Camp Guide

Camps that promote courage

Develop inner strength and confidence, and learn the value of facing fear

Courage is:
• Willingness and ability to face fears and try new things
• Tolerance for uncertainty
• Social confidence

“Camps foster courage,” says Sarde Matti, in part because “[they don't have] the added pressure of performance that might accompany a more traditional, academic setting.” Below the listings, learn more from registered social worker Matti, parents and campers discussing the importance of camp to the development of courage. Read more

Camps that help kids grow in courage (84 results)

The following camps help kids and teens grow in courage.

		Cost	Ages	Activities
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping J19 Jul 08 - Jul 26, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $3,850 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	3850	7-15	2023-07-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping J26 Jul 01 - Jul 26, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $4,750 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,41,6,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,223,151,54,58,63,324,36,346,28,222,221,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	4750	7-15	2023-07-01
FEATURED Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs OVERNIGHT Canoeing Out-tripping Langskib For Boys and Young Men Jun 28 - Aug 16, 2023 • Temagami, ON • Age 11 to 17 (Boys) • From $5,650 TemagamiOntario Dedicated to the need to explore, embark on an adventure, challenge themselves, develop independence & experience the unknown Visit website view details	,170,6,41,81,133,5,153,1,16,3,322,25,28,overnightcamp,allboys,	5650	11-17	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Crescent Camps DAY CAMP Leadership Leader in Training Jul 04 - Aug 04, 2023 • Uptown, Toronto • Age 12 to 13 (Coed) • From $420 TorontoUptownUptownOntario Campers will develop techniques and strategies for being a confident and competent leader in a camp environment. Visit website view details	,81,6,33,2,91,daycamp,coed,	420	12-13	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping A19 Aug 05 - Aug 23, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $3,850 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	3850	7-15	2023-08-01
FEATURED Lakefield College School Summer Programs DAY CAMP Dance LCS Dance Intensive Jul 31 - Aug 04, 2023 • Lakefield, ON • Age 13 to 18 (Coed) • From $465 LakefieldOntario Build dance and choreography skills while collaborating on dance performances. Visit website view details	,154,5,22,259,258,165,265,288,daycamp,coed,	465	13-18	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED FDT Academy DAY CAMP Debate 5-Day Debate Camp Winter 2022 Dec 26 - Dec 30, 2022 • Online • Age 5 to 18 (Coed) • From $150 Online Camp is uniquely valuable because it provides students with a high quantity of teaching and practice hours within a few days. Visit website view details	,196,2,32,195,275,91,97,270,19,362,366,358,daycamp,coed,	150	5-18	2022-12-01
FEATURED Lakefield College School Summer Programs OVERNIGHT Dance LCS Dance Intensive Jul 31 - Aug 04, 2023 • Lakefield, ON • Age 13 to 18 (Coed) • From $1,235 LakefieldOntario Build dance and choreography skills while collaborating on dance performances. Visit website view details	,154,5,22,259,258,165,265,288,overnightcamp,coed,	1235	13-18	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED School of Rock Vancouver DAY CAMP Music Jam Camp ROCK 101 \| 5 DAY WINTER CAMP Dec 19 - Dec 30, 2022 • Vancouver, BC • Age 7 to 12 (Coed) • From $525 VancouverBritish Columbia For beginners, no experience needed! Students will explore their instruments through musical games and activities. Visit website view details	,175,5,37,147,287,339,176,150,daycamp,coed,	525	7-12	2022-12-01
FEATURED Educo Adventure School OVERNIGHT Adventure Out-tripping Cariboo Adventurers Jul 03 - Aug 04, 2023 • 100 Mile House, BC • Age 9 to 11 (Coed) • From $740 100 Mile HouseBritish Columbia This exciting 5-day course is packed full of adventure and exploration! Visit website view details	,48,6,298,41,81,337,5,366,2,91,33,24,357,50,316,267,7,153,1,319,251,3,28,221,260,16,322,56,225,252,overnightcamp,coed,	740	9-11	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Crescent Camps DAY CAMP Debate Model UN Camp Jun 26 - Jul 21, 2023 • Uptown, Toronto • Age 12 to 13 (Coed) • From $525 TorontoUptownUptownOntario Learn the purpose and function of the United Nations and finish with an age-appropriate Model UN simulation. Visit website view details	,362,2,97,daycamp,coed,	525	12-13	2023-06-012023-07-01
FEATURED Crescent Camps DAY CAMP Entrepreneurship Entrepreneur & Marketing Aug 08 - Aug 11, 2023 • Uptown, Toronto • Age 12 to 13 (Coed) • From $420 TorontoUptownUptownOntario Learn how to create and sell a product or service; from finding market & gearing ads towards target demographic. Visit website view details	,135,2,278,daycamp,coed,	420	12-13	2023-08-01
FEATURED Brain Power Enrichment Programs VIRTUAL Science Education Think Like A Genius Workshop (Grades 6-8, Virtual) Mar 14 - Mar 14, 2023 • Online • Age 12 to 14 (Coed) • From $140 Online This workshop exposes students to ground-breaking insights about how great world geniuses conceived their ideas. Visit website view details	,342,2,19,358,50,181,virtualprogram,coed,	140	12-14
