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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 The STEAM Project Richmond Hill; Markham; Online Computer (multi) Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Camps and classes for creative girls and boys who love science, technology, robotics, and design projects. Our kids learn while they experiment, invent, digitally fabricate, and build projects with their own hands! Read more... Ages 5 to 14 Coed from $30/session View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	30	5-14	0	Richmond Hill, Ontario, Markham, , Virtual Program,	Computer (multi)The STEAM ProjectCamps and classes for creative girls and boys who love science, technology, robotics, and design projects. Our kids learn while they experiment, invent, digitally fabricate, and build projects with their own hands! Richmond Hill, Ontario, Markham, , Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
featured Lakefield College School Summer Programs Online; Lakefield Education (multi) Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp Transformative experiences learning in and through the outdoors—academic, athletic, for credit or enrichment. Spend every day outdoors on the water, in the forest, or at our farm—learn, have fun and stretch yourself. Read more... Ages 13 to 17 Coed from $450/session View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp openCamp Coed	450	13-17	1	Virtual Program, , Lakefield, Ontario	Education (multi)Lakefield College School Summer ProgramsTransformative experiences learning in and through the outdoors—academic, athletic, for credit or enrichment. Spend every day outdoors on the water, in the forest, or at our farm—learn, have fun and stretch yourself. Virtual Program, , Lakefield, Ontario Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp Coed
featured Focus Learning Academic Centre Don Mills, Toronto; Online Education (multi) Virtual Program, 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 7 to 15 Coed from $150/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	150	7-15	2	Don Mills, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Education (multi)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. Don Mills, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program 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 5 to 17 Coed from $99/program View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	99	5-17	3	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 Crescent Camps & Programs North Toronto, Toronto; Online Traditional (multi activity) Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Our Camps and Programs reflect Crescent School's excellence in academics, robotics, athletics, business, the arts and leadership, with highly qualified, enthusiastic instructors and staff. Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $75/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	75	6-17	4	North Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Traditional (multi activity) Crescent Camps & ProgramsOur Camps and Programs reflect Crescent School's excellence in academics, robotics, athletics, business, the arts and leadership, with highly qualified, enthusiastic instructors and staff. North Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
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	5	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 STEM Camp Ontario (93) Science (multi) Day camp STEM Camp is a weekly summer day camp at more than 50 locations across Canada where youth aged 5-13 engage in fun and amazing activities in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. 519-475-6600. stemcamp.ca Read more... Ages 5 to 13 Coed from $150/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	150	5-13	6	Milton, London, Orangeville, Oakville, North Bay, Niagara Falls, Mississauga, Burlington, Markham, Kitchener, West Hill, Toronto, Kincardine, Hamilton, Guelph, Halton Hills, Ancaster, Cambridge, Brantford, Sarnia, Port Elgin, Richmond Hill, The Beach, Toronto, Scarborough Village, Toronto, Rexdale, Toronto, St. Catharines, Stratford, St Thomas, Strathroy, Vaughan, Waterloo, Welland, Windsor, Newmarket, Chatham-Kent, Woodstock, Barrie, Belleville, Caledon, Clarington, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Parry Sound, Brockville, Collingwood, New Tecumseth, Cornwall, Fergus, Ottawa, Frontenac Islands, Kingston, Leamington, Lindsay, Midland, Orillia, Oshawa, Owen Sound, Northern Grey County, Peterborough, Southern Kawartha Lakes, Birch Cliff, Toronto, Agincourt, Toronto, Rouge, Toronto, Dorset Park, Toronto, Sudbury, Danforth Village, Toronto, Richview, Toronto, East York, Toronto, King	Science (multi)STEM CampSTEM Camp is a weekly summer day camp at more than 50 locations across Canada where youth aged 5-13 engage in fun and amazing activities in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. 519-475-6600. stemcamp.ca Milton, London, Orangeville, Oakville, North Bay, Niagara Falls, Mississauga, Burlington, Markham, Kitchener, West Hill, Toronto, Kincardine, Hamilton, Guelph, Halton Hills, Ancaster, Cambridge, Brantford, Sarnia, Port Elgin, Richmond Hill, The Beach, Toronto, Scarborough Village, Toronto, Rexdale, Toronto, St. Catharines, Stratford, St Thomas, Strathroy, Vaughan, Waterloo, Welland, Windsor, Newmarket, Chatham-Kent, Woodstock, Barrie, Belleville, Caledon, Clarington, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Parry Sound, Brockville, Collingwood, New Tecumseth, Cornwall, Fergus, Ottawa, Frontenac Islands, Kingston, Leamington, Lindsay, Midland, Orillia, Oshawa, Owen Sound, Northern Grey County, Peterborough, Southern Kawartha Lakes, Birch Cliff, Toronto, Agincourt, Toronto, Rouge, Toronto, Dorset Park, Toronto, Sudbury, Danforth Village, Toronto, Richview, Toronto, East York, Toronto, King Day camp Coed
