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Camps that encourage curiosity

Grow in inquisitiveness and wonder, and develop your love of new learning

Curiosity is:
• Love of learning.
• Intellectual engagement
• Enthusiasm for experiencing the world
• Proclivity to develop passions and interests

At camp, kids are encouraged to “always be interested in something different or new,” as Aaron Lamontagne says. Below the listings, learn more from camp leaders like Lamontagne, discussing the importance of fostering curiosity, and how camp experiences uniquely encourage this. Read more

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featured Wiz Kid Coding Brampton; Mississauga; Lawrence Park, Toronto Education: STEM Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Innovative and Engaging Coding & STEM Enrichment Classes & Camps for children 4 - 14. Read more... Ages 4 to 17 Coed from $100/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	100	4-17	0	Brampton, Ontario, Mississauga, Ontario, Lawrence Park, Toronto, Ontario	Education: STEMWiz Kid CodingInnovative and Engaging Coding & STEM Enrichment Classes & Camps for children 4 - 14. Brampton, Ontario, Mississauga, Ontario, Lawrence Park, Toronto, Ontario Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
featured Budding Genius - Central Mississauga Mississauga; Online Education: STEM Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp We're the coolest, most innovative kid program! more than 20 activities: Robotics (AI, Binary code..) Math tutoring, Lego, Harry Potter camps, Technical drawing for engineers,coding, website design, animation(in En & Fr) Read more... Ages 4 to 18 Coed from $190/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	190	4-18	1	Mississauga, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Education: STEMBudding Genius - Central MississaugaWe're the coolest, most innovative kid program! more than 20 activities: Robotics (AI, Binary code..) Math tutoring, Lego, Harry Potter camps, Technical drawing for engineers,coding, website design, animation(in En & Fr) Mississauga, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
featured Rocky Ridge Ranch Milton Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp This Christian camp has horseback riding, archery, swimming, hockey, cooperative games and more, and boasts 3rd generation campers. Kids have been raving about the wonderful family-style meals for 50 years. Read more... Ages 1 to 60 Coed from $15/program View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp openCamp Coed	15	1-60	2	Milton, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Rocky Ridge RanchThis Christian camp has horseback riding, archery, swimming, hockey, cooperative games and more, and boasts 3rd generation campers. Kids have been raving about the wonderful family-style meals for 50 years. Milton, Ontario Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp Coed
featured Canadian Contemporary School of Art East York, Toronto Art : Visual arts (multi) Day camp, Program, Family camp A contemporary art school that teaches skills and methods to inspire artistic expression for all ages. We offer painting, fashion design, filmmaking, animation, sculpting, architecture and more! Read more... Ages 2 to 17 Coed from $20/session View profile	Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	20	2-17	3	East York, Toronto, Ontario	Art : Visual arts (multi)Canadian Contemporary School of ArtA contemporary art school that teaches skills and methods to inspire artistic expression for all ages. We offer painting, fashion design, filmmaking, animation, sculpting, architecture and more! East York, Toronto, Ontario Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
featured McMichael Children and Youth Art Camps and Programs Vaughan Art : Visual arts (multi) Day camp, Program, Family camp The McMichael provides an unmatched backdrop for children, youth and family programs. For details on Children's Camps, Art Classes, Accessible Studio Workshops and Family Days, visit mcmichael.com today! Read more... Ages 5 to 15 Coed from $159/session View profile	Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	159	5-15	4	Vaughan, Ontario	Art : 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 Children's Camps, Art Classes, Accessible Studio Workshops and Family Days, visit mcmichael.com today! Vaughan, Ontario Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
