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Aspiring photographers gain valuable skills in kids’ photography classes. Under the guidance of experienced teachers and photographers, kids learn about digital photography, photo editing, graphic design, and more. Read more

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	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
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	18	VaughanOnlineOntario
My Code Club My Code Club offers STEM Summer camp & quarterly coding, digital media, and robotics courses for kids, youth &girls of age 7-16. Empower your children to become bright-minded and future-ready innovators! Mississauga Education: STEM Ages 7 to 16 (Coed) Day Camp, Virtual Program from $50	daycampvirtualprogramcoed	50	7-16	19	MississaugaOnlineOntario
UTS: March and Summer Camps A day camp for high-achieving and eager students aged 8 to 17. The UTS affiliation with U of T means that campers are taught by exceptional teachers, teacher candidates, field experts and university instructors. South Annex, Toronto Education (multi) Ages 8 to 17 (Coed) Virtual Program from $375	virtualprogramcoed	375	8-17	25	South Annex, TorontoOnlineOntarioDowntown
Digital Media Academy Vancouver In-person digital media camps at UBC Vancouver. Originated at Stanford Univ. The very best tech summer camp created by Silicon Valley experts. Only at the most prestigious universities! 20 years prime reputation. Vancouver; West Vancouver Education: STEAM Ages 6 to 18 (Coed) Virtual Program from $1,498	virtualprogramcoed	1498	6-18	26	VancouverWest VancouverOnlineBritish Columbia

Programs with some photography, among other activities

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
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	1	Rocky Mountain HouseSundreOnlineAlberta
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; Mississauga; Thornhill Arts: Visual Arts (multi) Ages 1 to 17 (Coed) Day Camp, Program, PA Day from $40	daycampprogramclasspadaycoed	40	1-17	2	Leaside, TorontoMississaugaThornhillOntarioEast-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	3	Port CarlingOntario
BLI Canada Learn English or French at a specialized language school. Programs and camps for local and international kids and teens in Montreal and Quebec City. Online virtual classes also available. Montreal; Quebec City Education: Language Instruction Ages 6 to 17 (Coed) Day Camp, Overnight Camp from $300	daycampovernightcampcoed	300	6-17	4	MontrealQuebec CityQuebec
TAC - Sports, Aquatics and Education 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! Bridle Path, Toronto; Lytton Park, Toronto; Mississauga; Thornhill Sport (multi) Ages 3.5 to 16 (Coed) Day Camp from $250	daycampcoed	250	3.5-16	5	Bridle Path, TorontoLytton Park, TorontoMississaugaThornhillOntarioNorth-York, Uptown
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	6	Haliburton HighlandsOakvilleOttawaOnlineOntario
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	7	HuntsvilleOntario
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	8	Algonquin ParkOnlineOntario
Positive Dance Experience Positive Dance Experience: Where dreams soar through movement! Join us for inclusive dance classes, supportive community, and transformative growth. Let's dance! Armour Heights, Toronto Arts: Dance (multi) Ages 1.5 to 80 (Coed) Program from $625	programclasscoed	625	1.5-80	9	Armour Heights, TorontoOntarioNorth-York
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	10	WestportOntario
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	11	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	12	MindenOnlineOntario
Safari Zoo Camp A camp that specializes in hands-on learning experiences with wildlife. Campers work alongside professional Animal Care staff to look after a variety of animals, many rescued and/or threatened with extinction. Clarington Education: Zoology Ages 6 to 17 (Coed) PA Day from $1,200	padaycoed	1200	6-17	13	ClaringtonOntario
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	14	Harbourfront, TorontoOnlineOntarioDowntown
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	15	GuelphOnlineOntario
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	16	Earlscourt, TorontoOntarioWest-End
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	17	OttawaOnlineOntario
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts SummerArts combines the best of camp with the best of the arts! We offer great food, a full rec schedule, campfire, and a core of incredible arts programming, all set on a beautiful campus overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Canning Arts (multi) Ages 5 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Program from $345	daycampovernightcampprogramclasscoed	345	5-18	20	CanningNova Scotia
Zen Maker Lab Give your child a unique STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math) experience and register them at our STEAMazing Summer Camps. North Vancouver Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 16 (Coed) Program from $25	programclasscoed	25	4-16	21	North VancouverBritish Columbia
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) Ages 7 to 16 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $940	overnightcampcoed	940	7-16	22	Haliburton HighlandsOntario
Claremont Nature Centre Nature based summer day and overnight camp led by Ontario Certified Teachers. Spend days outdoors exploring ponds, creeks, wetlands, meadows, and forests! Pickering Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 15 (Coed) Day Camp, Overnight Camp from $208	daycampovernightcampcoed	208	4-15	23	PickeringOnlineOntario
Idea Labs Kids Pickering & Whitby A STEAM (STEM + Arts) summer camp and before and after-school care provider that offers variety of classes, including coding, cooking, game design, robotics and virtual reality for children ages 4-13. Pickering; Whitby Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 13 (Coed) Day Camp from $285	daycampcoed	285	4-13	24	PickeringWhitbyOntario
Block 8 Academy Camps, classes and preschool that are Active, Creative, and a Mix of Indoor and Outdoor! From lake days to art/drama classes, abacus math to music - we have a balanced curriculum that keeps the kids engaged. Port Moody Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp from $50	daycampcoed	50	5-12	27	Port MoodyOnlineBritish Columbia
Radiant Girls All Girls Wellness & Leadership camp/programs led by professional coaches, chefs & teachers. Featuring Cooking, Adventure, Creative Arts, Horses, Spa and Self Care, Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Emotional Inteligence! Burlington; Midland Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 16 ( Girls) Overnight Camp, Virtual Program, Day Camp from $179	overnightcampvirtualprogramdaycampallgirls	179	7-16	28	BurlingtonMidlandOnlineOntario
Idea Labs Kids Richmond Hill Build build critical-thinking skills through FUN, hands-on enrichment, and after school classes, camps, birthday experiences, and workshops. AWESEOME inquiry-based STEAM programs! Richmond Hill Education: STEM Ages 4 to 12 (Coed) Program from $25	programclasscoed	25	4-12	29	Richmond HillOnlineOntario
Shadow Lake Centre A summer camp for children, youth, and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Accessible activities that include sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and lots of music. Whitchurch - Stouffville Traditional (multi activity) Ages 9 to 65 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $1,900	overnightcampcoed	1900	9-65	30	Whitchurch - StouffvilleOnlineOntario
Camp Cherith - Lanark A co-ed, interdenominational, skills-based Christian camp that promotes discovering Christ within the context of His creation and develops young leaders. Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 19 (Coed) Day Camp, Overnight Camp from $139	daycampovernightcampcoed	139	4-19	31	OttawaOntario
Kinark Outdoor Centre A central Ontario summer camp for families and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The KOC is located in Minden, Ontario. Situated on 600 hectares of land nestled in the forest along the shores of Grey Lake. Minden Traditional (multi activity) Ages 1 to 21 (Coed) Virtual Program from $1	virtualprogramcoed	1	1-21	32	MindenOnlineOntario
Art Academy at Art-Kitect Art-Kitect is an award winning art studio that offers multi-activity day camps that incorporates art, mindfulness, play, current events and animals! Danforth Village, Toronto Arts: Visual Arts (multi) Ages 4 to 11 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $300	daycampprogramclasscoed	300	4-11	33	Danforth Village, TorontoOntarioEast-End
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	34	PickeringOnlineOntario

