Camp Guide

Camps that foster independence

Learn and develop self-reliance, self-initiative, and self-motivation

Independence is:
• The ability and willingness to do things on one’s own
• Self-initiative, self-motivation, self-care
• Decisiveness

Camp encourages independence in kids, as they “learn how to cope with others on their own,” says Jocelyn Palm. "There's no asking mom or [anyone else] what to do." Below, the list, learn all about the value of independence from camp leaders like Palm and others, and read how camp offers a unique means to develop and grow this character trait. Read more

(105 results)

	Info	Cost	Ages	Activities
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Adventure 1J8 Jul 01 - Jul 08, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 9 (Boys) • From $1,550 Mont-TremblantQuebec Live in a tent with a small group of friends. Learn new skills. And have lots of fun! Visit website view details	,41,6,133,5,10,9,134,24,2,8,3,11,347,16,322,201,25,223,28,29,31,222,221,49,54,56,58,188,0,252,overnightcamp,allboys,	1550	7-9	2023-07-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping A26 Jul 29 - Aug 23, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $4,750 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,41,6,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,223,151,54,58,63,324,36,346,28,222,221,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	4750	7-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Rouge Camps DAY CAMP Sports Rouge Camps (Richmond Hill) Jul 10 - Aug 18, 2023 • Richmond Hill, ON • Age 4 to 15 (Coed) • From $305 Richmond HillOntario Rouge Camps offers teacher directed sports camps and leadership programs for kids 4 - 15. We're rated 9+/10, find out why! Visit website view details	,258,5,22,10,9,88,2,91,33,224,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,151,194,54,63,29,66,daycamp,coed,	305	4-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Budding Genius VIRTUAL Education Academic-Tutoring Sep 26, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023 • Online • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed) • From $150 Online At Budding Genius Academy each kid becomes a STEAM innovator. Matching learning style approach is used to maximize ability Visit website view details	,10,5,9,296,173,123,333,334,177,180,354,353,331,332,304,305,159,68,351,301,179,365,196,2,32,195,160,129,270,182,50,130,314,268,271,181,virtualprogram,coed,	150	6-19	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED Kandalore OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT 4 -week Kandalore Leadership Program Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2023 • Minden, ON • Age 15 to 17 (Coed) • From $6,185 MindenOntario A rich learning experience that integrates leaders into the in-camp program and a five-day canoe trip. Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,17,5,133,263,345,368,293,197,175,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,196,2,32,195,20,79,88,91,33,24,97,137,321,1,226,153,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,194,54,63,164,21,36,346,251,27,28,222,221,74,139,60,260,16,322,201,25,31,49,56,64,44,161,overnightcamp,coed,	6185	15-17	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Muskoka OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Leader-In-Training Jul 02 - Aug 26, 2023 • Bracebridge, ON • Age 14 to 16 (Coed) • From $3,095 BracebridgeOntario Designed to empower youth and unlock their potential to become confident leaders. Visit website view details	,48,6,41,175,5,37,147,38,150,10,9,173,123,69,360,196,2,32,195,362,88,91,366,33,97,8,3,327,347,323,223,54,63,164,36,346,251,28,30,125,221,60,16,322,25,31,56,161,225,overnightcamp,coed,	3095	14-16	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Wilderness Skills A15 Jul 29 - Aug 12, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $3,050 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	3050	7-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Lakefield College School Summer Programs VIRTUAL Credit Courses Grade 10 Civics and Career Studies (CHV2O / GLC2O) Jun 28 - Jul 28, 2023 • Online • Age 13 to 17 (Coed) • From $1,750 Online Explore how to be an active citizen and develop career-planning skills, earning a credit from your home! Visit website view details	,20,2,virtualprogram,coed,	1750	13-17	2023-06-012023-07-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping A19 Aug 05 - Aug 23, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $3,850 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	3850	7-15	2023-08-01
FEATURED Sylvan Learning of Port Credit PROGRAM Academics/Tutoring Education Study Skills Tutoring Jan 26, 2022 - Jan 26, 2025 • Mississauga, ON • Age 9 to 18 (Coed) • From $40 MississaugaOntario The study skills program at our centre is designed to help kids in grades 4-12 build great habits that can last a lifetime. Visit website view details	,196,2,32,195,271,181,programclass,coed,	40	9-18	2022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-01
FEATURED Camp Can-Aqua OVERNIGHT Traditional Family Camp May 19 - Sep 04, 2023 • Haliburton Highlands, ON • Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) • From $725 Haliburton HighlandsOntario Enjoy the splendour of Camp Can-Aqua with your entire family. Enjoy all programs, food and activities as a family for one fee Visit website view details	,81,6,165,5,22,175,37,10,9,173,123,174,134,160,2,268,320,1,15,3,322,16,31,49,56,64,8,224,11,347,12,327,28,36,346,125,54,260,63,161,363,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	725	1-19	2023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Wilderness Skills DC 1A8 Jul 29 - Aug 05, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 10 to 12 (Boys) • From $1,550 Mont-TremblantQuebec Live in a tent with a small group of friends. Learn new skills. And have lots of fun! Visit website view details	,81,6,133,5,175,37,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,201,25,223,28,31,151,36,346,222,221,49,54,56,58,63,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	1550	10-12	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Wilderness Skills A12 Aug 12 - Aug 23, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $2,450 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,41,6,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,201,25,223,28,31,151,36,346,222,221,49,54,56,58,63,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	2450	7-15	2023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping J19 Jul 08 - Jul 26, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $3,850 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	3850	7-15	2023-07-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Wilderness Skills J12 Jul 15 - Jul 26, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $2,450 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	2450	7-15	2023-07-01
FEATURED Rouge Camps DAY CAMP Sports Rouge Camps (Markham) Jul 10 - Aug 18, 2023 • Markham, ON • Age 4 to 15 (Coed) • From $305 MarkhamOntario Our teacher directed sports camp and leadership program is rated 9+/10 by both campers and their parents. Find out why!a Visit website view details	,258,5,22,10,9,88,2,91,33,224,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,151,194,54,63,29,66,daycamp,coed,	305	4-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Family Camp Aug 23 - Aug 27, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 4 to 18+ (Coed) • From $420 Mont-TremblantQuebec A relaxed family vacation in an enchanting natural setting. Visit website view details	,41,6,81,133,5,10,9,134,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,223,151,58,63,324,36,346,28,222,221,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	420	4-19	2023-08-01
