I think summer camp was made for me. I started going when I was five years old. I was terrified. We were sleeping in a lean-to halfway up a mountain — well, a large hill. But it was an adventure and I was excited to be there. Read more
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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; Online
Arts :
Visual arts (multi)
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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)
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Learning Disabilities Society
Programs provide customized, one-to-one or small group learning support for children and youth with diagnosed or suspected learning differences.
Vancouver; North Vancouver
Education (multi)
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Roseneath Theatre
A creative collection of programs that range from Dance, Drama, ASL Improv, our popular Dungeons & Dragons programs and more. Our expert councillors bring the arts to kids computers in fun and accessible ways.
Downtown West, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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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; Online
Traditional (multi activity)
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Ruth Rumack's Learning Space
Cutting-edge Direct Instruction and academic support centre in Toronto offering 1-to-1 individual support for students K-12, innovative group classes and standardized test preparation for SSAT, SAT, and ACT.
Deer Park, Toronto; Davisville Village, Toronto; Annex, Toronto; Online
Education:
Academic/Tutoring
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Camp Kennebec
An amazing summer camp experience for campers with special needs. All the fun of camp, with supportive and experienced staff to give your camper the summer of their life! The focus is on fun first!
Sharbot Lake
Traditional (multi activity)
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COOKSMART
Get the kids cooking and learning more life skills! Our program has gone virtual and the kids are loving cooking together to make tasty foods for their family. Easy meals, healthy snacks make this the best Zoom class.
Mississauga; Bloor West Village, Toronto; Online
Arts :
Cooking
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Camp Frenda
Summer camp in the heart of Muskoka. Activities include horseback riding, rock climbing, water skiing, rocketry, archery, and many others.
Port Carling
Traditional (multi activity)
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Arrowsmith School Cognitive Intensive Program
The Cognitive Intensive Program strengthens the Symbol Relations cognitive function. Strengthening this area means a more powerful and positive capacity to understand, participate in and contribute to the world.
South Hill, Toronto; Online
Academic/Tutoring:
Instructor lead (group)
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Camp Kodiak
Fun! Friends! Success! An integrated overnight summer camp for children & teens with and without LD, ADHD, and high-functioning ASD. We provide a SOCIAL SKILLS program, ACADEMIC program and 50+ activities.
Parry Sound
Traditional (multi activity)
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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.
Vaughan; Online
Academic/Tutoring:
Instructor lead (group)
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Sylvan Learning Thornhill
Sylvan camp will spark the creativity of campers through various hands on STEM related activities, such as robot building, math/science projects and creative writing.
Thornhill; Markham
Education:
Academic/Tutoring
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Radiant Girls
Girls Wellness & Leadership programs, with prof. coaches, chef's and trainers. Featuring Yoga/Pilates, Outdoor Adventures, Art, Leadership Games, Relationship Building, Self Care, Coaching, and More!
Burlington; Online; Tillsonburg
Education:
Leadership
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The Maker Bean Cafe
Creative technology camps to engage your kids & teen. Topics include Robotics, Inventions, Minecraft & Video Game Programming.
Dufferin Grove, Toronto; Wallace Emerson, Toronto
Education:
STEM
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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 !
Ontario (8)
Arts :
Theatre Arts
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Sidney Ledson Institute
The SLI Summer Camp offers: Pre-K/K reading/numeracy program, Math/ English enrichment, Debate, Entrepreneurship, Comp Sci (HTML/CSS, Machine Learning/AI, App Development, R, Python), French, Spanish, and SSAT/ISEE prep.
Don Mills, Toronto; Online
Traditional (multi activity)
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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
High Park, Toronto; Bloor West Village, Toronto; Online
Computer (multi)
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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.
Alberta (32); British Columbia (46); Ontario (28); Quebec (9)
Sport:
Cycling
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Budding Genius - Central Mississauga
30+ STEAM activities, academic courses to develop each child's inner innovative thinking. Robotics, AI, Coding (Java, Arduino, HTML, Python) Math, Abacus, University prep courses, open to the world and Canada Fr/En.
Mississauga; Online
Education:
STEM
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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
Circle Square Ranch is a life changing Christian summer camp for kids and teens ages 6-17. We offer a wide range of activities including horseback riding and water sports. Your summer adventure with friends starts here!
