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"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

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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	Locations
featured Radiant Girls Burlington; Online; Tillsonburg Education: Leadership Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp Girls Wellness & Leadership programs, with prof. coaches, chef's and trainers. Featuring Yoga/Pilates, Outdoor Adventures, Confidence & EI Activities, Meaningful Art, Leadership Games, Relationship Building, and More! Read more... Ages 7 to 18 Girls from $100/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Girls	100	7-18	0	Burlington, Ontario, Virtual Program, , Tillsonburg,	Education: LeadershipRadiant GirlsGirls Wellness & Leadership programs, with prof. coaches, chef's and trainers. Featuring Yoga/Pilates, Outdoor Adventures, Confidence & EI Activities, Meaningful Art, Leadership Games, Relationship Building, and More! Burlington, Ontario, Virtual Program, , Tillsonburg, Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp Girls
Harbourfront Centre Camps Harbourfront, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Overnight camp Since 1979, Harbourfront Centre Camps have fostered an inclusive learning community that encourages long-lasting connections to contemporary arts, culture and ideas. . Read more... Ages 4 to 15 Coed from $250/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp openCamp Coed	250	4-15	1	Harbourfront, Toronto, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Harbourfront Centre CampsSince 1979, Harbourfront Centre Camps have fostered an inclusive learning community that encourages long-lasting connections to contemporary arts, culture and ideas. . Harbourfront, Toronto, Ontario Day camp, Overnight camp Coed
Kinark Outdoor Centre Minden Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp, Family camp 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/week View profile	Overnight camp, Family camp openCamp Coed	1	1-21	2	Minden, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Kinark Outdoor CentreA 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. Minden, Ontario Overnight camp, Family camp Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Sports Camps Canada North Toronto, Toronto; Vancouver; Calgary Sport (multi) Day camp 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 14 Coed from $235/week View profile	Day camp Coed	235	4-14	3	North Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Vancouver, British Columbia, Calgary, Alberta	Sport (multi)Sports Camps CanadaOur 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! North Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Vancouver, British Columbia, Calgary, Alberta Day camp Coed
Learning Disabilities Society Vancouver; North Vancouver Education (multi) Day camp, Program, Family camp Programs provide customized, one-to-one or small group learning support for children and youth with diagnosed or suspected learning differences. Read more... Ages 8 to 12 Coed from $495/week View profile	Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	495	8-12	4	Vancouver, British Columbia, North Vancouver, British Columbia	Education (multi)Learning Disabilities SocietyPrograms provide customized, one-to-one or small group learning support for children and youth with diagnosed or suspected learning differences. Vancouver, British Columbia, North Vancouver, British Columbia Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
Ruth Rumack's Learning Space Deer Park, Toronto; Davisville Village, Toronto; Annex, Toronto; Online Education: Academic/Tutoring Virtual Program, 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/session View profile	Virtual Program, Program openCamp Coed	300	4-18	5	Deer Park, Toronto, Ontario, Davisville Village, Toronto, Ontario, Annex, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Education: Academic/TutoringRuth Rumack's Learning SpaceCutting-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. Deer Park, Toronto, Ontario, Davisville Village, Toronto, Ontario, Annex, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Program Coed
Venture Academy Summer Program for Troubled Teens Kelowna; Barrie; 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/month View profile	Overnight camp openCamp Girls, Boys	1	11-18	6	Kelowna, British Columbia, Barrie, Ontario, Red Deer,	Traditional (multi activity) Venture Academy Summer Program for Troubled TeensSupportive & therapeutic environment for struggling students. Assessment, educational support, life skills and outdoor activities. Earn school credit, acquire skills & stay safe! Kelowna, British Columbia, Barrie, Ontario, Red Deer, Overnight camp Girls, Boys

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	Locations
featured Zebra Robotics Mississauga; Milton; Online Education: STEM Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Robotics and coding after-school, weekend, competition, and summer camp classes that are virtual classes for students from Grade 2 to 12. Serious STEM learning with a unique curriculum and wholesome support system! Read more... Ages 7 to 17 Coed from $30/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	30	7-17	0	Mississauga, Ontario, Milton, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Education: STEMZebra RoboticsRobotics and coding after-school, weekend, competition, and summer camp classes that are virtual classes for students from Grade 2 to 12. Serious STEM learning with a unique curriculum and wholesome support system! Mississauga, Ontario, Milton, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
featured Brain Power Enrichment Programs Vaughan; Online Academic/Tutoring: Instructor lead (group) Virtual Program, Program With more than 30 years of success, Brain Power is an innovative leader in enrichment education for bright and gifted students. Brain Power is a transformative model for what gifted education should be about in the GTA. Read more... Ages 6 to 18 Coed from $325/program View profile	Virtual Program, Program openCamp Coed	325	6-18	1	Vaughan, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Academic/Tutoring: Instructor lead (group)Brain Power Enrichment ProgramsWith more than 30 years of success, Brain Power is an innovative leader in enrichment education for bright and gifted students. Brain Power is a transformative model for what gifted education should be about in the GTA. Vaughan, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Program Coed