FEATURED Kandalore OVERNIGHT Traditional 4 Week Camp Sessions at Kandalore Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2023 • Minden, ON • Age 7 to 16 (Coed) • From $6,185 MindenOntario Our 4-week program allows campers even more opportunity to connect with friends, learn skills, and grow at camp! Visit website view details	,48,6,298,170,41,81,256,5,133,175,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,174,134,196,2,32,195,20,79,88,91,33,24,137,321,1,226,153,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,194,54,63,21,324,36,346,27,28,222,221,74,139,60,260,16,322,201,25,31,49,56,64,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	6185	7-16	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping J26 Jul 01 - Jul 26, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $4,750 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,41,6,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,223,151,54,58,63,324,36,346,28,222,221,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	4750	7-15	2023-07-01
FEATURED YMCA Wanakita OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Out-tripping Second Year Student Counsellor Tripper (2nd Year SCs) Jul 02 - Aug 24, 2023 • Haliburton Highlands, ON • Age 16 to 16 (Coed) • From $4,062 Haliburton HighlandsOntario A hybrid program that focuses on in depth leadership training and wilderness skills. Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,154,22,257,259,258,165,175,37,38,176,150,265,288,59,10,9,173,123,134,88,2,91,33,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,222,221,74,60,15,322,16,31,49,56,overnightcamp,coed,	4062	16-16	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Glen Bernard Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Pioneers Jun 29 - Aug 27, 2023 • Huntsville, ON • Age 12 to 12 (Girls) • From $3,000 HuntsvilleOntario Structured to combine fun with the satisfaction of accomplishment through a variety of activities! Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,363,173,123,69,174,360,134,20,2,24,321,1,226,8,3,11,347,12,26,54,58,36,346,28,221,60,15,322,16,31,49,56,161,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	3000	12-12	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Ak-O-Mak OVERNIGHT Sports Traditional Summer 2023 Sessions Jun 28 - Sep 02, 2023 • Parry Sound, ON • Age 7 to 16 (Girls) • From $2,485 Parry SoundOntario Encourage girls to be brave, discover strength while connecting with each other Visit website view details	,170,6,88,2,91,33,153,1,276,8,3,224,11,347,12,261,327,323,26,151,194,54,58,63,21,36,346,65,251,27,28,254,35,222,74,139,260,16,322,201,31,49,56,326,161,66,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	2485	7-16	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping JA43 Jul 01 - Aug 12, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $6,300 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	6300	7-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Sylvan Learning of Port Credit PROGRAM Academics/Tutoring Reading Reading Tutoring Jan 26, 2022 - Jan 26, 2025 • Mississauga, ON • Age 5 to 18 (Coed) • From $40 MississaugaOntario Your child's learning needs are unique, and so is our approach. We offer diverse reading programs to fit your child's needs. Visit website view details	,196,2,32,195,79,270,programclass,coed,	40	5-18	2022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-01
FEATURED Rouge Camps DAY CAMP Sports Rouge Camps (Unionville) Jul 10 - Aug 18, 2023 • Woodbridge, ON • Age 4 to 15 (Coed) • From $305 WoodbridgeOntario Our teacher directed sports camp and leadership program is rated 9+/10 by both campers and their parents. Find out why! Visit website view details	,258,5,22,10,9,88,2,91,33,224,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,151,194,54,63,29,66,daycamp,coed,	305	4-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Glen Bernard Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Voyageurs Jun 29 - Aug 27, 2023 • Huntsville, ON • Age 11 to 11 (Girls) • From $1,550 HuntsvilleOntario Structured to combine fun with the satisfaction of accomplishment through a variety of activities. Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,20,2,24,321,1,226,8,3,11,347,12,26,54,58,36,346,28,221,60,15,322,16,31,49,56,161,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	1550	11-11	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Adventure 1A8 Jul 29 - Aug 05, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 9 (Boys) • From $1,550 Mont-TremblantQuebec Live in a tent with a small group of friends. Learn new skills. And have lots of fun! Visit website view details	,41,6,133,5,10,9,134,24,2,8,3,11,347,16,322,201,25,223,28,29,31,222,221,49,54,56,58,188,0,252,overnightcamp,allboys,	1550	7-9	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Sylvan Learning of Port Credit PROGRAM Academics/Tutoring Math Math Tutoring Jan 26, 2022 - Jan 26, 2025 • Mississauga, ON • Age 5 to 18 (Coed) • From $40 MississaugaOntario Your child's learning needs are unique, and so is our approach. We offer diverse math programs to fit your child's needs. Visit website view details	,196,2,32,195,129,programclass,coed,	40	5-18	2022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-01
FEATURED Glen Bernard Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Explorers Jun 29 - Aug 27, 2023 • Huntsville, ON • Age 13 to 13 (Girls) • From $3,000 HuntsvilleOntario Structured to combine fun with the satisfaction of accomplishment through a variety of activities! Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,20,2,24,321,1,226,8,3,11,347,12,26,54,58,36,346,28,221,60,15,322,16,31,49,56,161,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	3000	13-13	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping JA54 Jul 01 - Aug 23, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $7,350 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,41,6,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,223,151,54,58,63,324,36,346,28,222,221,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	7350	7-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Can-Aqua OVERNIGHT Traditional Two Week Camps - Sessions 1,2,3 & 4 Jul 02 - Aug 25, 2023 • Haliburton Highlands, ON • Age 6 to 16 (Coed) • From $2,785 Haliburton HighlandsOntario Our dynamic scheduling board allows campers to be in control of their day, as they choose their own adventure each night. Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,274,5,288,256,133,165,22,197,345,175,37,176,59,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,88,2,91,33,275,24,160,137,268,226,1,153,276,8,3,224,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,251,223,28,30,31,36,346,222,49,54,74,56,260,63,64,161,65,360,363,366,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	2785	6-16	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping JA40 Jul 15 - Aug 23, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $5,850 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,41,6,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,223,151,54,58,63,324,36,346,28,222,221,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	5850	7-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs OVERNIGHT Out-tripping Canoeing Northwaters All Gender Trips (Coed) Jun 28 - Jul 21, 2023 • Temagami, ON • Age 13 to 17 (Coed) • From $5,650 TemagamiOntario Placing group needs before individual needs provides the perfect setting to learn, laugh, trust, support & understand. Visit website view details	,170,6,41,81,133,5,33,2,91,153,1,16,3,322,25,28,overnightcamp,coed,	5650	13-17	2023-06-012023-07-01