featured Glen Bernard Camp Huntsville Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp, Family camp A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, horseback riding, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts and many other activities! Read more... Ages 4 to 16 Girls from $1,325/week View profile	Overnight camp, Family camp openCamp Girls	1325	4-16	7	Huntsville, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Glen Bernard CampA traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, horseback riding, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts and many other activities! Huntsville, Ontario Overnight camp, Family camp Girls
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, Art, Leadership Games, Relationship Building, Self Care, Coaching, and More! Read more... Ages 7 to 18 Girls from $180/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Girls	180	7-18	8	Burlington, Ontario, Virtual Program, , Tillsonburg,	Education: LeadershipRadiant GirlsGirls Wellness & Leadership programs, with prof. coaches, chef's and trainers. Featuring Yoga/Pilates, Outdoor Adventures, Art, Leadership Games, Relationship Building, Self Care, Coaching, and More! Burlington, Ontario, Virtual Program, , Tillsonburg, Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp, Program, Family camp Girls
featured City Scouts: Urban Adventure Camp Grange Park, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Day camp City Scouts is a weekly urban adventure camp in the heart of Toronto. Our goal is to foster growing children's sense of independence through urban adventure Read more... Ages 10 to 14 Coed from $355/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	355	10-14	9	Grange Park, Toronto, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) City Scouts: Urban Adventure CampCity Scouts is a weekly urban adventure camp in the heart of Toronto. Our goal is to foster growing children's sense of independence through urban adventure Grange Park, Toronto, Ontario Day camp Coed
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 Rocky Ridge Ranch Milton Traditional (multi activity) Day camp, Overnight 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 5 to 17 Coed from $660/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp openCamp Coed	660	5-17	11	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 Coed
featured Royal Conservatory School South Annex, Toronto; Online Music (multi) Virtual Program, Day camp The Royal Conservatory School has March Break and Summer day camps for ages 4 to 17 in instrument exploration, music camp en français, musicals and singing, and band! Read more... Ages 4 to 12 Coed from $60/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp openCamp Coed	60	4-12	12	South Annex, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Music (multi)Royal Conservatory SchoolThe Royal Conservatory School has March Break and Summer day camps for ages 4 to 17 in instrument exploration, music camp en français, musicals and singing, and band! South Annex, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp Coed
featured Enrichment Studies Unit (ESU) at Queen's University Kingston; Online Education (multi) Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp Enrichment Studies at Queen's University connects students in Grades 5-12 with exciting university experiences. We inspire our participants to reach their potential through mentorship, growth and problem solving. Read more... Ages 10 to 17 Coed from $199/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp openCamp Coed	199	10-17	13	Kingston, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Education (multi)Enrichment Studies Unit (ESU) at Queen's UniversityEnrichment Studies at Queen's University connects students in Grades 5-12 with exciting university experiences. We inspire our participants to reach their potential through mentorship, growth and problem solving. Kingston, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Overnight camp Coed
featured InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario Huntsville Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp, Family camp An award winning Christian summer camp in Muskoka for ages 5 to 17 featuring dozens of awesome activities, teen programs in leadership development and wilderness adventure & unforgettable experiences for every camper! Read more... Ages 5 to 17 Coed, Girls, Boys from $450/week View profile	Overnight camp, Family camp openCamp Coed, Girls, Boys	450	5-17	14	Huntsville, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) InterVarsity Pioneer Camp OntarioAn award winning Christian summer camp in Muskoka for ages 5 to 17 featuring dozens of awesome activities, teen programs in leadership development and wilderness adventure & unforgettable experiences for every camper! Huntsville, Ontario Overnight camp, Family camp Coed, Girls, Boys