FEATURED YMCA Wanakita OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Out-tripping First Year Student Counsellor (1st Year SCs) Jul 02 - Aug 24, 2023 • Haliburton Highlands, ON • Age 15 to 15 (Coed) • From $4,101 Haliburton HighlandsOntario Powerful leadership skills and a challenging wilderness environment for them to learn and grow Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,154,22,257,259,258,165,175,37,38,176,150,265,288,59,10,9,173,123,134,88,2,91,33,226,1,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,221,74,60,260,15,322,16,31,49,56,overnightcamp,coed,	4101	15-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Lakefield College School Summer Programs OVERNIGHT Languages Learning English Outdoors (ESLCO) Aug 09 - Sep 07, 2023 • Lakefield, ON • Age 13 to 18 (Coed) • From $6,925 LakefieldOntario Strengthen your English fluency while learning to camp, hike and paddle on wilderness adventures. Visit website view details	,41,6,81,133,5,196,2,32,79,24,12,3,347,327,223,54,58,63,21,324,15,322,16,25,49,56,overnightcamp,coed,	6925	13-18	2023-08-012023-09-01
FEATURED School of Rock Vancouver DAY CAMP Music Jam Camp Classic Rock Rewind \| 5 Day Music Camp Dec 26, 2022 - Sep 01, 2023 • Vancouver, BC • Age 7 to 12 (Coed) • From $525 VancouverBritish Columbia Students learn & practice music of 60's & 70's rock icons, culminating in a live performance on the last day! Visit website view details	,175,5,37,147,287,339,176,150,daycamp,coed,	525	7-12	2022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Budding Genius VIRTUAL STEAM Entrance to Canada best universities and Colleges guaranteed! Sep 26, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023 • Online • Age 4 to 18+ (Coed) • From $500 Online We can guarantee you your entrance to Canada best universities and colleges! Call us today! Visit website view details	,10,5,9,296,173,123,302,177,178,334,180,331,332,67,304,159,179,196,2,32,195,20,130,50,314,268,271,virtualprogram,coed,	500	4-19	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED CBY Music & Performing Arts PROGRAM Performing Arts Acting Private Voice Acting Lessons Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023 • Hamilton, ON • Age 6 to 17 (Coed) • From $140 HamiltonOntario Our award-winning instructors will help you develop your voice, grow your confidence and bring screen characters to life. Visit website view details	,282,5,274,288,59,337,programclass,coed,	140	6-17	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED CBY Music & Performing Arts PROGRAM Music Singing/Vocal Private Singing Lessons Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023 • Hamilton, ON • Age 6 to 17 (Coed) • From $108 HamiltonOntario Our award-winning voice instructors will help you develop your voice, grow your confidence and get qualified. Visit website view details	,138,5,37,287,285,150,265,288,59,programclass,coed,	108	6-17	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED School of Rock Vancouver DAY CAMP Music Jam Camp The Beatles \| 5 Day Music Camp Dec 19, 2022 - Aug 04, 2023 • Vancouver, BC • Age 7 to 12 (Coed) • From $525 VancouverBritish Columbia Camp students learn & practice songs from the Beatles, culminating in a live performance on the last day! Visit website view details	,175,5,37,147,287,339,176,150,daycamp,coed,	525	7-12	2022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Crescent Camps DAY CAMP Sports Explorer Camp Jun 26 - Aug 18, 2023 • Uptown, Toronto • Age 6 to 7 (Coed) • From $420 TorontoUptownUptownOntario For campers who are looking for a fun, exciting, and enriching way to spend their summer days. Visit website view details	,10,5,9,24,2,161,3,66,daycamp,coed,	420	6-7	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Brain Power Enrichment Programs PROGRAM Public Speaking Education Grades 6-8 Public Speaking Workshop Feb 04 - Mar 05, 2023 • Hamilton; Vaughan, ON • Age 11 to 15 (Coed) • From $440 HamiltonVaughanOntario Students will engage in classical rhetoric, debate, study logical reasoning, fallacies and be inspired by historical speeches Visit website view details	,196,2,32,97,181,programclass,coed,	440	11-15	2023-02-012023-03-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping JA40 Jul 15 - Aug 23, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $5,850 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,41,6,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,223,151,54,58,63,324,36,346,28,222,221,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	5850	7-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Ak-O-Mak OVERNIGHT Sports Traditional Summer 2023 Sessions Jun 28 - Sep 02, 2023 • Parry Sound, ON • Age 7 to 16 (Girls) • From $2,485 Parry SoundOntario Encourage girls to be brave, discover strength while connecting with each other Visit website view details	,170,6,88,2,91,33,153,1,276,8,3,224,11,347,12,261,327,323,26,151,194,54,58,63,21,36,346,65,251,27,28,254,35,222,74,139,260,16,322,201,31,49,56,326,161,66,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	2485	7-16	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-01
FEATURED Crescent Camps DAY CAMP Financial Literacy Money Matters Camp - On Campus Jul 17 - Jul 21, 2023 • Uptown, Toronto • Age 10 to 11 (Coed) • From $525 TorontoUptownUptownOntario Campers will have fun while learning how money works and developing good financial habits, an essential life skill. Visit website view details	,278,2,daycamp,coed,	525	10-11	2023-07-01
