ESL summer camps

Find camps in Canada that specialize in ESL

Looking for residential summer ESL program? ESL Summer Camp at Pickering College is located on the expansive and well-appointed campus of Pickering College. Sessions are offered to students 12 to 18 years of age who want to learn English and while having a great summer camp experience.

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What are ESL camps?

At an ESL camp, kids seven years old or older are encouraged to develop their English skills while having the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. These types of camps offer additional academic courses as well as traditional activities like kayaking and swimming.

Coming to Pickering College was definitely an awesome decision. You get the opportunity to improve your English while participating in many fun activities and trips. You also immerse in the Canadian culture and build friendships with people from around the world."
—Student, ESL Summer Camp 2017

Why attend an ESL camp?

Whether your child is having some difficulty with English or wants to hone their understanding, they’ll be deeply involved in the language through daily learning, team building and cultural activities. Campers are expected to speak English throughout the day through formal or informal activities so your child will always have the opportunity to enhance their language skills.

At overnight camps especially, campers share rooms with students from other countries and benefit from the social interaction and cultural exchange with peers who are also learning English. Camps may integrate international students with children of immigrants so that children are learning alongside other children from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Find the right ESL camp

When searching for an ESL camp, you may want to consider factors such as location, specific programs, and other criteria that suit your child's needs and interests. Narrow down a short list of camps to contact with questions, request more information or plan a camp visit if possible to get a sense of the camp's environment. If your child is visiting Canada to attend an ESL camp, you may like to read these tips and guidelines for international campers.

When considering ESL camps, here are some questions you may want to ask:

What are the instructor-to-camper ratios?
What are the qualifications of the instructors?
How much time is spent on formal ESL activities?
How much time is spent on non-formal ESL activities?
How do the activities relate to ESL instruction and retention of information?
Can you provide testimonials from other campers and parents?

TIP: ESL teachers with public school teaching qualifications and experience are on hand at many camps and provide dedicated instruction that will help to extend their English learning throughout the summer months into the new school year. Some camps also combine ESL with a TOEFL.

Explore ESL camps options from across Canada listed below, with many from Ontario and Quebec.

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Camps that specialize in ESL

FILTERS MAP IT	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
ESL Summer Camp at Pickering College An exciting 4-week Summer Camp for International students aged 12-18 who want to learn and improve on the English Language. 110hours of ESL classroom instruction+Outdoor Activity Trip. Includes TOEFL Junior Assessment. Newmarket ESL Ages 12 to 18 Coed Overnight from $5,600/month sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	5600	12-18	0	Newmarket
Focus Learning Focus Learning is a STEM-focused learning centre. Our goal is for young learners to discover their inner curiosity and learn to learn! We are adding Minecraft: Education Edition, and BizKids Academy this summer! Newtonbrook, Toronto; Don Mills, Toronto; Markham Education (multi) Ages 4 to 17 Coed Day, Program from $355/week sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	355	4-17	1	Newtonbrook, Toronto, Don Mills, Toronto, Markham
Ridley College Summer Programmes Ridley College is located in St.Catharines Ontario, Canada. Summer camp offers ESL credit/camp, Summer Academy, Enrichment, Discover Canada, Experience Niagara, Multisport Camp, Lego Robotics, Rowing and many more! St. Catharines Education (multi) Ages 4 to 17 Coed Day, Overnight from $260/session sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	260	4-17	2	St. Catharines
Niagara Christian Collegiate Give your child a fun-filled learning adventure at any of NCC's Summer Camps. Or get a head start on your studies during our August Credit Program! Fort Erie Traditional (multi activity) Ages 11 to 18 Coed Day, Overnight from $3,550/session sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	3550	11-18	3	Fort Erie
UTutor Education Centre A professional after school tutoring centre with dedicated and experienced tutor professionals helping students get their academic success, from High school to University pathway programs. Willowdale, Toronto; Richmond Hill Education (multi) Ages 12 to 22 Coed Day, Program from $100/week sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	100	12-22	4	Willowdale, Toronto, Richmond Hill
Frontier Trails ESL Camp Programs are geared to encourage speaking as opposed to writing proficiency. By using picture images, with English labels, each child gains a certain level of familiarity with the terminology presented. Eganville; Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 16 Coed Day, Overnight from $630/week sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	630	6-16	5	Eganville, Ottawa
RNS Camps Camps run year round - day camps throughout the year and overnight and day camps in the summer. Camps range from hockey to soccer to multisport to STEAM/STEM to ESL. Rothesay Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 18 Coed Day, Overnight from $200/session sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	200	6-18	6	Rothesay
Army and Navy Academy Summer Camp Army and Navy Academy Summer Programs offers your young co-eds motivational summer leadership, academic, and recreation camps that encourage active involvement, accountability, skill development, and personal growth. California Reading: Leadership training Ages 10 to 17 Coed Overnight from $2,995/session sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	2995	10-17	7	California
MWS Montreal Language Camps French and English language camps at McGill University where kids engage in language learning, daily excursions and camp activities. Programmes divided by age - 7 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 to 17 years old. Toronto; Montreal Education: FSL Ages 7 to 17 Coed Day, Overnight from $750/session sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	750	7-17	8	Toronto, Montreal