featured GTA Photography Classes : Camps Ottawa; Downtown East, Toronto; Illinois; Online Visual arts: Photo/Video Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp, Program Photography & Video Camps for kids (8-12) & teens (13-18). Campers learn from award-winning photographers & apply their new skills on daily field trips. Give your child the BEST SUMMER EVER! Read more... Ages 8 to 17 Coed from $299/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp, Program openCamp Coed	299	8-17	5	Ottawa, Ontario, Downtown East, Toronto, Ontario, Illinois, Illinois, Virtual Program,	Visual arts: Photo/VideoGTA Photography Classes : CampsPhotography & Video Camps for kids (8-12) & teens (13-18). Campers learn from award-winning photographers & apply their new skills on daily field trips. Give your child the BEST SUMMER EVER! Ottawa, Ontario, Downtown East, Toronto, Ontario, Illinois, Illinois, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp, Program Coed
featured Create with Kirshy Markham Art : Visual arts (multi) Day camp, Program, Family camp Intended for ages 7+, our one-week programs offer a taste of everything. Campers will draw, paint, and sculpt a variety of amazing projects, including canvas paintings, custom t-shirts, figurines, and more. Read more... Ages 5 to 85 Coed from $20/program View profile	Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	20	5-85	6	Markham, Ontario	Art : Visual arts (multi)Create with KirshyIntended for ages 7+, our one-week programs offer a taste of everything. Campers will draw, paint, and sculpt a variety of amazing projects, including canvas paintings, custom t-shirts, figurines, and more. Markham, Ontario Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
featured LOLART SCHOOL Art Camp Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto; Henry Farm, Toronto; Agincourt, Toronto; Online Visual arts: Arts & Crafts Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp LOLART has specific intent to empower learners with more than just tangible/academic skills. Art classes and camp at 6 Locations in GTA. Creativity is taught and learned here and we share the joy of greater advancement! Read more... Ages 3.5 to 18 Coed from $25/session View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	25	3.5-18	7	Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto, Ontario, Henry Farm, Toronto, Ontario, Agincourt, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Visual arts: Arts & CraftsLOLART SCHOOL Art CampLOLART has specific intent to empower learners with more than just tangible/academic skills. Art classes and camp at 6 Locations in GTA. Creativity is taught and learned here and we share the joy of greater advancement! Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto, Ontario, Henry Farm, Toronto, Ontario, Agincourt, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
featured MindKraft Oakville Computer (multi) Day camp, Program After-school program and summer camps for robotics, coding, game development, 3D design and other STEM activities. Read more... Ages 6 to 14 Coed from $150/week View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	150	6-14	8	Oakville, Ontario	Computer (multi)MindKraftAfter-school program and summer camps for robotics, coding, game development, 3D design and other STEM activities. Oakville, Ontario Day camp, Program Coed
featured Innovation Camp Thinnox Mississauga Computer (multi) Day camp, Overnight camp, Program STEAM BOOTCamp GTA.Animation,Game,Coding,Architecture,Robotics,UI/UX Graphic,WEB Tech,Fashion Tech,DRONE Engg,AR/VR Tech.STEAM ahead with your Career-Goals, Join Technology,Engineering & Design InnovationCamp at Thinnox! Read more... Ages 6 to 18 Coed from $250/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp, Program openCamp Coed	250	6-18	9	Mississauga, Ontario	Computer (multi)Innovation Camp ThinnoxSTEAM BOOTCamp GTA.Animation,Game,Coding,Architecture,Robotics,UI/UX Graphic,WEB Tech,Fashion Tech,DRONE Engg,AR/VR Tech.STEAM ahead with your Career-Goals, Join Technology,Engineering & Design InnovationCamp at Thinnox! Mississauga, Ontario Day camp, Overnight camp, Program Coed
featured COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Ontario Science Centre Camp Flemingdon Park, Toronto Science (multi) Day camp A science day camp with exciting experiments, unexpected discoveries and exclusive access to our hands-on exhibits. Read more... Ages 4 to 14 Coed from $175/week View profile	Day camp Coed	175	4-14	10	Flemingdon Park, Toronto, Ontario	Science (multi)Ontario Science Centre CampA science day camp with exciting experiments, unexpected discoveries and exclusive access to our hands-on exhibits. Flemingdon Park, Toronto, Ontario Day camp Coed