featured Kandalore Minden Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp, Family 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 $2,780/2 weeks View profile	Overnight camp, Family camp openCamp Coed	2780	6-16	2	Minden, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) KandaloreKandalore 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. Minden, Ontario Overnight camp, Family camp Coed
featured Outward Bound Canada Huntsville; Vancouver Island; North Toronto, Toronto; Kananaskis; Algonquin Park Adventure (multi) Day camp, Overnight camp, Family 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/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp openCamp Coed, Girls, Boys	779	12-99	3	Huntsville, Ontario, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, North Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Kananaskis, , Algonquin Park, Ontario	Adventure (multi)Outward Bound CanadaOutward 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. Huntsville, Ontario, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, North Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Kananaskis, , Algonquin Park, Ontario Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp Coed, Girls, Boys
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/week View profile	Overnight camp openCamp Coed	1500	6-16	4	Minden, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Onondaga CampFor 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! Minden, Ontario Overnight camp Coed
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/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp openCamp Coed, Girls, Boys	240	5-16	5	Brantford, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand RiverOvernight 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. Brantford, Ontario Day camp, Overnight camp Coed, Girls, Boys
featured InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario Huntsville Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp, Family camp An award winning Christian summer camp in Muskoka for ages five 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/week View profile	Overnight camp, Family camp openCamp Coed, Girls, Boys	450	5-17	6	Huntsville, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) InterVarsity Pioneer Camp OntarioAn award winning Christian summer camp in Muskoka for ages five to 17 featuring dozens of awesome activities, teen programs in leadership development and wilderness adventure & unforgettable experiences for every camper! Huntsville, Ontario Overnight camp, Family camp Coed, Girls, Boys
featured The Maker Bean Cafe Dufferin Grove, Toronto; Wallace Emerson, Toronto Education: STEM 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/program View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	95	6-12	7	Dufferin Grove, Toronto, Ontario, Wallace Emerson, Toronto, Ontario	Education: STEMThe Maker Bean CafeCreative technology camps to engage your kids & teen. Topics include Robotics, Inventions, Minecraft & Video Game Programming. Dufferin Grove, Toronto, Ontario, Wallace Emerson, Toronto, Ontario Day camp, Program Coed
featured Code-it Hacks High Park, Toronto; Bloor West Village, Toronto; Online Computer (multi) Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family 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/session View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	250	6-17	8	High Park, Toronto, Ontario, Bloor West Village, Toronto, ON, Virtual Program,	Computer (multi)Code-it HacksBlend 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 High Park, Toronto, Ontario, Bloor West Village, Toronto, ON, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
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/week View profile	Overnight camp openCamp Coed, Girls, Boys	1500	10-17	9	Temagami, Ontario	Adventure: Wilderness Out-trippingNorthwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping ProgramsWilderness 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. Temagami, Ontario Overnight camp Coed, Girls, Boys
featured McMichael Children and Youth Art Camps and Programs Vaughan; Online Arts : Visual arts (multi) Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp 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/session View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	90	5-15	10	Vaughan, Ontario, Virtual Program, ON	Arts : Visual arts (multi)McMichael Children and Youth Art Camps and ProgramsThe 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! Vaughan, Ontario, Virtual Program, ON Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
featured InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake Hamilton; Huntsville; Land O' Lakes Tourist Region Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp, Family 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/week View profile	Overnight camp, Family camp openCamp Coed, Girls, Boys	499	6-17	11	Hamilton, , Huntsville, Ontario, Land O' Lakes Tourist Region, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear LakeCircle 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! Hamilton, , Huntsville, Ontario, Land O' Lakes Tourist Region, Ontario Overnight camp, Family camp Coed, Girls, Boys
Artech Camps Canada Halifax; Online Computer (multi) Virtual Program, Day camp, 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/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	150	7-19	12	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Virtual Program,	Computer (multi)Artech Camps CanadaArtech 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! Halifax, Nova Scotia, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