FEATURED Canadian Contemporary School of Art PROGRAM Arts Painting Painting (Teens) Sep 12, 2022 - Jun 17, 2023 • East-York, Toronto • Age 13 to 17 (Coed) • From $40 TorontoEast-YorkEast-YorkOntario Painting is our most popular art class. Visit website view details	,173,5,9,123,333,172,programclass,coed,	40	13-17	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Adventure 2J8 Jul 08 - Jul 15, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 9 (Boys) • From $1,550 Mont-TremblantQuebec Live in a tent with a small group of friends. Learn new skills. And have lots of fun! Visit website view details	,41,6,133,5,10,9,134,24,2,8,3,11,347,16,322,201,25,223,28,29,31,222,221,49,54,56,58,188,0,252,overnightcamp,allboys,	1550	7-9	2023-07-01
FEATURED Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs OVERNIGHT Canoeing Out-tripping Langskib for Young Boys Jul 03 - Aug 11, 2023 • Temagami, ON • Age 10 to 12 (Boys) • From $3,100 TemagamiOntario Langskib 2-week canoe trips are designed to be a boys first adventure away from home. Visit website view details	,170,6,41,81,133,5,153,1,16,3,322,25,28,overnightcamp,allboys,	3100	10-12	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Wilderness Skills J15 Jul 01 - Jul 15, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 15 (Boys) • From $3,050 Mont-TremblantQuebec Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website view details	,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	3050	7-15	2023-07-01
FEATURED Camp Can-Aqua OVERNIGHT Traditional INTRO to Camp - Single Week Trial Aug 27 - Sep 01, 2023 • Haliburton Highlands, ON • Age 6 to 12 (Coed) • From $1,495 Haliburton HighlandsOntario Enjoy a single week with others who are new to the Can-Aqua Experience. Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,197,345,175,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,24,2,160,137,226,1,153,8,3,224,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,223,28,31,36,346,222,49,54,74,56,260,63,64,161,65,360,363,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1495	6-12	2023-08-01
FEATURED Canadian Contemporary School of Art PROGRAM Arts Drawing Drawing(Teens) Sep 12, 2022 - Jun 17, 2023 • East-York, Toronto • Age 13 to 17 (Coed) • From $40 TorontoEast-YorkEast-YorkOntario This class teaches teens how to use a variety of instruments used for drawing, including pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes Visit website view details	,296,5,9,173,123,333,172,programclass,coed,	40	13-17	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
FEATURED Kandalore OVERNIGHT Traditional 1 Week Camp Sessions at Kandalore Aug 15 - Aug 29, 2023 • Minden, ON • Age 6 to 9 (Coed) • From $1,925 MindenOntario Campers will enjoy all aspects of Kandalore including activities, all-camp events, evening programs and canoe trip. Visit website view details	,48,6,298,170,41,81,256,5,133,175,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,174,134,196,2,32,195,20,79,88,91,33,24,137,321,1,226,153,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,194,54,63,21,324,36,346,27,28,222,221,74,139,60,260,16,322,201,25,31,49,56,64,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1925	6-9	2023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Wilderness Skills DC 2A8 Aug 05 - Aug 12, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 10 to 12 (Boys) • From $1,550 Mont-TremblantQuebec Live in a tent with a small group of friends. Learn new skills. And have lots of fun! Visit website view details	,81,6,133,5,175,37,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,201,25,223,28,31,151,36,346,222,221,49,54,56,58,63,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	1550	10-12	2023-08-01
FEATURED Glen Bernard Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Seekers Jun 29 - Aug 27, 2023 • Huntsville, ON • Age 14 to 14 (Girls) • From $3,000 HuntsvilleOntario Structured to combine fun with the satisfaction of accomplishment through a variety of activities. Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,26,54,58,63,28,221,60,15,322,16,31,49,56,161,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	3000	14-14	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Lakefield College School Summer Programs DAY CAMP Science Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D) Jun 28 - Jul 28, 2023 • Lakefield, ON • Age 13 to 17 (Coed) • From $2,575 LakefieldOntario Earn a credit doing hands-on labs and outdoor exploration of our earth and the environment! Visit website view details	,48,6,298,81,133,5,10,9,123,174,159,177,20,2,24,270,357,50,316,144,315,317,268,319,1,276,224,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,58,63,324,28,222,221,74,139,260,15,322,16,49,56,161,daycamp,coed,	2575	13-17	2023-06-012023-07-01
FEATURED Rouge Camps DAY CAMP Sports Rouge Camps (Woodbridge) Jul 10 - Aug 11, 2023 • Woodbridge, ON • Age 4 to 13 (Coed) • From $305 WoodbridgeOntario Our teacher directed sports camp and leadership program is rated 9+/10 by both campers and their parents. Find out why! Visit website view details	,258,5,22,10,9,88,2,91,33,224,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,151,194,54,63,29,66,daycamp,coed,	305	4-13	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Rouge Camps DAY CAMP Sports Rouge Camps (Maple) Jul 10 - Aug 18, 2023 • Woodbridge, ON • Age 4 to 15 (Coed) • From $305 WoodbridgeOntario Rouge Camps offers teacher directed sports camps and leadership programs for kids 4 - 15. We're rated 9+/10, find out why! Visit website view details	,258,5,22,10,9,88,2,91,33,224,3,11,347,12,327,323,151,194,54,63,324,29,260,66,daycamp,coed,	305	4-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Glen Bernard Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Leaders Jun 29 - Aug 27, 2023 • Huntsville, ON • Age 15 to 15 (Girls) • From $3,000 HuntsvilleOntario Structured to combine fun with the satisfaction of accomplishment through a variety of activities. Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,20,2,24,321,1,226,8,3,11,347,12,26,54,58,36,346,28,221,60,15,322,16,31,49,56,161,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	3000	15-15	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Glen Bernard Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Adventurers Jun 29 - Aug 27, 2023 • Huntsville, ON • Age 8 to 9 (Girls) • From $1,550 HuntsvilleOntario Structured to combine fun with the satisfaction of accomplishment through a variety of activities. Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,20,2,24,321,1,226,8,3,11,347,12,26,54,58,36,346,28,221,60,15,322,16,31,49,56,161,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	1550	8-9	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Elite Basketball Camps PROGRAM Basketball Winter Weekly Basketball Lessons - Youth Ages 10-13 Jan 10 - Mar 12, 2023 • North-York, Toronto • Age 10 to 13 (Coed) • From $383 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with semi-private training. Visit website view details	,12,3,347,programclass,coed,	383	10-13	2023-01-012023-02-012023-03-01
