Camp Guide

Top Camps that develop responsibility for 2024/2025

Take ownership of thoughts and actions, and develop an awareness of consequences

Responsibility is:
• Awareness of the relationship between behaviour and consequences
• Willingness to take ownership of consequences, good and bad

Camp encourages responsibility in kids, “[getting them] to the point where they start seeing things that need to get done [without the] need to ask it,” in the words of Audrey Monke. "Ultimately, kids feel better knowing that they can be responsible for themselves." Below the list, read definitions of independence from camp leaders like Monke, as well as parents and campers, and learn how experiences at camp foster this trait. Read more

List of camps and programs that help kids learn and grow in responsibility on this page:

Camps that help kids grow in responsibility (133 results)

	Camp	Cost	Ages	Activities
FEATURED CIT/LIT Lakefield College School Summer Programs LCS Summer Academy Leaders in Training Program: Designing Your Future Jul 03 - Aug 02, 2024 Overnight Lakefield, ON Age 14 to 18 (Coed) LakefieldOntario Build confidence as you explore leadership opportunities and refine your employability skills for the future. Visit website View details	Lakefield College School Summer Programs	6103	14-18	2024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,81,133,5,150,37,10,9,173,123,174,20,2,88,91,366,33,24,226,1,224,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,58,63,21,324,28,222,221,74,139,260,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,161,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Traditional Borealis Adventure Camp 5-day Sessions Jul 15 - Aug 16, 2024 Day camp Hastings Highlands, ON Age 6 to 16 (Coed) Hastings HighlandsOntario Day Camp sessions are the ultimate opportunity to experience camp, without the commitment of staying overnight. Visit website View details	Borealis Adventure Camp	495	6-16	2024-07-012024-08-01	,298,6,41,81,133,5,371,22,175,37,147,285,286,150,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,173,355,123,342,2,366,91,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,153,319,276,161,8,3,327,347,323,223,36,346,28,328,16,322,56,188,0,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED Public Speaking Writing Power of Words Academy Grades 6-8 Reading Comprehension, Writing, Public Speaking and Debate Program Sep 13, 2023 - Jun 25, 2024 Virtual Online Age 12 to 14 (Coed) Online By the end of the program, your child will have the talent to write fantastic essays and deliver strong speeches! Visit website View details	Power of Words Academy	1900	12-14	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01	,159,177,342,2,196,32,135,79,33,91,97,270,268,271,19,362,358,virtualprogram,coed,
FEATURED Traditional Camp Presqu'ile 1 Week Overnight Camp Jun 30 - Aug 24, 2024 Overnight Owen Sound, ON Age 6 to 12 (Coed) Owen SoundOntario Growing independence in a small camping community on Georgian Bay Visit website View details	Camp Presqu'ile	900	6-12	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,10,5,9,173,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,16,322,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Adventure Adventure JUMP! Cariboo Adventurers Jun 30 - Aug 17, 2024 Overnight 100 Mile House, BC Age 9 to 11 (Coed) 100 Mile HouseBritish Columbia This exciting 5 day program is packed full of adventure and exploration! Visit website View details	JUMP!	730	9-11	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,337,5,366,2,91,24,357,50,153,1,221,3,16,322,56,252,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Science Empower Learning Centre Messy Scientists Camp Aug 06 - Aug 09, 2024 Day camp Mississauga, ON Age 10 to 13 (Coed) MississaugaOntario A hands-on adventure where children unleash their curiosity through fun and messy science experiments. Visit website View details	Empower Learning Centre	260	10-13	2024-08-01	,316,2,50,315,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED CIT/LIT City Scouts: Urban Adventure Camp CIT program Jul 08 - Aug 30, 2024 Day camp Downtown, Toronto Age 15 to 16 (Coed) TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario A two-week program designed to prepare counsellors for moving through the world independently, while gaining volunteer hours. Visit website View details	City Scouts: Urban Adventure Camp	0	15-16	2024-07-012024-08-01	,170,6,88,2,91,366,33,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED CIT/LIT InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake Leader In Training (LIT) Jun 30 - Jul 19, 2024 Overnight Land O' Lakes Tourist Region, ON Age 15 to 16 (Coed) Land O' Lakes Tourist RegionOntario A 3-day canoe trip, new friendships, wild challenges, leadership training, and growing into the leader God has made you to be Visit website View details	InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake	1350	15-16	2024-06-012024-07-01	,298,6,41,81,88,2,91,33,24,226,1,16,3,322,31,56,8,12,347,30,221,54,74,260,63,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Empowerment Empower Learning Centre Empower Camp- Personality Development Jul 02 - Jul 05, 2024 Day camp Mississauga, ON Age 6 to 18+ (Coed) MississaugaOntario Empower Camp: Transformative experiences that inspire confidence, foster leadership, and ignite the spark of self-discovery. Visit website View details	Empower Learning Centre	220	6-19	2024-07-01	,362,2,366,91,33,275,145,97,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED Traditional Camp Tamarack Summer 2024 Jun 28 - Aug 15, 2024 Overnight Bracebridge, ON Age 6 to 16 (Coed) BracebridgeOntario Tamarack is the magical setting for the building of skills, confidence, friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Visit website View details	Camp Tamarack	110	6-16	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,298,41,81,256,5,133,258,22,287,37,265,288,59,10,9,363,173,123,69,174,360,321,1,226,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,26,54,58,63,36,346,251,35,221,60,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,64,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Adventure Grouse Mountain 2024 Adventure Camps: Alpine Blazers Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024 Day camp North Vancouver, BC Age 8 to 12 (Coed) North VancouverBritish Columbia Inspiring children and youth to play and learn outdoors while experiencing the wilderness and all the wonders it has to offer Visit website View details	Grouse Mountain	356	8-12	2024-07-012024-08-01	,298,6,41,81,24,2,357,50,8,3,28,252,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED Education Lakefield College School Summer Programs From Seed to Table: The Future of Food, Academic Credit Aug 07 - Aug 30, 2024 Overnight Lakefield, ON Age 13 to 17 (Coed) LakefieldOntario Learn regenerative farming and great life skills in this hands-on course. Plant, build, harvest, and learn in the outdoors. Visit website View details	Lakefield College School Summer Programs	6000	13-17	2024-08-01	,48,6,298,81,256,5,133,10,9,123,174,159,177,20,2,24,270,357,50,316,144,315,317,268,319,1,276,224,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,58,63,324,28,222,221,74,139,260,15,322,16,49,56,161,181,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Swimming Glen Bernard Camp Aquatic Leadership Jul 20 - Aug 18, 2024 Overnight Huntsville, ON Age 14 to 16 (Girls) HuntsvilleOntario This session prepares individuals to lifeguard and to teach and evaluate swimming strokes and lifesaving skills. Visit website View details	Glen Bernard Camp	1630	14-16	2024-07-012024-08-01	,175,5,37,150,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,321,1,226,15,3,322,16,31,49,56,8,26,347,28,36,346,221,54,58,60,63,225,360,363,overnightcamp,allgirls,