Camps offering ESL as an activity

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
Camp Nominingue An English boys' camp in Quebec, Nominingue offers the ultimate outdoor experience: living in a tent with the opportunity of going on wilderness canoe trips. It is the place where your summer adventure begins! Mont-Tremblant Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 16 Boys Overnight, family from $730/week sessions & dates	Overnight, family Boys	730	7-16	0	Mont-Tremblant
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) Ages 7 to 17 Coed Overnight from $999/week sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	999	7-17	1	Rosseau
Frontier Trails Camp & Outdoor Education Centre Adventure Begins at Summer camp! Day and overnight programs and many activities including horseback riding,ESL, paintball, archery, whitewater rafting and more. Offering Awesome memories to campers from Ottawa to China. Ottawa; Eganville Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 16 Coed Day, Overnight from $630/week sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	630	4-16	2	Ottawa, Eganville
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. Richmond Hill Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 15 Coed Day from $230/week	Day Coed	230	4-15	3	Richmond Hill
TAC Sports - Toronto Athletic Camps TAC Sports specializes in developing confidence and skills through sports, leadership, martial arts and S.T.E.M programs. 4-16, Co-ed. Camps, Lessons, Academy and House Leagues around the GTA! Grow. Lead. Learn with TAC! Richmond Hill; Vaughan; Bayview Village, Toronto; Hogg's Hollow, Toronto Sport (multi) Ages 3.5 to 16 Coed Day, Program from $250/week sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	250	3.5-16	4	Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Bayview Village, Toronto, Hogg's Hollow, Toronto
Camp Ecolart A premium summer and winter camp for boys and girls 4 to 17 years old offering more than 15 different programs in their summer overnight and day camp, and a skiing/snowboarding program in the March break camp. Montreal Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 17 Coed Day, Overnight from $240/week sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	240	4-17	5	Montreal
The Wylde Swan Grow into a citizen of the world with this unique summer camp offering international travel, sailing aboard a tall-ship, education in geography, environmental sciences, leadership, communication skills, and so much more! Markham; International Sport: Sailing/Marine Skills Ages 14 to 25 Coed Overnight from $1,599/session sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	1599	14-25	6	Markham, International
UCC Summer Life A Co-ed Summer Enrichment Experience in the Heart of Toronto, Canada for International Students ages 10 to 15. Forest Hill, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 10 to 15 Coed Overnight from $4,995/session sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	4995	10-15	7	Forest Hill, Toronto
Innovation Camp Thinnox Technology,Engineering & Design Programs for kids & young adults.Animation,Game Programming,Architecture, Robotics,UI/UX Graphic Design,Full Stack WEB Dev,Fashion...try Innovation Camp & Programs Thinnox in Mississauga. Mississauga Computer (multi) Ages 6 to 18 Coed Day, Overnight, Program from $250/week	Day, Overnight, Program Coed	250	6-18	8	Mississauga
French International Language Camps English students learning French mix with French students learning English in this innovative program in the French Alps. Sports and other activities are an important part of the experience, along with language lessons. International Education: FSL Ages 7 to 17 Coed Day, Overnight from $2,200/week sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	2200	7-17	9	International
Camp Ouareau This Quebec all-girls overnight summer camp offers a variety of activities and leadership opportunities, as well as a unique language program. A chance to grow in confidence & independence, and develop language skills! Saint-Donat Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 16 Girls Overnight from $2,210/2 weeks sessions & dates	Overnight Girls	2210	6-16	10	Saint-Donat
Swallowdale Camp An overnight camp in Rosseau offering adventure and a variety of land and water activities. Our beautiful lakefront camp is the ideal place for children to spend their summer making new friend and learning new skills! Rosseau Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 16 Coed Overnight from $1,200/week sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	1200	7-16	11	Rosseau
