Camp Guide

About boot camps

Find camps that specialize in helping troubled teens get back on track

"Boot camps" is a name broadly applied to a wide variety of programs that help troubled youth or teens. Typically, Canada has a low tolerance for these kinds of programs, especially the harsher elements of this industry. Schools and camps listed below answer what parents are looking for when they seek out boot camps. Consult each location listed here or anywhere on our site to find out the effectiveness of their programs and solutions. Read more

These places help at-risk teens gain life skills and perspective through programming tailored to their needs. Camps here may have professionally-trained leaders and professionally-developed curriculum designed specifically to support them.

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Activities
FEATURED InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario Huntsville Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp An award winning Christian summer camp in Muskoka for ages 5 to 17 featuring dozens of awesome activities, teen programs in leadership development and wilderness adventure & unforgettable experiences for every camper! Read more... Ages 5 to 17 Coed, Girls, Boys from $450 view profile	ropecourseswildernessskillsvocaltrainingsingingmusicmultiartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingphotovideonatureenvironmentarcherybaseballsoftballbasketballbmxmotocrossboardsailingaquaticscanoeingcheercyclingdivingfishingfootballhikingkayakingseakayakingmountainbikingrockclimbingskateboardingsoccersportsinstructionalandtrainingswimmingvolleyballwildernessouttrippingtraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampcoedallgirlsallboys	450	5-17	HuntsvilleOntario	2021-07-012021-08-01
Kinark Outdoor Centre Minden Traditional (multi activity) Virtual Program A central Ontario summer camp for families and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The KOC is located in Minden, Ontario. Situated on 600 hectares of land nestled in the forest along the shores of Grey Lake. Read more... Ages 1 to 21 Coed from $1 view profile	wildernessskillsdungeonsanddragonsbakingdecoratingcookingfantasysuperheromarveluniverseavengersguitarmusicmultijamcampmusicaltheatreperformingartstheatreartssculpturestarwarsartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingphotovideominecrafttechnologycreativewritinglegomathengineeringsciencemultisafarispacezoologyanimalssteamstemtraditionalmultiactivityvirtualprogramcoed	1	1-21	MindenOnlineOntario	2021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
COOKSMART Bloor West Village, Toronto; Mississauga Arts: Cooking Virtual Program Get the kids cooking and learning more life skills! Our program has gone virtual and the kids are loving cooking together to make tasty foods for their family. Easy meals, healthy snacks make this the best Zoom class. Read more... Ages 4 to 99 Coed from $5 view profile	bakingdecoratingcookingmathnatureenvironmentmindfulnesstrainingnutritionartsartsmulticookingvirtualprogramcoed	5	4-99	Bloor West Village, TorontoMississaugaOnlineOntarioWest-End	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Ruth Rumack's Learning Space Annex, Toronto; Davisville Village, Toronto; Deer Park, Toronto Education: Academic/Tutoring Virtual Program Cutting-edge Direct Instruction and academic support centre in Toronto offering 1-to-1 individual support for students K-12, innovative group classes and standardized test preparation for SSAT, SAT, and ACT. Read more... Ages 4 to 18 Coed from $300 view profile	creativewritinginstructorleadgroupacademictutoringinstructorleadoneononewritingjournalismreadingmatheducationeducationmultiacademictutoringacademictutoringvirtualprogramcoed	300	4-18	Annex, TorontoDavisville Village, TorontoDeer Park, TorontoOnlineOntarioMidtown, Uptown	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01

These camps and programs may have a general population of teens, while also offering an environment where kids with struggles can find some support.