Hamilton; Huntsville; Land O' Lakes Tourist Region
Traditional (multi activity)
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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River
Overnight and day camps, with activities including horsemanship, swimming, high ropes, climbing wall, archery, campfires, tomahawks, and much more. Leadership and horse specialty camps also offered.
Brantford
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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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!
Richmond Hill; Markham; Online
Computer (multi)
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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.
Huntsville; Vancouver Island; North Toronto, Toronto; Kananaskis; Algonquin Park
Adventure (multi)
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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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Kandalore
Kandalore is one of the finest overnight camps in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For 74 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves fully.
Minden
Traditional (multi activity)
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Zebra Robotics
Robotics and coding after-school, weekend, competition, and summer camp classes that are virtual classes for students from Grade 2 to 12. Serious STEM learning with a unique curriculum and wholesome support system!
Mississauga; Milton; Online
Education:
STEM
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario
An award winning Christian summer camp in Muskoka for ages 5 to 17 featuring dozens of awesome activities, teen programs in leadership development and wilderness adventure & unforgettable experiences for every camper!
Huntsville
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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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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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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Artech Camps Canada
Artech is the Ultimate Creative Technology Program Center specializing in Game Design, Animation & Coding. Our virtual programs are fully interactive for kids 7 through teens and can reach kids anywhere on this planet!
Halifax; Online
Computer (multi)
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Oxford Learning High Park
Oxford means a personalized learning experience for your child. Brain and Science Camps explore creative themes through engaging activities and field trips. Learning takes a fun turn. Our students are excited to learn!
Bloor West Village, Toronto; Online
Education (multi)
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Town of Oakville camps
The Town of Oakville offers fun and affordable camps to suit any taste including arts, adventure, theatre, sports and more! Enjoy Summer, March Break, P.A. Day and Holiday camps. Programs offered for children aged 4-14.
Oakville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Innova STEM Labs
STEAM based camp and workshops •3D Design and Printing •Robotics • Mechatronics •Virtual & Augmented Reality •Internet Of Things (IoT) • Computer programming •Video Game Design
Mississauga
Science:
STEAM
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Science North Camps
Science North offers innovative and stimulating summer day camps and virtual camps that introduce children to the worlds of science, technology, engineering and math. Camps are available for 4-11 year olds.
Ontario (5)
Education:
STEM
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York University; Science Engagement
Science Engagement Programs offers interactive and hands-on STEM experiences for youth in grade 3-12. Elementary programs include Science Saturdays, March Camp, and SciX. Secondary programs include Helix and Spark Lab.
Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto; Sentinel Park, Toronto
Education:
STEM
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Harbourfront Centre Camps
Since 1979, Harbourfront Centre Camps have fostered an inclusive learning community that encourages long-lasting connections to contemporary arts, culture and ideas. .
Harbourfront, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Neilson Park Creative Centre
Arts-focused camps, classes and workshops supporting a creative learning environment where children, teens and families are encouraged to explore and enrich their lives through the arts.
Markland Wood, Toronto
Arts (multi)
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Rockstar Music
Learn from the comfort of home. Discover a new way to learn music while building confidence, creativity and leadership skills. Book a free trial with a Rockstar instructor today!
Oakville; Annex, Toronto; Vaughan
Music (multi)
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Kettleby Valley Camp
Located just north of Toronto, this traditional summer camp offers overnight, day and canoe trip programs for campers 8 to 14.
Newmarket
Traditional (multi activity)
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Ontario Tech University Summer Camps
Explore unique science and tech programs at Ontario Tech, including LEGO, Coding, Minecraft and more! Virtual camps will require minimal parent support once the camp site has been successfully accessed.
Oshawa; Online
Traditional (multi activity)
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Code Ninjas Meadowvale
When school is out, fun and learning are in at Code Ninjas camps! If your kids are into MineCraft, Roblox, robotics, coding, or gaming, Code Ninjas is the place to be! Space is limited – reserve your spot today!
Mississauga
Computer (multi)
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Camp Oconto
Founded in 1924, Oconto is a traditional girls overnight camp located on the beautiful shores of Eagle Lake north of Kingston, Ontario. Over 20 activities are offered on 80 acres of land and 2km of shoreline.
Sharbot Lake
Traditional (multi activity)
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Higher Training Basketball Academy
Higher Training Basketball Academy, offering: group, private and semi private skills based basketball training. During the holiday's we offer large group basketball classes and travel for tournaments too!
