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Karate camps are an ideal way to spend part of summer vacation. These camps are fun-filled, skill-building camps for kids aged 5-13. No previous training is required though there may be camps that are conducted based on the skill level of the child. As children advance in skill level, they earn different colored belts, from the white and yellow belts to the black belt. Kids at karate camps are matched up with others of approximately equal skill level. Also, this activity has been shown to be beneficial for kids with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. Children between the ages of 9 and 12 who are still developing mental and physical skills can gain a lot from karate camps.

Each day at a karate camp starts with a group meeting to talk about the activities of the day and the skills the kids will be working on. Karate camps also include physical fitness training as a necessary aspect of the daily routine. Kids are taught a variety of skills, from board breaking to sparring to intense self-defense, as well as a mix of other types of martial arts that might include judo, tai chi and others.

Children move every part of their bodies when they practice karate, getting a full-body workout and becoming more flexible and fit in due course. They get a lot of benefit from these camps aside from physical activity. Knowing how to defend him or herself will give a child a chance to survive or escape an attack, of course, but it offers other practical benefits such as improved health and fitness.

Common karate injuries will include bruises and scrapes and karate camps take care of this with first aid and other measures. It is advisable to visit the camp to ensure that children are getting correct treatment and training.

Other camp activities such as swimming, lunch, games, fitness training and field trips may or may not be included, depending on the depth of focus of the camp.

Karate camps teach children the same skills that have been practiced for thousands of years. The discipline has a philosophy of respect, courtesy and a positive attitude that inspires children to become more positive, respectful and courteous. Many students who take up the sport of karate look forward to advancing through the belt colors. Karate also serves as an alternative way to stay fit for children who are not interested in team sports or other forms of exercise. Children who attend karate camps have shown improved self-esteem and better self-confidence too.

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A.M.A. Karate Camp Mississauga kids camp focused on martial arts training, including karate and jiu-jitsu. The camp also includes arts and crafts, as well as special needs support.	Day Camp – Sports Mississauga — Ontario
Academy of Martial Arts Specializes in karate summer camp programs but also offers many other summer camp activities. March Break camp programs.	Day Camp – Health and fitness Mississauga — Ontario Brampton — Ontario Milton — Ontario
Adventure Valley Summer day camp for Toronto kids yearning for outdoor adventure. Sports activities include soccer, tennis, swimming and a variety of other outdoor activities.	Day & Overnight – Traditional Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
Big Wave Camp A day camp with various locations in or near Toronto and a wide variety of activities including soccer, dance, rock climbing, support for ESL & ADHD and more!	Day Camp – Traditional Greater Toronto Area — Ontario Caledon — Ontario Brampton — Ontario
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.	Day Camp – Traditional Toronto — Ontario
Camp Kirk Special needs summer camp offering various activities including martial arts, leadership building, swimming and many other sports.	Overnight – Special Needs Northern Kawartha Lakes — Ontario
Camp Kodiak Integrated residential summer camp for children & teens with and without ADHD, LD, NLD and AS. Social skills program, academic program and 50+ activities.	Overnight – Special Needs Parry Sound — Ontario
Camp LOA Kids sleepover in cottages and teepees, in this overnight camp just outside of Ottawa. Activities include farm animals, horseback rising, bowling and more.	Day & Overnight – Traditional Ottawa — Ontario
Camp Mini-Yo-We A Christian summer camp offering a variety of sports and activities, ranging from hiking to swimming to leadership building to arts.	Day & Overnight – Traditional/Adventure Huntsville — Ontario
Camp Robin Hood This summer camp in the Toronto suburb of Markham offers various arts and sports activities including archery, soccer and much more.	Day Camp – Traditional Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
Camp Stella Puella We create a supportive environment for girls where they can have fun while learning more about themselves and the world around them.	Overnight – Computer/Education/Science Dunnville — Ontario
Camp Tamarack Muskoka summer camp with sports like sailing, water skiiing and golf as well as arts programs like dance and drama.	Overnight – Traditional Bracebridge — Ontario
Camp Val-Estrie A French immersion camp just outside of Sherbrooke, Quebec offering cheerleading, leadership, arts and sports, among other summer camp programs.	Day & Overnight – Quebec Waterville — Quebec
Canadian Adventure Camp This overnight summer camp in Temagami, in Northern Ontario, offers varying length sessions, sports and arts activities and so much more.	Overnight – Traditional/Sports Temagami — Ontario
Conservatory of Dance and Music This North Toronto dance camp offers a variety of dance classes for children 3 and up, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acro, tap and musical theatre.	Day Camp – Arts/Dance/Music Toronto — Ontario
Discovery Day Camp Science camp, sports camp and arts camp rolled into one (activities from robotics to soccer), this Toronto day camp also offers after care.	Day Camp – Traditional/Computer/Education/Science Richmond Hill — Ontario
Kids Martial Arts Camp Programs for kids and teens focus on karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at this weeklong day camp. This summer, focus on self-defense, martial arts and fun.	Day Camp – Sports Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
Olympia Sports Camp This northern Ontario summer camp puts the 'sports' in sports camp, from golf to hockey to martial arts to yoga and nearly everything between.	Overnight – Sports Huntsville — Ontario
Pulse Fitness Boot Camp A kids' camp in the northern GTA that gets children active, including a weight loss program and many summer activities.	Day Camp – Health and fitness Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
Richmond Hill Country Club Day Camp There's much more than golf at this summer camp, including tennis and swimming as well as arts programs including dance. ADHD integrated.	Day Camp – Traditional Richmond Hill — Ontario
Zodiac Day Camp Conveniently located for many GTA parents, this traditional kids day camp offers arts and sports activities, March Break programs and more.	Day Camp – Traditional Toronto — Ontario

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