Writing camps

Camps for kids and teens to perfect their writing skills


Writing camps help kids improve writing essays, tests, and stories. They explore a variety of writing styles and gain confidence in their writing abilities. Below, find a list of camps that specialise in writing, followed by a list of camps that include writing activities within a wider syllabus. At the bottom of the page, find more information on what these camps offer your child. Read more

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    Master Learning   
    Master Learning offers a high-quality and personalized online learning experience to each and every student in subject of English, Math, French.

    Richmond Hill
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 15 (Coed)
    • Virtual Program
    • from $252
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    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 2Henry Farm, TorontoWillowdale, TorontoOnlineOntarioNorth-York
    Power of Words Academy   
    Enrichment Writing & Public Speaking Programs offered year round for kids 7-15. Select in-person classes (North York and Mississauga Campuses) or online classes (delivered using the Zoom platform and Google Classroom).

    Don Mills, Toronto; Markham; Mississauga
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 7 to 14 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program
    • from $250
    daycampprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed 250 7-14 6Don Mills, TorontoMarkhamMississaugaOnlineOntarioNorth-York
    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.

    Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto; Oakville; Vaughan
    Education: Instructor lead (group)
    • Ages 6 to 18 (Coed)
    • Program, Virtual Program
    • from $40
    programclassvirtualprogramcoed 40 6-18 9Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, TorontoOakvilleVaughanOnlineOntarioNorth-York
    Sylvan Learning of Port Credit   
    With our personalised teaching and dedicated teachers, each and every unique student learns and grows!

    Mississauga
    Education: Academic/Tutoring (multi)
    • Ages 5 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $30
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    Victoria
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $260
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    Camps offering writing as an activity
    Little Mountain Learning Academy   
    Little Mountain Learning Academy is a well-recognized After-school Academic Enrichment facility on the UBC campus. We offer a wide range of English and Math programs from PreK to Grade 12.

    Vancouver
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 3.8 to 18 (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $30
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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.

    Markham; Thornhill
    Education: Academic/Tutoring (multi)
    • Ages 3 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $350
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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)
    • Ages 10 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $75
    daycampcoed7510-185FenwickOnlineOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed399510-177Forest Hill, TorontoOnlineOntarioMidtown
    WillowWood School Camp and Summer School   
    WillowWood offers 3 different summer programs: camps for Grades 1-6, skills programs for Gr. 7-9 and high school credits for students in Grades 9-12.

    Don Mills, Toronto
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 6 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $300
    daycampprogramclasscoed3006-178Don Mills, TorontoOntarioNorth-York
    Kids Theatre Camp   
    Do you have a PERFORMER on your hands? Our week-long camps will explore the world of the performing arts! From commercial, TV & film acting to stage performances and musicals!

    Davenport, Toronto
    Arts: Acting (Film & TV)
    • Ages 7 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $300
    daycampcoed3007-1210Davenport, TorontoOntarioMidtown
    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
    • from $40
    daycampcoed401-1711Leaside, TorontoOnlineOntarioEast-York
    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)
    • Ages 6 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $330
    daycampovernightcampcoed3306-1812LakefieldOnlineOntario
    Rotherglen Summer Camp   
    Summer Camps will include Robotics, STEM, Art, Sports all taking advantage of our beautiful new state of the art facility. Registration is now open!

    Mississauga; Oakville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 12 (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $305
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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, positive culture for boys.

    Algonquin Park
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 7 to 16 ( Boys)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,200
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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)
    • Ages 10 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $219
    daycampovernightcampcoed21910-1716KingstonOnlineOntario
    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
    virtualprogramcoed6003-1817Harbourfront, TorontoBramptonBurlingtonMississaugaVancouverOnlineBritish Columbia, OntarioDowntown
    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
    overnightcampcoed30011-1719StansteadOnlineQuebec
    Debate Camp   
    For all students interested in public speaking, debating and Model United Nations. A well-rounded program open to all ability levels and interests, ages 10 - 17. Debate day and overnight camps running June - August.

    Throughout British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario (8)
    Education: Debate
    • Ages 10 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $495
    daycampcoed49510-1620Forest Hill, TorontoLawrence Heights, TorontoNorth Toronto, TorontoOttawaSt. CatharinesVancouverWest VancouverWindsorBritish Columbia, Nova Scotia, OntarioMidtown, North-York, Uptown
    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)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $420
    overnightcampcoed4204-1421NewmarketOnlineOntario
    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
    daycampcoed6458-1522PickeringOnlineOntario
    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)
    • Virtual Program
    • from $250
    virtualprogramcoed2505-1323Forest Hill, TorontoKingsway Park, TorontoLansing , TorontoCambridgeGuelphHamiltonKitchenerLondonWaterlooOnlineOntarioEtobicoke, Midtown, North-York
    Sidney Ledson Institute   
    Trad./Innovative: AM- Math, English, STEM (entrepreneurship, financial literacy, coding, python, web)/ PM- 2-week workshops:Art & Architecture, Animals & Archeology, Ancient Civilizations & Astronomy, and Magic & Mystery

    Don Mills, Toronto
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 3 to 14 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $425
    daycampcoed4253-1424Don Mills, TorontoOnlineOntarioNorth-York
    La Citadelle Summer Camp   
    La Citadelle Summer Camp offers unique Programs that incorporate educational enrichment (French, English & Math), with an exciting array of activities, sports, fine arts & technology. Our Camps run for the month of July.