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Activities
FEATURED McMichael Children and Youth Art Camps and Programs Vaughan Arts: Visual arts (multi) Program The McMichael provides an unmatched backdrop for children, youth and family programs. For details on Virtual Programs, Children's Camps, Art Classes, Accessible Studio Workshops and Family Days visit mcmichael.com today! Read more... Ages 5 to 15 Coed from $90 view profile	artscraftsvisualartsmultiphotovideopaintingdrawingartsartsmultivisualartsmultiprogramclasscoed	90	5-15	VaughanOnlineOntario
FEATURED Kandalore Minden Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp Kandalore is one of the finest overnight camps in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For 74 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves fully. Read more... Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $2,780 view profile	hockeyskiingsnowboardingrockclimbingropecourseswildernessskillstraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampcoed	2780	6-16	MindenOnlineOntario
FEATURED Code-it Hacks Bloor West Village, Toronto; High Park, Toronto Computer (multi) Day Camp Blend of 5 flavors in our Kids Coding & Robotics Camp in Toronto! Learn to Code, Learn to build: Robotics & Circuits, Outdoor play:Logic Games & a field trip to a tech company! Never a dull moment in our camps & programs Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $250 view profile	fashiondesignsewingcomputerprogrammingmultitechnologymakerspacearchitecturesciencemultiengineeringstemwebdesigndevelopmentroboticsentrepreneurshipvideogamewebdesignlegophotovideovisualartsmulticomputermultidaycampcoed	250	6-17	Bloor West Village, TorontoHigh Park, TorontoOnlineOntarioWest-End
FEATURED Onondaga Camp Minden Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp For more than 100 years Onondaga Camp has provided an inclusive environment where young people can play, explore, achieve and grow. Offering over 30 different activities, there is something for everyone! Read more... Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $1,500 view profile	ropecoursesballetdancemultijazzmusicaltheatreperformingartstheatreartsartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingpotteryceramicswoodworkingcreditcoursesfirstaidlifesavingarcherybaseballsoftballbasketballcanoeingaquaticsfishinggolfhockeyhorsebackridingequestriankayakingseakayakingmountainbikingrockclimbingsailingmarineskillsskateboardingsoccerswimmingtennisultimatefrisbeewaterskiingwakeboardingyogaziplinetraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampcoed	1500	6-16	MindenOnlineOntario	2021-08-01
FEATURED Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs Temagami Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping Overnight Camp Wilderness canoe adventures with heart & meaning in boys, girls and all-gender programs. Trips weave together challenge, community & confidence to connect youth to the land, each other, and their own unique spirit. Read more... Ages 10 to 17 Coed, Girls, Boys from $1,500 view profile	travelwildernessouttrippingwildernessskillscookingleadershiptrainingleadershipmindfulnesstrainingcanoeingaquaticsfishinghikingadventureadventuremultiwildernessouttrippingaquaticsovernightcampcoedallgirlsallboys	1500	10-17	TemagamiOntario	2021-06-012021-07-01
FEATURED InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake Hamilton; Huntsville; Land O' Lakes Tourist Region Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp Circle Square Ranch is a life changing Christian summer camp for kids and teens ages 6-17. We offer a wide range of activities including horseback riding and water sports. Your summer adventure with friends starts here! Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed, Girls, Boys from $499 view profile	ropecoursessurvivalskillswildernessskillsfantasysuperheroactingfilmtvperformingartstheatreartsartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingpotteryceramicsleadershiptrainingleadershipfirstaidlifesavingcanoeingaquaticsfishingkayakingseakayakingswimmingwaterskiingwakeboardingarcherybasketballdodgeballflagfootballgagahikinghockeyhorsebackridingequestrianmountainbikingrockclimbingskateboardingsoccersportsinstructionalandtrainingvolleyballyogamathskilledtradesactivitieswritingjournalismstrengthandconditioningtraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampcoedallgirlsallboys	499	6-17	HamiltonHuntsvilleLand O' Lakes Tourist RegionOnlineOntario	2021-07-012021-08-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls Burlington; Tillsonburg Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Virtual Program Girls Wellness & Leadership programs, with prof. coaches, chef's and trainers. Featuring Yoga/Pilates, Outdoor Adventures, Art, Leadership Games, Relationship Building, Self Care, Coaching, and More! Read more... Ages 7 to 18 Girls from $180 view profile	weightlossprogrammindfulnesstrainingstrengthandconditioningwritingjournalismleadershiptrainingleadershippublicspeakingdebatesocialjusticeempowermenthikingyogaziplineartscraftsvisualartsmultitheatreartsperformingartsphotovideopaintingcookingdrawingropecoursesfilmmakingpapiermachecitlitprogramsupercampnatureenvironmentmeditationnutritionpilateswildernessskillsparkourtestpreparationcreativewritingpotteryceramicstraditionalmultiactivityleadershipovernightcampdaycampvirtualprogramallgirls	180	7-18	BurlingtonTillsonburgOnlineOntario	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