FEATURED Lakefield College School Summer Programs OVERNIGHT Science Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D) Jun 28 - Jul 28, 2023 • Lakefield, ON • Age 13 to 17 (Coed) • From $5,670 LakefieldOntario Earn a credit doing hands-on labs and outdoor exploration of our earth and the environment! Visit website view details	,48,6,298,81,133,5,10,9,123,174,159,177,20,2,24,270,357,50,316,144,315,317,268,319,1,276,224,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,58,63,324,28,222,221,74,139,260,15,322,16,49,56,161,overnightcamp,coed,	5670	13-17	2023-06-012023-07-01
FEATURED YMCA Wanakita OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Second Year Student Counsellor (2nd Year SCs) Jul 02 - Aug 24, 2023 • Haliburton Highlands, ON • Age 16 to 16 (Coed) • From $4,101 Haliburton HighlandsOntario Leadership training that will stay with them for the rest of their life and help them become greater role models Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,154,22,257,259,258,165,175,37,38,176,150,265,288,59,291,10,9,173,123,134,88,2,91,33,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,222,221,74,60,260,15,322,16,31,49,56,overnightcamp,coed,	4101	16-16	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Glen Bernard Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Bunny Jul 14 - Aug 06, 2023 • Huntsville, ON • Age 4 to 6 (Girls) • From $400 HuntsvilleOntario These sessions are an introduction to the camp experience for little GBCers (JK, SK, Gr. 1). Visit website view details	,16,3,322,31,49,54,347,56,58,60,221,10,5,9,59,288,150,37,48,6,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	400	4-6	2023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Sylvan Learning of Port Credit PROGRAM Academics/Tutoring Writing Writing Tutoring Jan 26, 2022 - Jan 26, 2025 • Mississauga, ON • Age 5 to 18 (Coed) • From $40 MississaugaOntario Your child's learning needs are unique, and so is our approach. We offer diverse writing programs to fit your child's needs. Visit website view details	,196,2,32,195,342,79,19,programclass,coed,	40	5-18	2022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-01
FEATURED Kandalore OVERNIGHT Traditional 2 Week Camp Sessions at Kandalore Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2023 • Minden, ON • Age 7 to 16 (Coed) • From $3,290 MindenOntario Our 2-week program is filled with exciting new experiences. It's the perfect length to try everything Kandalore has to offer! Visit website view details	,48,6,298,170,41,81,256,5,133,175,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,174,134,196,2,32,195,20,79,88,91,33,24,137,321,1,226,153,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,194,54,63,21,324,36,346,27,28,222,221,74,139,60,260,16,322,201,25,31,49,56,64,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	3290	7-16	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Glen Bernard Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Blazers Jun 29 - Aug 27, 2023 • Huntsville, ON • Age 10 to 10 (Girls) • From $1,550 HuntsvilleOntario Structured to combine fun with the satisfaction of accomplishment through a variety of activities! Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,20,2,24,321,1,226,8,3,11,347,12,26,54,58,36,346,28,221,60,15,322,16,31,49,56,161,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	1550	10-10	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Swift Kids VIRTUAL Programming Lift Off: iOS Development Part 1 Oct 10 - Dec 18, 2022 • Online • Age 13 to 18 (Coed) • From $599 Online Get your app development skills off the ground with part one of our iOS development course! Visit website view details	,349,177,159,180,virtualprogram,coed,	599	13-18	2022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
FEATURED Glen Bernard Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Pacers Jun 29 - Aug 27, 2023 • Huntsville, ON • Age 16 to 16 (Girls) • From $3,000 HuntsvilleOntario Structured to combine fun with the satisfaction of accomplishment through a variety of activities. Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,20,2,24,321,1,226,8,3,11,347,12,26,54,58,36,346,28,221,60,15,322,16,31,49,56,161,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	3000	16-16	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
FEATURED Camp Nominingue OVERNIGHT Traditional Adventure 2A8 Aug 05 - Aug 12, 2023 • Mont-Tremblant, QC • Age 7 to 9 (Boys) • From $1,550 Mont-TremblantQuebec Live in a tent with a small group of friends. Learn new skills. And have lots of fun! Visit website view details	,41,6,133,5,10,9,134,24,2,8,3,11,347,16,322,201,25,223,28,29,31,222,221,49,54,56,58,188,0,252,overnightcamp,allboys,	1550	7-9	2023-08-01
LearningRx – Richmond Hill VIRTUAL Academics (1:1) Education ReadRx (Online) Nov 30, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022 • Online • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed) • From $80 Online ReadRx is an intensive sound-to-code reading and spelling intervention for ages 6 to adult. Visit website view details	,195,2,32,270,19,181,virtualprogram,coed,	80	5-19	2021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
LearningRx – Richmond Hill PROGRAM Academics (1:1) Education ComprehendRx (In-Person) Nov 30, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022 • Richmond Hill, ON • Age 8 to 18+ (Coed) • From $80 Richmond HillOntario ComprehendRx is a reading comprehension program that improves key cognitive skills. Visit website view details	,195,2,32,129,270,181,programclass,coed,	80	8-19	2021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Oxford Learning High Park PROGRAM Education OXFORD LEARNING BILINGUAL ACADEMY TORONTO - DAY PROGRAM Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 16, 2023 • West-End, Toronto • Age 3 to 8 (Coed) • From $21,000 TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario Experience the individualized Oxford approach with the benefits of socialization in a small bilingual classroom environment. Visit website view details	,337,5,150,37,59,288,159,177,342,2,275,91,129,24,97,270,144,50,7,314,19,319,1,161,3,362,366,358,357,181,programclass,coed,	21000	3-8	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
Kidz Kare Inc. VIRTUAL Yoga Health & Fitness Virtual Yoga - Adult Oct 06, 2021 - Dec 28, 2022 • Online • Age 18 to 18+ (Coed) • From $15 Online This program includes mindfulness practice and relaxation, which supports self regulation and helps to relieve anxiety. Visit website view details	,320,1,153,276,161,3,318,virtualprogram,coed,	15	18-19	2021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Higher Training Basketball Academy PROGRAM Basketball Private coaching Feb 07, 2021 - Oct 31, 2029 • Burlington, ON • Age 4 to 18+ (Coed) • From $110 BurlingtonOntario Getting involved with a personal coach will deliver higher results and drive up success! Visit website view details	,12,3,347,58,programclass,coed,	110	4-19	2021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-012027-10-012027-11-012027-12-012028-01-012028-02-012028-03-012028-04-012028-05-012028-06-012028-07-012028-08-012028-09-012028-10-012028-11-012028-12-012029-01-012029-02-012029-03-012029-04-012029-05-012029-06-012029-07-012029-08-012029-09-012029-10-01