featured Brick Works Academy Ontario (13); Online (1) Science: LEGO Virtual Program, Day camp The Best Technology summer camp in the region! Your children and friends are super excited about our Lego Robotics, Lego Castle Builders, Minecraft Computer Camp, Pokemon Designer and Lego Stop Motion Animation camps! Read more... Ages 6 to 13 Coed from $220/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp openCamp Coed	220	6-13	11	Forest Hill, Toronto, Hamilton, Waterloo, Kingsway Park, Toronto, Guelph, London, Alexandra Park, Toronto, Kitchener, Mississauga, Burlington, Cambridge, Lansing , Toronto, Online	Science: LEGOBrick Works AcademyThe Best Technology summer camp in the region! Your children and friends are super excited about our Lego Robotics, Lego Castle Builders, Minecraft Computer Camp, Pokemon Designer and Lego Stop Motion Animation camps! Forest Hill, Toronto, Hamilton, Waterloo, Kingsway Park, Toronto, Guelph, London, Alexandra Park, Toronto, Kitchener, Mississauga, Burlington, Cambridge, Lansing , Toronto, Online Virtual Program, Day camp Coed
featured Genius Camp Mississauga; Downtown West, Toronto; Markham Education: STEM Program The fastest growing STEM camp in Toronto and the GTA, offering programs in Robotics and AI, Coding, Programming, Advanced Math, Practical Science, 3D Printing and Modeling. Read more... Ages 6 to 15 Coed from $199/week View profile	Program openCamp Coed	199	6-15	12	Mississauga, Ontario, Downtown West, Toronto, Ontario, Markham, Ontario	Education: STEMGenius CampThe fastest growing STEM camp in Toronto and the GTA, offering programs in Robotics and AI, Coding, Programming, Advanced Math, Practical Science, 3D Printing and Modeling. Mississauga, Ontario, Downtown West, Toronto, Ontario, Markham, Ontario Program Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Camp Tournesol Ontario (14) Education: Language Instruction Day camp, Overnight camp, Program Fun French day camps and overnight trips in Ontario for kids aged 4-14. Year-round 1-on-1 online tutoring and weekly e-classrooms in French, as well as school workshops and overnight school trips for francophones. Read more... Ages 4 to 16 Coed from $310/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp, Program Coed	310	4-16	13	Bloor West Village, Toronto, Forest Hill, Toronto, Trinity Bellwoods, Toronto, Oakville, Danforth Village, Toronto, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, York Mills, Toronto, Mississauga	Education: Language InstructionCamp TournesolFun French day camps and overnight trips in Ontario for kids aged 4-14. Year-round 1-on-1 online tutoring and weekly e-classrooms in French, as well as school workshops and overnight school trips for francophones. Bloor West Village, Toronto, Forest Hill, Toronto, Trinity Bellwoods, Toronto, Oakville, Danforth Village, Toronto, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, York Mills, Toronto, Mississauga Day camp, Overnight camp, Program Coed
Artech Camps Canada La Have; 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 18 Coed from $30/program View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	30	7-18	14	La Have, 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! La Have, Nova Scotia, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
The Cube STEM Camps The Beach, Toronto Computer (multi) Day camp A technology camp that offers kids the opportunity to touch on a full range of fun and engaging technology classes and activities that encourage kids to use their creativity to be the technology makers of the future. Read more... Ages 7 to 17 Coed, Girls from $300/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed, Girls	300	7-17	15	The Beach, Toronto, Ontario	Computer (multi)The Cube STEM CampsA technology camp that offers kids the opportunity to touch on a full range of fun and engaging technology classes and activities that encourage kids to use their creativity to be the technology makers of the future. The Beach, Toronto, Ontario Day camp Coed, Girls
Oxford Learning High Park Bloor West Village, Toronto; Online Education (multi) Virtual Program, Day camp Oxford means a personalized learning experience for your child. Brain and Science Camps explore creative themes through engaging activities and field trips. Learning takes a fun turn. Our students are excited to learn! Read more... Ages 4 to 12 Coed from $400/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp openCamp Coed	400	4-12	16	Bloor West Village, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Education (multi)Oxford Learning High ParkOxford means a personalized learning experience for your child. Brain and Science Camps explore creative themes through engaging activities and field trips. Learning takes a fun turn. Our students are excited to learn! Bloor West Village, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp Coed