FEATURED CIT/LIT Camp Laureate Leadership Camp Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024 Day camp Burlington, ON Age 12 to 14 (Coed) BurlingtonOntario An empowering and transformative camp designed for older campers seeking to unlock their leadership potential. Visit website View details	Camp Laureate	425	12-14	2024-08-01	,10,5,9,88,2,91,366,33,24,314,8,3,28,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED Traditional InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario Girls' Camp- Impact Jul 07 - Aug 24, 2024 Overnight Huntsville, ON Age 13 to 16 (Girls) HuntsvilleOntario Discover for yourself what living and serving in Christian community is all about through service in various areas of camp. Visit website View details	InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario	560	13-16	2024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,41,81,10,5,9,173,123,69,360,24,2,321,1,226,276,8,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,251,28,222,221,74,260,15,322,16,201,25,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,
FEATURED Adventure Grouse Mountain 2024 Adventure Camp: Pathfinders Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024 Day camp North Vancouver, BC Age 5 to 7 (Coed) North VancouverBritish Columbia Inspiring children and youth to play and learn outdoors while experiencing the wilderness and all the wonders it has to offer Visit website View details	Grouse Mountain	356	5-7	2024-07-012024-08-01	,298,6,41,81,24,2,357,50,8,3,28,252,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED CIT/LIT Lakefield College School Summer Programs LCS Summer Academy Leaders in Training Program: Designing Your Future Jul 03 - Aug 02, 2024 Day camp Lakefield, ON Age 14 to 18 (Coed) LakefieldOntario Build confidence as you explore leadership opportunities and refine your employability skills for the future. Visit website View details	Lakefield College School Summer Programs	2915	14-18	2024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,81,133,5,150,37,10,9,173,123,174,20,2,88,91,366,33,24,226,1,224,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,58,63,21,324,28,222,221,74,139,260,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,161,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED CIT/LIT Traditional Adventure Valley Leadership-in-Training Camp Jul 02 - Jul 26, 2024 Day camp Oakville, ON Age 12 to 14 (Coed) OakvilleOntario Develop your transferable leadership skills in a safe space. Learn to work with children of all ages! Visit website View details	Adventure Valley	1495	12-14	2024-07-01	,282,5,258,22,71,138,37,175,38,70,288,265,59,361,10,9,296,173,340,123,67,177,276,1,8,3,224,11,347,12,327,323,223,26,54,63,251,27,28,29,30,35,161,88,2,188,0,91,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED Academics/Tutoring Public Speaking Power of Words Academy Grade 5 Reading Comprehension, Writing, Public Speaking and Debate Online Program Sep 19, 2023 - Jun 25, 2024 Virtual Online Age 10 to 11 (Coed) Online Power of Words Academy is committed to providing the highest quality of written and oral communication training to children. Visit website View details	Power of Words Academy	1900	10-11	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01	,159,177,342,2,196,32,135,79,33,91,97,270,268,271,19,362,358,virtualprogram,coed,
FEATURED Traditional Out-tripping Borealis Adventure Camp 6-night Young Leaders @ Camp Sessions Jul 14 - Aug 17, 2024 Overnight Hastings Highlands, ON Age 17 to 17 (Coed) Hastings HighlandsOntario Our planet needs strong future leaders, that's why we intently nurture the growth of those in our Young Leaders program. Visit website View details	Borealis Adventure Camp	515	17-17	2024-07-012024-08-01	,298,6,41,81,371,5,22,138,37,175,147,285,286,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,173,355,123,342,2,88,91,366,33,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,153,319,276,161,8,3,327,347,323,223,36,346,28,16,322,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Traditional Out-tripping Borealis Adventure Camp 6-night Sessions Jul 14 - Aug 17, 2024 Overnight Hastings Highlands, ON Age 8 to 16 (Coed) Hastings HighlandsOntario Six days of magical life experiences gives campers skills, memories and friendships that stand the test of time. Visit website View details	Borealis Adventure Camp	1125	8-16	2024-07-012024-08-01	,298,6,41,81,133,5,371,22,175,37,147,285,286,150,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,173,355,123,342,2,366,91,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,153,319,276,161,8,3,327,347,323,223,36,346,28,328,16,322,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Leadership Crescent Camps Sports Leadership Aug 06 - Aug 09, 2024 Day camp Uptown, Toronto Age 12 to 13 (Coed) TorontoUptownUptownOntario Campers will develop techniques and strategies for being a confident and competent leader in a camp environment. Visit website View details	Crescent Camps	436	12-13	2024-08-01	,48,6,88,2,91,33,12,3,347,323,54,63,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED Traditional Empower Learning Centre Glow and Beauty Camp for Girls Jul 08 - Jul 12, 2024 Day camp Mississauga, ON Age 6 to 10 (Girls) MississaugaOntario Where dreams sparkle, friendships bloom, and confidence radiates like a thousand shining stars Visit website View details	Empower Learning Centre	330	6-10	2024-07-01	,71,5,253,10,9,123,188,0,daycamp,allgirls,
FEATURED Health & Fitness Financial Literacy Luminara Academy Smart Skills Toolkit (Meals incl.) Jul 29 - Aug 02, 2024 Day camp Scarborough, Toronto Age 10 to 15 (Coed) TorontoScarboroughScarboroughOntario Equip Teens with key life skills - finance, wellness, digital savvy, time and projec mgmt - for a successful, balanced future Visit website View details	Luminara Academy	750	10-15	2024-07-012024-08-01	,196,2,32,278,366,91,145,97,270,320,1,153,319,276,161,318,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED Education Lakefield College School Summer Programs From Seed to Table: The Future of Food, Academic Credit Aug 07 - Aug 30, 2024 Day camp Lakefield, ON Age 13 to 17 (Coed) LakefieldOntario Learn regenerative farming and great life skills in this hands-on course. Plant, build, harvest, and learn in the outdoors Visit website View details	Lakefield College School Summer Programs	2812	13-17	2024-08-01	,48,6,298,81,256,5,133,10,9,123,174,159,177,20,2,24,270,357,50,316,144,315,317,268,319,1,276,224,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,58,63,324,28,222,221,74,139,260,15,322,16,49,56,161,181,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED Traditional Camp Presqu'ile 2 Week Overnight Camp Jul 14 - Aug 10, 2024 Overnight Owen Sound, ON Age 6 to 14 (Coed) Owen SoundOntario Build confidence and independence as part of our two week overnight camp program! Visit website View details	Camp Presqu'ile	1765	6-14	2024-07-012024-08-01	,10,5,9,173,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,16,322,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Traditional Camp Eden Woods Leader in Training Program (LIT) - Co-ed Overnight Summer camp Jun 30 - Jul 28, 2024 Overnight Southern Haliburton County, ON Age 14 to 16 (Coed) Southern Haliburton CountyOntario Enjoy sports, music, art, water sports and build leadership skills. Summer adventures await! Visit website View details	Camp Eden Woods	5400	14-16	2024-06-012024-07-01	,48,6,298,41,81,256,5,133,258,22,263,345,197,175,37,147,287,285,150,274,288,265,59,291,337,10,9,297,173,340,123,134,88,2,91,33,24,321,1,153,276,8,3,12,347,327,323,54,58,63,27,28,222,260,16,322,25,31,56,326,64,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Horseback Riding Wildflower Community Farm Horse Camp Jul 08 - Aug 23, 2024 Day camp Calgary, AB Age 5 to 12 (Coed) CalgaryAlberta Learn all about horses! Ride every day, learn to care for the horse, do horse crafts, and learn horse facts. Visit website View details	Wildflower Community Farm	300	5-12	2024-07-012024-08-01	,24,2,30,3,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED Cooking Empower Learning Centre Little Chefs Camp Jul 02 - Jul 05, 2024 Day camp Mississauga, ON Age 6 to 10 (Coed) MississaugaOntario A culinary adventure for 6-10-year-olds to learn cooking skills, explore flavors, and ignite their passion for food Visit website View details	Empower Learning Centre	260	6-10	2024-07-01	,256,5,133,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED Traditional Empower Learning Centre Life Skills Camp Jul 08 - Jul 12, 2024 Day camp Mississauga, ON Age 10 to 13 (Coed) MississaugaOntario Unlock potential at Empowerment Oasis, a camp for 10 to 13-year-olds. Nurture resilience, leadership, and essential skills Visit website View details	Empower Learning Centre	270	10-13	2024-07-01	,81,6,133,5,10,9,355,123,188,0,daycamp,coed,
FEATURED Traditional InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario Boys' Camp- Impact Jul 07 - Aug 24, 2024 Overnight Huntsville, ON Age 13 to 16 (Boys) HuntsvilleOntario Discover for yourself what living and serving in Christian community is all about through service in various areas of camp. Visit website View details	InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario	560	13-16	2024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,41,81,10,5,9,173,123,69,360,24,2,321,1,226,276,8,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,251,28,222,221,74,260,15,322,16,201,25,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,
FEATURED Academics/Tutoring Prep Academy Tutors 1-on-1 Tutoring Jan 17 - Dec 22, 2024 Virtual Online Age 4 to 18+ (Coed) Online 1-on-1 In-person and virtual tutoring across Canada servicing BC, Alberta, NWT, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Rates per hour Visit website View details	Prep Academy Tutors	65	4-19	2024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01	,196,2,32,195,342,377,278,79,129,270,357,50,356,182,130,316,144,315,267,317,7,314,268,271,19,virtualprogram,coed,
FEATURED Traditional Adventure Camp Muskoka Camp Muskoka Overnight Summer Camp Jun 30 - Aug 24, 2024 Overnight Bracebridge, ON Age 6 to 16 (Coed) BracebridgeOntario Campers choose from a variety of daily activities. Our camp is where friendships begin and FUN never ends. Visit website View details	Camp Muskoka	1645	6-16	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,298,41,81,175,5,37,147,38,287,176,286,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,360,88,2,91,33,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,8,3,224,12,347,327,323,223,151,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,30,125,222,221,60,16,322,25,31,56,161,225,188,0,252,overnightcamp,coed,
Traditional Camp Couchiching Two week traditional sessions Jun 30 - Aug 09, 2024 Overnight Orillia, ON Age 7 to 14 (Coed) OrilliaOntario Camp Couchiching provides excellent programming and supervision to make a great summer experience! Many return every year! Visit website View details	Camp Couchiching	2508	7-14	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,41,81,175,5,37,59,288,10,9,123,69,174,360,8,3,12,347,54,58,63,222,74,15,322,16,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
Horseback Riding BR Equestrian summer camp Jul 29 - Aug 30, 2024 Day camp Milton, ON Age 6 to 16 (Coed) MiltonOntario Week long experience with horseman ship, crafts and riding experience learning about grooming, hoof care and barn management Visit website View details	BR Equestrian	102	6-16	2024-07-012024-08-01	,10,5,9,173,123,30,3,daycamp,coed,
Programming Gaming Ontario Tech University Camps Level Up! Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024 Day camp Oshawa, ON Age 13 to 15 (Coed) OshawaOntario Take your coding skills to the next level at the Gaming and Virtual Reality Laboratory! Visit website View details	Ontario Tech University Camps	325	13-15	2024-08-01	,302,177,349,159,68,351,301,180,daycamp,coed,
STEAM Nature Ontario Tech University Camps Turtle Island Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2024 Day camp Oshawa, ON Age 9 to 13 (Coed) OshawaOntario Uncover and explore the relationship between Indigenous Knowledge and the land through STEAM. Visit website View details	Ontario Tech University Camps	325	9-13	2024-07-01	,24,2,314,daycamp,coed,
Traditional Camp Wenonah Two Week Periods Jun 30 - Aug 24, 2024 Overnight Bracebridge, ON Age 9 to 15 (Coed) BracebridgeOntario In a spectacular natural setting, Wenonah campers can enjoy 30+ different activities. Visit website View details	Camp Wenonah	3050	9-15	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,226,1,8,3,16,322,25,26,347,28,31,49,54,56,58,63,221,222,223,10,5,9,123,173,174,175,37,41,6,81,363,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
Computers Programming Ontario Tech University Camps Cyber Girls Ambassador Program Aug 06 - Aug 09, 2024 Day camp Oshawa, ON Age 11 to 14 (Girls) OshawaOntario This camp aims to empower girls by teaching them about how they can make the cyber world a better place. Visit website View details	Ontario Tech University Camps	260	11-14	2024-08-01	,302,177,349,159,179,365,18,180,daycamp,allgirls,
Leadership Training Education Ontario Tech University Camps Counsellor in Training Jul 02 - Jul 05, 2024 Day camp Oshawa, ON Age 14 to 17 (Coed) OshawaOntario Receive training in various camp activities. Visit website View details	Ontario Tech University Camps	260	14-17	2024-07-01	,88,2,91,33,181,daycamp,coed,
Traditional Camp Wenonah One Month Periods Jun 30 - Aug 24, 2024 Overnight Bracebridge, ON Age 8 to 15 (Coed) BracebridgeOntario In a spectacular natural setting, Wenonah campers can enjoy 30+ different activities. Visit website View details	Camp Wenonah	5250	8-15	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,226,1,8,3,16,322,25,26,347,28,31,49,54,56,58,63,221,222,223,10,5,9,123,173,174,175,37,41,6,81,363,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