LearningRx – Richmond Hill VIRTUAL Academics (1:1) Education ComprehendRx (Online) Nov 30, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022 • Online • Age 8 to 18+ (Coed) • From $80 Online ComprehendRx is a reading comprehension program that improves key cognitive skills. Visit website view details	,195,2,32,270,181,virtualprogram,coed,	80	8-19	2021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
LearningRx – Richmond Hill PROGRAM Academics (1:1) Education ReadRx (In-Person) Nov 30, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022 • Richmond Hill, ON • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed) • From $80 Richmond HillOntario ReadRx is an intensive sound-to-code reading and spelling intervention for ages 6 to adult. Visit website view details	,195,2,32,270,19,181,programclass,coed,	80	5-19	2021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
LearningRx – Richmond Hill PROGRAM Academics (1:1) Education LiftOff (In-Person) Nov 30, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022 • Richmond Hill, ON • Age 5 to 6 (Coed) • From $80 Richmond HillOntario LiftOff is for preschoolers to first graders, and works on the foundational cognitive skills and early reading skills. Visit website view details	,195,2,32,129,270,19,181,programclass,coed,	80	5-6	2021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
BKLearning VIRTUAL Academics (1:1) Math Math Online Tutoring (Grades 3-11) Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 23, 2023 • Online • Age 8 to 16 (Coed) • From $48 Online BKLearning private tutoring aims to help students achieve academic success through customized one-on-one learning programs. Visit website view details	,196,2,32,195,129,314,268,271,virtualprogram,coed,	48	8-16	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
Steamoji PROGRAM STEAM STEM 400-hour Build to Solve Program Feb 01, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023 • Vancouver; West Vancouver, BC • Age 5 to 14 (Coed) • From $299 VancouverWest VancouverBritish Columbia Structured, reinforcing projects in the subject pathways of fabrication, physical computing, engineering and digital arts. Visit website view details	,10,5,9,295,355,360,364,177,300,302,178,299,349,303,350,266,334,180,354,353,331,352,332,304,305,343,67,159,68,351,301,179,365,196,2,32,160,281,129,182,50,130,137,314,268,programclass,coed,	299	5-14	2022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-01
Camp Kahuna OVERNIGHT Traditional Camp Kahuna Full Week Sleep-Away Camp Aug 20 - Aug 25, 2023 • Burlington, ON • Age 6 to 13 (Coed) • From $850 BurlingtonOntario We combine traditional camp activities like hiking, cooperative spots and campfires with extraordinary leadership. Visit website view details	,298,6,81,10,5,9,88,2,91,366,33,275,145,24,327,3,347,54,63,28,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	850	6-13	2023-08-01
Mi-A-Kon-Da OVERNIGHT Traditional Overnight Summer Camp - All Girls 7-16 Jul 02 - Aug 26, 2023 • Parry Sound, ON • Age 7 to 16 (Girls) • From $1,250 Parry SoundOntario An all girls overnight summer camp located on a private island with a variety of traditional camp activities. Visit website view details	,226,1,8,3,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,56,63,347,161,221,10,5,9,59,288,69,123,134,147,37,150,154,22,165,173,175,176,197,345,258,41,6,48,81,360,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	1250	7-16	2023-07-012023-08-01
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts DAY CAMP Arts SummerArts (Ages 12-16) Jul 03 - Aug 04, 2023 • Canning, NS • Age 12 to 16 (Coed) • From $345 CanningNova Scotia Combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, a full recreation schedule, and a core of incredible arts programming! Visit website view details	,81,6,274,5,288,165,22,197,345,71,150,37,59,10,9,173,123,69,174,178,177,179,68,67,196,2,32,88,91,33,275,281,24,182,50,130,160,144,7,137,268,19,251,3,223,347,54,172,daycamp,coed,	345	12-16	2023-07-012023-08-01
BKLearning VIRTUAL Academics (1:1) Academics/Tutoring English Online Tutoring (Grades 3-11) Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 23, 2023 • Online • Age 8 to 16 (Coed) • From $48 Online BKLearning private tutoring aims to help students achieve academic success through customized one-on-one learning programs. Visit website view details	,196,2,32,195,342,362,358,79,97,270,271,19,virtualprogram,coed,	48	8-16	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
Mi-A-Kon-Da OVERNIGHT Traditional Introduction to Overnight Summer Camp - Stepping Stones Jun 23 - Jun 25, 2023 • Parry Sound, ON • Age 6 to 8 (Girls) • From $300 Parry SoundOntario For girls who are looking to take the first step in their overnight camping experience check out our Stepping Stones program. Visit website view details	,48,6,147,5,37,59,288,10,9,24,2,16,3,322,31,49,56,8,28,221,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	300	6-8	2023-06-01
Scouts Canada PROGRAM Traditional Adventure Rover Scouts Dec 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2037 • Ottawa, ON • Age 19 to 18+ (Coed) • From $230 OttawaOntario Through fun expeditions and mentored personal progression, Rover Scouts benefit from thrilling opportunities with friends. Visit website view details	,48,6,298,81,256,5,133,10,9,134,366,2,91,33,24,268,8,3,224,11,347,12,327,54,21,36,346,52,367,28,51,221,16,322,25,31,49,56,44,225,188,0,252,programclass,coed,	230	19-19	2021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-012027-10-012027-11-012027-12-012028-01-012028-02-012028-03-012028-04-012028-05-012028-06-012028-07-012028-08-012028-09-012028-10-012028-11-012028-12-012029-01-012029-02-012029-03-012029-04-012029-05-012029-06-012029-07-012029-08-012029-09-012029-10-012029-11-012029-12-012030-01-012030-02-012030-03-012030-04-012030-05-012030-06-012030-07-012030-08-012030-09-012030-10-012030-11-012030-12-012031-01-012031-02-012031-03-012031-04-012031-05-012031-06-012031-07-012031-08-012031-09-012031-10-012031-11-012031-12-012032-01-012032-02-012032-03-012032-04-012032-05-012032-06-012032-07-012032-08-012032-09-012032-10-012032-11-012032-12-012033-01-012033-02-012033-03-012033-04-012033-05-012033-06-012033-07-012033-08-012033-09-012033-10-012033-11-012033-12-012034-01-012034-02-012034-03-012034-04-012034-05-012034-06-012034-07-012034-08-012034-09-012034-10-012034-11-012034-12-012035-01-012035-02-012035-03-012035-04-012035-05-012035-06-012035-07-012035-08-012035-09-012035-10-012035-11-012035-12-012036-01-012036-02-012036-03-012036-04-012036-05-012036-06-012036-07-012036-08-012036-09-012036-10-012036-11-012036-12-012037-01-012037-02-012037-03-012037-04-012037-05-012037-06-012037-07-012037-08-012037-09-012037-10-012037-11-012037-12-01
Camp Kahuna OVERNIGHT Traditional Camp Kahuna Half Week Sleep-Away Camp Jul 05 - Jul 07, 2023 • Acton, ON • Age 6 to 13 (Coed) • From $450 ActonOntario Campers enjoy staying in a log cabin lodge and experience the best camp program in Halton. Visit website view details	,298,6,81,10,5,9,88,2,91,366,33,275,145,24,327,3,347,54,63,28,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	450	6-13	2023-07-01