FEATURED Brain Power Enrichment Programs PROGRAM Public Speaking Education Grades 9+ Public Speaking Workshop Jan 08 - Jan 29, 2023 • Vaughan, Toronto • Age 14 to 18 (Coed) • From $440 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkVaughanOntario Students will engage in classical rhetoric, debate, study logical reasoning, fallacies and be inspired by historical speeches Visit website view details	,196,2,32,97,181,programclass,coed,	440	14-18	2023-01-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Wilderness Skills A12 Aug 12 - Aug 23, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $2,450 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,41,6,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,201,25,223,28,31,151,36,346,222,221,49,54,56,58,63,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	2450	7-15	2023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping JA54 Jul 01 - Aug 23, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $7,350 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,41,6,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,223,151,54,58,63,324,36,346,28,222,221,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	7350	7-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED TAC Sports - Toronto Athletic Camps DAY CAMP Basketball Basketball Winter Break Camp Dec 28, 2022 - Jan 06, 2023 • Thornhill, ON • Age 7 to 12 (Coed) • From $62 ThornhillOntario Train with professional basketball coaches in ball mastery, specific step-by-step skill training, dynamic games, and drills Visit website view details	,12,3,347,daycamp,coed,	62	7-12	2022-12-012023-01-01
FEATURED Camp Frenda OVERNIGHT Traditional Junior Camp 1 Jul 02 - Jul 08, 2023 • Port Carling, ON • Age 8 to 12 (Coed) • From $725 Port CarlingOntario Junior Camp is loved by children 8-12 old years across Ontario. Come enjoy some amazing time on Lake Rosseau! Visit website view details	,8,3,12,347,15,322,16,21,25,27,28,30,49,54,56,63,64,221,222,251,10,5,9,69,133,174,175,37,256,41,6,48,81,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	725	8-12	2023-07-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping A26 Jul 29 - Aug 23, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $4,750 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,41,6,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,223,151,54,58,63,324,36,346,28,222,221,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	4750	7-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Budding Genius VIRTUAL STEAM Virtual Math + Coding -Science and engineering -SAT Sep 26, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023 • Online • Age 4 to 18+ (Coed) • From $150 Online We guarantee better grades in all matters. We use the matching learning style to maximize each child's learning ability. Visit website view details	,10,5,9,296,173,123,302,177,178,334,180,331,332,67,304,159,179,196,2,32,195,20,130,50,314,268,271,virtualprogram,coed,	150	4-19	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED School of Rock Vancouver DAY CAMP Music ROCK 101 \| 5 DAY SPRING MUSIC CAMP Mar 13 - Apr 07, 2023 • Vancouver, BC • Age 7 to 12 (Coed) • From $525 VancouverBritish Columbia For beginners, no experience needed! Students will explore their instruments through musical games and activities. Visit website view details	,175,5,37,147,287,339,176,150,daycamp,coed,	525	7-12	2023-03-012023-04-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Wilderness Skills J15 Jul 01 - Jul 15, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $3,050 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	3050	7-15	2023-07-01
FEATURED Crescent Camps DAY CAMP Traditional Challenge Camp Jul 10 - Aug 18, 2023 • Uptown, Toronto • Age 10 to 11 (Coed) • From $525 TorontoUptownUptownOntario Challenge campers will enjoy fun activities that challenge them to work collaboratively using a holistic approach. Visit website view details	,48,6,33,2,91,281,268,161,3,188,0,daycamp,coed,	525	10-11	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Muskoka Woods OVERNIGHT Traditional Overnight Camp Jul 02 - Aug 26, 2023 • Rosseau, ON • Age 6 to 16 (Coed) • From $1,299 RosseauOntario Muskoka Woods is a place like no other featuring an unmatched activity schedule and led by trustworthy staff. Visit website view details	,48,6,256,5,133,253,175,37,10,9,173,123,69,174,276,1,8,3,224,12,347,223,26,54,58,63,27,29,125,222,221,348,74,260,15,322,16,31,49,56,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1299	6-16	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Muskoka Woods OVERNIGHT Traditional CLASSIC Aug 27 - Sep 01, 2023 • Rosseau, ON • Age 13 to 16 (Coed) • From $1,579 RosseauOntario Exclusive TEEN ONLY camp from August 27 – September 1. The perfect way to end your summer. Visit website view details	,48,6,256,5,133,253,175,37,10,9,173,123,69,174,276,1,8,3,224,12,347,223,26,54,58,63,27,29,125,222,221,348,74,260,15,322,16,31,49,56,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1579	13-16	2023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Wilderness Skills J12 Jul 15 - Jul 26, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $2,450 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	2450	7-15	2023-07-01
