At night, when it's time to retire to their cabins or tents, campers can bond and get to know each other in a way that they might not be able to do in a day-only setting. Read more
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Glen Bernard Camp
A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, horseback riding, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts and many other activities! Huntsville
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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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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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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Four Point Basketball
Developing better shooters is what we do! Four Point Basketball in partnership with Nike Basketball and Jr NBA provide a structured curriculum and exceptional coaching in a caring and positive environment for campers. Belleville; London; Orillia; Vaughan
Sport: Basketball
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Kidz Kamp Inc.
A traditional outdoor day camp, with fun activities, friends, exciting field trips and outstanding memories! Now offering March Break, Summer & Winter Break Equestrian Camp at our new second location in Georgetown! Halton Hills; Mississauga
Traditional (multi activity)
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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; Richmond Hill
Sport: Basketball
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Camp Davern
Camp Davern is a traditional co-ed summer that trades on adventure, community and just plain fun. Kingston; Perth
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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Vancouver Outdoor Society
Your Beyond Adventure - We bring not only the excitement of outdoor experiences but an adventurous journey with family engagement to explore, discover and develop “the self”. Squamish; Vancouver
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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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. Don Valley Village, Toronto; North Toronto, Toronto; Algonquin Park; Kananaskis; Vancouver Island
Adventure (multi)
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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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Ontario Educational Leadership Centre
Leadership training for students in Grades 6-12 in the arts, athletics, French language sports, SHSM, school leadership and more. Leadership courses are facilitated by qualified Ontario Teachers. #WeLead Washago
Education: Leadership (multi)
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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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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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Valencia CF Canada
Valencia CF Camps are bigger and better for 2021. With camps running throughout the summer, our goal is to teach as many footballers following the Valencia CF methodology. Pierrefonds; Rigaud
Sport: Soccer
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Huntsman Marine Science Centre
Connect to the natural world through our hands-on marine biology programs, experiences the power of the worlds largest tides, and develop a great understanding of the marine environment! St Andrews
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Ecolart
We are a premium summer and winter camp for kids ages 4 to 17. We offer day and overnight camps in the summer in 4 locations: Montreal, Whistler, Banff and San Diego. We also offer a ski/snowboard camp in the winter. Banff; Montreal; Whistler
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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Niagara Christian Collegiate
Give your child a fun-filled learning adventure at NCC's English Summer Camp! Or get a head start on your studies during our July Credit Program and August Credit Program! Fort Erie
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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Kandalore
Kandalore is one of the finest overnight camps in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For 75 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves fully. Minden
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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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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Queen’s University Enrichment Studies Unit
Queen's ESU delivers industry-leading virtual and in-person academic University Experience programs for Elementary and Secondary school students. Kingston
Education (multi)
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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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Pickering College Summer Camps and online credits
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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Educo Adventure School
Operating from our home base just outside 100 Mile House, JUMP! programs at the Educo Adventure School specialize in building leadership and other important life attitudes and skills through adventure programming. 100 Mile House
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Wenonah
Trusted by families from around the world, Wenonah is a popular overnight summer camp in Muskoka Ontario for children aged 5 - 17 years old. Experienced and caring staff team, including full-time medical staff. Bracebridge
Traditional (multi activity)
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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; Calgary; Vancouver
Sport (multi)
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YMCA Wanakita
A co-ed camp offering Overnight Kids Camp, Day Camp and year-round Family Camps. We offer leadership development, a wide range of activities, tripping, a sense of belonging and fun. Come have the time of your life! Haliburton Highlands
Traditional (multi activity)
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Onondaga Camp
For more than 100 years Onondaga Camp has provided an inclusive environment where young people can play, explore, achieve and grow. Offering over 30 different activities, there is something for everyone! Minden
Traditional (multi activity)
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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
