Photography camps

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Photography camps help budding photographers and Instagram influencers refine photography skills. Below, find camps specializing in photography training, followed by a list of camps with photography as one of many activities. Under the listings, we outline why photography camps are right for you, along with camps’ learning goals, and more. Read more

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	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
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) Ages 4 to 16 (Coed) Day Camp from $475	daycampcoed	475	4-16	7	Forest Hill, TorontoOnlineOntarioMidtown
Branksome Hall Day Camps Branksome Hall offers remarkable day camps for girls & boys in the heart of Toronto. Choose from a wide selection of Arts, Sports and Technology based camps and specialty camps like Dance, Photography and Swim. Rosedale, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp from $505	daycampcoed	505	4-12	12	Rosedale, TorontoOnlineOntarioMidtown
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) Ages 4 to 16 (Coed) Day Camp from $1	daycampcoed	1	4-16	21	Bay Street Corridor, TorontoOntarioDowntown
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) Ages 4 to 15 (Coed) Day Camp from $120	daycampcoed	120	4-15	28	VaughanOnlineOntario

Camps offering photography as an activity

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
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) Ages 11 to 17 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $300	overnightcampcoed	300	11-17	1	StansteadOnlineQuebec
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) Ages 6 to 16 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $1,495	overnightcampcoed	1495	6-16	2	BracebridgeOntario
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 Ages 6 to 17 (Coed) Overnight Camp, PA Day from $1,200	overnightcamppadaycoed	1200	6-17	3	ClaringtonOnlineOntario
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) Ages 5 to 17 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $1,500	overnightcampcoed	1500	5-17	4	TemagamiOnlineOntario
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) Ages 7 to 16 ( Boys) Overnight Camp from $1,200	overnightcampallboys	1200	7-16	5	Algonquin ParkOnlineOntario
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 Ages 3.5 to 18 (Coed) Virtual Program from $30	virtualprogramcoed	30	3.5-18	6	Henry Farm, TorontoWillowdale, TorontoOnlineOntarioNorth-York
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) Ages 8 to 16 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $640	overnightcampcoed	640	8-16	8	Port CarlingOntario
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) Ages 4 to 16 ( Girls) Overnight Camp from $400	overnightcampallgirls	400	4-16	9	HuntsvilleOntario
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) Ages 4 to 14 (Coed) Day Camp from $420	daycampcoed	420	4-14	10	NewmarketOnlineOntario
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 (11) Education: STEAM Ages 5 to 13 (Coed) Day Camp from $250	daycampcoed	250	5-13	11	Forest Hill, TorontoKingsway Park, TorontoLansing , TorontoCambridgeGuelphHamiltonKitchenerLondonWaterlooOnlineOntarioEtobicoke, Midtown, North-York
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) Ages 10 to 18 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $240	overnightcampcoed	240	10-18	13	WashagoOnlineOntario
Reidmount Discovery School Virtual Saturday classes, for all students who needs to excel, enhance or accelerate their academics. Our teachers will work to improve your child's grades from JK-Grade 12 for Math, English, Science, Writing and Coding. Throughout British Columbia, Ontario (6) Education (multi) Ages 3 to 18 (Coed) Virtual Program from $600	virtualprogramcoed	600	3-18	14	Harbourfront, TorontoBramptonBurlingtonMississaugaVancouverOnlineBritish Columbia, OntarioDowntown
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) Ages 1 to 17 (Coed) Day Camp, PA Day from $40	daycamppadaycoed	40	1-17	15	Leaside, TorontoOnlineOntarioEast-York
Camp Couchiching Beautiful forests, rolling fields and lots of lakeside waterfront are waiting for you only 1.5 hours from Toronto. Camp Couchiching focuses on individual development and challenge by choice, We are all levels of awesome! Orillia Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 14 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $875	overnightcampcoed	875	6-14	16	OrilliaOnlineOntario
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) Ages 6 to 16 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $1,299	overnightcampcoed	1299	6-16	17	RosseauOntario
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) Ages 10 to 17 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $3,995	overnightcampcoed	3995	10-17	18	Forest Hill, TorontoOnlineOntarioMidtown
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) Ages 5 to 19 (Coed, Girls, Boys) Overnight Camp from $269	overnightcampcoedallgirlsallboys	269	5-19	19	Rocky Mountain HouseSundreOnlineAlberta
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 Ages 8 to 15 (Coed) Day Camp from $645	daycampcoed	645	8-15	20	PickeringOnlineOntario
Winged Canvas Online Art School An online art school specializing in virtual classes, camps and art mentorship for kids and youth. Learn traditional or digital art foundations from home in small interactive classes guided by professional artists. Markham Arts: Visual Arts (multi) Ages 6 to 18 (Coed) Virtual Program from $29	virtualprogramcoed	29	6-18	22	MarkhamOnlineOntario
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) Ages 7 to 18 (Coed, Girls, Boys) Overnight Camp from $370	overnightcampcoedallgirlsallboys	370	7-18	23	WestportOntario
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) Ages 3.5 to 16 (Coed) Day Camp from $250	daycampcoed	250	3.5-16	24	Christie Pits, TorontoDon Mills, TorontoHogg's Hollow, TorontoMarkhamThornhillOntarioMidtown, North-York
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) Ages 5 to 17 (Coed, Girls, Boys) Overnight Camp from $460	overnightcampcoedallgirlsallboys	460	5-17	25	HuntsvilleOntario
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) Ages 6 to 16 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $3,290	overnightcampcoed	3290	6-16	26	MindenOnlineOntario
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) Ages 5 to 17 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $2,785	overnightcampcoed	2785	5-17	27	Haliburton HighlandsOakvilleOttawaOnlineOntario
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) Ages 7 to 20 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $149	overnightcampcoed	149	7-20	29	SquamishVancouverBritish Columbia
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) Ages 4 to 11 (Coed) Day Camp from $280	daycampcoed	280	4-11	30	Earlscourt, TorontoOntarioWest-End
Camp Laureate A fun-filled summer camp featuring a blend of STEAM programs and traditional day camp activities including robotics, hiking, photography, painting, archery, ultimate sports, etc. Weekly themed special guests. Burlington Education: STEAM Ages 6 to 14 (Coed) Day Camp from $260	daycampcoed	260	6-14	31	BurlingtonOntario
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 Ages 12 to 17 ( Girls) Day Camp, Overnight Camp from $1,350	daycampovernightcampallgirls	1350	12-17	32	Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta
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) Ages 4 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp from $200	daycampcoed	200	4-12	33	Harbourfront, TorontoOnlineOntarioDowntown
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 Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 17 (Coed) Day Camp from $285	daycampcoed	285	6-17	34	Bay Street Corridor, TorontoOntarioDowntown
Imagine Architecture Three exceptional summer courses for high school students interested in architecture, design, and urbanism, and developing a portfolio. Ottawa Education: Architecture Ages 15 to 18 (Coed) Program, Virtual Program from $600	programclassvirtualprogramcoed	600	15-18	35	OttawaOnlineOntario
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) Ages 11 to 26 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $100	overnightcampcoed	100	11-26	36	GuelphOnlineOntario
Code Ninjas Mississauga West World class coding and robotics curriculum for kids. After-school programs, Camps, Birthday Parties and much more. Virtual Classes also available. Mississauga Education (multi) Ages 5 to 18 (Coed) Program from $129	programclasscoed	129	5-18	37	MississaugaOnlineOntario

