Photography camps

Training for young photographers


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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    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
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    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 12Rosedale, 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 21Bay 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 28VaughanOnlineOntario
    Camps offering photography as an activity
    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
    overnightcampcoed30011-171StansteadOnlineQuebec
    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
    overnightcampcoed14956-162BracebridgeOntario
    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
    overnightcamppadaycoed12006-173ClaringtonOnlineOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed15005-174TemagamiOnlineOntario
    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
    overnightcampallboys12007-165Algonquin 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
    virtualprogramcoed303.5-186Henry 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
    overnightcampcoed6408-168Port 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
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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)
    • Ages 4 to 14 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $420
    daycampcoed4204-1410NewmarketOnlineOntario
    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
    daycampcoed2505-1311Forest 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
    overnightcampcoed24010-1813WashagoOnlineOntario
    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
    virtualprogramcoed6003-1814Harbourfront, 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
    daycamppadaycoed401-1715Leaside, 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
    overnightcampcoed8756-1416OrilliaOnlineOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed12996-1617RosseauOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed399510-1718Forest 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
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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
    • Ages 8 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $645
    daycampcoed6458-1520PickeringOnlineOntario
    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
    virtualprogramcoed296-1822MarkhamOnlineOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoedallgirlsallboys3707-1823WestportOntario
    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
    daycampcoed2503.5-1624Christie 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
    overnightcampcoedallgirlsallboys4605-1725HuntsvilleOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed32906-1626MindenOnlineOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed27855-1727Haliburton 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
    overnightcampcoed1497-2029SquamishVancouverBritish 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
    daycampcoed2804-1130Earlscourt, 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
    daycampcoed2606-1431BurlingtonOntario
    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
    daycampovernightcampallgirls135012-1732Rocky 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
    daycampcoed2004-1233Harbourfront, 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
    daycampcoed2856-1734Bay 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
    programclassvirtualprogramcoed60015-1835OttawaOnlineOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed10011-2636GuelphOnlineOntario
    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
    programclasscoed1295-1837MississaugaOnlineOntario


     

    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.


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