Sylvan Learning Oakville VIRTUAL Academics (1:1) Live, Online Tutoring Apr 08 - Dec 31, 2022 • Online • Age 5 to 18 (Coed) • From $45 Online Keep your child's mind open and skills sharp with Sylvan Oakville's LIVE, Online Math, Reading, Writing & Homework Support. Visit website view details	,195,2,32,129,270,271,19,358,virtualprogram,coed,	45	5-18	2022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Claireville Conservation Area DAY CAMP Adventure Survival Skills Wilderness Survival Camp Jul 10 - Sep 01, 2023 • Brampton, ON • Age 4 to 11 (Coed) • From $284 BramptonOntario Campers will learn all about wilderness survival through fun, hands on instruction and practical application! Visit website view details	,298,6,81,337,5,10,9,24,2,357,50,54,3,347,252,daycamp,coed,	284	4-11	2023-07-012023-08-01
Easter Seal Summer Camp VIRTUAL Traditional Virtual Programs Oct 17 - Dec 21, 2022 • Online • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed) • From $0 Online Social Clubs offer games, social time and virtual field trips. Fun & Fitness classes offer games, challenges and sports. Visit website view details	,10,5,9,276,1,188,0,virtualprogram,coed,	0	6-19	2022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Camp Hurontario OVERNIGHT Traditional Two Week Sessions Jun 30 - Aug 21, 2023 • Mactier, ON • Age 7 to 13 (Boys) • From $3,050 MactierOntario Introduce your son to our full adventure-filled program where they will gain independence and build lasting friendships. Visit website view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,175,37,147,176,10,9,173,123,88,2,91,33,226,1,8,3,324,221,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,326,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	3050	7-13	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
Allegro Academy of Music DAY CAMP Music Lessons Private Violin Sep 28, 2022 - Jul 26, 2023 • North-York, Toronto • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed) • From $30 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario We strive to inspire our students to love learning and to enjoy the beauty of creating music on their own. Visit website view details	,286,5,37,287,daycamp,coed,	30	5-19	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-01
The Gow School Summer Program OVERNIGHT Education The Gow School Summer Program Jun 25 - Jul 29, 2023 • New York, USA • Age 8 to 16 (Coed) • From $6,000 New YorkUnited States "Summer school" doesn't begin to cover Gow's exciting and enriching summer program. Visit website view details	,256,5,175,37,38,287,339,176,285,286,150,265,288,289,59,292,361,337,10,9,363,173,355,123,333,69,174,360,67,177,159,196,2,32,195,342,79,160,129,270,130,50,314,268,271,19,8,3,224,12,347,223,26,151,54,58,63,28,74,260,25,322,56,181,overnightcamp,coed,	6000	8-16	2023-06-012023-07-01
Scouts Canada PROGRAM Traditional Adventure Venturer Scouts Dec 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2037 • Ottawa, ON • Age 15 to 17 (Coed) • From $230 OttawaOntario Venturer Scouts explore their potential & ambition through challenging adventures and nurture an active & healthy lifestyle. Visit website view details	,48,6,298,81,256,5,133,10,9,134,366,2,91,33,24,268,8,3,224,11,347,12,327,54,21,36,346,52,367,28,51,221,16,322,25,31,49,56,44,225,188,0,252,programclass,coed,	230	15-17	2021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-012027-10-012027-11-012027-12-012028-01-012028-02-012028-03-012028-04-012028-05-012028-06-012028-07-012028-08-012028-09-012028-10-012028-11-012028-12-012029-01-012029-02-012029-03-012029-04-012029-05-012029-06-012029-07-012029-08-012029-09-012029-10-012029-11-012029-12-012030-01-012030-02-012030-03-012030-04-012030-05-012030-06-012030-07-012030-08-012030-09-012030-10-012030-11-012030-12-012031-01-012031-02-012031-03-012031-04-012031-05-012031-06-012031-07-012031-08-012031-09-012031-10-012031-11-012031-12-012032-01-012032-02-012032-03-012032-04-012032-05-012032-06-012032-07-012032-08-012032-09-012032-10-012032-11-012032-12-012033-01-012033-02-012033-03-012033-04-012033-05-012033-06-012033-07-012033-08-012033-09-012033-10-012033-11-012033-12-012034-01-012034-02-012034-03-012034-04-012034-05-012034-06-012034-07-012034-08-012034-09-012034-10-012034-11-012034-12-012035-01-012035-02-012035-03-012035-04-012035-05-012035-06-012035-07-012035-08-012035-09-012035-10-012035-11-012035-12-012036-01-012036-02-012036-03-012036-04-012036-05-012036-06-012036-07-012036-08-012036-09-012036-10-012036-11-012036-12-012037-01-012037-02-012037-03-012037-04-012037-05-012037-06-012037-07-012037-08-012037-09-012037-10-012037-11-012037-12-01
Camp Kodiak OVERNIGHT Traditional Kodiak Junior -- An Introduction to Overnight Camp (Girls) Jul 02 - Jul 08, 2023 • Parry Sound, ON • Age 6 to 8 (Girls) • From $1,950 Parry SoundOntario Kodiak Junior provides 6 to 9 year-old campers with introduction to overnight camp and a sample of the Kodiak magic. Visit website view details	,48,6,81,59,5,288,10,9,173,196,2,32,268,19,153,1,8,3,11,347,12,223,54,58,63,324,28,221,260,16,322,25,31,49,56,64,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,	1950	6-8	2023-07-01
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts DAY CAMP Arts SummerArts (Ages 5-7) Jul 03 - Aug 04, 2023 • Canning, NS • Age 5 to 7 (Coed) • From $345 CanningNova Scotia Combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, a full recreation schedule, and a core of incredible arts programming! Visit website view details	,81,6,197,5,345,71,59,288,10,9,173,123,24,2,19,172,daycamp,coed,	345	5-7	2023-07-012023-08-01
Camp Crossroads OVERNIGHT Traditional Fishing PeeWee & Parents Fishing Weekend May 20 - May 22, 2023 • Torrance, ON • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed) • From $470 TorranceOntario 6-8 year olds experience all the fun of an overnight camp experience with the comfort of having their parents close by. Visit website view details	,8,3,11,347,12,223,54,63,36,346,28,222,16,322,25,31,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	470	6-19	2023-05-01
Camp Kodiak OVERNIGHT Traditional Kodiak Junior -- An Introduction to Overnight Camp (Boys) Jul 02 - Jul 22, 2023 • Parry Sound, ON • Age 6 to 9 (Boys) • From $1,950 Parry SoundOntario Kodiak Junior provides 6 to 9 year-old campers with an introduction to overnight camping and the Camp Kodiak experience. Visit website view details	,48,6,81,59,5,288,10,9,173,196,2,32,24,268,19,153,1,8,3,11,347,12,223,54,58,63,324,28,221,260,16,322,25,31,49,56,64,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	1950	6-9	2023-07-01
Sylvan Learning Oakville PROGRAM Math Math Tutoring Apr 11 - Dec 31, 2022 • Oakville, ON • Age 5 to 18 (Coed) • From $49 OakvilleOntario Sylvan Math is personalized and starts with an assessment. This allows us to build a program specifically tailored for you! Visit website view details	,129,2,programclass,coed,	49	5-18	2022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Evergreen Brick Works PROGRAM Traditional Nature Nut Outdoors Club Jan 17 - Mar 07, 2023 • East-York, Toronto • Age 5 to 12 (Coed) • From $280 TorontoEast-YorkEast-YorkOntario Join us for an after school inquiry-based outdoor program under the twilight sky at Evergreen Brick Works! Visit website view details	,298,6,81,292,5,337,188,0,programclass,coed,	280	5-12	2023-01-012023-02-012023-03-01