Game Dev. Virtual Reality Ontario Tech University Camps The Future of Gaming Aug 19 - Aug 23, 2024 Day camp Oshawa, ON Age 14 to 17 (Coed) OshawaOntario Learn about designing, developing, producing, and testing games in Gaming and Virtual Reality Laboratory! Visit website View details	Ontario Tech University Camps	325	14-17	2024-08-01	,349,177,159,68,351,301,179,365,daycamp,coed,
A.I. Computers Ontario Tech University Camps Teaching Computers to Think and Learn Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024 Virtual Online Age 14 to 17 (Coed) Online Participants will be tasked with constructing a system of their own that they will program and train. Visit website View details	Ontario Tech University Camps	100	14-17	2024-08-01	,302,177,268,2,18,virtualprogram,coed,
CIT/LIT Camp Wenonah WCIT (Leadership) Jun 30 - Aug 24, 2024 Overnight Bracebridge, ON Age 17 to 18 (Coed) BracebridgeOntario Providing opportunities for exceptional leaders to foster their skills and make an impact on others. Visit website View details	Camp Wenonah	5250	17-18	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,226,1,8,3,16,322,25,26,347,28,31,49,54,56,58,63,221,222,223,10,5,9,123,173,174,175,37,41,6,81,363,88,2,91,overnightcamp,coed,
Cooking COOKSMART Summer Cooking Camp - 1700 Mazo Crescent Mississauga Jul 08 - Aug 23, 2024 Day camp Mississauga, ON Age 5 to 12 (Coed) MississaugaOntario Amazing day camp experience that teaches practical life skills of cooking and baking! Visit website View details	COOKSMART	485	5-12	2024-07-012024-08-01	,256,5,133,180,177,159,268,2,daycamp,coed,
Leadership Out to Play Leader-In-Training - 13-15 years Jul 08 - Aug 30, 2024 Day camp Ottawa, ON Age 13 to 15 (Coed) OttawaOntario Experience leadership skill development through hiking, storytelling, fire-building, play, volunteer hours and reflection. Visit website View details	Out to Play	500	13-15	2024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,298,41,81,256,5,291,292,361,337,10,9,134,344,2,88,91,366,33,275,24,97,270,357,50,268,19,225,3,daycamp,coed,
Health & Fitness Strength Training Crusaders Rugby Club Rugby and Leadership Camp For Teens Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024 Day camp Oakville, ON Age 12 to 15 (Coed) OakvilleOntario Learn fundamental skills to enhance success in rugby and develop leadership skills both on and off the field Visit website View details	Crusaders Rugby Club	335	12-15	2024-08-01	,33,2,91,194,3,347,318,1,276,daycamp,coed,
Musical Theatre Performing Arts Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs Musical Theatre Ensemble for Youth (11-13) - Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy Mar 26 - May 11, 2024 Program Waterloo, ON Age 11 to 13 (Coed) WaterlooOntario Students will work as an ensemble to learn music and choreography to a wide range of musical production numbers. Visit website View details	Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs	126	11-13	2024-03-012024-04-012024-05-01	,274,5,288,265,59,programclass,coed,
Musical Theatre Performing Arts Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs Improv/Acting for Kids (8-10) - Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy Mar 26 - May 11, 2024 Program Waterloo, ON Age 8 to 10 (Coed) WaterlooOntario Students will practice being present in the moment, taking risks, creating trust, and finding agreement in a safe space. Visit website View details	Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs	126	8-10	2024-03-012024-04-012024-05-01	,274,5,288,265,59,programclass,coed,
Traditional Sports Camp Kwasind Teen Week Aug 18 - Aug 24, 2024 Overnight Huntsville, ON Age 14 to 17 (Coed) HuntsvilleOntario This is all about getting Teens together to celebrate the Summer with friends, faith and crazy adventures - NOT TO BE MISSED Visit website View details	Camp Kwasind	648	14-17	2024-08-01	,48,6,298,81,282,5,368,345,293,197,175,37,337,10,9,173,123,69,360,344,2,135,366,91,33,24,268,8,3,224,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,370,221,60,260,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,64,188,0,66,overnightcamp,coed,
Science STEM VISST Camps Design Your Own Dairy Farm Jul 08 - Jul 12, 2024 Day camp Vancouver, BC Age 10 to 14 (Coed) VancouverBritish Columbia Your final mission is to design your very own dairy farm using all the concepts you learned in this camp. Visit website View details	VISST Camps	250	10-14	2024-07-01	,275,2,91,24,357,50,182,7,314,268,daycamp,coed,
Traditional Nature Ecosource Kids for Climate Camp Kids for Climate Camp Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024 Day camp Mississauga, ON Age 6 to 10 (Coed) MississaugaOntario Grow & cook with local food, plant a native garden, make environmental art, and take a nature hike with us this summer Visit website View details	Ecosource Kids for Climate Camp	227	6-10	2024-07-012024-08-01	,81,6,133,5,366,2,91,33,24,357,50,28,3,161,1,188,0,daycamp,coed,
Science Engineering Toronto Met Day Camps Eureka! Jul 02 - Jul 26, 2024 Day camp Downtown, Toronto Age 8 to 13 (Coed) TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario Eureka guides campers through hands-on, interactive activities that let them fall in love with science & engineering. Visit website View details	Toronto Met Day Camps	295	8-13	2024-07-01	,178,177,159,357,2,50,130,316,315,317,7,268,161,1,56,3,322,daycamp,coed,
Musical Theatre Performing Arts Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy - Summer Camp (8-18yrs) Jul 22 - Aug 23, 2024 Day camp Waterloo, ON Age 8 to 18 (Coed) WaterlooOntario Gain fundamental training in singing, movement, scene work, and more. Visit website View details	Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs	395	8-18	2024-07-012024-08-01	,265,5,288,daycamp,coed,
Performing Arts Theatre Arts Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs Acting for Teens (14-18) - Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy Mar 27 - May 11, 2024 Program Waterloo, ON Age 14 to 18 (Coed) WaterlooOntario Students will learn to break down clues within the script that influence the way their character walks, talks, and feels! Visit website View details	Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs	126	14-18	2024-03-012024-04-012024-05-01	,274,5,288,265,59,programclass,coed,
Technology LEGO Snapology of North York Megamachines Robotics & Pokemania 7-10 YRS Jul 02 - Jul 05, 2024 Day camp North-York, Toronto Age 7 to 10 (Coed) TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario Snapology's MegaMachine Robotics & Pokemania camps: Build vehicles, explore Pokémon. Small classes, diverse STEM challenges! Visit website View details	Snapology of North York	300	7-10	2024-07-01	,67,177,159,196,2,32,160,314,268,daycamp,coed,
Robotics LEGO Snapology of North York Superheroes & Robotics 7-10 YRS Aug 26 - Aug 30, 2024 Day camp North-York, Toronto Age 7 to 10 (Coed) TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario Summer's coolest camp: LEGO and robotics fun awaits! 🚀🤖 Visit website View details	Snapology of North York	300	7-10	2024-08-01	,197,5,345,67,177,159,196,2,32,160,314,268,daycamp,coed,
