericks offers year round programming including summer camps, house leagues and rep teams while also providing additional programs such as Private Training, Skill development sessions, Parent-Player shootarounds. Thornhill; Vaughan
Sport: Basketball
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Camp SMPCS
Camp SMPCS is an exciting and dynamic summer camp program where your child will develop fundamental social, sport and leadership skills and build their confidence. Mississauga
Traditional (multi activity)
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S.A.M - Singapore Math Learning Center
S.A.M - Singapore Math Learning Center is a world-class after-school/weekend tutoring and enrichment program offering personalized service, certified instructors, and small class sizes. Empower your child with S.A.M. Mississauga; Sudbury
Education: Math
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Sidney Ledson Institute
Trad./Innovative: AM- Math, English, STEM (entrepreneurship, financial literacy, coding, python, web)/ PM- 2-week workshops:Art & Architecture, Animals & Archeology, Ancient Civilizations & Astronomy, and Magic & Mystery Don Mills, Toronto
Education (multi)
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Gardiner Museum
A multimedia arts camp where kids can sculpt with clay, draw, paint, and more, while discovering the Gardiner Museum's world famous collection of pottery from around the globe. Yorkville, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Lakefield College School Summer Programs
Transformative experiences learning in and through the outdoors—academic, athletic, for credit or enrichment. Spend every day outdoors on the water, in the forest, or at our farm—learn, have fun and stretch yourself. Lakefield
Traditional (multi activity)
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LOLART SCHOOL
LOLART has specific intent to empower learners with more than just tangible/academic skills. Creativity is taught and learned at our Art classes and Camp at 3 Locations in GTA and we share the joy of greater advancement! Henry Farm, Toronto; Willowdale, Toronto
Arts: Arts & Crafts
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Imagine Architecture
Three exceptional summer courses for high school students interested in architecture, design, and urbanism, and developing a portfolio. Ottawa
Education: Architecture
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Ottawa School of Art
Children aged 4 to 17 will embark on an exciting hands-on exploration of a variety of artistic mediums, themes and styles including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and sculpture, and clay. Ottawa
Arts: Visual Arts (multi)
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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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Toronto Kidz
Our weeks focus on themes such as Dinosaurs, Animals, etc. for our younger campers 5-8 years old and Science, Outdoors, Arts, etc. for our older campers 9-12 year old. Weekly field trips to Toronto's attractions included High Park, Toronto; Roncesvalles Village, Toronto; Wallace Emerson, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts
Stagecoach Performing Arts where we love to bring out the best in every child through the wonderful world of Acting, Dancing and Singing. Throughout Ontario (13)
Arts: Performing Arts (multi)
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Animation, Architecture and Illustration Summer Art Camp by PortPrep
The art camp for teens who are serious about animation and the arts. If your kid needs to make a portfolio for art or design college this is the camp to sign up for. Our students get accepted into top ranked colleges. Guelph
Arts: Visual Arts (multi)
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The Music Studio
Your child will love the lessons, classes and camps at The Music Studio. Your child will flourish as they learn musical skills, explore their creativity and develop life skills. Excellence in music education since 1990. Islington Village, Toronto
Arts: Music (multi)
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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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Kidz Kare Inc.
Exciting weekly themed camps offered throughout the year at our downtown Toronto facility which include engaging programs and delicious home cooked meals and snacks! Harbourfront, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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La Citadelle Summer Camp
La Citadelle Summer Camp offers unique Programs that incorporate educational enrichment (French, English & Math), with an exciting array of activities, sports, fine arts & technology. Our Camps run for the month of July. York Mills, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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Code Ninjas Mississauga (Port Credit)
March-Break/Summer camp and after school programs focusing on computational literacy and STEM programming. Learn coding skills by building your own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results! Mississauga
Computer (multi)
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Phoenix Volleyball
A coed day camp running summer beach volleyball camps,weekly indoor clinics, after school programs, private training, and March break camps. North Toronto, Toronto; Rosedale, Toronto; The Beach, Toronto
Sport: Volleyball
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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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Conservatory of Dance and Music
For over 30 years we have been inspiring our students to nurture their passion for the performing arts. Our certified staff and warm, friendly atmosphere make us unique. We offer camps, and dance and music programs. Willowdale, Toronto
Arts: Dance (multi)
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McMichael Children and Youth Art Camps and Programs
The McMichael provides an unmatched backdrop for children, youth and family programs. For details on Virtual Programs, Children's Camps, Art Classes, Accessible Studio Workshops and Family Days visit mcmichael.com today! Vaughan
Arts: Visual Arts (multi)
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Four Point Basketball
Four Point Basketball in partnership with Nike Basketball and Jr NBA provide an exceptional curriculum suitable for beginners, intermediate and/or high performance players. We 'Make swishes come true!' Belleville; Vaughan
Sport: Basketball
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Ridley College Summer Programmes
Ridley College is located in St.Catharines Ontario, Canada. Summer Programme offering include ESL boarding credit/camp, Summer Academy OSSD credits, Music Academy, Day Camps, Advanced Performance Sports and many more! St. Catharines
Traditional (multi activity)
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Prestige School Summer Programme
A day camp with weekly themes that incorporate adventurous outings, artistic creations, scientific experiments, and much more. Willowdale, Toronto; Richmond Hill
Traditional (multi activity)
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Canadian Association for Girls in Science
This award-winning club, founded in 1992, is Canada’s largest and longest-running STEM club for girls, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming youth aged 7-16. Mississauga; Ottawa
Education: STEM
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Publicly-run after school programs in the province generally focus on providing care for kids as young as four or five (or as old as ten) to essentially relieve working parents of child care concerns. If you're stuck in rush hour traffic, you know that your children are in a supervised environment where they are safe.
Taking part in privately run programs throughout the province extends learning or physical activity into the after school hours. A number of programs listed above offer unique, enriched learning or an exceptional learning environment that stimulates kids and offers them learning or activity they simply would not have in a typical academic or sports camp environment.
Effective after school programs offer a wide range of benefits to both parents and kids.
Parents know that their child is in a supervised environment, for one thing. But there is much more beyond that. Well run private after school programs can boost your child's academic performance, can reduce risky or troubling behaviours.
Effective after school sports programs encourage physical activity, and many of these programs are put on by well-equipped sports camps and other such organizations. These can be a very effective way for your son or daughter to advance his or her skills in the sport he or she loves. And you still have that added benefit of knowing that your child is safe, and doing something positive with their time.
For kids in Ontario, these programs offer after school learning that can be focused on a particular interest. For example, a number of kids robotics camps put on after school programs. The same can be said for arts camps, science camps, etc. For kids who may be busy during the summer or leery about committing to camp or have any other objection to summer camp, this is an opportunity to dip their toes in or explore a learning experience that is simply not available to them in school or elsewhere.
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