FEATURED Outward Bound Canada North Toronto, Toronto; Algonquin Park; Huntsville; Kananaskis; Vancouver Island Adventure (multi) Day Camp, Overnight Camp Outward Bound Canada provides challenging adventures in the outdoors across the country that develop self-respect, awareness of others, interpersonal skills, and a sense of accomplishment. Read more... Ages 12 to 99 Coed, Girls, Boys from $779 view profile	ropecourseswildernessouttrippingwildernessskillscookingphotovideovisualartsmultiinstructorleadgroupacademictutoringleadershiptrainingleadershipsocialjusticeempowermentnatureenvironmentwritingjournalismfirstaidlifesavingmindfulnesstrainingcanoeingaquaticsswimminghikingcreditcourseskayakingseakayakingsurfingtraveladventuremultidaycampovernightcampcoedallgirlsallboys	779	12-99	North Toronto, TorontoAlgonquin ParkHuntsvilleKananaskisVancouver IslandAlberta, British Columbia, OntarioUptown	2021-07-012021-08-01
FEATURED The Maker Bean Cafe Dufferin Grove, Toronto; Wallace Emerson, Toronto Computer (multi) Day Camp, Program Creative technology camps to engage your kids & teen. Topics include Robotics, Inventions, Minecraft & Video Game Programming. Read more... Ages 6 to 12 Coed from $95 view profile	fantasysuperheroartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingwoodworkinganimation3ddesigncomputerprogrammingmultiminecrafttechnologywebdesigndevelopmentvideogamewebdesignroboticsinstructorleadgroupacademictutoringinstructorleadoneononeentrepreneurshipmakerspacemathnatureenvironmentarchitecturesciencemultiengineeringlegoskilledtradesactivitiesstembasketballsoccerharrypotter3dprintingaiartificialintelligencearduinojavapythonscratchsteamfashiondesignsewingmarveluniverseavengerssculpturemechatronicsrasberrypivirtualrealitycomputermultidaycampprogramclasscoed	95	6-12	Dufferin Grove, TorontoWallace Emerson, TorontoOnlineOntarioDowntown, West-End	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
FEATURED InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River Brantford Traditional (multi activity) Day Camp, Overnight Camp Overnight and day camps, with activities including horsemanship, swimming, high ropes, climbing wall, archery, campfires, tomahawks, and much more. Leadership and horse specialty camps also offered. Read more... Ages 5 to 16 Coed, Girls, Boys from $240 view profile	ropecoursesartscraftsvisualartsmultiswimmingaquaticsarcherybadmintongagahorsebackridingequestrianrockclimbingsoccertrampolinevolleyballziplinebasketballhikingtraditionalmultiactivitydaycampovernightcampcoedallgirlsallboys	240	5-16	BrantfordOntario	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
Artech Camps Canada Halifax Computer (multi) Virtual Program Artech is the Ultimate Creative Technology Program Center specializing in Game Design, Animation & Coding. Our virtual programs are fully interactive for kids 7 through teens and can reach kids anywhere on this planet! Read more... Ages 7 to 19 Coed from $150 view profile	drawingvisualartsmultiaiartificialintelligenceanimation3ddesignminecrafttechnologyvideogamewebdesigninstructorleadgroupacademictutoringinstructorleadoneononemathengineeringsciencemultisteamstemcreativewritingpublicspeakingdebatefantasysuperherocomicartpythoncomputerprogrammingmulticartooningvirtualrealitylegorobloxsetandcostumedesignperformingartsactingfilmtvplaywritingfilmmakingphotovideoscratchwritingjournalismcomputermultivirtualprogramcoed	150	7-19	HalifaxOnlineNova Scotia	2021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-01
Fraser Lake Camp Bancroft; Whitchurch - Stouffville Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp We have a rich history and a rooted community. We provide a variety of land and water sports in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our staff are positive role models and the culture they create is our biggest asset. Read more... Ages 8 to 16 Coed from $434 view profile	ropecourseswildernessouttrippingwildernessskillsguitarmusicmultipercussionactingfilmtvperformingartsartscraftsvisualartsmulticitlitprogramleadershipleadershiptrainingnatureenvironmentbronzecrossfirstaidlifesavingmeditationmindfulnesstrainingbasketballdodgeballgagahikingpingpongrockclimbingsoccervolleyballtraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampcoed	434	8-16	BancroftWhitchurch - StouffvilleOntario	2021-07-012021-08-01