Burlington
Sport:
Basketball
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Sylvan Learning Oakville
At Sylvan of Oakville, we have STEM Summer Camps, STEM Club, tutoring in JK-Gr. 12 math, reading, and writing, as well as SAT/ACT prep courses.
Oakville; Online
Education (multi)
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Fraser Lake Camp
We have a rich history and a rooted community. We provide a variety of land and water sports in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our staff are positive role models and the culture they create is our biggest asset.
Bancroft; Whitchurch - Stouffville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Active Scholars
A unique summer experience, Where Sports Meets Education and campers get to engage in both STEM Learning & Basketball or Soccer Development. Each week we offer a unique experience for continued growth and engagement.
Ajax; Guelph; North Toronto, Toronto
Education:
STEM
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eLearnED Leaders
We offer one to one & group online tutoring support in all academic subjects & a variety of enrichment programs, such as learning & wellness strategies, literature, writing, math, science, coding, art, book clubs & more.
Online
Education:
Academic/Tutoring
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Camp Robin Hood
A traditional day camp with superb camper-to-staff ratios, a variety of activities, outstanding spirit and well-trained staff! Daily swim instruction, a dedicated Sports Academy and optional bus transportation available.
Markham
Traditional (multi activity)
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Medeba Summer Camp
Medeba Summer Camp is an overnight camp that uses adventure and community to provide the best week of your child's summer! We provide a full range of traditional and extensive adventure activities to choose from.
Haliburton
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Tapawingo, YWCA
An all girls summer camp located on Georgian Bay, operated by YWCA Toronto. Camp “Tap” focuses on empowering and supporting a diverse group of girls through a broad range of arts and outdoor activities.
Parry Sound
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Pathfinder
Est. 1914. A traditional boys' summer camp, island campus in Algonquin. Full in-camp program. Water, land and camp skills. Wilderness canoe trips, Spectacular setting. Exceptional staff. Positive masculine culture. Fun!
Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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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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Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp
A Christian camp serving campers of all ages. Located on beautiful Silver Lake in Maberly, ON we offer Junior & Kids Camps (7-12yo), Day Camps (4-6yo), Youth Camp (12-18), Family Camp (All Ages) and Geezer Camp (60+).
Western Lanark County
Traditional (multi activity)
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Eco Camp
If you want your child to have fun, learn about the earth and be outside ... you are sending them to the right place!! Your child will come home tired, happy, and probably a little dirty - which we think is perfect!!
Orangeville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Bear Creek Outdoor Centre
We are a small camp with a spectacular community of campers and staff. We focus on having a great time building interpersonal skills and connecting with each other in a fantastic natural setting.
Renfrew; Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Play Island Explorers
Join us for PA days, March Break, Summer Camp, & Winer Break for an exciting camp experience for children ages 4-12 years. From indoor playground, outdoor sports, crafts, science, baking, music, splash park, & much more.
Richmond Hill
Traditional (multi activity)
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l'Académie Crème de la Crème
A specialized summer camp to support English and French learning. We offer over 10 programs to support literacy and language for kids of all ages.
Online
Traditional (multi activity)
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Families in the Spotlight
Kids in the Spotlight is an evidence-based performing arts organization helping children and youth develop self-confidence, social skills, and harmonious relationships with family and friends.
Gabriola; Jasper; Montreal
Education:
Musical Theatre
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SportLife
A unique team sports camp, simulating the career of professional athletes! Sports include: ice hockey, flag/touch football, basketball, soccer, baseball, ball hockey and much more!
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; Montreal; Pierrefonds
Sport (multi)
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Field of Dreams Baseball Camp
An outdoor baseball day camp, with 3 incredible locations: Thornhill, Aurora & Vaughan. Our goal is to develop the baseball player as a whole, by teaching the proper skills of the game in a fun and safe camp environment.
Ontario (3)
Sport:
Baseball/Softball
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Wesley Acres - Harbour Ridge
A traditional Christian Camp, located in Prince Edward County just across the lake from Sandbanks Provincial Park.
Picton
Traditional (multi activity)
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Laurus Summer Camp
Montreal, Laval and Beaconsfield's #1 Lifestyle Summer day camp! We blend fun, education & specialty training in arts, academics and sports! Weekly program for kids ages 3 - 15! Registration is open in November for 2020!
Quebec (5)
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Kwasind
A great overnight Christian camp in Muskoka for those ages 7 to 17 that is AFFORDABLE, MEMORABLE, FUN & HIGH QUALITY. Truly a safe place to build friendships, gain confidence & have new experiences in an outdoor setting.