FEATURED Crescent Camps DAY CAMP Financial Literacy Bulls & Bears: Investing 101 Camp Jul 31 - Aug 18, 2023 • Uptown, Toronto • Age 12 to 13 (Coed) • From $525 TorontoUptownUptownOntario Campers will have a blast learning about investing with a hands-on, age-appropriate curriculum, filled with games and lessons Visit website view details	,278,2,daycamp,coed,	525	12-13	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Crescent Camps DAY CAMP Traditional Adventure Camp Jul 04 - Aug 18, 2023 • Uptown, Toronto • Age 8 to 9 (Coed) • From $420 TorontoUptownUptownOntario Adventure camp is the perfect place for campers who are looking for a fun, exciting, and enriching way to spend their summer Visit website view details	,48,6,10,5,9,24,2,268,161,3,188,0,daycamp,coed,	420	8-9	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Brain Power Enrichment Programs PROGRAM Public Speaking Education Grades 4-5 Public Speaking Workshop Jan 07 - Jun 18, 2023 • Throughout Ontario (3) • Age 9 to 11 (Coed) • From $440 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkHamiltonVaughanOntario Students will engage in classical rhetoric, debate, study logical reasoning, fallacies and be inspired by historical speeches Visit website view details	,196,2,32,97,181,programclass,coed,	440	9-11	2023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED CBY Music & Performing Arts PROGRAM Dance Performing Arts Kids Dance Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023 • Hamilton, ON • Age 6 to 9 (Coed) • From $70 HamiltonOntario Our award-winning dance instructors will help you develop technique, grow your confidence and get qualified. Visit website view details	,154,5,22,257,259,258,165,265,288,59,programclass,coed,	70	6-9	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED CBY Music & Performing Arts PROGRAM Performing Arts Acting Private Acting Lessons Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023 • Hamilton, ON • Age 6 to 17 (Coed) • From $140 HamiltonOntario Our award-winning acting instructors will help you develop your presence, grow your confidence and get qualified. Visit website view details	,282,5,274,288,59,337,programclass,coed,	140	6-17	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED CBY Music & Performing Arts PROGRAM Music Music Lessons Private Instrumental Lessons Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023 • Hamilton, ON • Age 6 to 17 (Coed) • From $108 HamiltonOntario Our award-winning instrumental teachers will help you develop your musicianship, grow your confidence and get qualified. Visit website view details	,138,5,37,175,287,339,176,285,150,265,288,59,programclass,coed,	108	6-17	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED Discovery Day Camp DAY CAMP CIT/LIT Leader-In-Training and Counsellor-In-Training Program Jul 10 - Aug 18, 2023 • Richmond Hill, ON • Age 12 to 15 (Coed) • From $1,100 Richmond HillOntario Skill building in the areas of teamwork, communication, leadership and goal setting in a fun summer camp environment! Visit website view details	,298,6,41,10,5,9,173,123,134,67,177,159,88,2,91,33,24,314,268,12,3,347,327,223,54,56,322,daycamp,coed,	1100	12-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping JA43 Jul 01 - Aug 12, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $6,300 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	6300	7-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Budding Genius VIRTUAL STEAM Better grades guaranteed or your money back! Virtual tutoring Math + Coding -Science and engineering -SAT Sep 26, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023 • Online • Age 4 to 18+ (Coed) • From $150 Online Better grades guaranteed or your money back for any child! Visit website view details	,10,5,9,296,173,123,302,177,178,334,180,331,332,67,304,159,179,196,2,32,195,20,130,50,314,268,271,virtualprogram,coed,	150	4-19	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED CBY Music & Performing Arts PROGRAM Dance Performing Arts Tot Dance Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023 • Hamilton, ON • Age 3 to 5 (Coed) • From $65 HamiltonOntario Our award-winning dance instructors will help you develop technique, grow your confidence and get qualified. Visit website view details	,154,5,22,257,259,258,165,265,288,59,programclass,coed,	65	3-5	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED CBY Music & Performing Arts PROGRAM Dance Performing Arts Private Dance Lessons Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023 • Hamilton, ON • Age 6 to 17 (Coed) • From $280 HamiltonOntario Our award-winning dance instructors will help you develop technique, grow your confidence and get qualified. Visit website view details	,154,5,22,257,259,258,165,265,288,59,programclass,coed,	280	6-17	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED Camp Can-Aqua OVERNIGHT Traditional INTRO to Camp - Single Week Trial Aug 27 - Sep 01, 2023 • Haliburton Highlands, ON • Age 6 to 12 (Coed) • From $1,495 Haliburton HighlandsOntario Enjoy a single week with others who are new to the Can-Aqua Experience. Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,197,345,175,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,24,2,160,137,226,1,153,8,3,224,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,223,28,31,36,346,222,49,54,74,56,260,63,64,161,65,360,363,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1495	6-12	2023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Wilderness Skills A15 Jul 29 - Aug 12, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $3,050 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	3050	7-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