Swimming Oakville Swim Academy Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid May 31 - Jun 09, 2024 Program Oakville, ON Age 13 to 18+ (Coed) OakvilleOntario The transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding & prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Visit website View details	Oakville Swim Academy	325	13-19	2024-05-012024-06-01	,33,2,91,321,1,226,56,3,322,programclass,coed,
Adventure Tall Ships Adventure Black Jack Voyages Jul 08 - Aug 23, 2024 Overnight Ottawa, ON Age 12 to 14 (Coed) OttawaOntario Join Tall Ships Adventure's 5-Day, 4-Night Sailing on SV Black Jack. Experiential Learning. Adventure on the river! Visit website View details	Tall Ships Adventure	990	12-14	2024-07-012024-08-01	,170,6,366,2,91,33,275,137,153,1,319,49,3,322,252,overnightcamp,coed,
Robotics LEGO Snapology of North York Gamebots Robotics & STEAM Survivor 7-10 YRS Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2024 Day camp North-York, Toronto Age 7 to 10 (Coed) TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario GameBots Robotics: Play-based learning! Engineers explore robotics basics while enjoying awesome games. 🤖🎮 Visit website View details	Snapology of North York	300	7-10	2024-07-01	,67,177,159,196,2,32,160,357,50,314,268,daycamp,coed,
Canoeing Out-tripping Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs Langskib for Young Boys Jul 03 - Aug 11, 2024 Overnight Temagami, ON Age 10 to 12 (Boys) TemagamiOntario Langskib 2-week canoe trips are designed to be a boys first adventure away from home. Visit website View details	Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs	3250	10-12	2024-07-012024-08-01	,170,6,41,81,133,5,153,1,16,3,322,25,28,overnightcamp,allboys,
Performing Arts Musical Theatre Randolph Kids Performing Arts SUMMER CAMP - Musical Theatre Intensive Aug 12 - Aug 23, 2024 Day camp Downtown, Toronto Age 9 to 16 (Coed) TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario 2-weeks of auditions and rehearsals with a cast, and a grand finale performance in our theatre! Previous experience advised. Visit website View details	Randolph Kids Performing Arts	475	9-16	2024-08-01	,282,5,258,22,165,375,138,37,150,274,288,265,289,59,337,33,2,91,97,270,153,1,276,daycamp,coed,
CIT/LIT Kandalore LIT Program (Leadership Program) Jun 26 - Aug 26, 2024 Overnight Minden, ON Age 16 to 17 (Coed) MindenOntario An exciting and challenging program that includes leadership training, mentorship of campers, and activity instruction. Visit website View details	Kandalore	2500	16-17	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,41,81,17,5,133,263,345,368,293,197,175,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,196,2,32,195,20,79,88,91,33,24,97,137,321,1,226,153,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,194,54,63,164,21,36,346,251,27,28,222,221,74,139,60,260,16,322,201,25,31,49,56,64,44,161,overnightcamp,coed,
Arts Cooking Central Montessori Schools Summer Camp Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024 Day camp Toronto (2) Age 3 to 12 (Coed) TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario Activities Include: -Arts & Crafts - Indoor/Outdoor Sports & Games -Cooking - Water Activities -Music & Dance -STEAM -Yoga Visit website View details	Central Montessori Schools	595	3-12	2024-07-012024-08-01	,133,5,375,22,150,37,59,288,10,9,314,2,153,1,161,74,3,172,daycamp,coed,
Languages MWS Montreal Language Camps MWS Montreal French Camps - residential Jun 23 - Aug 03, 2024 Overnight Montreal, QC Age 7 to 17 (Coed) MontrealQuebec Learn French at McGill University while exploring Montreal on daily excursions and camp activities. Age focused programming! Visit website View details	MWS Montreal Language Camps	2220	7-17	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,170,6,79,2,54,3,347,56,322,63,44,overnightcamp,coed,
Music Music Lessons Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons Guitar Ensemble Program Jan 09 - Dec 20, 2024 Program West-End, Toronto Age 7 to 17 (Coed) TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario Play guitar in a group ensemble. Learn your favorite songs, music, and video game sound tracks. Have fun! Visit website View details	Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons	39	7-17	2024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01	,175,5,37,147,38,287,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
Education Entrepreneurship Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School Camps Camp Millionaire! 10+ years with MiniPreneursYYC Jul 02 - Jul 05, 2024 Day camp Calgary, AB Age 10 to 18 (Coed) CalgaryAlberta Kids will learn how to use money as a tool, wealth creation, financial literacy and more through role-play and games. Visit website View details	Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School Camps	340	10-18	2024-07-01	,135,2,278,33,91,129,181,daycamp,coed,
Music Lessons Music Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons Banjo Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio) Jan 09 - Dec 20, 2024 Program West-End, Toronto Age 5 to 18+ (Coed) TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario Learn to play the banjo with expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Online, in-home, or studio. Free 1st lesson! Visit website View details	Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons	35	5-19	2024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01	,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,286,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
Music Music Lessons Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons Little Rockers Band Program (Beginner & Intermediate) Jan 08 - Dec 20, 2024 Program West-End, Toronto Age 7 to 10 (Coed) TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario Learn to play your favorite songs in a band setting. Learn teamwork and accountability as you work together in a band. Visit website View details	Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons	39	7-10	2024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01	,175,5,37,147,38,287,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
Nature Adventure Claireville Conservation Area Nature Heros' Camp Jul 15 - Jul 19, 2024 Day camp Brampton, ON Age 4 to 11 (Coed) BramptonOntario Campers will become real life superheros to save the planet by planting trees and helping our local wildlife. Visit website View details	Claireville Conservation Area	328	4-11	2024-07-01	,298,6,81,337,5,10,9,173,123,24,2,357,50,54,3,347,28,348,252,daycamp,coed,
CIT/LIT Kids Inc Camp LIT Camp - Leadership In Training Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024 Day camp Halton Hills, ON Age 13 to 14 (Coed) Halton HillsOntario Our LIT Program at Kids Inc is a mix of fun and leadership. This program provides fun with peers and skills development. Visit website View details	Kids Inc Camp	255	13-14	2024-07-012024-08-01	,253,5,265,288,289,59,336,10,9,296,360,88,2,91,366,33,24,8,3,11,347,12,54,324,260,56,322,326,161,1,daycamp,coed,