Code Ninjas Mississauga West Mississauga Computer: Computer programming (multi) Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program World class coding and robotics curriculum for kids. After-school programs, Camps, Birthday Parties and much more. Virtual Classes also available. Read more... Ages 5 to 18 Coed from $150 view profile	artscraftsvisualartsmulticomicartmechatronicsscratchtechnologysteamstemroboticsdrawingpaintingrobloxminecraftphotovideoanimation3ddesignmusicrecordingmusicmultivocaltrainingsingingyoutubevloggingfantasysuperherocartooning3dprintingaiartificialintelligencearduinocomputerprogrammingmultijavapythondronetechnologyrasberrypivideogamewebdesignvirtualrealitywebdesigndevelopmentlegomakerspacefilmmakingcomputerstechnologycomputermulticomputerprogrammingmultidaycampprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed	150	5-18	MississaugaOntario	2021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-01
The Second City Training Centre Arts: Comedy Virtual Program The Second City's totally digital, totally FUN comedy camps will engage your children for four hours of fun and creativity -- with other kids! Read more... Ages 7 to 18 Coed from $250 view profile	comedytheatreartsperformingartsplaywritingartsartsmulticomedyvirtualprogramcoed	250	7-18	Online	2021-06-012021-07-01
Sports Camps Canada High Park, Toronto; North Toronto, Toronto; Calgary; Vancouver Sport (multi) Day Camp, Program Our coed summer sports camps are geared toward kids ages 4-18 of all abilities and skill levels. From beginner to elite, there is a camp option for everyone. Improve Your Skills & Have SERIOUS FUN at Sports Camps Canada! Read more... Ages 4 to 17 Coed from $235 view profile	basketballgagasoccertennissportmultidaycampprogramclasscoed	235	4-17	High Park, TorontoNorth Toronto, TorontoCalgaryVancouverAlberta, British Columbia, OntarioUptown, West-End
Ontario Tech University Summer Camps Oshawa Traditional (multi activity) Virtual Program Explore unique science and tech programs at Ontario Tech, including LEGO, Coding, Minecraft and more! Virtual camps will require minimal parent support once the camp site has been successfully accessed. Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $90 view profile	legodrawingvisualartsmultipaintingphotovideowoodworkinganimation3ddesignroboticstechnologyvideogamewebdesignwebdesigndevelopmentnatureenvironmentarchitecturesciencemultiengineeringsteammathartscraftscomputerprogrammingmultimakerspacezoologyanimalsstemtraditionalmultiactivityvirtualprogramcoed	90	6-17	OshawaOnlineOntario	2021-07-012021-08-01
Camp Solelim Lawrence Manor, Toronto; Sudbury Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp Camp Solelim is a sleepover camp designed for Jewish 13 to 15 year olds. Our programming includes traditional waterfront, sports, arts and outdoor activities, as well as leadership development and community building. Read more... Ages 13 to 15 Coed from $7,385 view profile	survivalskillstravelwildernessouttrippingwildernessskillsbakingdecoratingcomedycookingbreakdancingdancemultihiphopjazzgleemusicmultiguitarjamcamppianosongwritingvocaltrainingsingingmusicaltheatreperformingartssetandcostumedesigntheatreartsplaywritingartscraftsvisualartsmultipaintingleadershiptrainingleadershipsocialjusticeempowermentsteamstemwritingjournalismbronzecrossfirstaidlifesavingmeditationmindfulnesstrainingstrengthandconditioningboardsailingaquaticscanoeingkayakingseakayakingswimmingwaterskiingwakeboardingbaseballsoftballbasketballdodgeballflagfootballhikinghockeysoccersportsinstructionalandtrainingtrackandfieldultimatefrisbeevolleyballwaterpoloyogatraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampcoed	7385	13-15	Lawrence Manor, TorontoSudburyOntarioNorth-York	2021-07-012021-08-01
Higher Training Basketball Academy Burlington Sport: Basketball Program Higher Training Basketball Academy, offering: group, private and semi private skills based basketball training. During the holiday's we offer large group basketball classes and travel for tournaments too! Read more... Ages 4 to 18 Coed from $36 view profile	basketballtennissportssportmultibasketballprogramclasscoed	36	4-18	BurlingtonOntario	2021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-012027-10-012027-11-012027-12-012028-01-012028-02-012028-03-012028-04-012028-05-012028-06-012028-07-012028-08-012028-09-012028-10-012028-11-012028-12-012029-01-012029-02-012029-03-012029-04-012029-05-012029-06-012029-07-012029-08-012029-09-012029-10-012029-11-012029-12-012030-01-012030-02-012030-03-012030-04-012030-05-012030-06-012030-07-012030-08-012030-09-01