Camp Tournesol A day camp in the GTA where kids aged four to fourteen have fun in French. Grouped by age and skill levels, campers participate in songs, games, sports, crafts, water day, french shows and much more. Ontario (8) Education: FSL Ages 4 to 14 Coed Day, Overnight from $265/week	Day, Overnight Coed	265	4-14	12	Oakville, Junction Triangle, Toronto, Mississauga, Bayview Village, Toronto, Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, Bedford Park, Toronto, Bracebridge, Danforth Village, Toronto, Aurora, Grange Park, Toronto, Throughout Ontario
Bishop's College School Summer Language Camp Offers many sports summer camp activities along with ESL and FSL integration. Activities include golf, horseback riding and much more. Sherbrooke Traditional (multi activity) Ages 11 to 16 Coed Overnight from $4,200/month sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	4200	11-16	13	Sherbrooke
Cedar Ridge Camp Cedar Ridge Camp is a wonderful place where campers have the opportunity to get outside and active Bancroft Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 16 Coed Overnight from $890/week sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	890	7-16	14	Bancroft
Base de Plein Air Mont-Tremblant Summer camp offering a program of outdoor activities such as archery, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, rabaska, camp fires, camping, counselor training etc. Mont-Tremblant Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 16 Coed Overnight from $725/week sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	725	7-16	15	Mont-Tremblant
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) Ages 7 to 17 Coed Overnight from $3,100/session sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	3100	7-17	16	Maine
Wilvaken Bilingual (Fr/En), traditional summer camp offering water and land sports, such as sailing, water-skiing, archery, horseback riding, and hiking/canoeing out trips. Spend the summer with campers from around the world! Magog Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 15 Coed Overnight from $2,195/2 weeks sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	2195	6-15	17	Magog
Lovell International Camps Canadian run camp in the Swiss Alps. Offering a host of sports and activities including: Language, Skiing, Tennis, Golf, Horse Riding, Hiking, Mountain Biking, River Rafting, Cultural Excursions & Overnight Expeditions. International Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 18 Coed Day, Overnight from $800/session sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	800	6-18	18	International
Test Preparation Services One-on-one or small group home and online tutoring in over 30 types of standardized tests including PSAT, SAT, ACT and OSSLT. Services include IB instruction and proficiency exams such as IELTS, CAEL, TOEFL and CanTEST Ottawa; Gatineau Education: Academic/Tutoring Ages 12 to 18 Coed Day, Program from $240/month sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	240	12-18	19	Ottawa, Gatineau
Academic Camp Canada A challenging academic camp with 30 hours of learning per week, including sciences, maths and even robotics, complimented with exciting activities and trips on a spectacular waterfront campus on the Pacific Ocean! Mill Bay; International Education (multi) Ages 12 to 18 Coed Day, Overnight from $6,000/3 weeks sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	6000	12-18	20	Mill Bay, International
Lakefield Camp International Lakefield Camp is a traditional Canadian overnight summer camp that offers various outdoor & indoor land/water sports & activities, from sailing to theater arts, a complete ropes course, language classes & so much more! Lakefield Traditional (multi activity) Ages 9 to 17 Coed Overnight from $1,300/week sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	1300	9-17	21	Lakefield
No Strings Theatre A multi-faceted theatre arts day camp ideal for youths aged 12-21. Programs include dance, music, theatre arts, acting, vocal training,and collaborative theatre-making experience. Downtown West, Toronto Education: Musical Theatre Ages 12 to 21 Coed Day, Program from $350/week sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	350	12-21	22	Downtown West, Toronto