Sailing/Marine Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club Jr. Sailing School Learn to Race: Optimist Green Fleet Team Jul 01 - Aug 23, 2024 Day camp East-End, Toronto Age 7 to 15 (Coed) TorontoEast-EndEast-EndOntario Through excellence in dinghy instruction and race coaching, we offer a family friendly, “Home on the water”. Visit website View details	Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club Jr. Sailing School	800	7-15	2024-07-012024-08-01	,49,3,322,daycamp,coed,
Engineering Nature Camp UofT Scarborough Lego STEAM and the Environment Camp Jul 15 - Jul 19, 2024 Day camp Scarborough, Toronto Age 6 to 12 (Coed) TorontoScarboroughScarboroughOntario Explore sustainability and conservation concepts while incorporating Lego! Visit website View details	Camp UofT Scarborough	375	6-12	2024-07-01	,160,2,24,130,50,daycamp,coed,
Music Music Lessons Kingsway School of Music INTRO TO INSTRUMENTS Jul 02 - Aug 02, 2024 Day camp Etobicoke, Toronto Age 7 to 12 (Coed) TorontoEtobicokeEtobicokeOntario Beginners music camp where your child will explore and learn to play drums, piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, and more. Visit website View details	Kingsway School of Music	485	7-12	2024-07-012024-08-01	,175,5,37,147,287,339,176,285,286,150,265,288,10,9,173,196,2,32,195,daycamp,coed,
CIT/LIT Out-tripping YMCA Wanakita First Year Student Counsellor (1st Year SCs) Jun 30 - Aug 22, 2024 Overnight Haliburton Highlands, ON Age 15 to 15 (Coed) Haliburton HighlandsOntario Powerful leadership skills and a challenging wilderness environment for them to learn and grow Visit website View details	YMCA Wanakita	4266	15-15	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,41,81,133,5,154,22,257,259,258,165,175,37,38,176,150,265,288,59,10,9,173,123,134,88,2,91,33,226,1,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,221,74,60,260,15,322,16,31,49,56,overnightcamp,coed,
Traditional Camp Hurontario Two Week Sessions Jun 28 - Aug 19, 2024 Overnight Mactier, ON Age 7 to 13 (Boys) MactierOntario Introduce your son to our full adventure-filled program where he will gain independence and build lasting friendships. Visit website View details	Camp Hurontario	3350	7-13	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,41,81,133,5,175,37,147,176,10,9,173,123,88,2,91,33,226,1,8,3,324,221,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,326,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,
Music Lessons Music Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons Trombone Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio) Jan 09 - Dec 20, 2024 Program West-End, Toronto Age 6 to 18+ (Coed) TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario Professional trombone lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website View details	Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons	35	6-19	2024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01	,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
Basketball The Hoop Factory 2023/24 Small Group After School Training Nov 13, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024 Program Pickering, ON Age 7 to 18 (Coed) PickeringOntario Basketball Training/Development at all Levels. From the basics for the Beginner to Advanced Skill Training for the Elite! Visit website View details	The Hoop Factory	50	7-18	2023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01	,12,3,347,74,programclass,coed,
Performing Arts Theatre Arts Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs Improv/Acting for Kids (8-10) - Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy Mar 26 - May 11, 2024 Program Waterloo, ON Age 8 to 10 (Coed) WaterlooOntario Students will explore acting through improvisation, non-scripted storytelling, and drama-based games. Visit website View details	Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs	126	8-10	2024-03-012024-04-012024-05-01	,274,5,288,265,59,programclass,coed,
Technology LEGO Snapology of North York Superheroes & Little Inventors Jul 08 - Jul 12, 2024 Day camp North-York, Toronto Age 4 to 6 (Coed) TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario Unlock creativity with Snapology's Incredible Inventions, solving real-world problems with LEGO. Visit website View details	Snapology of North York	300	4-6	2024-07-01	,197,5,345,67,177,159,196,2,32,160,314,268,daycamp,coed,
Sailing/Marine Camp Homewood Sailing Camp Jul 08 - Aug 25, 2024 Overnight Quadra Island, BC Age 12 to 18+ (Coed) Quadra IslandBritish Columbia Adventure beckons! Whales, waterfalls, wind, waves & wild islands await! Camp, swim, sail and make new friends! Come join us! Visit website View details	Camp Homewood	840	12-19	2024-07-012024-08-01	,49,3,322,overnightcamp,coed,
Music Lessons Guitar Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons Bass Guitar Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio) Jan 09 - Dec 20, 2024 Program West-End, Toronto Age 3 to 18+ (Coed) TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario Have fun learning to play bass guitar with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Get inspired! Visit website View details	Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons	35	3-19	2024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01	,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,286,150,175,programclass,coed,
Languages MWS Montreal Language Camps MWS Montreal English Camps - residential Jun 23 - Aug 03, 2024 Overnight Montreal, QC Age 7 to 17 (Coed) MontrealQuebec Learn English at McGill University while exploring Montreal on daily excursions and camp activities. Age focused programming! Visit website View details	MWS Montreal Language Camps	2220	7-17	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,170,6,79,2,54,3,347,56,322,63,44,overnightcamp,coed,
Makeup Mixed Media CMU College Summer Makeup Camps SPFX - special effects for film and TV Jul 08 - Aug 02, 2024 Day camp Downtown, Toronto Age 13 to 18 (Coed) TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario At CMU College Summer Camp for SPFX, kids will be able to learn how to create bruises, lacerations, cuts, and so much more! Visit website View details	CMU College Summer Makeup Camps	904	13-18	2024-07-012024-08-01	,71,5,253,274,288,264,289,59,337,10,9,295,355,196,2,32,137,daycamp,coed,
Tennis MC Academy of Tennis Tennis Summer Camp (weekly sessions) Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024 Day camp Midtown, Toronto Age 3 to 18 (Coed) TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario We teach many different levels starting from beginner to professional tournament prep. Visit website View details	MC Academy of Tennis	184	3-18	2024-07-012024-08-01	,58,3,347,daycamp,coed,
CIT/LIT Toronto Met Day Camps Leader in Training Jul 02 - Aug 09, 2024 Day camp Downtown, Toronto Age 14 to 16 (Coed) TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario Build the leadership skills you'll need to thrive in the classroom, on a team, or as a future camp counsellor! Visit website View details	Toronto Met Day Camps	414	14-16	2024-07-012024-08-01	,88,2,91,33,97,12,3,347,323,223,54,63,74,260,56,322,daycamp,coed,
