Financial literacy camps are an increasingly popular option among families in Canada. As your child enters the teen years and starts to think about post-secondary education and a career, they may seriously consider one of these, especially if they’re interested in finance. Read more
These camps and kids' programs are focused on financial literacy.
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DAY CAMP
FOCUS: Financial Literacy
Jun 28 - Jul 30, 2021
Campers will have a blast learning about investing with a hands-on, age-appropriate curriculum, filled with games and lessons Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Financial Literacy
Jun 14 - Jul 30, 2021
Students work synchronously and asynchronously to grasp key course concepts and succeed collaboratively and independently. Read more |
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DAY CAMP
FOCUS: Financial Literacy
Jun 21 - Jul 23, 2021
Learning how money works and developing good financial habits, an essential life skill for independence and ambition. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Financial Literacy
Jul 12 - Jul 16, 2021
Campers will have a blast learning about investing, filled with games and lessons. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Financial Literacy
Jul 26 - Jul 30, 2021
Campers will have fun while learning how money works and developing good financial habits, an essential life skill. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Financial Literacy
Jun 14 - Jul 30, 2021
Students work synchronously and asynchronously to grasp key course concepts and succeed collaboratively and independently. Read more |
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DAY CAMP
FOCUS: Financial Literacy
Jul 05 - Aug 20, 2021
The program teaches students how to create a business model, the 5 principles of money, and how to build and market a brand. Read more |
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DAY CAMP
FOCUS: Financial Literacy
Jun 14 - Sep 03, 2021
The program teaches students how to create a business model, the 5 principles of money, and how to build and market a brand. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Financial Literacy
Jul 05 - Jul 30, 2021
Financial literacy is a fundamental skill for students. Each camp will create different real-world challenges. Read more |
The following camps offer financial literacy as part of a more varied slate of activities.
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DAY CAMP
FOCUS: Traditional
Jul 05 - Aug 20, 2021
TAC Summer camp is a safe and engaging campy for youth, developing a wide variety of sports and skills! Read more |
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DAY CAMP
FOCUS: Education
Jun 28 - Jul 23, 2021
Students will learn how local environmental businesses operate in a beautiful outdoor setting. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Minecraft
Jul 07 - Jul 30, 2021
Learn the Periodic Table and the construction of matter using the innovative tools from Minecraft: Education Edition. Read more |
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DAY CAMP
FOCUS: Traditional
Jul 05 - Aug 20, 2021
TAC Summer camp is a safe and fulfilling experience for youth to develop an incredibly wide variety of sports and skills! Read more |
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DAY CAMP
FOCUS: Entrepreneurship
Jul 05 - Jul 09, 2021
Students will develop an Entrepreneurial mindset exploring, researching, testing, and launching a new business. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Credit Courses
Jun 14 - Jul 23, 2021
High-quality instruction with a flexible delivery format, including both virtual and on-campus options and two start dates Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Credit Courses
May 24 - Aug 27, 2021
We offer a range of OSSD and AP Preparation courses for students in Grades 9-12. Read more |
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OVERNIGHT
FOCUS: Education
Jun 28 - Jul 23, 2021
Students will learn how local environmental businesses operate in a beautiful outdoor setting. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Entrepreneurship
Jul 05 - Jul 29, 2021
Learn the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship and the latest development in the world from a business perspective. Read more |
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PROGRAM
FOCUS: Entrepreneurship
Feb 03 - Jun 26, 2021
A mind-opening business and entrepreneurship program that sparks students’ interest in the real world. Read more |
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PROGRAM
FOCUS: Credit Courses
Jun 14 - Jul 23, 2021
High-quality instruction with a flexible delivery format, including both virtual and on-campus options and two start dates. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Minecraft
Jul 06 - Jul 29, 2021
Become the master of the future by investigating new technologies to improve the way we live and work together in cities. Read more |
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DAY CAMP
FOCUS: Traditional
Jul 05 - Aug 20, 2021
TAC Summer Camp is a safe and fulfilling experience for youth to develop an incredibly wide variety of sports and skills! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Entrepreneurship
Jul 05 - Aug 30, 2021
Together, we will read the entry-level books on the United States economics, law, and history from a libertarian perspective. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Entrepreneurship
Aug 03 - Aug 26, 2021
Learn the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship and the latest development in the world from a business perspective. Read more |
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DAY CAMP
FOCUS: Traditional
Jun 14 - Sep 03, 2021
TAC Summer camp is a safe and fulfilling experience for youth to develop an incredibly wide variety of sports and skills! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Traditional