Fraser Lake Camp Bancroft Traditional (multi activity) Day camp We are a not-for-profit overnight camp on a private 275 acre waterfront property. We offer kayaking, rock climbing, arts and crafts, new lodging cabins, and most importantly a safe, supportive inclusive environment. Read more... Ages 5 to 13 Coed from $44/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	44	5-13	17	Bancroft, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Fraser Lake CampWe are a not-for-profit overnight camp on a private 275 acre waterfront property. We offer kayaking, rock climbing, arts and crafts, new lodging cabins, and most importantly a safe, supportive inclusive environment. Bancroft, Ontario Day camp Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Toronto Kidz High Park, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Day camp Every week at Toronto Kidz Camp we focus on a theme such as Dinosaurs, Underwater World, etc. and includes a field trip to one of Toronto's top attractions: Ripley's Aquarium, the ROM, Pirate Life Cruise, Casa Loma, etc. Read more... Ages 5 to 12 Coed from $202/week View profile	Day camp Coed	202	5-12	18	High Park, Toronto, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Toronto KidzEvery week at Toronto Kidz Camp we focus on a theme such as Dinosaurs, Underwater World, etc. and includes a field trip to one of Toronto's top attractions: Ripley's Aquarium, the ROM, Pirate Life Cruise, Casa Loma, etc. High Park, Toronto, Ontario Day camp Coed
Camp Wabikon Temagami Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp An experience kids love. A family parents trust. Wabikon is sleepover camp for boys and girls ages 6-17. Campers from around the world feel like part of the family and enjoy activities on a challenge-by-choice basis. Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $1,100/week View profile	Overnight camp openCamp Coed	1100	6-17	19	Temagami, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Camp WabikonAn experience kids love. A family parents trust. Wabikon is sleepover camp for boys and girls ages 6-17. Campers from around the world feel like part of the family and enjoy activities on a challenge-by-choice basis. Temagami, Ontario Overnight camp Coed
Quills and Quotes: Writing and Public Speaking Program Online; Mississauga Education: Academic/Tutoring Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Quills and Quotes is an after-school education program that teaches public speaking and writing skills in one class! It includes essay and creative writing, literary analysis and comprehension. Summer/online classes. Read more... Ages 8 to 15 Coed from $450/session View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	450	8-15	20	Virtual Program, , Mississauga, Ontario	Education: Academic/TutoringQuills and Quotes: Writing and Public Speaking ProgramQuills and Quotes is an after-school education program that teaches public speaking and writing skills in one class! It includes essay and creative writing, literary analysis and comprehension. Summer/online classes. Virtual Program, , Mississauga, Ontario Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
The STEAM Project Richmond Hill; Online Education: STEM Virtual Program, Day camp Camp for creative girls and boys who love science, technology, robotics, and design projects. Our kids learn while they experiment, invent, digitally fabricate, and build things with their hands. Read more... Ages 5 to 14 Coed from $460/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp openCamp Coed	460	5-14	21	Richmond Hill, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Education: STEMThe STEAM ProjectCamp for creative girls and boys who love science, technology, robotics, and design projects. Our kids learn while they experiment, invent, digitally fabricate, and build things with their hands. Richmond Hill, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp Coed