    York Mills, Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 2.5 to 12 (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $450
    programclasscoed4502.5-1225York Mills, TorontoOnlineOntarioNorth-York
    Oxford Learning High Park   
    Oxford means a personalized learning experience for your child. Veriety of programs for the students of all ages. Learning takes a fun turn. Our students are excited to learn!

    Bloor West Village, Toronto
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 4 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program
    • from $100
    daycampprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed1004-1226Bloor West Village, TorontoOnlineOntarioWest-End
    LearningRx – Richmond Hill   
    LearningRx strengthens the cognitive skills critical to how students learn and perform. Our research-based program has helped high-performing students and those with LD, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, ASD, brain injuries and more!

    Richmond Hill
    Education: Academic/Tutoring (multi)
    • Ages 5 to 99 (Coed)
    • Program, Virtual Program
    • from $80
    programclassvirtualprogramcoed805-9927Richmond HillOnlineOntario
    Prestige School Summer Programme   
    A day camp with weekly themes that incorporate adventurous outings, artistic creations, scientific experiments, and much more.

    Willowdale, Toronto; Richmond Hill
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 3 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program
    • from $430
    daycampprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed4303-1228Willowdale, TorontoRichmond HillOnlineOntarioNorth-York
    Panda Mandarin Language Programs   
    Panda Mandarin makes language learning FUN, ENGAGING, and AUTHENTIC. We teach Mandarin classes to children virtually & in-person, for all ages and skills. Come join us for a free trial and meet our amazing team!

    Bedford Park, Toronto; Mimico, Toronto
    Education: Language Instruction
    • Ages 2 to 13 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program
    • from $325
    daycampprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed3252-1329Bedford Park, TorontoMimico, TorontoOnlineOntarioEtobicoke, Uptown
    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
    overnightcampcoed1497-2030SquamishVancouverBritish Columbia
    Budding Genius   
    30+ STEAM activities, academic courses to develop each child's inner innovative creativity! Robotics, AI, Coding (Java, Arduino, HTML, Python) Math, Abacus, University prep courses, open to the world and Canada Fr/En

    Education: STEAM
    • Ages 4 to 18 (Coed)
    • Virtual Program
    • from $190
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    What do children learn in writing camps?

    You’ll find different kinds of writing featured in camps above. In creative writing camps, kids venture into the world of fiction and nonfiction writing. They learn about literary devices, the narrative structure, and characterization. 

    Academic writing courses focus on writing essays of all styles, including argumentative, expository, or persuasive essays. Some camps even specialize in test preparation, such as the SATs or the OSSLT. Here, kids adopt test-taking strategies and learn to write long and short-answer test questions within a certain time. 

    Both creative and academic writing camps teach students about grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and enhance children’s vocabulary in the process. Children learn to brainstorm, research, draft, and edit their work with every piece they write. Over time, kids discover a personalized writing process that works for them, which makes writing essays, stories, and tests simpler. 

    Prices for writing camps start at $100, though some can rise to $700 or even $1,000+.

    About advanced writing camps

    At advanced writing camps, children learn to write for ‘traditional’ writing styles such as essays or short stories, as well as niche styles including journalistic articles, poetry, or even emails. Both collaboration and constructive criticism are encouraged. In writing workshops, children share creative or academic written pieces with their peers to receive feedback and edit their writing. 

    Camps also offer kids the opportunity to submit their writing to contests and competitions, where  they gain exposure in the professional world of writing. Some programs above require previous writing experience or a certain level of writing before enrollment. 

    What are the benefits of writing camp?

    • Improved academic performance. Writing camps give students the skills necessary to excel in school subjects in which essays and written assignments are part of coursework.
    • Balance mechanics and stylization. As kids perfect the mechanics of writing (spelling, parts of speech, punctuation, structure, etc.), they develop their personal writing style. They uncover their own voice and find what makes their writing stand out from others.
    • Self-discipline. Most writing camps assign homework outside of camp time, encouraging students to maintain a disciplined writing routine, even when they’re off school.
    • Small course sizes help children receive personalized feedback from their teachers and peers to improve specific writing skills.
    • Critical thinking skills. With writing practice, children learn to read better, improving their comprehension skills and critical thinking. 


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