Jul 05 - Aug 27, 2021
Our instructors will guide students through various virtual academic and artistic programs on a full or half day basis. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Science
Sep 07, 2021 - Jun 26, 2022
Science is like magic! The world around has so many exciting processes that happen following some seemingly ‘magic rules'! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Leadership Training
Jul 05 - Aug 13, 2021
The courses cover the principles of standard English grammar, sentence structure, and English usage and diction. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Academics (1:1)
Jan 01, 2021 - Jan 01, 2023
One-on-one homework help tailored to your child's academic needs. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Math
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Education
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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DAY CAMP
FOCUS: Math
Aug 09 - Aug 20, 2021
A Spirit of Math Summer Camp is a fantastic way to keep your child(ren) engaged. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: STEAM
Jul 06 - Jul 29, 2021
Science is like magic! The world around has so many exciting processes that happen following some seemingly ‘magic rules'! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Academics/Tutoring
Jul 05 - Jul 28, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on preparing students for University Math! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Math
Sep 06, 2021 - Jun 27, 2022
The math program focuses on helping students understand important math concepts and 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Math
Sep 06, 2021 - Jun 27, 2022
The math program focuses on helping students understand important math concepts and 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Creative Writing
Jul 05 - Aug 13, 2021
Emphasis on developing students’ analytical and inferential reasoning skills, and on expanding their strategies for writing. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Math
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Academics/Tutoring
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Math
Sep 07, 2021 - Jun 26, 2022
The math program focuses on helping students understand important math concepts and 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Science
Jul 05 - Aug 13, 2021
Dedicated Science course focusing on core disciplines and exposure of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Math
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Academics/Tutoring
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: CIT/LIT
Aug 03 - Aug 27, 2021
Youth develop and hone critical thinking skills and leadership potential learning and discussing global topics! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Academics/Tutoring
Jul 06 - Jul 29, 2021
Science is like magic! The world around has so many exciting processes that happen following some seemingly ‘magic rules'! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: STEM
Jul 06 - Jul 29, 2021
Science is like magic! The world around has so many exciting processes that happen following some seemingly ‘magic rules'! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Academics/Tutoring
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Education
Jul 06 - Jul 29, 2021
Science is like magic! The world around has so many exciting processes that happen following some seemingly ‘magic rules'! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Education
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Science
Jul 06 - Jul 29, 2021
Science is like magic! The world around has so many exciting processes that happen following some seemingly ‘magic rules'! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Academics/Tutoring
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Education
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Academics/Tutoring
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Academics/Tutoring
Jul 05 - Aug 13, 2021
Accelerated development of a solid math foundation to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Math
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Math
Aug 09 - Aug 21, 2021
A Spirit of Math Summer Camp is a fantastic way to keep your child(ren) engaged. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Education
Sep 11, 2021 - Jun 11, 2022
The courses cover the principles of standard English grammar, sentence structure, and English usage and diction. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Math
Jul 05 - Jul 28, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on preparing students for University Math! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Education
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Education
Sep 11, 2021 - Jun 11, 2022
Emphasis on developing students’ analytical and inferential reasoning skills, and on expanding their strategies for writing. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Education
Jul 05 - Jul 28, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Math
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Education
Sep 11, 2021 - Jun 11, 2022
Math drills, application of concepts, problem solving, and building a solid math foundation and developing critical-thinking. Read more |
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VIRTUAL
FOCUS: Education
Aug 09 - Aug 26, 2021
The summer program mainly focuses on reviewing important concepts and helping students 'Step Up' from their current level! Read more |
Be sure to fully investigate the listings below to find the camp that’s the best fit for your child. Many financial literacy camps have limited space, so consider registering your child as soon as possible. You can also learn about other options for your child, in the content below the list.