BKLearning VIRTUAL Academics (1:1) Science Science Online Tutoring (Grades 3-11) Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 23, 2023 • Online • Age 8 to 16 (Coed) • From $48 Online BKLearning private tutoring aims to help students achieve academic success through customized one-on-one learning programs. Visit website view details	,196,2,32,195,129,357,50,356,182,130,316,144,315,267,317,7,314,268,271,virtualprogram,coed,	48	8-16	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
Camp Crossroads OVERNIGHT Traditional Family Choice Weeks Jul 03 - Aug 05, 2023 • Torrance, ON • Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) • From $1,200 TorranceOntario Families come for a shared adventure at camp but kids ages 8-17 years sign up for their own camp activities run by our staff. Visit website view details	,10,5,9,16,3,322,25,31,56,64,8,11,347,12,223,28,30,36,346,222,54,63,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1200	1-19	2023-07-012023-08-01
Ontario Tech University Summer Camps VIRTUAL Programming Game Design Coding and Game Design Mar 13 - Mar 17, 2023 • Online • Age 10 to 13 (Coed) • From $100 Online Campers will learn about computer programming concepts and techniques while learning to code interactive computer programs, Visit website view details	,349,177,304,180,67,159,68,351,130,2,50,virtualprogram,coed,	100	10-13	2023-03-01
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts DAY CAMP Arts SummerArts (Ages 8-11) Jul 03 - Aug 04, 2023 • Canning, NS • Age 8 to 11 (Coed) • From $345 CanningNova Scotia Combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, a full recreation schedule, and a core of incredible arts programming! Visit website view details	,81,6,165,5,22,71,150,37,274,288,265,59,361,10,9,363,173,123,69,174,360,364,177,178,281,2,24,182,50,314,19,223,3,347,54,251,172,daycamp,coed,	345	8-11	2023-07-012023-08-01
Debate Camp VIRTUAL Education Languages French Camp Sep 24, 2022 - Oct 23, 2023 • Online • Age 10 to 17 (Coed) • From $346 Online Learning a new language is a superpower of its own! French language learning in multiple levels, open to ages 10 - 17! Visit website view details	,196,2,32,342,362,79,97,270,19,181,virtualprogram,coed,	346	10-17	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-01
Wilvaken OVERNIGHT Traditional 3. One Month Jun 25 - Aug 19, 2023 • Magog, QC • Age 8 to 16 (Coed) • From $4,900 MagogQuebec Discover nature in a bilingual setting, where you choose your own activities! Create a schedule, try something new, explore! Visit website view details	,41,6,81,175,5,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,333,344,2,79,88,91,33,24,321,1,226,8,3,224,12,347,54,58,63,21,324,28,222,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,64,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	4900	8-16	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
Debate Camp VIRTUAL Debate Public Speaking Online Debate Camp - Semester May 09, 2022 - Mar 25, 2023 • Online • Age 10 to 16 (Coed) • From $343 Online Online debate workshops are designed in a fun, interactive and student-centred way. 1:4 teaching ratio - true enrichment! Visit website view details	,362,2,97,virtualprogram,coed,	343	10-16	2022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-01
La Citadelle Summer Camp PROGRAM Traditional Summer School Credit Courses Jul 04 - Aug 25, 2023 • North-York, Toronto • Age 12 to 18+ (Coed) • From $1,500 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario Low teacher-student ratio, high academics, we work to ensure our University-bound students acquire the skills for success. Visit website view details	,196,2,32,195,342,20,79,275,91,129,97,270,315,50,271,19,12,3,347,327,63,188,0,programclass,coed,	1500	12-19	2023-07-012023-08-01
Sylvan Learning Oakville PROGRAM Languages Reading Tutoring Apr 11 - Dec 31, 2022 • Oakville, ON • Age 5 to 18 (Coed) • From $49 OakvilleOntario Sylvan Reading is personalized and starts with an assessment. This allows us to build a program specifically tailored for you Visit website view details	,79,2,programclass,coed,	49	5-18	2022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-01
Camp Celtic OVERNIGHT Traditional Summer Camp (1 week) Jul 02 - Aug 19, 2023 • Bruce Peninsula, ON • Age 7 to 16 (Coed) • From $1,235 Bruce PeninsulaOntario Designed for kids with a wide range of experience in the activities, as well as just experience in being away from home! Visit website view details	,48,6,298,81,282,5,154,22,257,259,258,165,263,345,368,293,197,175,37,38,287,339,176,285,150,274,288,265,289,59,335,337,10,9,363,297,173,295,123,69,174,360,24,2,320,1,8,3,12,347,327,223,26,151,54,58,63,28,222,221,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,161,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1235	7-16	2023-07-012023-08-01
Allegro Academy of Music PROGRAM Piano Singing/Vocal Music for Yonge Children Oct 23, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023 • North-York, Toronto • Age 3 to 8 (Coed) • From $24 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario An interactive and creative way to learn piano.The perfect balance of rhythm, solfege & ensemble. Visit website view details	,176,5,37,150,programclass,coed,	24	3-8	2022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01
Camp Hurontario OVERNIGHT Traditional Three and a Half Week Sessions Jun 30 - Aug 21, 2023 • Mactier, ON • Age 7 to 16 (Boys) • From $4,650 MactierOntario Participate in a wide variety of activities, where campers can develop outdoor skills; build self-confidence and independence Visit website view details	,226,1,33,2,91,88,8,3,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,201,221,225,10,5,9,123,133,147,37,173,175,176,41,6,48,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,	4650	7-16	2023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01
Debate Camp VIRTUAL Debate Public Speaking Model United Nations Camp Aug 08, 2022 - May 27, 2023 • Online • Age 10 to 16 (Coed) • From $346 Online Daily simulations, paired with skills workshops and seminars on international politics. Visit website view details	,362,2,97,virtualprogram,coed,	346	10-16	2022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-01
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La Citadelle Summer Camp PROGRAM Traditional Summer DayCare Jul 04 - Aug 25, 2023 • North-York, Toronto • Age 2 to 4 (Coed) • From $1,256 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario A highly engaging program and interactive play-based environment that values children's learning and development. Visit website view details	,337,5,10,9,173,355,123,196,2,32,195,97,270,357,50,356,224,3,12,347,54,188,0,programclass,coed,	1256	2-4	2023-07-012023-08-01
Camp Big Canoe OVERNIGHT Traditional 12-Day Sessions (S2 & S4) Jul 17 - Aug 25, 2023 • Bracebridge, ON • Age 8 to 15 (Coed) • From $1,140 BracebridgeOntario Camp will help you discover your strengths. Make new friends, try new things in a fun and supportive environment. Visit website view details	,48,6,298,41,81,361,5,337,10,9,173,123,333,88,2,91,366,33,24,8,3,327,347,223,151,54,63,28,16,322,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1140	8-15	2023-07-012023-08-01
The Pine Project OVERNIGHT Adventure Red Wolf Voyageurs Program Aug 06 - Aug 26, 2023 • Haliburton, ON • Age 15 to 16 (Coed) • From $3,435 HaliburtonOntario Voyageurs mix camping, canoeing and leadership training for the ultimate backcountry adventure. Visit website view details	,298,6,170,41,81,133,5,10,9,134,88,2,91,366,33,24,7,50,153,1,276,8,3,28,16,322,25,56,252,overnightcamp,coed,	3435	15-16	2023-08-01

