Research Advice: Canadian Summer Camps

Everything a parent needs to know about choosing a summer camp or program

More and more parents are seeing summer camp as a way of completing their child's education. It's learning wrapped in fun. And it's the kind of learning that has defined the Canadian growing-up experience for generations of youngsters. Of self-sufficiency, self-confidence and leadership. Of what makes character. Of what leads to success at school, at work, at play, in life.

No matter the age of your child, there's a summer camp to fulfill his or her—and your—wants and wishes. An action-packed day camp near the city or a wilderness overnight camp up north . . . a camp that's all about computers, science, dance, debate, soccer or swimming . . . a camp that offers a variety of activities . . . Every camp is an amazing opportunity for your child to grow and learn.

This section is jam-packed with expert advice and important information to help you find the best camp for your child.