There are financial literacy camps across Canada that teach the basics and more advanced features of financial literacy. Find your city in the list below, and find financial literacy camps near you.
Financial literacy camps, broadly, focus on the issue of finance. They cover a wide range of topics, though. Here are just a few examples:
Kids and teens with an abiding interest in financial literacy, who want to explore this topic throughout the year will benefit from programs that take place at different times of the year. These include
After-school financial literacy programs give kids an opportunity to learn outisde of school hours.
Financial literacy day camps are the most popular way of taking part in a camp like this.
Overnight financial literacy camps offer kids and teens a weeklong (or longer) immersion.
Financial literacy camps help kids and teens explore their interest in finance and the economy, help them clarify their future goals, and can even give them a head start on a career track. Here are some other reasons financial literacy camps are appealing to many, and why you should explore the full variety of financial literacy camps. To read about the benefits of camps in general, read our guide.
Learning opportunities: Your child will learn about various topics related to financial literacy (see above). They’ll be able to turn what may be an interest or a passion into knowledge that’s important, practical, and may lead to future opportunities.
Meet other kids with similar interests: At camp, your child will meet others who share their interest in money matters. They’ll be able to interact, work, and bounce ideas off other kids. They may even make some new friends.
See financial experts in action: Many camps expose kids to real world financial practicum, taught by finance experts already engaged in their field of interest. They may visit with, or be taught by, financial investors and analysts, accountants, stock brokers, economists, and others.
Learning about financial technology and tools: Your child will be exposed to a variety of media and tools to help them learn about money and eventually work with their finances. They may learn to use such tools as
Finance is an extremely broad field of study, and there are many jobs in finance. While it would be impossible to survey the entire landscape, we highlight some possible careers one might pursue with a background in finance (source: balancecareers.com).
Financial planners crunch numbers and apply principles of accounting to devise plans for investors. They also need to inspire trust in people and promote their services. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, personal financial advisors earned an average of $88,890 in May 2018.
Financial analysts research stocks, bonds, companies, and industries to assist bankers, investors, and corporate finance officers. They build financial models and conduct complex quantitative analyses. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, financial analysts earned an average salary of $85,660 in May 2018.
Budget analysts apply principles of finance to projects and proposals in the business, educational, governmental, and not-for-profit sectors. They analyze budgets and evaluate the financial impact of ventures and opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, budget analysts earned an average salary of $76,220 in May 2018.
Actuaries play a leadership role in financially-oriented businesses such as insurance, banking, rating agencies, and accounting firms. They use sophisticated software to perform calculations and represent their findings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, actuaries earned an average of $102,880 in May 2018.
Credit analysts evaluate the financial standing of loan prospects and assess the risks involved with offering them financing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, credit analysts earned an average salary of $71,270 in May 2018.
Explore listings on our site to find a wide variety of camps. To learn more about these camps, you can meet many of them at the Toronto Camp Expo. There, you can meet the directors of financial literacy camps face-to-face, ask them whatever concerns or questions you have, and learn what you need to know.
Here are some questions to get you started:
Find more tips on choosing a camp in our advice section:
Sources and further reading
Financial Literacy for Kids, National Financial Educators Council
Seven Lessons to Teach your Kids about Financial Literacy, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
How to Teach Kids about Money, Money Prodigy
Best Jobs for Graduates with a Finance Degree, The Balance Careers