The Academy of Martial Arts PROGRAM Martial Arts Karate 8-12 year old Kids Karate Sep 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023 • Brampton, ON • Age 8 to 12 (Coed) • From $525 BramptonOntario Martial Arts classes work on keeping the body and the mind active. Have fun while practicing a little self-control. Visit website view details	,320,1,153,276,254,3,35,programclass,coed,	525	8-12	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01
The Academy of Martial Arts PROGRAM Martial Arts Karate 13-16 year old Teen Karate Sep 22, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023 • Brampton, ON • Age 13 to 16 (Coed) • From $525 BramptonOntario Online Martial Arts classes working on keeping the body and the mind active. Have fun while practicing a little self-control. Visit website view details	,320,1,153,276,254,3,35,programclass,coed,	525	13-16	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01
Panda Mandarin Language Programs PROGRAM Languages Mandarin Voyagers 6-8 Years Oct 13 - Dec 18, 2022 • Toronto (2) • Age 6 to 8 (Coed) • From $565 TorontoEtobicoke, UptownEtobicokeUptownOntario Start learning Mandarin with our Voyagers program for beginner & intermediate students! Visit website view details	,337,5,10,9,173,123,79,2,97,270,19,programclass,coed,	565	6-8	2022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Panda Mandarin Language Programs VIRTUAL Languages Mandarin Voyagers 6-8 Years (Virtual) Oct 16 - Dec 18, 2022 • Online • Age 6 to 8 (Coed) • From $425 Online Start learning Mandarin online with our Voyagers program for beginner & intermediate students! Visit website view details	,337,5,10,9,173,123,79,2,97,270,19,virtualprogram,coed,	425	6-8	2022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
The Academy of Martial Arts PROGRAM Martial Arts Karate 13-16 year old Teen Karate Sep 22, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023 • Brampton, ON • Age 13 to 16 (Coed) • From $130 BramptonOntario Train martial arts from the comfort of your home, stay fit, reduce anxiety. Separate online classes for children, teens. Visit website view details	,320,1,153,276,254,3,35,programclass,coed,	130	13-16	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01
LearningRx – Richmond Hill VIRTUAL Academics (1:1) Education MathRx (Online) Nov 30, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022 • Online • Age 8 to 18+ (Coed) • From $80 Online MathRx strengthens the brain skills needed to easily understand math concepts, solve problems, and perform calculations. Visit website view details	,195,2,32,129,181,virtualprogram,coed,	80	8-19	2021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
The Academy of Martial Arts DAY CAMP Karate Martial Arts Kids Holiday Karate Camp Jan 03 - Jan 06, 2023 • Brampton, ON • Age 5 to 11 (Coed) • From $240 BramptonOntario Karate camp for kids is much more than karate. Social Games, Bully Prevention, Fitness, Goal Setting, and more Visit website view details	,320,1,153,276,254,3,35,daycamp,coed,	240	5-11	2023-01-01
The Academy of Martial Arts PROGRAM Martial Arts Karate 5 to 7 year old Kids Karate Sep 22, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023 • Brampton, ON • Age 5 to 7 (Coed) • From $525 BramptonOntario Martial Arts classes work on keeping the body and the mind active. Have fun while practicing a little self-control. Visit website view details	,320,1,153,276,254,3,35,programclass,coed,	525	5-7	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01
Panda Mandarin Language Programs VIRTUAL Languages Mandarin Explorers - 4-5 Years Old (Virtual) Oct 13 - Dec 18, 2022 • Online • Age 4 to 5 (Coed) • From $325 Online Mandarin Explorers online for 4-5 years is a fun & engaging way for children to meet new friends and learn Mandarin together! Visit website view details	,337,5,10,9,173,123,79,2,97,270,19,virtualprogram,coed,	325	4-5	2022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Panda Mandarin Language Programs PROGRAM Languages Mandarin Voyagers 9+ Years Oct 13 - Dec 18, 2022 • Toronto (2) • Age 9 to 12 (Coed) • From $565 TorontoEtobicoke, UptownEtobicokeUptownOntario Start learning Mandarin with our Voyagers program for beginner & intermediate students! Visit website view details	,337,5,10,9,173,123,79,2,97,270,19,programclass,coed,	565	9-12	2022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Panda Mandarin Language Programs PROGRAM Languages Mandarin Explorers - Under 4 years (w/ caregiver) Oct 13 - Dec 18, 2022 • Toronto (2) • Age 1 to 4 (Coed) • From $425 TorontoEtobicoke, UptownEtobicokeUptownOntario Mandarin Explorers for Under 4 years is a fun and engaging way for children to explore learning Mandarin! Visit website view details	,337,5,10,9,173,123,79,2,97,270,19,programclass,coed,	425	1-4	2022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Panda Mandarin Language Programs PROGRAM Languages Mandarin Explorers - 4-5 Years Old Oct 13 - Dec 18, 2022 • Toronto (2) • Age 4 to 5 (Coed) • From $425 TorontoEtobicoke, UptownEtobicokeUptownOntario Mandarin Explorers for 4-5 years old is a fun and engaging way for children to meet new friends and learn Mandarin together! Visit website view details	,337,5,10,9,173,123,79,2,97,270,19,programclass,coed,	425	4-5	2022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Panda Mandarin Language Programs VIRTUAL Languages Mandarin Voyagers 9+ Years (Virtual) Oct 16 - Dec 18, 2022 • Online • Age 9 to 12 (Coed) • From $425 Online Start learning Mandarin online with our Voyagers program for beginner & intermediate students! Visit website view details	,337,5,10,9,173,123,79,2,97,270,19,virtualprogram,coed,	425	9-12	2022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