Ryerson Summer Day Camps Bay Street Corridor, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Day camp Ryerson University offers safe and fun experiences for kids and teens. Programs include basketball, soccer, hockey, volleyball, science, engineering, journalism, robotics, architecture, film, french, design, and more! Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $320/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	320	6-17	22	Bay Street Corridor, Toronto, Ontario, Bay Street Corridor, Toronto,	Traditional (multi activity) Ryerson Summer Day CampsRyerson University offers safe and fun experiences for kids and teens. Programs include basketball, soccer, hockey, volleyball, science, engineering, journalism, robotics, architecture, film, french, design, and more! Bay Street Corridor, Toronto, Ontario, Bay Street Corridor, Toronto, Day camp Coed
Cloverdale Robotics Online; Surrey Education: STEM Virtual Program, Day camp, Program We are running two summer camps for 2020. 1) Robot Races : Learn Robotics while having lots of fun racing LEGO EV3 robots! 2) Learn Scratch & Python in one week or two week camps. Read more... Ages 5 to 14 Coed from $250/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	250	5-14	23	Virtual Program, , Surrey, British Columbia	Education: STEMCloverdale RoboticsWe are running two summer camps for 2020. 1) Robot Races : Learn Robotics while having lots of fun racing LEGO EV3 robots! 2) Learn Scratch & Python in one week or two week camps. Virtual Program, , Surrey, British Columbia Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
Medics Camp Richmond Hill; Markham; Newmarket; Vaughan Science (multi) Day camp Medics Camp- Where Kids are Doctors for a Week! STEM Summer 2020- 5 Weeks Only! 3 Locations: Newmarket \| Markham\| Richmond Hill \| Vaughan Price $275 Includes: HST, T-Shirt, Before & After Care Read more... Ages 5 to 16 Coed from $99/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	99	5-16	24	Richmond Hill, Ontario, Markham, Ontario, Newmarket, Ontario, Vaughan,	Science (multi)Medics CampMedics Camp- Where Kids are Doctors for a Week! STEM Summer 2020- 5 Weeks Only! 3 Locations: Newmarket \| Markham\| Richmond Hill \| Vaughan Price $275 Includes: HST, T-Shirt, Before & After Care Richmond Hill, Ontario, Markham, Ontario, Newmarket, Ontario, Vaughan, Day camp Coed
Sylvan Learning Oakville Oakville; Online Education (multi) Virtual Program, 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	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	30	5-18	25	Oakville, Ontario, Virtual Program,	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, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
French International Language Camps International Education: Language Instruction Day camp, Overnight camp English students learning French mix with French students learning English in this innovative program in the French Alps. Sports and other activities are an important part of the experience, along with language lessons. Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $2,540/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp openCamp Coed	2540	6-17	26	International, Other	Education: Language InstructionFrench International Language CampsEnglish students learning French mix with French students learning English in this innovative program in the French Alps. Sports and other activities are an important part of the experience, along with language lessons. International, Other Day camp, Overnight camp Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Focus Learning Academic Centre York Mills, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Program An enrichment academic learning centre committed to igniting the love of learning among children and teens. A variety of subjects are on offer with both our FocusKids and FocusLeaders summer camps. Read more... Ages 8 to 15 Coed from $240/month View profile	Day camp, Program Coed	240	8-15	27	York Mills, Toronto, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Focus Learning Academic CentreAn enrichment academic learning centre committed to igniting the love of learning among children and teens. A variety of subjects are on offer with both our FocusKids and FocusLeaders summer camps. York Mills, Toronto, Ontario Day camp, Program Coed
Knight Camp Vancouver Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Program Welcome to the only authentic knight school for youth (ages 8 – 14) in Canada, where knightly skills are taught in a safe and engaging environment by Academie Duello’s trained instructors. Read more... Ages 8 to 14 Coed from $425/week View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	425	8-14	28	Vancouver, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) Knight CampWelcome to the only authentic knight school for youth (ages 8 – 14) in Canada, where knightly skills are taught in a safe and engaging environment by Academie Duello’s trained instructors. Vancouver, British Columbia Day camp, Program Coed