Arrowsmith School Cognitive Intensive Program South Hill, Toronto Education: Instructor lead (group) Day Camp, Virtual Program The Cognitive Intensive Program strengthens the Symbol Relations cognitive function. Strengthening this area means a more powerful and positive capacity to understand, participate in and contribute to the world. Read more... Ages 8 to 88 Coed from $5,000 view profile	instructorleadgroupacademictutoringinstructorleadoneononeeducationeducationmultiinstructorleadgroupdaycampvirtualprogramcoed	5000	8-88	South Hill, TorontoOnlineOntarioMidtown	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp Western Lanark County Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp A Christian camp serving campers of all ages. Located on beautiful Silver Lake in Maberly, ON we offer Junior & Kids Camps (7-12yo), Day Camps (4-6yo), Youth Camp (12-18), Family Camp (All Ages) and Geezer Camp (60+). Read more... Ages 1 to 99 Coed from $479 view profile	wildernessskillscanoeingaquaticsfishingkayakingseakayakingswimmingwaterskiingwakeboardingarcherybaseballsoftballdodgeballgagahikingsoccerultimatefrisbeevolleyballtraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampcoed	479	1-99	Western Lanark CountyOnlineOntario	2021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
Neilson Park Creative Centre Markland Wood, Toronto Arts (multi) Program Arts-focused camps, classes and workshops supporting a creative learning environment where children, teens and families are encouraged to explore and enrich their lives through the arts. Read more... Ages 5 to 13 Coed from $100 view profile	artscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingpotteryceramicsmakerspacenatureenvironmentartsmultivisualartsmultiprogramclasscoed	100	5-13	Markland Wood, TorontoOnlineOntarioEtobicoke	2021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
Venture Academy Summer Program for Troubled Teens Barrie; Kelowna; Red Deer Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp Supportive & therapeutic environment for struggling students. Assessment, educational support, life skills and outdoor activities. Earn school credit, acquire skills & stay safe! Read more... Ages 11 to 18 Girls, Boys from $1 view profile	instructorleadoneononeacademictutoringinstructorleadgroupbaseballsoftballbasketballcanoeingaquaticscyclinggymnasticshikinghorsebackridingequestrianmountainbikingsoccerswimmingrockclimbingtraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampallgirlsallboys	1	11-18	BarrieKelownaRed DeerOnlineAlberta, British Columbia, Ontario	2021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-01
The GO Project Humber Valley Village, Toronto; Barrie; Oro Medonte Traditional (multi activity) Day Camp A camp for change makers. Daily crafts, games and activities centred around a theme of giving back to the community and the world... putting faith and love into action. Read more... Ages 6 to 18 Coed from $50 view profile	puppetrystorytellingtheatreartsperformingartsartscraftsvisualartsmultipaintingsocialjusticeempowermentleadershiptraditionalmultiactivitydaycampcoed	50	6-18	Humber Valley Village, TorontoBarrieOro MedonteOntarioEtobicoke	2021-07-012021-08-01
Medeba Summer Camp Haliburton Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp Medeba Summer Camp is an overnight camp that uses adventure and community to provide the best week of your child's summer! We provide a full range of traditional and extensive adventure activities to choose from. Read more... Ages 7 to 16 Coed from $729 view profile	ropecoursestravelwildernessskillsartscraftsvisualartsmultipotteryceramicswoodworkingarcherybaseballsoftballbasketballcanoeingaquaticsgagahikingkayakingseakayakingmountainbikingrockclimbingsoccerswimmingtrampolineultimatefrisbeevolleyballziplinetraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampcoed	729	7-16	HaliburtonOnlineOntario
Laurus Summer Camp Throughout Quebec (6) Traditional (multi activity) Day Camp Montreal, Laval and Beaconsfield's #1 Lifestyle Summer day camp! We blend fun, education & specialty training in arts, academics and sports! Weekly program for kids ages 3 - 15! Registration is open in November for 2020! Read more... Ages 3 to 15 Coed from $150 view profile	bakingdecoratingcookingbreakdancingdancemultihiphopjazzfantasysuperheropercussionmusicmultisongwritingvocaltrainingsingingmagicperformingartstheatreartsartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingroboticsvideogamewebdesignentrepreneurshiplanguageinstructionleadershiptrainingleadershipmathnatureenvironmentmarinebiologysciencemultisafarispacezoologyanimalsstemmindfulnesstrainingnutritionstrengthandconditioningbasketballhockeysoccersportsinstructionalandtrainingyogacomputerprogrammingmulticitlitprogramfirstaidlifesavingmartialartsstorytellingmarveluniverseavengersmusicaltheatreplaywritingphotovideoinstructorleadgroupacademictutoringsocialjusticeempowermentsupercampfootballtraditionalmultiactivityleadershipdaycampcoed	150	3-15	BeaconsfieldLavalMontrealWestmountOnlineQuebec	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