Music Lessons Music Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons Saxophone Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio) Jan 09 - Dec 20, 2024 Program West-End, Toronto Age 6 to 18+ (Coed) TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario Fun, affordable saxophone lessons with professional teachers (PhD, DMA, MMus.). Have fun while learning. Free 1st lesson! Visit website View details	Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons	35	6-19	2024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01	,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
CIT/LIT Leadership Camp Kwasind Leaders-In-Training Program Jun 29 - Jul 27, 2024 Overnight Huntsville, ON Age 16 to 17 (Coed) HuntsvilleOntario This 4 week hands-on top level leadership training will provide teens with skills set to help them thrive in life & camp! Visit website View details	Camp Kwasind	1955	16-17	2024-06-012024-07-01	,298,6,41,81,175,5,37,59,288,337,10,9,135,2,88,91,366,33,275,24,97,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,324,28,221,60,260,16,322,25,31,49,56,64,overnightcamp,coed,
CIT/LIT Camp Cherith - Ontario Coed - Junior Leadership Jul 21 - Jul 27, 2024 Overnight Southern Bruce County, ON Age 12 to 14 (Coed) Southern Bruce CountyOntario Want to learn how to lead a church group, school group, work together as a group this program is for you. Visit website View details	Camp Cherith - Ontario	629	12-14	2024-07-01	,33,2,91,8,3,12,347,16,322,25,28,30,31,36,346,54,56,60,63,222,260,10,5,9,134,150,37,173,48,6,81,88,overnightcamp,coed,
Performing Arts Musical Theatre Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs Musical Theatre Ensemble for Youth (11-13) - Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy Mar 26 - May 11, 2024 Program Waterloo, ON Age 11 to 13 (Coed) WaterlooOntario Students will work as an ensemble to learn music and choreography to a wide range of musical production numbers. Visit website View details	Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs	126	11-13	2024-03-012024-04-012024-05-01	,274,5,288,265,59,programclass,coed,
Out-tripping Adventure Camp Kwasind EXPLORERS Aug 11 - Aug 17, 2024 Overnight Huntsville, ON Age 9 to 12 (Coed) HuntsvilleOntario This is an introduction level experience for those wanting to learn more about outtripping, canoeing and wilderness survival. Visit website View details	Camp Kwasind	550	9-12	2024-08-01	,298,6,41,81,8,3,327,347,223,54,324,28,60,260,16,322,31,56,252,overnightcamp,coed,
CIT/LIT Toronto Met Day Camps Counsellor in Training Jul 08 - Aug 16, 2024 Day camp Downtown, Toronto Age 15 to 17 (Coed) TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario Learn the skills, qualities, and habits to be an incredible camp counsellor. PLUS: earn volunteer hours while you do it! Visit website View details	Toronto Met Day Camps	472	15-17	2024-07-012024-08-01	,88,2,91,33,97,12,3,347,323,223,54,63,74,260,56,322,daycamp,coed,
Rugby Leadership Training Crusaders Rugby Club Rugby and Leadership Camp Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024 Day camp Oakville, ON Age 12 to 15 (Coed) OakvilleOntario Build fundamental skills to enhance success in rugby and develop leadership skills both on and off the field Visit website View details	Crusaders Rugby Club	335	12-15	2024-08-01	,33,2,91,194,3,347,daycamp,coed,
Sailing/Marine National Yacht Club Sailing & Racing School CANSail 3 & 4 Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024 Day camp Downtown, Toronto Age 13 to 16 (Coed) TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario Practice sailing skills in a fun and safe environment, consolidating fundamentals and beginning intermediate level theory. Visit website View details	National Yacht Club Sailing & Racing School	1305	13-16	2024-07-012024-08-01	,170,6,10,5,9,24,2,130,50,226,1,49,3,322,56,daycamp,coed,
Performing Arts Theatre Arts Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs Acting for Youth (11-13) - Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy Mar 27 - May 11, 2024 Program Waterloo, ON Age 11 to 13 (Coed) WaterlooOntario Students will learn to break down clues within the script that influence the way their character walks, talks, and feels! Visit website View details	Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs	126	11-13	2024-03-012024-04-012024-05-01	,274,5,288,265,59,programclass,coed,
Performing Arts Musical Theatre Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy - Summer Camp (8-18yrs) Jul 22 - Aug 23, 2024 Day camp Waterloo, ON Age 8 to 18 (Coed) WaterlooOntario Gain fundamental training in singing, movement, scene work, and more. Visit website View details	Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs	395	8-18	2024-07-012024-08-01	,265,5,288,daycamp,coed,
CIT/LIT Camp Cherith - Ontario Coed - CILT 2 Jun 30 - Jul 13, 2024 Overnight Southern Bruce County, ON Age 14 to 16 (Coed) Southern Bruce CountyOntario Learn how to lead a group of children, how to communicate to different learning levels, all skills learned are transferable. Visit website View details	Camp Cherith - Ontario	1159	14-16	2024-06-012024-07-01	,33,2,91,88,8,3,16,322,25,28,30,31,36,346,54,347,56,60,63,10,5,9,134,150,37,173,48,6,81,overnightcamp,coed,
Technology LEGO Snapology of North York Creature Creator Robotics & Amazing Race Jul 15 - Jul 19, 2024 Day camp North-York, Toronto Age 4 to 6 (Coed) TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario Creature Creator: Robotic fun with animal pals! Amazing Race: A global adventure through building and learning Visit website View details	Snapology of North York	300	4-6	2024-07-01	,67,177,159,196,2,32,160,357,50,314,268,daycamp,coed,
CIT/LIT Out-tripping YMCA Wanakita Second Year Student Counsellor Tripper (2nd Year SCs) Jun 30 - Aug 22, 2024 Overnight Haliburton Highlands, ON Age 16 to 16 (Coed) Haliburton HighlandsOntario A hybrid program that focuses on in depth leadership training and wilderness skills. Visit website View details	YMCA Wanakita	4266	16-16	2024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,48,6,41,81,133,5,154,22,257,259,258,165,175,37,38,176,150,265,288,59,10,9,173,123,134,88,2,91,33,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,222,221,74,60,15,322,16,31,49,56,overnightcamp,coed,
Traditional Musical Theatre Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy - Summer Camp (8-18yrs) Jul 22 - Aug 23, 2024 Day camp Waterloo, ON Age 8 to 18 (Coed) WaterlooOntario Gain fundamental training in singing, movement, scene work, and more. Visit website View details	Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs	395	8-18	2024-07-012024-08-01	,265,5,288,188,0,daycamp,coed,
Sailing/Marine National Yacht Club Sailing & Racing School CANSail 5 & 6 - 420 Race Team May 08 - Sep 25, 2024 Day camp Downtown, Toronto Age 15 to 18 (Coed) TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario Work with our certified race coach to master sailing techniques to sail fast and put those skills to the test at regattas. Visit website View details	National Yacht Club Sailing & Racing School	535	15-18	2024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-01	,170,6,24,2,130,50,49,3,322,56,daycamp,coed,
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Defining responsibility