Kidzwhiz Markham Computer (multi) Day camp, Program Kidzwhiz introduces children aged 6-16 to the art and science of coding, robotics and game development. Our mandate is to future-proof kids' intellectual and creative thinking. Read more... Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $150/week View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	150	6-16	29	Markham, Ontario	Computer (multi)KidzwhizKidzwhiz introduces children aged 6-16 to the art and science of coding, robotics and game development. Our mandate is to future-proof kids' intellectual and creative thinking. Markham, Ontario Day camp, Program Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Ontario Tech University Summer Camps Oshawa Science (multi) Day camp, 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 from $260/week View profile	Day camp, Family camp Coed	260	5-17	30	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, Family camp Coed
Crania Schools Online; Waterloo Education: Math Virtual Program, Program Online after-school and summer classes in Math and Coding for children ages 6 to 16. Programs include Math Fundamentals, Math Enrichment, Scratch, HTML/CSS, Javascript & Python Coding.. Read more... Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $149/month View profile	Virtual Program, Program openCamp Coed	149	6-16	31	Virtual Program, , Waterloo, Ontario	Education: MathCrania SchoolsOnline after-school and summer classes in Math and Coding for children ages 6 to 16. Programs include Math Fundamentals, Math Enrichment, Scratch, HTML/CSS, Javascript & Python Coding.. Virtual Program, , Waterloo, Ontario Virtual Program, Program Coed
Mad Science of Toronto Ontario (6) Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Program Mad Science Camps offer hands-on activities where children design and build a variety of projects and participate in indoor & outdoor summer camp games and activities. Create memories that will last a lifetime! Read more... Ages 4 to 12 Coed from $220/week View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	220	4-12	32	Bloor West Village, Toronto, Humber Valley Village, Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Armour Heights, Toronto	Traditional (multi activity) Mad Science of TorontoMad Science Camps offer hands-on activities where children design and build a variety of projects and participate in indoor & outdoor summer camp games and activities. Create memories that will last a lifetime! Bloor West Village, Toronto, Humber Valley Village, Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Armour Heights, Toronto Day camp, Program Coed
COOKSMART Mississauga; Bloor West Village, Toronto; Online Art : 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 73 Coed Cost Varies View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	0	4-73	33	Mississauga, Ontario, Bloor West Village, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Art : 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
Zebra Robotics Mississauga; Milton; Online Computer (multi) 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	34	Mississauga, Ontario, Milton, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Computer (multi)Zebra 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
Imagine Architecture Ottawa Science: Architecture Day camp Three exceptional summer courses for high school students interested in architecture, design, and building a portfolio. Read more... Ages 15 to 18 Coed from $600/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	600	15-18	35	Ottawa, Ontario	Science: ArchitectureImagine ArchitectureThree exceptional summer courses for high school students interested in architecture, design, and building a portfolio. Ottawa, Ontario Day camp Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Claremont Nature Centre Pickering Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp Nature based summer day and overnight camp led by Ontario Certified Teachers. Spend days outdoors exploring ponds, creeks, wetlands meadows and forests! Read more... Ages 4 to 18 Coed from $25/program View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp Coed	25	4-18	36	Pickering, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Claremont Nature CentreNature based summer day and overnight camp led by Ontario Certified Teachers. Spend days outdoors exploring ponds, creeks, wetlands meadows and forests! Pickering, Ontario Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp Coed