Active Scholars North Toronto, Toronto; Ajax; Guelph Education: STEM Day Camp, PA Day A unique summer experience, Where Sports Meets Education and campers get to engage in both STEM Learning & Basketball or Soccer Development. Each week we offer a unique experience for continued growth and engagement. Read more... Ages 7 to 13 Coed from $235 view profile	filmmakingvisualartsmultiphotovideoroboticstechnologyvideogamewebdesignmakerspacesteamstemstrengthandconditioningbadmintonbaseballsoftballbasketballfootballhockeysoccersportsinstructionalandtrainingvolleyballyogalegoarchitecturesciencemultiengineeringvirtualrealitycricketflagfootballmartialartstrackandfieldmathanimation3ddesignartscraftsaviationeducationeducationmultistemdaycamppadaycoed	235	7-13	North Toronto, TorontoAjaxGuelphOnlineOntarioUptown	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp Throughout Ontario (17) Traditional (multi activity) Day Camp Find your next adventure here. Now offering Adventures Day Camps in 13 locations across Ontario plus Overnight camp and Family Cabin Rentals in Sauble Beach. Read more... Ages 5 to 16 Coed from $195 view profile	survivalskillswildernessskillsstorytellingartscraftsvisualartsmultinatureenvironmentswimmingaquaticshikingsocialjusticeempowermentleadershipcanoeingsoccergagaleadershiptrainingdiscgolfultimatefrisbeevolleyballtraditionalmultiactivitydaycampcoed	195	5-16	The Beach, TorontoGuelphHamiltonHanoverKitchenerLeamingtonLondonNorthern Wellington CountyOttawaSauble BeachSt. CatharinesWaterlooWest NipissingOnlineOntarioEast-End	2021-07-012021-08-01
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts Canning Arts (multi) Day Camp, Overnight Camp SummerArts combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, with great food, a full rec schedule, campfire, and of course a core of incredible arts programming, all on a beautiful campus overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Read more... Ages 5 to 18 Coed from $290 view profile	wildernessskillsactingfilmtvperformingartsjazzdancemultifantasysuperherofashiondesignsewingvocaltrainingsingingmusicmultimusicaltheatretheatreartsartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingphotovideopotteryceramicsanimation3ddesignwebdesigndevelopmentvideogamewebdesignroboticsmakerspacenatureenvironmentarchitecturesciencemultiengineeringlegomarinebiologyzoologyanimalsskilledtradesactivitiesstemwritingjournalismfootballgagasoccerhikingballetinstructorleadgroupacademictutoringcitlitprogramleadershipleadershiptrainingsocialjusticeempowermentmusicrecordinggleejamcampguitarpianoartsmultidaycampovernightcampcoed	290	5-18	CanningOnlineNova Scotia	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
SportLife Montreal; Pierrefonds; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Sport (multi) Day Camp A unique team sports camp, simulating the career of professional athletes! Sports include: ice hockey, flag/touch football, basketball, soccer, baseball, ball hockey and much more! Read more... Ages 5 to 15 Coed from $150 view profile	baseballsoftballbasketballfootballhockeyiceskatinglacrossesoccerswimmingaquaticstennisvolleyballsportsinstructionalandtrainingsportmultidaycampcoed	150	5-15	MontrealPierrefondsSainte-Anne-de-BellevueQuebec	2021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
Roseneath Theatre Downtown West, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Virtual Program A creative collection of programs that range from Dance, Drama, ASL Improv, our popular Dungeons & Dragons programs and more. Our expert councillors bring the arts to kids computers in fun and accessible ways. Read more... Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $40 view profile	actingfilmtvperformingartstheatreartsstorytellingfantasysuperheroharrypottermarveluniverseavengerscreativewritingmathpublicspeakingdebatereadingmagiccircuscomedybreakdancingdancemultihiphopfashiondesignsewingmakeupartistrymodelingmusicaltheatresetandcostumedesignartscraftsvisualartsmultiphotovideosocialjusticeempowermentleadershipyoutubevloggingplaywritingstarwarswritingjournalismtraditionalmultiactivityperformingartsvirtualprogramcoed	40	6-16	Downtown West, TorontoOntarioDowntown	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
Cedar Ridge Camp Bancroft Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp Cedar Ridge Camp is a wonderful place where campers have the opportunity to get outside and develop friendships. Read more... Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $900 view profile	firstaidlifesavingleadershiptrainingleadershiparcherybaseballsoftballbasketballcanoeingaquaticscyclingfishinghikinghockeyhorsebackridingequestriankayakingseakayakingmountainbikingwhitewaterraftingsailingmarineskillssoccerswimmingvolleyballsportsinstructionalandtrainingtrackandfieldyogadivingrockclimbingpingponggagabadmintonfootballartscraftsvisualartsmultimusicrecordingmusicmultitheatreartsperformingartsphotovideopaintinggleejamcampballetdancemultijazzdrawingguitarpianowildernessouttrippingropecourseswildernessskillstraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampcoed	900	6-16	BancroftOnlineOntario	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-01