LearningRx – Richmond Hill PROGRAM Academics (1:1) Education MathRx (In-Person) Nov 30, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022 • Richmond Hill, ON • Age 8 to 18+ (Coed) • From $80 Richmond HillOntario MathRx strengthens the brain skills needed to easily understand math concepts, solve problems, and perform calculations. Visit website view details	,195,2,32,129,181,programclass,coed,	80	8-19	2021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Hockey Opportunity Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Ultimate (Traditional) Camp Program Jul 02 - Aug 26, 2023 • Huntsville, ON • Age 7 to 16 (Coed) • From $1,175 HuntsvilleOntario Spend an action-packed day of "fun in the sun" participating in a variety of land and/or water activities. Visit website view details	,48,6,81,10,5,9,320,1,153,276,8,3,63,347,324,36,346,16,322,25,31,49,56,64,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1175	7-16	2023-07-012023-08-01
Joookooo Sports Academy PROGRAM Soccer JOOOKOOO Soccer Skills Academy - Bowmanville (Ages 9-11) Sep 24, 2022 - Jun 03, 2023 • Ajax, ON • Age 6 to 11 (Coed) • From $145 AjaxOntario Focus on developing core soccer skills, agility, balance, coordination and speed. Interactive games, drills and skills. Visit website view details	,276,1,54,3,347,programclass,coed,	145	6-11	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
Camp Kahuna DAY CAMP Traditional Extreme Team Programs - Four sessions Jul 10 - Sep 01, 2023 • Burlington, ON • Age 13 to 15 (Coed) • From $499 BurlingtonOntario We offer a leader-in-training program for teens ages 13 to 15.There are four sessions. Each session is two weeks. Visit website view details	,298,6,81,10,5,9,88,2,91,366,33,275,145,24,327,3,347,54,63,28,188,0,daycamp,coed,	499	13-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
Joookooo Sports Academy PROGRAM Basketball JOOOKOOO Basketball Skills Academy - Bowmanville (Ages 6-8) Sep 24, 2022 - Jun 03, 2023 • Ajax, ON • Age 6 to 8 (Coed) • From $145 AjaxOntario Focus on developing core basketball skills, agility, balance, coordination and speed. Interactive games, drills and skills. Visit website view details	,276,1,12,3,347,programclass,coed,	145	6-8	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
Scouts Canada PROGRAM Traditional Adventure Cub Scouts Dec 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2037 • Ottawa, ON • Age 8 to 10 (Coed) • From $230 OttawaOntario Cubs embark on outdoor adventures like hikes, camping & paddling, and explore fun activities in STEM & cultural experiences. Visit website view details	,48,6,298,81,256,5,133,10,9,134,366,2,91,33,24,268,8,3,224,11,347,12,327,54,21,36,346,52,367,28,51,221,16,322,25,31,49,56,44,225,188,0,252,programclass,coed,	230	8-10	2021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-012027-10-012027-11-012027-12-012028-01-012028-02-012028-03-012028-04-012028-05-012028-06-012028-07-012028-08-012028-09-012028-10-012028-11-012028-12-012029-01-012029-02-012029-03-012029-04-012029-05-012029-06-012029-07-012029-08-012029-09-012029-10-012029-11-012029-12-012030-01-012030-02-012030-03-012030-04-012030-05-012030-06-012030-07-012030-08-012030-09-012030-10-012030-11-012030-12-012031-01-012031-02-012031-03-012031-04-012031-05-012031-06-012031-07-012031-08-012031-09-012031-10-012031-11-012031-12-012032-01-012032-02-012032-03-012032-04-012032-05-012032-06-012032-07-012032-08-012032-09-012032-10-012032-11-012032-12-012033-01-012033-02-012033-03-012033-04-012033-05-012033-06-012033-07-012033-08-012033-09-012033-10-012033-11-012033-12-012034-01-012034-02-012034-03-012034-04-012034-05-012034-06-012034-07-012034-08-012034-09-012034-10-012034-11-012034-12-012035-01-012035-02-012035-03-012035-04-012035-05-012035-06-012035-07-012035-08-012035-09-012035-10-012035-11-012035-12-012036-01-012036-02-012036-03-012036-04-012036-05-012036-06-012036-07-012036-08-012036-09-012036-10-012036-11-012036-12-012037-01-012037-02-012037-03-012037-04-012037-05-012037-06-012037-07-012037-08-012037-09-012037-10-012037-11-012037-12-01
Hockey Opportunity Camp OVERNIGHT Waterski/Wakeboard Water Ski + (Traditional) Camp Program Jul 02 - Aug 26, 2023 • Huntsville, ON • Age 10 to 16 (Coed) • From $1,490 HuntsvilleOntario Campers enjoy 3 hours of water skiing daily, plus 1 camp activity and fitness and wellness training. Visit website view details	,48,6,81,320,1,153,276,8,3,63,347,324,36,346,16,322,25,31,49,56,64,161,overnightcamp,coed,	1490	10-16	2023-07-012023-08-01
Joookooo Sports Academy PROGRAM Soccer JOOOKOOO Soccer Skills Academy - Bowmanville (Ages 6-8) Sep 24, 2022 - Jun 03, 2023 • Ajax, ON • Age 6 to 8 (Coed) • From $145 AjaxOntario Focus on developing core soccer skills, agility, balance, coordination and speed. Interactive games, drills and skills. Visit website view details	,276,1,54,3,347,programclass,coed,	145	6-8	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