Block 8 Academy Port Moody Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Program Active, Creative, Mix of Indoor and Outdoor all in one camp! Encourage your children to socialize in person, or have them enjoy learning a new skill online with top notch voice instructors, debate, creative writing... Read more... Ages 5 to 12 Coed from $45/day View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	45	5-12	37	Port Moody, British Columbia	Traditional (multi activity) Block 8 AcademyActive, Creative, Mix of Indoor and Outdoor all in one camp! Encourage your children to socialize in person, or have them enjoy learning a new skill online with top notch voice instructors, debate, creative writing... Port Moody, British Columbia Day camp, Program Coed
Engineering For Kids York Region Aurora; Richmond Hill; Thornhill; Online Education: STEM Virtual Program, Day camp A fun and educational STEM camp full of hands on engineering activities:Aerospace, Electrical engineering, Mechanical toy making, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Robotics, Coding, Minecraft, 3D printing,... Read more... Ages 4 to 14 Coed from $180/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp openCamp Coed	180	4-14	38	Aurora, Ontario, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thornhill, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Education: STEMEngineering For Kids York RegionA fun and educational STEM camp full of hands on engineering activities:Aerospace, Electrical engineering, Mechanical toy making, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Robotics, Coding, Minecraft, 3D printing,... Aurora, Ontario, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thornhill, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Debate Camp Ontario (4); Quebec (1) Education: Public Speaking/Debate Day camp, Overnight camp For all students interested in public speaking, debating and model parliament. A well-rounded virtual program open to all ability levels and interests, ages 10 - 17. Read more... Ages 10 to 16 Coed from $347/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp Coed	347	10-16	39	Ottawa, Bridle Path, Toronto, North Toronto, Toronto, Montreal, Humber Valley Village, Toronto	Education: Public Speaking/DebateDebate CampFor all students interested in public speaking, debating and model parliament. A well-rounded virtual program open to all ability levels and interests, ages 10 - 17. Ottawa, Bridle Path, Toronto, North Toronto, Toronto, Montreal, Humber Valley Village, Toronto Day camp, Overnight camp Coed
Real Programming 4 Kids Ontario (5) Computer : Computer programming (multi) Day camp, Program Your child can learn game programming without wearing a mask! Currently, all our classes are online. RP4K introduces kids and teens to the fundamentals of computer programming. FREE 45 min trial class. Read more... Ages 7 to 17 Coed from $548/week View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	548	7-17	40	Kingsview Vilage, Toronto, Leaside, Toronto, Oakville, Richmond Hill, Oshawa	Computer : Computer programming (multi)Real Programming 4 KidsYour child can learn game programming without wearing a mask! Currently, all our classes are online. RP4K introduces kids and teens to the fundamentals of computer programming. FREE 45 min trial class. Kingsview Vilage, Toronto, Leaside, Toronto, Oakville, Richmond Hill, Oshawa Day camp, Program Coed
COVID-19 alert: Temporarily closed Stratford Festival Stratford Art : Theatre Arts Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp Now in its 20th year, the Stratford Festival Theatre Arts Camp runs in July and August. Taught by professional teaching artists, participants enjoy an intensive program of classes, rehearsal and theatre-going. Read more... Ages 6 to 18 Coed from $129/session View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp Coed	129	6-18	41	Stratford, Ontario	Art : Theatre ArtsStratford FestivalNow in its 20th year, the Stratford Festival Theatre Arts Camp runs in July and August. Taught by professional teaching artists, participants enjoy an intensive program of classes, rehearsal and theatre-going. Stratford, Ontario Day camp, Overnight camp, Family camp Coed
The Maker Bean Cafe Dovercourt Park, 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 2 to 12 Coed from $40/week View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	40	2-12	42	Dovercourt Park, 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. Dovercourt Park, Toronto, Ontario, Wallace Emerson, Toronto, Ontario Day camp, Program Coed
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Defining courage