Neilson Park Creative Centre Markland Wood, Toronto Arts (multi) Day camp 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/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	100	5-13	13	Markland Wood, Toronto, Ontario	Arts (multi)Neilson Park Creative CentreArts-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. Markland Wood, Toronto, Ontario Day camp Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Ontario Tech University Summer Camps Oshawa Science (multi) Day camp, Program, Family camp Explore unique science and tech programa at Ontario Tech, including LEGO , Makerspace, Coding, Minecraft. Family Camps. Camps will require minimal parent support once the camp site has been successfully accessed. Read more... Ages 5 to 17 Coed, Girls from $300/week View profile	Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed, Girls	300	5-17	14	Oshawa, Ontario	Science (multi)Ontario Tech University Summer CampsExplore unique science and tech programa at Ontario Tech, including LEGO , Makerspace, Coding, Minecraft. Family Camps. Camps will require minimal parent support once the camp site has been successfully accessed. Oshawa, Ontario Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed, Girls
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp Ontario (16) Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Overnight camp, Family 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/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp openCamp Coed	195	5-16	15	Sauble Beach, Northern Wellington County, Guelph, Hamilton, Hanover, Kitchener, Leamington, London, West Nipissing, Ottawa, St. Catharines, The Beach, Toronto, Waterloo	Traditional (multi activity) Silver Lake Mennonite CampFind your next adventure here. Now offering Adventures Day Camps in 13 locations across Ontario plus Overnight camp and Family Cabin Rentals in Sauble Beach. Sauble Beach, Northern Wellington County, Guelph, Hamilton, Hanover, Kitchener, Leamington, London, West Nipissing, Ottawa, St. Catharines, The Beach, Toronto, Waterloo Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp Coed
SportLife Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; Montreal; Pierrefonds Sport (multi) Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family 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/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	150	5-15	16	Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Montreal, Québec, Pierrefonds, Quebec	Sport (multi)SportLifeA 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! Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Montreal, Québec, Pierrefonds, Quebec Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp Coed
COOKSMART Mississauga; Bloor West Village, Toronto; Online Arts : Cooking Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp 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/session View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	5	4-99	17	Mississauga, Ontario, Bloor West Village, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Arts : CookingCOOKSMARTGet 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. Mississauga, Ontario, Bloor West Village, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts Canning Arts (multi) Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family 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/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	290	5-18	18	Canning, Nova Scotia	Arts (multi)Ross Creek Centre for the ArtsSummerArts 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. Canning, Nova Scotia Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp Coed
Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp Western Lanark County Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Overnight camp, Family 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/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp openCamp Coed	479	1-99	19	Western Lanark County, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Silver Lake Wesleyan CampA 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+). Western Lanark County, Ontario Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp Coed
Bear Creek Outdoor Centre Renfrew; Ottawa 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/week View profile	Overnight camp openCamp Coed	675	6-17	20	Renfrew, Quebec, Ottawa, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Bear Creek Outdoor CentreWe 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. Renfrew, Quebec, Ottawa, Ontario Overnight camp Coed
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/week View profile	Overnight camp openCamp Coed	900	6-16	21	Bancroft, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Cedar Ridge CampCedar Ridge Camp is a wonderful place where campers have the opportunity to get outside and develop friendships. Bancroft, Ontario Overnight camp Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Sylvan Learning Oakville Oakville Education (multi) Day camp, 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/session View profile	Day camp, Program Coed	30	5-18	22	Oakville, Ontario	Education (multi)Sylvan Learning OakvilleAt 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. Oakville, Ontario Day camp, Program Coed
Active Scholars Ajax; Guelph; North Toronto, Toronto Education: STEM Day camp, Program 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/week View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	235	7-13	23	Ajax, Ontario, Guelph, Ontario, North Toronto, Toronto, Ontario	Education: STEMActive ScholarsA 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. Ajax, Ontario, Guelph, Ontario, North Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Day camp, Program Coed
Roseneath Theatre Downtown West, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Virtual Program, Day camp, 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/program View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	40	6-16	24	Downtown West, Toronto, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Roseneath TheatreA 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. Downtown West, Toronto, Ontario Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Canadian Opera Company Corktown, Toronto; Downtown West, Toronto Music (multi) Family camp Explore opera through our innovative and engaging programs created for kids and families! Read more... Ages 7 to 25 Coed from $1/week View profile	Family camp Coed	1	7-25	25	Corktown, Toronto, Ontario, Downtown West, Toronto, Ontario	Music (multi)Canadian Opera CompanyExplore opera through our innovative and engaging programs created for kids and families! Corktown, Toronto, Ontario, Downtown West, Toronto, Ontario Family camp Coed