Joookooo Sports Academy PROGRAM Basketball JOOOKOOO Basketball Skills Academy - Bowmanville (Ages 4-5) Sep 24, 2022 - Jun 03, 2023 • Ajax, ON • Age 4 to 5 (Coed) • From $145 AjaxOntario Focus on developing core basketball skills, agility, balance, coordination and speed. Interactive games, drills and skills. Visit website view details	,276,1,12,3,347,programclass,coed,	145	4-5	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
Camp Big Canoe OVERNIGHT Traditional Outdoor Skills (High School Credit) Jul 03 - Aug 25, 2023 • Bracebridge, ON • Age 14 to 15 (Coed) • From $2,040 BracebridgeOntario This life-changing experience will set you up for success through skill development and an 8-day canoe trip. Visit website view details	,48,6,298,41,81,337,5,10,9,123,333,20,2,88,91,366,33,24,8,3,11,347,12,223,54,260,16,322,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	2040	14-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
Joookooo Sports Academy PROGRAM Basketball JOOOKOOO Basketball Skills Academy - Bowmanville (Ages 12-14) Sep 24, 2022 - Jun 03, 2023 • Ajax, ON • Age 6 to 14 (Coed) • From $145 AjaxOntario Focus on developing core basketball skills, agility, balance, coordination and speed. Interactive games, drills and skills. Visit website view details	,276,1,12,3,347,programclass,coed,	145	6-14	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
Mi-A-Kon-Da OVERNIGHT Traditional Introduction to Overnight Summer Camp - Stepping Stones Jun 23 - Jun 25, 2023 • Parry Sound, ON • Age 6 to 8 (Girls) • From $300 Parry SoundOntario For girls who are looking to take the first step in their overnight camping experience check out our Stepping Stones program. Visit website view details	,48,6,147,5,37,59,288,10,9,24,2,16,3,322,31,49,56,8,28,221,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	300	6-8	2023-06-01
Camp Big Canoe OVERNIGHT Traditional Pee Wee Camp Jul 28 - Aug 01, 2023 • Bracebridge, ON • Age 6 to 9 (Coed) • From $425 BracebridgeOntario Pee Wee camp is for our first-timers away from home. Lots of extra staff to encourage campers to have fun trying new things. Visit website view details	,48,6,298,41,81,361,5,337,10,9,173,123,333,24,2,8,3,327,347,223,151,54,63,28,16,322,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	425	6-9	2023-07-01
Joookooo Sports Academy PROGRAM Basketball JOOOKOOO Basketball Skills Academy - Bowmanville (Ages 9-11) Sep 24, 2022 - Jun 03, 2023 • Ajax, ON • Age 6 to 11 (Coed) • From $145 AjaxOntario Focus on developing core basketball skills, agility, balance, coordination and speed. Interactive games, drills and skills. Visit website view details	,276,1,12,3,347,programclass,coed,	145	6-11	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
Easter Seal Summer Camp VIRTUAL Traditional Virtual Programs Oct 17 - Dec 21, 2022 • Online • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed) • From $0 Online Social Clubs offer games, social time and virtual field trips. Fun & Fitness classes offer games, challenges and sports. Visit website view details	,10,5,9,276,1,188,0,virtualprogram,coed,	0	6-19	2022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Camp Celtic OVERNIGHT Traditional Summer Camp (1 week) Jul 02 - Aug 19, 2023 • Bruce Peninsula, ON • Age 7 to 16 (Coed) • From $1,235 Bruce PeninsulaOntario Designed for kids with a wide range of experience in the activities, as well as just experience in being away from home! Visit website view details	,48,6,298,81,282,5,154,22,257,259,258,165,263,345,368,293,197,175,37,38,287,339,176,285,150,274,288,265,289,59,335,337,10,9,363,297,173,295,123,69,174,360,24,2,320,1,8,3,12,347,327,223,26,151,54,58,63,28,222,221,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,161,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1235	7-16	2023-07-012023-08-01
Mi-A-Kon-Da OVERNIGHT Traditional Women's Wellness Weekend Sep 08 - Sep 10, 2023 • Parry Sound, ON • Age 19 to 18+ (Girls) • From $300 Parry SoundOntario Come relax and engage on an adventurous retreat where you can re-energize, connect with friends, and explore nature! Visit website view details	,48,6,81,154,5,22,258,165,175,37,176,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,16,3,322,25,28,31,221,49,56,63,347,161,360,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	300	19-19	2023-09-01
Joookooo Sports Academy PROGRAM Soccer JOOOKOOO Soccer Skills Academy - Bowmanville (Ages 12-14) Sep 24, 2022 - Jun 03, 2023 • Ajax, ON • Age 6 to 14 (Coed) • From $145 AjaxOntario Focus on developing core soccer skills, agility, balance, coordination and speed. Interactive games, drills and skills. Visit website view details	,276,1,54,3,347,programclass,coed,	145	6-14	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
Hockey Opportunity Camp OVERNIGHT Hockey Hockey + (Traditional) Camp Program Jul 02 - Aug 26, 2023 • Huntsville, ON • Age 7 to 16 (Coed) • From $1,385 HuntsvilleOntario Featuring 10 intensive hours of on-ice skill development, 2 chosen camp activities daily plus fitness or wellness training. Visit website view details	,48,6,81,320,1,153,276,8,3,63,347,324,36,346,29,16,322,25,31,49,56,64,161,overnightcamp,coed,	1385	7-16	2023-07-012023-08-01
Joookooo Sports Academy PROGRAM Soccer JOOOKOOO Soccer Skills Academy - Bowmanville (Ages 4-5) Sep 24, 2022 - Jun 03, 2023 • Ajax, ON • Age 4 to 5 (Coed) • From $145 AjaxOntario Focus on developing core soccer skills, agility, balance, coordination and speed. Interactive games, drills and skills. Visit website view details	,276,1,54,3,347,programclass,coed,	145	4-5	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01