Families in the Spotlight Gabriola; Jasper; Montreal Arts: Musical Theatre Day Camp, Overnight Camp Kids in the Spotlight is an evidence-based performing arts organization helping children and youth develop self-confidence, social skills, and harmonious relationships with family and friends. Read more... Ages 3 to 100 Coed from $800 view profile	actingfilmtvperformingartsballetdancemultiballroombreakdancinghiphopjazzvocaltrainingsingingmusicmultimusicaltheatretheatreartsartscraftsvisualartsmultiphotovideoleadershiptrainingleadershipmindfulnesstrainingiceskatingartsartsmultimusicaltheatreperformingartsdaycampovernightcampcoed	800	3-100	GabriolaJasperMontrealOnlineAlberta, British Columbia, Quebec
Code Ninjas Meadowvale Mississauga Computer (multi) Program When school is out, fun and learning are in at Code Ninjas camps! If your kids are into MineCraft, Roblox, robotics, coding, or gaming, Code Ninjas is the place to be! Space is limited – reserve your spot today! Read more... Ages 5 to 14 Coed from $150 view profile	javacomputerprogrammingmultipythonroboticsscratchtechnologyvideogamewebdesignwebdesigndevelopmentsteamstemcomputermultiprogramclasscoed	150	5-14	MississaugaOntario	2021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-01
uOttawa Engineering Outreach Ottawa Education: STEM Virtual Program uOttawa Engineering Outreach offers a wide range of programs in engineering, science, technology, and coding for both kids and teens. From summer camps to clubs and afterschool programs, as well as credited courses. Read more... Ages 5 to 17 Coed, Girls from $20 view profile	technologyengineeringsciencemultihealthsciencemarinebiologymedicalsciencezoologyanimalssteamstemeducationeducationmultistemvirtualprogramcoedallgirls	20	5-17	OttawaOnlineOntario	2021-07-012021-08-01
Camp Oconto Sharbot Lake Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp Founded in 1924, Oconto is a traditional girls overnight camp located on the beautiful shores of Eagle Lake north of Kingston, Ontario. Over 20 activities are offered on 80 acres of land and 2km of shoreline. Read more... Ages 4 to 16 Girls from $1,280 view profile	firstaidlifesavingarcherybaseballsoftballbasketballboardsailingaquaticscanoeingfishinghikinghorsebackridingequestriankayakingseakayakingsailingmarineskillssoccerswimmingtennisvolleyballsportsinstructionalandtrainingdivingrockclimbingbadmintonartscraftsvisualartsmultitheatreartsperformingartspaintingvocaltrainingsingingmusicmultijazzdancemultidrawingpotteryceramicsguitarpianowildernessouttrippingropecourseswildernessskillsbronzecrosstraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampallgirls	1280	4-16	Sharbot LakeOnlineOntario	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-01
Wesley Acres - Harbour Ridge Picton Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp A traditional Christian Camp, located in Prince Edward County just across the lake from Sandbanks Provincial Park. Read more... Ages 5 to 14 Coed from $225 view profile	ropecoursestravelartscraftsvisualartsmultiarcherybaseballsoftballbasketballcanoeingaquaticsgagakayakingseakayakingsoccerswimmingultimatefrisbeevolleyballfootballwaterskiingwakeboardingcitlitprogramleadershipleadershiptrainingmindfulnesstrainingtraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampcoed	225	5-14	PictonOnlineOntario
The Michelangelo Code Brampton; Mississauga; Vaughan Computer: Video Game/Web Design Program, Virtual Program With valuable contributions from Industry leaders, Mr. G, a STEM Instructor and former GANZ game developer passes on key techniques used by his production team! Read more... Ages 5 to 18 Coed from $150 view profile	fantasysuperheromodelingperformingartsartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintinganimation3ddesigncomputerprogrammingmultiminecrafttechnologywebdesigndevelopmentvideogamewebdesignsupercampleadershipmatharchitecturesciencemultizoologyanimalsstemwritingjournalismmindfulnesstrainingcomputerstechnologycomputermultivideogamewebdesignprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed	150	5-18	BramptonMississaugaVaughanOnlineOntario	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-01
Young People's Theatre/YPT St Lawrence, Toronto Arts: Theatre Arts Virtual Program Led by our experienced faculty of professional artist educators, we’re offering online classes for JK-Gr. 12 both on weekends and after-school! Read more... Ages 4 to 18 Coed from $109 view profile	vocaltrainingsingingmusicmultiactingfilmtvperformingartsmusicaltheatresetandcostumedesigntheatreartsartsartsmultitheatreartsperformingartsvirtualprogramcoed	109	4-18	St Lawrence, TorontoOnlineOntarioDowntown	2021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-01