featured Budding Genius - Central Mississauga Mississauga; Online Education: STEM Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp 30+ STEAM activities, academic courses to develop each child's inner innovative thinking. Robotics, AI, Coding (Java, Arduino, HTML, Python) Math, Abacus, University prep courses, open to the world and Canada Fr/En. Read more... Ages 4 to 18 Coed from $190/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	190	4-18	15	Mississauga, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Education: STEMBudding Genius - Central Mississauga30+ STEAM activities, academic courses to develop each child's inner innovative thinking. Robotics, AI, Coding (Java, Arduino, HTML, Python) Math, Abacus, University prep courses, open to the world and Canada Fr/En. Mississauga, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
featured Camp Wenonah Bracebridge Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp Trusted by families from around the world, Wenonah is a popular overnight summer camp in Muskoka Ontario for children aged 5 - 17 years old. Experienced and caring staff team, including full-time medical staff. Read more... Ages 5 to 17 Coed from $1,155/week View profile	Overnight camp openCamp Coed	1155	5-17	16	Bracebridge, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Camp WenonahTrusted by families from around the world, Wenonah is a popular overnight summer camp in Muskoka Ontario for children aged 5 - 17 years old. Experienced and caring staff team, including full-time medical staff. Bracebridge, Ontario Overnight camp Coed
featured Code Ninjas Mississauga (Port Credit) Mississauga Computer (multi) Day camp, Program Summer camp and after school programs focusing on computational literacy and STEM programming. Learn coding skills by building your own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results! Read more... Ages 5 to 14 Coed from $150/month View profile	Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	150	5-14	17	Mississauga, Ontario	Computer (multi)Code Ninjas Mississauga (Port Credit)Summer camp and after school programs focusing on computational literacy and STEM programming. Learn coding skills by building your own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results! Mississauga, Ontario Day camp, Program Coed
featured Camp Can-Aqua Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp, Family camp A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patients & empathy. Fun is a given. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Read more... Ages 5 to 17 Coed from $2,100/2 weeks View profile	Overnight camp, Family camp openCamp Coed	2100	5-17	18	Haliburton Highlands, Ontario, Oakville, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Camp Can-AquaA traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patients & empathy. Fun is a given. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Haliburton Highlands, Ontario, Oakville, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario Overnight camp, Family camp Coed
featured Canadian Contemporary School of Art Leaside, Toronto Arts : 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 1 to 17 Coed from $15/session View profile	Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	15	1-17	19	Leaside, Toronto, Ontario	Arts : 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! Leaside, Toronto, Ontario Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
featured Valencia CF Canada Pierrefonds; Rigaud Sport: Soccer Day camp, Overnight camp Valencia CF Camps are bigger and better for 2021. With camps running throughout the summer, our goal is to teach as many footballers following the Valencia CF methodology. Read more... Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $295/week View profile	Day camp, Overnight camp openCamp Coed	295	6-16	20	Pierrefonds, Québec, Rigaud, Quebec	Sport: SoccerValencia CF CanadaValencia CF Camps are bigger and better for 2021. With camps running throughout the summer, our goal is to teach as many footballers following the Valencia CF methodology. Pierrefonds, Québec, Rigaud, Quebec Day camp, Overnight camp Coed
featured Connections: Queen’s Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA) Kingston; Online Education: STEM Virtual Program, Day camp Connections: Queen's Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA) is an engineering-focused summer program that exposes students from Grade 1 - 11 to engineering design and various engineering disciplines. Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $100/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp openCamp Coed	100	6-17	21	Kingston, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Education: STEMConnections: Queen’s Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA)Connections: Queen's Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA) is an engineering-focused summer program that exposes students from Grade 1 - 11 to engineering design and various engineering disciplines. Kingston, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp Coed
Prestige School Summer Programme Willowdale, Toronto; Richmond Hill; Online Traditional (multi activity) Virtual Program, Day camp A day camp with weekly themes that incorporate adventurous outings, artistic creations, scientific experiments, and much more. Read more... Ages 3 to 12 Coed from $350/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp openCamp Coed	350	3-12	22	Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Traditional (multi activity) Prestige School Summer ProgrammeA day camp with weekly themes that incorporate adventurous outings, artistic creations, scientific experiments, and much more. Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp Coed