Bracebridge
Traditional (multi activity)
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Silver Lake Mennonite Camp
Find your next adventure here. Now offering Adventures Day Camps in 13 locations across Ontario plus Overnight camp and Family Cabin Rentals in Sauble Beach.
Ontario (15)
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Celtic
Situated on Ontario's Bruce Peninsula, near Lions Head, this traditional overnight summer camp features specialized instruction in land &water sports, fine arts, performing arts, out-tripping, and nature activities.
Bruce Peninsula
Traditional (multi activity)
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Cool Coderz Camp
Cool Coderz Online offers an unparalleled experience. (This is not your typical boring Zoom meeting!) Not just coding, we do D&D, board games, graphic design and French!
International
Traditional (multi activity)
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Bond Academy Day Camp
Day camps can include care from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., should parents require this. Activities range from arts to science and many more.
The Beach, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Kilcoo Camp
Kilcoo has an earned reputation as one of Canada's foremost traditional summer camps. Boys come to Kilcoo to enjoy the activities, to gain confidence in themselves, to learn to work with others and to "just have fun"!
Minden; Moore Park, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Ross Creek Centre for the Arts
SummerArts combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, with great food, a full rec schedule, campfire, and of course a core of incredible arts programming, all on a beautiful campus overlooking the Bay of Fundy.
Canning
Arts (multi)
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Toronto Kidz
Each week focuses on a theme such as Dinosaurs, Animals, etc. for our younger campers and Science, Fitness, Arts, etc. for our 8-12 year olds. Field trips to Toronto's main attractions are the highlight of the week.
Baby Point, Toronto; High Park, Toronto; Roncesvalles Village, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp North Star
A co-ed overnight camp on 200 acres in Poland, Maine. Campers enjoy an elective program with 100+ choices that focuses on instruction and skill development in Arts, Athletics, Enrichment, Outdoors and Waterfront.
Maine
Traditional (multi activity)
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Canadian Opera Company
Explore opera through our innovative and engaging programs created for kids and families!
Corktown, Toronto; Downtown West, Toronto
Music (multi)
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Idea Labs Kids Pickering
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
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!
North Toronto, Toronto; Vancouver; Calgary
Sport (multi)
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The Michelangelo Code
With valuable contributions from Industry leaders, Mr. G, a STEM Instructor and former GANZ game developer passes on key techniques used by his production team!
Brampton; Vaughan; Mississauga; Online
Computer :
Video Game/Web Design
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The Whale Camp
A unique marine science experience on beautiful Grand Manan island in the Bay of Fundy. Camp programs include whale watches, seabird observation trips, kayaking excursions, hands-on science education, hiking, and more.
Grand Manan
Science:
Marine Biology
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Mi-A-Kon-Da
A traditional, all-girls summer camp with various outdoor activities including sailing, wilderness trips, arts and crafts activities and more. Offering 1, 2 or 4 week sessions or an introductory weekend.
Parry Sound; Hamilton
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Tanamakoon
This all girls summer camp located on its own lake in Algonquin Park offers a variety of camp activities, along with specialty programs for canoe tripping, mini camp and kindercamp! We offer a safe and fun adventure!
Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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Block 8 Academy
Active, Creative, Mix of Indoor and Outdoor all in one camp! Encourage your children to socialize in person, or have them enjoy learning a new skill online with top notch voice instructors, debate, creative writing...
Port Moody
Traditional (multi activity)
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Cedar Ridge Camp
Cedar Ridge Camp is a wonderful place where campers have the opportunity to get outside and develop friendships.
Bancroft
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Solelim
Camp Solelim is a sleepover camp designed for Jewish 13 to 15 year olds. Our programming includes traditional waterfront, sports, arts and outdoor activities, as well as leadership development and community building.
Lawrence Manor, Toronto; Sudbury
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Hurontario
A traditional overnight camp with a variety of activities and sports including sailing, arts and crafts, leadership building and more.
Mactier
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Cherith - Ontario
This Christian camp includes focuses on theatre arts, horseback riding, canoe tripping and more, situated in the heart of Grey-Bruce in south central Ontario.