Families in the Spotlight Gabriola; Jasper; Montreal Education: Musical Theatre Overnight camp, Family 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/week View profile	Overnight camp, Family camp openCamp Coed	800	3-100	26	Gabriola, British Columbia, Jasper, Alberta, Montreal, Québec	Education: Musical TheatreFamilies in the SpotlightKids 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. Gabriola, British Columbia, Jasper, Alberta, Montreal, Québec Overnight camp, Family camp Coed
Rockstar Music Oakville; Annex, Toronto; Vaughan Music (multi) Day camp, Program, Family camp 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/week View profile	Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	30	1-100	27	Oakville, Ontario, Annex, Toronto, Ontario, Vaughan, Ontario	Music (multi)Rockstar MusicLearn 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! Oakville, Ontario, Annex, Toronto, Ontario, Vaughan, Ontario Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
Laurus Summer Camp Quebec (5) 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/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	150	3-15	28	Montreal, Laval, Beaconsfield, Westmount	Traditional (multi activity) Laurus Summer CampMontreal, 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! Montreal, Laval, Beaconsfield, Westmount Day camp Coed
Code Ninjas Meadowvale Mississauga Computer (multi) Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp 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/month View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	150	5-14	29	Mississauga, Ontario	Computer (multi)Code Ninjas MeadowvaleWhen 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! Mississauga, Ontario Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
Wesley Acres - Harbour Ridge Picton Traditional (multi activity) Day 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/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	225	5-14	30	Picton, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Wesley Acres - Harbour RidgeA traditional Christian Camp, located in Prince Edward County just across the lake from Sandbanks Provincial Park. Picton, Ontario Day camp Coed
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/week View profile	Overnight camp openCamp Girls	1280	4-16	31	Sharbot Lake, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Camp OcontoFounded 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. Sharbot Lake, Ontario Overnight camp Girls
Higher Training Basketball Academy Burlington Sport: Basketball Day camp, 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/month View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	36	4-18	32	Burlington, Ontario	Sport: BasketballHigher Training Basketball AcademyHigher 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! Burlington, Ontario Day camp, Program Coed
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 $7,385/6 weeks View profile	Overnight camp openCamp Coed	7385	13-15	33	Lawrence Manor, Toronto, Ontario, Sudbury, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Camp SolelimCamp 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. Lawrence Manor, Toronto, Ontario, Sudbury, Ontario Overnight camp Coed
Young People's Theatre/YPT St Lawrence, Toronto; Online Arts : Theatre Arts Virtual Program, Day camp, Family camp 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/session View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Family camp openCamp Coed	109	4-18	34	St Lawrence, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Arts : Theatre ArtsYoung People's Theatre/YPTLed by our experienced faculty of professional artist educators, we’re offering online classes for JK-Gr. 12 both on weekends and after-school! St Lawrence, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Family camp Coed
Kilcoo Camp Minden; Moore Park, Toronto 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 $2,975/2 weeks View profile	Overnight camp openCamp Boys	2975	7-16	35	Minden, Ontario, Moore Park, Toronto, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Kilcoo CampKilcoo 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"! Minden, Ontario, Moore Park, Toronto, Ontario Overnight camp Boys
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Medeba Summer Camp Haliburton Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, 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/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp Coed	729	7-16	36	Haliburton, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Medeba Summer CampMedeba 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. Haliburton, Ontario Day camp, Overnight camp Coed
Arrowsmith School Cognitive Intensive Program South Hill, Toronto; Online Academic/Tutoring: Instructor lead (group) Virtual Program, Day camp 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/program View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp openCamp Coed	5000	8-88	37	South Hill, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Academic/Tutoring: Instructor lead (group)Arrowsmith School Cognitive Intensive ProgramThe 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. South Hill, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp Coed
The Michelangelo Code Brampton; Vaughan; Mississauga; Online Computer : Video Game/Web Design Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp 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/month View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	150	5-18	38	Brampton, Ontario, Vaughan, Ontario, Mississauga, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Computer : Video Game/Web DesignThe Michelangelo CodeWith valuable contributions from Industry leaders, Mr. G, a STEM Instructor and former GANZ game developer passes on key techniques used by his production team! Brampton, Ontario, Vaughan, Ontario, Mississauga, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed

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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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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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