Oxford Learning High Park Bloor West Village, Toronto; Online Education (multi) Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family 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 $100/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	100	4-12	23	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, Program, Family camp Coed
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	24	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
Upper Canada Child Care Summer Camps Vaughan; Thornhill; Richmond Hill; Markham Traditional (multi activity) Day camp Traditional day camp with weekly field trips and a wide variety of activities. 30+ camps throughout the GTA and Simcoe County. Licensed programs with qualified staff. Open 7 am to 6 pm daily. Daily snacks provided. Read more... Ages 3.8 to 12 Coed from $208/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	208	3.8-12	25	Vaughan, Ontario, Thornhill, Ontario, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Markham, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Upper Canada Child Care Summer CampsTraditional day camp with weekly field trips and a wide variety of activities. 30+ camps throughout the GTA and Simcoe County. Licensed programs with qualified staff. Open 7 am to 6 pm daily. Daily snacks provided. Vaughan, Ontario, Thornhill, Ontario, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Markham, Ontario Day camp Coed
STEM Minds Online; Aurora Science: STEAM Virtual Program, Day camp, Program STEM Minds is a mission-driven social enterprise that teaches technology to new and skilled users with in-class and virtual education programs in coding, video game design, and more for children ages 4-14. Read more... Ages 4 to 14 Coed from $100/program View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	100	4-14	26	Virtual Program, , Aurora, Ontario	Science: STEAMSTEM MindsSTEM Minds is a mission-driven social enterprise that teaches technology to new and skilled users with in-class and virtual education programs in coding, video game design, and more for children ages 4-14. Virtual Program, , Aurora, Ontario Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
Eco Camp Orangeville Traditional (multi activity) Day camp If you want your child to have fun, learn about the earth and be outside ... you are sending them to the right place!! Your child will come home tired, happy, and probably a little dirty - which we think is perfect!! Read more... Ages 5 to 14 Coed from $350/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	350	5-14	27	Orangeville, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Eco Camp If you want your child to have fun, learn about the earth and be outside ... you are sending them to the right place!! Your child will come home tired, happy, and probably a little dirty - which we think is perfect!! Orangeville, Ontario Day camp Coed
Debate Camp Ontario (4); Quebec (1); Online (1) Education: Public Speaking/Debate Virtual Program, Day camp, Program 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 $383/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	383	10-16	28	Forest Hill, Toronto, Bridle Path, Toronto, North Toronto, Toronto, Montreal, Humber Valley Village, Toronto, Online	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. Forest Hill, Toronto, Bridle Path, Toronto, North Toronto, Toronto, Montreal, Humber Valley Village, Toronto, Online Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
Create with Kirshy Markham Arts : 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 7 to 13 Coed from $375/week View profile	Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	375	7-13	29	Markham, Ontario	Arts : 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
The Cube STEM Camps Downtown East, Toronto; The Beach, Toronto; Online Computer (multi) Virtual Program, 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 $195/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp openCamp Coed, Girls	195	7-17	30	Downtown East, Toronto, Ontario, The Beach, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program,	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. Downtown East, Toronto, Ontario, The Beach, Toronto, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp Coed, Girls
Inspirely STEAM Education Online; Brampton Science: STEAM Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Premier after-school online STEAM Education for children age 6 to 15 years. They also host family bonding & parent networking events. Their creative STEAM Kits/Gifts are perfect to spend quality Family Time @HOME. Read more... Ages 6 to 14 Coed Cost Varies View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	0	6-14	31	Virtual Program, , Brampton, Ontario	Science: STEAMInspirely STEAM EducationPremier after-school online STEAM Education for children age 6 to 15 years. They also host family bonding & parent networking events. Their creative STEAM Kits/Gifts are perfect to spend quality Family Time @HOME. Virtual Program, , Brampton, Ontario Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed