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Ourkids.net: List of camps that help kids grow in courage

Definitions of courage

“Courage is the ability to stand in the face of and move through experiences of adversity, uncertainty and uncomfortable feelings like anxiety, fear and pain,” says Sarde Matti, a registered clinical social worker who works with youth and young adults experiencing mental health complications. Courage is a precursor to confidence and resilience in her view. “It’s so easy to fall into a critical narrative of ourselves. Courageous behaviour [rewards us] with confidence,” she explains. “If we take steps to move through uncomfortable feelings we can show ourselves at any point in life that we have the capacity to bounce back, instead of allowing those feelings to burden us or hold us back from achieving our goals.”

Ask Hailey, a former camper at Radiant Girls, and she’ll tell you that courage consists of “putting others before yourself and just doing the right thing before it’s even asked.” She believes courage she's developed in camp helps her in difficult situations, and encourages her to take ownership of mistakes.

What does courage look like?

Sometimes, even in adulthood, Matti explains, “we’re prevented from doing things that make us uncomfortable or vulnerable, whereas children are naturally inquisitive, explorative and curious. Childhood is the optimal time to develop [courage] so it can be refined as time goes on.” The skill of courage, she believes, can grow throughout our lives as we diversify our experiences.

Very young children interpret courage as the ability to demonstrate bravery in fearful situations, such as going on a rollercoaster or learning to ride a bike. As they get older, they begin to associate courage with psychological fears, the risks involved and whether or not they can overcome it. Examples of this include standing up to bullying, owning up to a mistake or asking for help when you need support. Courage provides an individual with the ability to step out of their comfort zone and move past negative feelings or thoughts. “Being able to say I need help or support, being able to be vulnerable and share your thoughts and experiences is so courageous,” according to Matti. “I think if you look for it, you can see courage in everyday moments.”

Courage provides an individual with the ability to step out of their comfort zone and move past negative feelings or thoughts.

Hailey illustrates from her Radiant Girls’ experience how she learned courage in the past. “When I was rock climbing, I got blisters from the rope,” she says, “I was a bit moody about it and I was being rude to the other girls.” Gina Faubert, director of Radiant Girls camp, pulled her aside for a chat. “I was afraid that if I said sorry, their opinion wouldn’t change and it wouldn’t mean a thing.” Gina told Hailey that it would be courageous of her to do the right thing. It was a lesson that stuck with her.

As we get older, we begin to associate courage with psychological challenges. Maddy Wells took on just such a challenge when she took part in an Outward Bound West Coast Discovery course in Clayoquot Sound. The point of Outward Bound programs is precisely to get young people out of their comfort zones. For her, the physical difficulties of the Outward Bound course were prodigious, but the bigger challenge was overcoming her own feelings of limitation. Outward Bound helps older kids challenge those limits, just as they’re learning about who they are and where they fit in the world. Like Wells, teens in these programs often discover they can exceed those challenges. At the end of it, she says, “I felt so much peace. I had done something I never thought I could achieve. I had told myself my whole life that someone such as myself could never deserve an experience like this, but I was wrong. I learned a lot about myself ... I had the ability to empower others and myself, and I had the strength to push myself mentally and physically further than I believed possible.”

How to develop courage

Kids develop courage when they persevere through uncertainty or uncomfortable feelings. Although new environments can create negative emotions and challenges, it’s important to expose them to settings that will foster and develop courage. Matti believes that social environments “naturally diversify a child’s experiences [because] children are exposed to new people, settings and activities.”

Camps and recreational programs are particularly unique, in her opinion, because “[they foster] courage building by allowing children to explore through play and fun without the added, perceived pressure of performance that might accompany a more traditional, academic setting.”

Similarly, Hailey believes she learned one-of-a-kind lessons in courage through camp. “It really changed me as a person,” she says. One activity in particular resonated strongly with her.

She explains, “[Gina] told us to write a letter to our so-called enemy and just write all the nasty things we could think of them, and then afterwards, we’d crumple it up and burn it.” The exercise was symbolic of forgiving yourself and the other person you might have negative feelings towards. “That’s something that really stuck with me,” she says.

Matti believes an effective way to teach courage to children is to model it yourself. “Children are so impressionable”, she says. “If they see people in their environment doing courageous acts by working through adversities and feelings like anxiety or fear, it’s definitely influential and encouraging the child’s own behaviour.”

She suggests that parents can have a discussion with children wherein they explain courage and demonstrate what it looks like. From there, they can encourage kids to exercise courage in their day-to-day life. Daily examples of courage can include participating in a class discussion, asking a friend for help on a homework question, or trying out for their school’s soccer team.

However, Matti also recommends reframing some situations for children, to show them when they are displaying courage to help them make the connection. For example, consider the child playing their first soccer game who may be typically critical of their rookie performance. “Show the child that they were actually demonstrating courage by taking initiative to engage in something new and move through feelings of anxiety or fear”, she says. “This is important to help them realize their own capacity for skill-building and to help them recognize that within themselves.”

Finally, she stresses the importance of giving yourself permission to be imperfect.

“Today in the digital age … children are influenced in regards to how to act, how to behave, what to purchase, etc. Creating safety for a child to be able to question and bring up those experiences is really important.” When your child demonstrates courage, boost this behaviour as much as possible. If your child falls off course, take the opportunity to give positive feedback and teach them there’s value in learning from the experience. Remember to support your child and let them know that you are there for them, every step of the way.

What are the benefits of courage?

Courage builds confidence and resilience, while also encouraging children to persevere in the face of adversity. Matti has worked with many youth who have mental health difficulties. For many of these kids, courage sets the stage for learning. “As we age and at any point in our lives, it’s so natural for us to fear the unknown and to avoid things that make us uncomfortable. If we can continue to question things and diversify our experiences then we’re always setting the stage for learning.”

Courage is a key aspect of leadership, she adds. “The individuals who are taking risks”, she says, “who are making practice changes, who are making suggestions for quality improvement and innovation...these are all acts of courage!” Courage is an integral leadership skill when someone moves through feelings of doubt or fear, towards an attitude that makes them feel like they can accomplish what they put their mind to.

Patience is key

Courage is a skill nurtured and developed as kids mature. Matti highlights the importance of acknowledging that sometimes, “the impacts of our acts of courage aren’t always seen right away.” It has ripple effects over time. “Don’t be discouraged and don’t allow children to be discouraged if they don’t have immediate gratification from that courageous act. Continue practicing that because it could have more of an impact than you know.”

She encourages individuals to try and identify courage within themselves.

“Don’t misinterpret the anxiety, the fear, the pain or uncertainty as not having the capacity for courage. It’s the act of moving through these feelings that truly gives definition to courage,” she says.

Want your child to grow in courage?

Camp is a great environment for fostering and developing courage because it exposes children to new experiences that may initially cause hesitancy, nervousness or doubt. At camp, your child will be required to work with others and participate in new activities, itself a demonstration of courage. This environment will help your child move through their negative feelings and gain confidence, resilience and leadership skills.

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