Kilcoo Camp Moore Park, Toronto; Minden Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp Kilcoo has an earned reputation as one of Canada's foremost traditional summer camps. Boys come to Kilcoo to enjoy the activities, to gain confidence in themselves, to learn to work with others and to "just have fun"! Read more... Ages 7 to 16 Boys from $2,975 view profile	ropecourseswildernessouttrippingwildernessskillstheatreartsperformingartsartscraftsvisualartsmultipotteryceramicswoodworkingfirstaidlifesavingstrengthandconditioningarcherybaseballsoftballbasketballboardsailingaquaticscanoeingfishingfootballgagahikinghockeykayakingseakayakingmountainbikingpingpongrockclimbingsailingmarineskillssoccerswimmingtennisultimatefrisbeevolleyballwhitewaterraftingtraditionalmultiactivityovernightcampallboys	2975	7-16	Moore Park, TorontoMindenOnlineOntarioMidtown
Sylvan Learning Oakville Oakville Education (multi) Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program At Sylvan of Oakville, we have STEM Summer Camps, STEM Club, tutoring in JK-Gr. 12 math, reading, and writing, as well as SAT/ACT prep courses. Read more... Ages 5 to 18 Coed from $30 view profile	roboticsengineeringsciencemultilegostemvideogamewebdesigntechnologyanimation3ddesignwebdesigndevelopmentcomputerprogrammingmultilanguageinstructioninstructorleadgroupacademictutoringwritingjournalismeducationmultiacademictutoringdaycampprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed	30	5-18	OakvilleOnlineOntario	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-01
Bear Creek Outdoor Centre Ottawa; Renfrew Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Camp We are a small camp with a spectacular community of campers and staff. We focus on having a great time building interpersonal skills and connecting with each other in a fantastic natural setting. Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $675 view profile	ropecourseswildernessouttrippingwildernessskillsbakingdecoratingcookingfantasysuperheroartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingcitlitprogramleadershipleadershiptrainingnatureenvironmentfirstaidlifesavingmindfulnesstrainingstrengthandconditioningarcherybadmintonbaseballsoftballcanoeingaquaticscricketcyclingfishinggagagymnasticshikingkayakingseakayakingmountainbikingrockclimbingsoccersportsinstructionalandtrainingswimmingtrackandfieldvolleyballwhitewaterraftingtraditionalmultiactivityleadershipovernightcampcoed	675	6-17	OttawaRenfrewOntario	2021-07-012021-08-01
Rockstar Music Annex, Toronto; Vaughan Arts: Music (multi) Program Learn from the comfort of home. Discover a new way to learn music while building confidence, creativity and leadership skills. Book a free trial with a Rockstar instructor today! Read more... Ages 1 to 100 Coed from $30 view profile	pianomusicmultimusicalinstrumenttrainingsongwritingvocaltrainingsingingartsartsmultimusicmultimusicmultiprogramclasscoed	30	1-100	Annex, TorontoVaughanOnlineOntarioMidtown	2021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-01

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Boot camps are sought out by some parents as a quick fix to help children involved with drugs, promiscuity and any other self-destructive behaviour. But Gordon Hay of Venture Academy, a residential treatment facility and an expert on troubled teens, says boot camps are "on the way out." He notes that boot camps have traditionally focused on things like discipline and physical conditioning, much like army training camps on which they were modeled and named after.

While these camps can appear to help teens, the improvement often does not last long. The focuses of these camps are largely external, while what is truly required is treatment and rehabilitation focused on internal changes like self-esteem and coping mechanisms. The drills, ceremony and discipline of boot camps does not teach students real skills to move past delinquent behaviour, according to Hay and many other experts in the "troubled teen" industry.

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Should you send your child to a boot camp?
A traditional boot camp can have benefits to teens in that it can get them away from their negative environment, from access to harmful substances and force them to take perspective on negative behaviours. Boot camps can be a catalyst for change but they typically do not go deep enough in teaching children better behaviours.

Some youth do benefit from these programs, away from the pressures of a public school environment or the presence of drugs, etc. The schools listed below have developed sensitive treatment programs that focus on kids owning their behaviour, developing appropriate life skills and learning to avoid negative behaviour and situations.

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For the purpose of the discussion above, we focus on boot camps, being a term that many parents seek out when distressed by troubled adolescents. The term "boot camp" for troubled teens is used often as loose terminology for "wilderness treatment" for troubled teens or "military school" for troubled teens. While many of the programs and schools listed below deal with troubled youth, they may not wish to qualify themselves as "boot camps" per se.

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