Windridge Tennis & Sports Camps Located in Vermont’s Green Mountains, Windridge Tennis and Sports Camps stand unique among camps in that we incorporate sports-specialty camps within the traditional framework of a rural New England camp setting. Vermont Sport (multi) Ages 7 to 15 Coed Overnight from $1,575/week sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	1575	7-15	23	Vermont
Oxford Learning High Park Oxford means a personalized learning experience for your child. Brain Camps explore creative themes through engaging activities and field trips. Tutoring takes a fun turn. Our students are excited to learn! Bloor West Village, Toronto Education (multi) Ages 4 to 12 Coed Day from $310/week sessions & dates	Day Coed	310	4-12	24	Bloor West Village, Toronto
Sylvan Learning London Sylvan EDGE camps and classes will introduce your child to new and fun experiences in the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Tutoring & homework help also available. London Education (multi) Ages 3 to 18 Coed Day, Program from $95/session sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	95	3-18	25	London
Stanstead College Summer Camps Summer Camps for local and foreign students. Wide variety of camps offered such as Language, STEM, Cultural, Hockey Specific and much more! Stanstead Traditional (multi activity) Ages 11 to 17 Coed Day, Overnight from $1,000/session sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	1000	11-17	26	Stanstead
Brentwood College School Summer Camps Located on beautiful Vancouver Island, Brentwood College School offers focused camps for Soccer, Rugby 7s, Outdoor Pursuits, Rowing, Rock Band, Debate, and Musical Theatre for kids aged 8 to 17. Mill Bay Traditional (multi activity) Ages 8 to 17 Coed Day, Overnight from $185/week sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	185	8-17	27	Mill Bay
Camp Pillsbury A coed overnight camp with over 100 activities, including circus arts, musical theater, sports, dance, technology, horseback riding, water sports, extreme sports, gymnastics, archery, role playing games, and much more. Minnesota Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 17 Coed Day, Overnight from $349/week sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	349	6-17	28	Minnesota
Ryerson Performance Youth and Community Programs Theatre day camp that introduces kids, teens, and adults to the joys of performing, and trains those looking to pursue theatre. Develop self-confidence & social skills while exploring the world of the stage. Bay Street Corridor, Toronto; Downtown East, Toronto Art : Theatre Arts Ages 4 to 99 Coed Day from $325/session sessions & dates	Day Coed	325	4-99	29	Bay Street Corridor, Toronto, Downtown East, Toronto
Camp Mère Clarac Located on the banks of Rivière Ouareau, we have a magnificent site of 115 acres of land with unique and safe facilities, making it one of the most beautiful camp sites in Quebec. Saint-Donat Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 16 Coed Day, Overnight from $444/week sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	444	4-16	30	Saint-Donat
Camp Kodiak An integrated residential summer camp for children & teens with and without ADHD, LD, and high-functioning ASD. We provide a SOCIAL SKILLS program, ACADEMIC program and 50+ activities. Parry Sound Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 18 Coed Overnight from $1,386/week sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	1386	6-18	31	Parry Sound
Sans Souci Riding Centre INC. A specialized co-ed summer camp for children who are passionate about horses and the sport of English riding. Located in Québec, offering a bilingual experience. Awarded the CCA Award of Excellence in 2014. Ste. Clotilde Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian Ages 8 to 17 Coed Overnight from $985/week sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	985	8-17	32	Ste. Clotilde
AEMbots.com We have established an award winning robotics program. Our Robotics Program serves to stimulate the student's interest in robotics while simultaneously gaining life experience through project building and team work. Vaughan Education: STEM Ages 6 to 14 Coed Day, Program from $35/day sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	35	6-14	33	Vaughan
Sylvan Learning Burlington Academic and Enrichment Summer Camps with math, science & writing focused sessions including robotics and coding - High School Prep for Writing, Math & Study Skills - Tutoring in all subjects for JK-GR 12 also available Burlington Education (multi) Ages 3 to 17 Coed Day, Program from $200/week sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	200	3-17	34	Burlington