Southern Bruce County
Traditional (multi activity)
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St. Michael's College School Summer Camps
SMCS Camps provides youth with exciting academic, athletic, and artistic outlets, as well as opportunities to learn and grow within a fun and interactive environment. Please visit: smcscamps.com
Forest Hill, Toronto; Online
Traditional (multi activity)
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Venture Academy Summer Program for Troubled Teens
Supportive & therapeutic environment for struggling students. Assessment, educational support, life skills and outdoor activities. Earn school credit, acquire skills & stay safe!
Kelowna; Barrie; Red Deer
Traditional (multi activity)
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Top Class Edge Learning
We strive for strategic tutoring and proven methods to help students master English, Math, and Sciences. Expert tutors combine challenging lessons and personalized feedback with excellent habits and learning skills.
Richmond Hill; Online; Bayview Village, Toronto; Markham
Education:
Academic/Tutoring
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Richmond Hill Country Club
A co-ed summer day camp close to the city offering camp activities for any child: traditional camp, sports camp, golf camp, tennis camp or leadership training.
Richmond Hill
Traditional (multi activity)
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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Spruce Woods
Exciting adventures come to life with action-packed fun for ages 6-18. Located south of Austin, MB, Circle Square features horsemanship and numerous activity options. Fun memories and new friendships are waiting for you!
Austin
Traditional (multi activity)
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YMCA Camps Belwood, Ki-Wa-Y, Wabanaki and Day Camps
The YMCA of Three Rivers 3 overnight camps and 10 day camps offer a range of activities including, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, ropes and rock-climbing, BMX biking, drama, archery, and more.
Waterloo; Fergus; Huntsville; Stratford; Guelph
Traditional (multi activity)
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Young People's Theatre/YPT
Led by our experienced faculty of professional artist educators, we’re offering online classes for JK-Gr. 12 both on weekends and after-school!
St Lawrence, Toronto; Online
Arts :
Theatre Arts
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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)
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GlenOak Academy Summer Camp
An interactive and exciting summer program with a literacy and math focus in the morning, and arts and games in the afternoon. For children aged 4 through 12.
Mississauga
Traditional (multi activity)
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Bayview Glen Camp
Located centrally in Toronto, this summer camp offers air conditioned buildings, robotics, sports and arts camps, heated swimming pools and more.
Don Mills, Toronto; York Mills, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Riverdale, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Code Ninjas Brampton
At our centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. They gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment.
Brampton
Computer (multi)
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LOGIMIX
LOGIMIX offers enhanced and regular math, science, physics and chemistry programs all year long. Prepare students for SSAT, SAT tests, Pre-U and University levels. Dedicated help with IB math and science.
Mississauga; Online
Education:
Academic/Tutoring
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I loved every part of camping — getting up with the bell, the warm mist coming off the grass, the sunshine, the sounds of the activities, the games. I loved making new friends and spending my summers with amazing mentors.
I wanted my two sons to experience the same spirit, the same smells, sounds, sights and that sense of accomplishment. When our younger son, Ryan, was born with a developmental disability and with cerebral palsy, I was determined that he, too, would get to share in the joy and personal growth that I believed is created and nurtured at summer camp.
We started Ryan out at a day camp at our home town of Tilsonburg, Ontario, when he was about eight years old. I took every other day off work to be with him because there was no infrastructure then, no training for youth or recreational workers on how to include people with developmental and physical disabilities. You can use camps.ca to find local special needs camps.
What did he like about camp? "Dad," he said to me, "I made lots of friends."
When Ryan was 11, he went away to camp for two weeks. The camp staff said: "You tell us what he needs and we can make it happen."
One of the older campers, who was 14, was Ryan's mentor and stayed with him during the day. Ryan wasn't yet toilet trained and needed help in feeding and staying on task. But he swam and rode a horse that summer. That was six years ago and he still talks about it.
For the past five years, Ryan has been going to an Easter Seals camp, where he now is a counsellor-in- training. He helps out with the dishes and swimming and canoeing lessons.
Mandy Koolen, co-ordinator for Easter Seals' 66 camps, says their programs are designed to ensure that kids achieve their maximum potential, regardless of their ability.
I know it works. I've seen first hand how kids develop confidence and self esteem and leave camp saying, "I can do this."
Ryan now is 20 and a leader at school. He volunteers with senior citizens and reads to a kindergarten class. He's working at a hardware store and at a health club. He's visible, he's seen helping out. Being at camp was a critical part of his development. Camp becomes everything for a child with a disability.
All of a sudden, they're holding their heads high. Their faces are lit up. I've seen it. I know it happens.
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