What do kids learn in photography camp?

Photography camps immerse children in the entire creative photography process. From planning to shooting to editing, children learn about tools and techniques of the professional photography industry. Digital photography is most prominent, and children learn all functions of a traditional DSLR. Traditional SLR photography is also taught, of course. Functions they learn about include aperture, shutter speed, focus, zoom, and ISO adjustment. Children also learn about differences between shooting in RAW or jpg formats. More accessible photography camps are available as well, where children can shoot images on their smartphones or tablets.

During the editing process, kids typically work on Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom and learn all basic functions and tools within either software. Kids use lights, cameras, and tripods that can be found in professional studios to shoot their pictures. However, campers will likely be expected to bring their own SD card to camp.

Basic visual art skills like lighting and composition play large roles in photography. Children learn how to light outdoor, indoor, or portrait photos, as well as how to frame images using common composition techniques such as the Rule of Thirds. Prices for photography camps start at $100, and some exceed $1,000 for the semester. Graphic design and filmmaking activities are integrated into most programs.

About advanced photography camps

Hands-on learning is a sign of an advanced photography camp. Kids properly learn all functions of the camera, lights, and editing softwares through deepened experience. Inspiration is drawn from everywhere. Campers analyze famous photographs and photographers of the past to inspire their current content, go out into nature, or research online.

These camps also help teens create photography portfolios. In these, children showcase all work they have created. This may include portrait, editorial, or product photography, as well as short films or videos. Portfolios create a foundation for kids’ pursuit of a photography career. Jobs in graphic design, cinematography, journalism, and social media are all possible for kids with an exceptional eye, developed at photography camp.

More benefits of photography camp

Photography camp gives children a new set of life and artistic skills. Here are some more things children will gain from time at camp:

Unique creative outlet. Photography is a unique form of self-expression, where children manipulate images to mimic the way they see the world. Photography gives kids the ability to communicate their emotions through capturing the world in unique ways.
Teaches responsibility. Children are responsible for camp-provided cameras, lights, tripods, and other equipment. Kids develop respect for others’ property, share equipment with others, and benefit from guidance by teachers in how to take care of equipment.
Experience new sights. With nature as one of many inspirations, children explore different landscapes and sights in camp. This is a great way to mix nature with the arts.
Accessible hobby. With smartphones and other devices more accessible than ever, children can capture images using techniques learned in class from anywhere in the world.
Professional photographers lead camp activities and provide expert feedback to students, helping them improve their skills and find their photographic style.