LOGIMIX Mississauga; Online Education: Academic/Tutoring Virtual Program, Day camp, Program LOGIMIX offers enhanced and regular math, science, physics and chemistry programs all year long. Prepare students for SSAT, SAT tests, Pre-U and University levels. Dedicated help with IB math and science. Read more... Ages 10 to 20 Coed from $40/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	40	10-20	32	Mississauga, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Education: Academic/TutoringLOGIMIXLOGIMIX offers enhanced and regular math, science, physics and chemistry programs all year long. Prepare students for SSAT, SAT tests, Pre-U and University levels. Dedicated help with IB math and science. Mississauga, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
Toronto Kidz Baby Point, Toronto; High Park, Toronto; Roncesvalles Village, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Day camp Each week focuses on a theme such as Dinosaurs, Animals, etc. for our younger campers and Science, Fitness, Arts, etc. for our 8-12 year olds. Field trips to Toronto's main attractions are the highlight of the week. Read more... Ages 5 to 12 Coed from $213/week View profile	Day camp openCamp Coed	213	5-12	33	Baby Point, Toronto, Ontario, High Park, Toronto, Ontario, Roncesvalles Village, Toronto, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Toronto KidzEach week focuses on a theme such as Dinosaurs, Animals, etc. for our younger campers and Science, Fitness, Arts, etc. for our 8-12 year olds. Field trips to Toronto's main attractions are the highlight of the week. Baby Point, Toronto, Ontario, High Park, Toronto, Ontario, Roncesvalles Village, Toronto, Ontario 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	34	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
Claremont Nature Centre Pickering Traditional (multi activity) Day 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 12 Coed from $200/week View profile	Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed	200	4-12	35	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, Program, Family camp Coed
Ontario Tech University Summer Camps Oshawa; Online Traditional (multi activity) Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Explore unique science and tech programs at Ontario Tech, including LEGO, Coding, Minecraft and more! Virtual camps will require minimal parent support once the camp site has been successfully accessed. Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed, Girls from $90/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp openCamp Coed, Girls	90	6-17	36	Oshawa, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Traditional (multi activity) Ontario Tech University Summer CampsExplore unique science and tech programs at Ontario Tech, including LEGO, Coding, Minecraft and more! Virtual camps will require minimal parent support once the camp site has been successfully accessed. Oshawa, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp, Program, Family camp Coed, Girls
CodeWizardsHQ Online; Texas Computer : Computer programming (multi) Virtual Program, Day camp, Program The leading online coding school for ages 8-18. We deliver fun and effective live, online coding classes, designed to give our students the programming knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in a digital world. Read more... Ages 8 to 18 Coed from $447/program View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp, Program openCamp Coed	447	8-18	37	Virtual Program, , Texas, Texas	Computer : Computer programming (multi)CodeWizardsHQThe leading online coding school for ages 8-18. We deliver fun and effective live, online coding classes, designed to give our students the programming knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in a digital world. Virtual Program, , Texas, Texas Virtual Program, Day camp, Program Coed
Science North Camps Ontario (6) Education: STEM Day camp Science North offers innovative and stimulating summer day camps and virtual camps that introduce children to the worlds of science, technology, engineering and math. Camps are available for 4-11 year olds. Read more... Ages 4 to 12 Coed from $153/week View profile	Day camp Coed	153	4-12	38	City of Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, North Bay, Kenora	Education: STEMScience North CampsScience North offers innovative and stimulating summer day camps and virtual camps that introduce children to the worlds of science, technology, engineering and math. Camps are available for 4-11 year olds. City of Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, North Bay, Kenora Day 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	39	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
Camp Hurontario Mactier Traditional (multi activity) Overnight camp A traditional overnight camp with a variety of activities and sports including sailing, arts and crafts, leadership building and more. Read more... Ages 6 to 16 Boys from $900/week View profile	Overnight camp openCamp Boys	900	6-16	40	Mactier, Ontario	Traditional (multi activity) Camp HurontarioA traditional overnight camp with a variety of activities and sports including sailing, arts and crafts, leadership building and more. Mactier, Ontario Overnight camp Boys
Imagine Architecture Ottawa; Online Science: Architecture Virtual Program, 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 $625/week View profile	Virtual Program, Day camp openCamp Coed	625	15-18	41	Ottawa, Ontario, Virtual Program,	Science: ArchitectureImagine ArchitectureThree exceptional summer courses for high school students interested in architecture, design, and building a portfolio. Ottawa, Ontario, Virtual Program, Virtual Program, Day camp 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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