“It’s my firm belief,” says Aaron Lamontagne, “that the best people in the world don’t have to be the smartest, the strongest or the fastest.” Instead his “favourite people have always been the ones that are the most interested ... the ones that want to hear your stories.” In his work for Academie Duello’s Knight Camp in Vancouver, he sees firsthand the value of curiosity. It’s so important for kids to be “interested in things [they] don’t know about, interested in something different or something new.”

I think that’s the most fantastic thing about kids, their deep and abiding curiosity about what life is like and what people are like.

What are the benefits of curiosity?

In his work with Knight Camp, Lamontagne is well-versed in the world of swordplay, history and knights, but the value of curiosity is apparent in every program he leads. It’s “absolutely an important trait to develop.” A curious child, asking a lot of questions, gains an edge in personal development. “It’s sort of a trope,” he says, “[a] child incessantly asking you ‘why,’ but I think that’s the most fantastic thing about kids, [their] deep and abiding curiosity about what life is like and what people are like.”

Curiosity enables children to develop their imagination and creativity in new ways. Lamontagne uses an example of the purposes of a paperclip to demonstrate a child’s curiosity in comparison to an adult’s like his own.

Most adults would be restricted to coming up with two or three original uses for a paperclip, but kids in his camp program “They’d make different shapes out of it, or letters out of it.” For him, “it was fascinating to see the unfettered nature of what [they would] do.” Camp encourages this form of intellectual freedom, and we “don’t try to [push] them in a specific direction.”

That experimental aspect is important at many camps, and it’s essential to kids’ makeup. They don’t have some typical adult restrictions in mind when confronted with a task. As Lamontagne says, “they don’t know that there are questions they shouldn’t ask.” Child-like curiosity is nurtured in camp, and given the right experiences, they can retain this into adulthood.

He also believes that empathy is an important byproduct of well-developed curiosity. “It expands [kids’] minds, [they] wonder why the world is the way it is,” he says. “It makes them recognize difference as being interesting instead of scary [and] ... it makes [them] more tolerant.”

Curious children are also more likely to:

remember information they’re taught
remain engaged with tasks
expand their worldview and knowledge
learn about other perspectives and step out of their comfort zones

It’s important to support a child’s curiosity from a young age so discover on their own the value of exploring their interests.

What does curiosity look like?

“One of the ways that I’ve seen curiosity [flourish is in the way] we give the kids lots and lots of ways to be creative,” Lamontagne begins to explain. One summer, Lamontagne asked campers to draw whatever they wanted, as long as they could prove that what they were drawing was used at some point in history. He advised them to read through the books they had, ask their teachers, talk to other campers, or look through the artifacts in the nearby museum. “One kid sifted through 4 different books trying to find the spear-head that he wanted,” he marvels.

“[One other] idea that’s always really resonated with me is this idea of tangential learning.” This happens when you’re exposed to a topic you’re vaguely familiar with, but in a new context like camp, you decide to learn more about it. At Knight Camp, they teach children about knights, swordplay and instruction but they have also provided the campers with a platform to develop curiosity by asking questions, then discovering their own answers.

How to develop curiosity

Children are naturally inquisitive and eager to learn about their surroundings. In the early years of elementary school, children are typically curious about physical activity and social interaction with others. The classroom provides opportunity for children to be curious about their interests. What happens to some kids is that curiosity gets dulled by sameness or over-exposure to media and video games, etc. Camp encourages kids to interact with new friends and “exposes children and young people to lots of new ideas,” Lamontagne believes.

In the open-ended, instructional atmosphere of camp, enthusiasm for learning is liberated. They can invest in learning about a topic they’re passionate about. Once they explore their curiosity, studies have shown, their brain chemistry changes. They learn and remember more information when it’s learning about something they’re actively curious about.

Lamontagne says, “we try to foster this curiosity in our kids by introducing them to [new things].”

At Knight Camp, the instructors teach 10 Knightly Virtues to their campers. They ask campers to reflect on how they could practice the virtues in their daily lives and then come back and discuss their experiences. “As we teach about virtue, we try to teach them about ways to understand and grow their [internal] goodness,” he says.“They become curious about what it means to be good people.”

Want your child to enhance their curiosity?

To encourage the development of curiosity in your child, you can do the following:

Encourage them to ask questions about things they aren’t certain about.
Point out things around you (like animals, plants, buildings or colours) to spark curiosity.
Ask them what their interests are and let them develop that interest further.
Provide them with materials to encourage their curiosity (ex. art supplies or writing tools).
Answer questions but encourage them to try and give their own answers.
Register your child in a camp that will nurture their innate curiosity.

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