What does your child learn in photography classes?

Aspiring photojournalists, influencers, filmmakers, and graphic designers will enjoy training in these classes. Classes teach kids and teens how to use a digital camera, and how to use various functions like shutter speed, ISO, aperture, and parts of the lens. Kids and teens also experiment with composition, learning how framing, colour, and editing contribute to an image’s aesthetic.

A major component of photography classes is the editing process. Students learn how to upload RAW and .jpg images before editing them in Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. In some classes, Canva, a graphic designing software, is used to further challenge children’s compositional skills.

Classes encourage students to experiment with various types of photography including portrait, nature, editorial, or product photography. Professional lighting, camera, and editing equipment is used in classes, though most will require students to provide their own SD card or laptop.

At advanced photography classes, students work hands-on to go deeper into the photographic process and discover more about who they are as a photographer. They work with professional level equipment, like Canon, Nikon, or Sony cameras, and learn to work with lighting equipment commonly used in professional studios. This ensures that students understand the mechanics of professional photography so that they can pursue it in the future.

Classes are available for children ages 7 and up. Some courses are listed as credit courses, in which high school students ages 15 to 18 can receive an extra credit outside of school. These are essential for students wishing to pursue a photography program in postsecondary school. Prices start at $200.

Why go to photography classes?

Kids and teens acquire new life and artistic skills in photography classes. Here’s a look at a few benefits your child might find at their class:

Learn about responsibility. With their very own cameras, lighting equipment, and more at their disposal, kids and teens learn to be responsible for their items. During class time, your child learns how to care for their equipment and take ownership of their actions.
A new, accessible hobby. Smartphones and tablets make it much simpler to take photos anywhere. Away from class, kids and teens can continue applying what they learn by using more accessible technology. They’ll grow followers on Instagram or VSCO to receive feedback and develop interest in their work.
Find your creative style. Photography is a unique way to identify what your creative process and artistic style is. With the use of props, lighting, colour, and composition, kids and teens recognize what art they’re drawn to create. With this knowledge, kids and teens can progress to other visual arts styles with ease.
Portfolio building. At the end of most photography classes, students compile a portfolio of all their work. This collection of images depicts their growth as photographers and can later be used to apply for photography jobs and schools.