“Responsibility in kids,” begins Audrey Monke, consists of “learning to do tasks for themselves without requiring constant supervision, needing to be reminded, needing to be watched or needing someone else to keep track of things for them.” It could be simple tasks they complete on their own, like brushing their teeth, knowing their routine, or keeping track of their belongings. “It’s really just learning to do it for yourself. It’s contributing and helping out with your family and community, without having to be ... externally reminded.”

The author of Happy Campers draws on impressive personal experience in her understanding of, and helping children develop responsibility. She’s owner and director of Gold Arrow Camp, a youth summer camp in California. She also operates SunshineParenting.com and runs a podcast wherein she interviews parenting experts, authors and youth development professionals. Happy Campers is an acclaimed parenting guide that offers parents nine secrets from summer camp they can implement at home. Her professional insight comes from over 30 years of first-hand experience with thousands of children, young adult staff, and parents, work that began with a Masters in Psychology focused on youth wellbeing and social skills.

She sees her job now as “working with parents, teachers and camp counsellors and giving them simple tools to create the connection and happiness that we create at camp.”

How to develop responsibility

Responsibility is a skill children develop over time. Typically, they’re taught responsibility by watching their parents, counsellors and teachers model this trair. However, children learn even more fully, when given duties of their own.

Monke illustrates from Gold Arrow Camp how responsibility can be developed within a child. One summer, she saw that whenever camp counsellors told campers to grab their bathing suits to go swimming, many campers didn’t know where their bathing suits were or couldn’t find them in their bags. “It was there,” she explains, “but it had been very carefully packed by their parents who weren’t there.” From then on, she’s requested that parents let children pack their own bags. Parents can coach, support and check their children’s bags to ensure they have everything they need, but this simple task will begin to develop responsibility within a child.

“It’s a very unsettling feeling,” she says, “to not know where your things are or to feel like you can’t find something. Ultimately, kids feel better knowing that they can be responsible for themselves.”

At camp, she always encourages children to ask, “what else can I do?” She’s seen campers finish up an activity then leave their supplies behind without cleaning up. Rather than assuming you’re done with an activity and can leave, it’s important to ask the person in charge what else you can do to help. “What eventually happens [after asking this],” she says, “is that [kids] get to the point where [they] start seeing all the things that need to get done and [they] may not need to ask it anymore.” At camp, she sees children adopt and develop these responsible behaviours for themselves.

Camp gives children models they can follow. They’re given tasks and they see consequences of not following through with responsibilities. A welcoming environment is necessary to ensure that the child feels supported as they navigate through their decision-making processes.

What is an example of responsibility?

Sherri Cully, parent of a camper at Radiant Girls camp, agrees with Monke that responsibility is “key in life.”

She believes it’s necessary to be accountable for your own actions to function in society. Her daughter, Hailey, has become more responsible since attending Radiant Girls. There, she was made aware of the repercussions of her actions, and developed a sense of accountability.

“Because [Hailey was] given specific things [she] had to do,” she learned responsibility, “not only for specific chores … but also to own her actions.” Camp focused on the notion that every action had a reaction and Sherri believes this mentality helped her daughter foster and nurture her own sense of responsibility.

Why is responsibility important to children’s development?

“Probably the most important thing is that you’ll have a better life,” Monke begins. The benefits of responsibility are endless. “Kids will have better relationships, they’ll do better in their career, they’ll be able to manage their home, their finances, everything.” When parents teach children responsibility from an early age, they have a solid foundation to grow on, as they get older.

Responsibility is a key trait people look for when they’re considering someone to work with or someone to be friends with. Monke attests to the fact that people are drawn to “someone [who] is dependable and responsible and will follow through on something that is their job or duty, whatever that may be.” This can, in turn, be foundational to developing other valuable traits.

When a child learns responsibility, they learn about perseverance, patience, hard work, time management, accountability, and more. They learn the importance of following through with their tasks, developing this as a habit, without being told. In turn, they develop independence and feel needed as others recognize their reliability.

What we teach camp counsellors ... is to allow the kids the time they need to figure it out. It’s really hard to do this as a parent.

When they develop responsibility at an early age, children gain experience in thinking through options in challenging situations. They learn personal accountability, grow problem-solving skills and improve decision-making. These all help children later, in real-world scenarios, as they face academic challenges, navigate the workforce and grow into adulthood.

Monke sees that when children exercise responsibility in camp, it gives them empowerment and confidence. She believes that, “increased responsibility and becoming more capable [helps kids] gain confidence by actually doing things.” Give children independent tasks like vacuuming or putting their toys away, and they “feel so grown up ... they take the task so seriously.”

How do social environments accelerate the growth of responsibility?

The singular aspect about camps that encourages responsibility “is that your parents aren’t there,” says Monke. Knowing they can’t run back to their parents for help, they learn to figure things out on their own. “And also, the adults in charge have more children that they’re watching so by default, kids need to do more for themselves. It’s actually really good for kids to be in environments where they’re asked to be responsible for more than themselves.”

Something as simple as hanging a sweatshirt is an act of responsibility. At home, a parent might be more likely to do a task like this for them. “A default behaviour for parents is to just do [things] for [their] kids, especially when it’s expedient,” Monke explains. Of course, “default behaviour for kids is to wait ... and see if someone else is going to step in,” she adds. “What we teach camp counsellors ... is to allow the kids the time they need to figure it out.” She emphasizes that these tasks might then take longer to complete, but that’s necessary, to give children personal lessons in responsibility. ”It’s really hard to do this as a parent,” that’s why it benefits them to let children go to camp, she says. The thing to remember, though, is that these "experiences are really helpful for kids," as unique opportunities "to take responsibility.”

Want your child to enhance their responsibility?

If you find it difficult to step back and allow your child to learn responsibility, camp is a great teacher. At camp, children learn on their own, listen to instructions, work as a team, develop leadership skills, work as a team, and follow through with duties. The independence of camp fosters responsibility as they respond to situations without parents present.

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