Circle Square Ranch is a life changing Christian summer camp for youth ages 6-17. We offer a wide range of activities including horseback riding, water sports and climbing. Your summer adventure with friends starts here! Hamilton; Huntsville; Land O' Lakes Tourist Region
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Northway/ Wendigo
Northway, Canada's oldest summer camp for girls (age 7-16) and Wendigo, a small tripping outpost for boys (age 12-16) are located in the wilderness of Algonquin Park. Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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Muskoka Woods
Muskoka Woods is a Christian youth development organization that offers a fun, safe and welcoming environment for all youth. Our staff share a common desire to help young people realize their full potential. Rosseau
Traditional (multi activity)
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Connections: Queen’s Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA)
Connections: Queen's Summer Engineering Academy (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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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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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 with positive masculine culture. Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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SPIRE Institute & Academy
Athletes from around the world choose to train at SPIRE Academy. Train on campus within academy-inspired co-ed, boarding and non-boarding camps at SPIRE. Camps are available for all ages, genders and abilities. Ohio
Sport: Sports-Instructional and Training
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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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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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Camp Bil-O-Wood
A traditional, outdoor, athletic, & life skills camp for kids 7 - 17. Exceptional camping & canoeing. Over 30 sports & activities for kids from Canada, US, & Europe; family operated for 74 yrs. An awesome experience! Blind River
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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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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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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Bishop’s College School Summer Camps
A fun summer camp to learn ESL, FSL! Students participate in enriching class time as well as many fun local activities and outings! Sherbrooke
Education: Language Instruction
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Niagara Adventure Camp
Our summer program offers children the chance to simply get back to basics and enjoy the fun associated with being outside. Our sports and activities are designed to promote team spirit and encourage personal growth. Fenwick
Traditional (multi activity)
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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
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St. Michaels University School Summer Camps
SMUS Camps offers high quality day and overnight camps focused on skill-building in a safe, engaging and fun environment. At the core of every program is the emotional, mental and physical safety of our learners. Victoria
Traditional (multi activity)
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Webbs Holiday Acres
WEBB'S HOLIDAY ACRES is less than an hour drive from Vancouver B.C. a fabulous place for your kids to make new friends,enjoy the outdoors, ride horses, swim,play games, arts and crafts and great food. Langley
Traditional (multi activity)
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That's one of the main benefits of an overnight camp, if you ask Dianne Young, executive director of Camp Ak-O-Mak, an all-girls residential camp in Ahmic Harbour. And it's that overnight experience - spending time away from home, often for weeks — that truly defines a residential or overnight camp.
"Residential camp gives you that sense of community," Young adds. "It teaches the children how to live with others and to share... and it creates a family-type atmosphere."
Not only does it help them learn how to share, but that opportunity to get away from their family and to be around others their age can also help kids learn how to be independent and self-reliant, says Aruna Ogale, executive director of the Ontario Camps Association. "[Overnight camp] allows children to really practice independence, but at the same time knowing that there are boundaries," she says. "And they can forge friendships outside of the regular social milieu that they find in their neighbourhood or their school system."
And those overnight camp friendships are unlike anything else, if you ask Andy Cabral, co-director of Pleasant Bay Camp, a Christian not-for-profit overnight camp located outside Trenton. "I think kids let down those defences a little bit when it's a homogenous group in the cabin at night. They"re able to speak their minds," he says. "I think you bond with the people you're with in a different way when you’re staying over."
But how do you know when your kids are ready to take on an overnight camp? According to Ogale, there is no magic age - it will vary from kid to kid, she says, and will depend on their level of independence to start. "If you've never, ever sent your kid to a sleepover, then they might not be (ready)," she says. "Think about how they do in different situations, and then go from there."
Twelve-year-old Taylore Salwonchuk, for one, started as a camper at Pleasant Bay when she was eight. Now she comes for two separate weeks every summer. She loves the friendships she's made, she says, but also just likes getting away from her home in Whitby for an extended period of time, to do things that she isn't able to do there.
"It's really nice because you get away from the city and you get a lot of activities and you have a lot of fun," Taylore says. "You enjoy the outdoors."
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Tall Ships Adventure Brockville Tall Ship Festival June 26, 2022 |
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Bond Academy Day Camp Camp Appliation Deadline June 30, 2022 |
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Camp Pathfinder Big Moment July 1, 2022 |
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French International Language Camps Fun Program 6 - 9 yo July 3, 2022 |