Institute of Canadian Education A personalized interactive Summer Camp, providing more than 25 STEM learning modules in combination with variety of in-door and out-door activities. New Toronto, Toronto Education: STEM Ages 5 to 18 Coed Day, Program from $25/session sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	25	5-18	35	New Toronto, Toronto
Bee Smart Learning Centre Balance of Learning and Fun! Learn hands-on science, enriched mathematics, English/ESL, photography & movie making, orchestra, theatre and more. Fun outdoor sports, games and field trips. Thornhill Education (multi) Ages 3 to 16 Coed Day, Program, family from $180/week sessions & dates	Day, Program, family Coed	180	3-16	36	Thornhill
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 from $280/week sessions & dates	Day Coed	280	3-12	37	Willowdale, Toronto, Richmond Hill
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 Day from $350/week sessions & dates	Day Coed	350	2.5-12	38	York Mills, Toronto
CAMP ALI MONTREAL A summer camp that focuses on language training with an option for interactive sports in state of the art facilities at McGill University in downtown Montreal. Montreal Education: Language Studies Ages 10 to 16 Coed Day, Overnight from $400/week sessions & dates	Day, Overnight Coed	400	10-16	39	Montreal
Laurus Summer Camp Montreal & Laval's #1 lifestyle summer day camp that blends fun, education and specialty training in arts, academics and sports! Weekly program for kids ages 3 to 15! Registration is Open for 2018! Montreal; Laval Traditional (multi activity) Ages 3 to 15 Coed Day from $200/week sessions & dates	Day Coed	200	3-15	40	Montreal, Laval
Sylvan Learning Ottawa Sylvan Ottawa offers STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) camps, tutoring and homework help programs for kids in JK to Grade 12. Attend full full day, half day or 1-hour after-school programs. Ottawa Education (multi) Ages 5 to 18 Coed Day, Program from $129/month sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	129	5-18	41	Ottawa
Sylvan Learning Guelph Join us for a week of building Lego® robots & an introduction to video game design and programming! Your child will learn problem solving skills all while making friends & having fun with STEM! Guelph Education (multi) Ages 3 to 17 Coed Day, Program from $250/week sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	250	3-17	42	Guelph
Sylvan Learning Hamilton Academic and Enrichment Summer Camps with math, science & writing focused sessions including robotics and coding - High School Prep for Writing, Math & Study Skills - Tutoring in all subjects for JK-GR 12 also available Hamilton Education (multi) Ages 3 to 17 Coed Day, Program from $200/week sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	200	3-17	43	Hamilton
Lynn-Rose Heights Adventure Quest Camp Lynn-Rose Heights Adventure Quest Camp is a unique and specifically designed "Reach Ahead Program" and "Adventure Camp". Campers work on Mathematics and Language curriculum. Mississauga Education: Academic/Tutoring Ages 4 to 12 Coed Day from $110/week sessions & dates	Day Coed	110	4-12	44	Mississauga
Royal Ontario Museum Summer Club Diverse Toronto summer camp (with March Break programs) offering kids programs in science, history, art, environment and more. South Annex, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 16 Coed Day from $250/2 weeks sessions & dates	Day Coed	250	5-16	45	South Annex, Toronto
Sylvan Learning Thornhill Educational summer 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 Traditional (multi activity) Ages 3 to 18 Coed Day, Program from $149/month sessions & dates	Day, Program Coed	149	3-18	46	Thornhill, Markham
Sidney Ledson Institute Give your child the advantage of academic advancement / reinforcement in curriculum subjects and SSAT/ISEE prep during the Summer holidays. Daily physical activity and outdoor play. Don Mills, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 2.5 to 14 Coed Day, Program from $275/week	Day, Program Coed	275	2.5-14	47	Don Mills, Toronto
The Gow School Summer Program A summer camp for students with dyslexia, ADHD and SLD. Academics, traditional camp and weekend trips round out the program. New York Education (multi) Ages 8 to 16 Coed Overnight from $4,800/5 weeks sessions & dates	Overnight Coed	4800	8-16	48	New York