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How do you define independence?

Think of the first two letters of the word independence. “Independence means dependence from inside you,” says Jocelyn Palm. She’s the Executive Director and owner of Glen Bernard Camp, an all-girls camp in Sundridge, Ontario. “It means freedom from control by other people so you aren’t influenced by your peers.” Independence consists of asking yourself, “what are my principles? Those are the values that will take you into adulthood, so if you learn them as a young person, it’s a good advantage,” she says.

Others, like Jennifer Jupp, offer variant definitions. She believes, “it's about being able to support yourself in a whole bunch of ways without the influence, control and authority of someone else.” She watches kids grow independent in weeklong sessions at the overnight camp where she’s Senior Director. It arises naturally out of their making a dozen daily decisions without parents present.

Similarly, Emilia Antunes sees her son Erick growing in his ability to trust his own judgement. She’s noticed this improvement in him, especially after camp. “For me,” she says, “independence [consists of] Erick being able to make his own decisions and being able to accomplish tasks all by himself ... I see that in COOKSMART camp because he’s getting more independent with each class.”

How to develop independence

You can accelerate your children’s development of independence in settings that mix freedom with responsibility like overnight camp. As Senior Director of Camp Wenonah in Bracebridge, Jupp knows deeply how camp nurtures personal growth. With its variety of daily interactions and activities, Wenonah gives children space “to solve their own problems and really care for themselves.” In other words, kids there become more independent daily.

Jocelyn Palm shares a few examples from her experience at Glen Bernard Camp to illustrate how she’s seen independence demonstrated by campers.

“[When] I’m at the high ropes course or a different event and I say they were fantastic today ... and they don’t say anything back, they just smile at you.” Encouraging children to continue doing an activity that they love and choose to do will encourage them to make more independent decisions in the future.

Glen Bernard's fixed day-to-day format ensures that younger campers are involved in all activities. “You can’t say that you’re not going sailing because you’re afraid. Everyone is going sailing, so you go, and then you become less afraid and you become independent.” However, “as campers grow older, they have more choices about what they’re going to do each day.

"Older campers do a ‘solo’, which is an opportunity for them to spend time with themselves for 24 hours. There are sites that we have, right close to the camp, where they can be there alone. They’re not allowed to take any books or any of that. It’s interesting when they come back and we ask them what they did." Some campers talk about what they’ve seen and heard, whereas other campers will use whatever resources are there to be creative and resourceful. "One camper told us that she made a deck of cards [out of a pencil and piece of paper]."

For each Glen Bernard camper, the solo experience is unique. "We try and make many occasions during their time at camp where they learn to make decisions," says Palm.

What is an example of independence?

At Camp Wenonah, campers are given the opportunity to choose specific activities to dedicate their time to, while at camp. "I particularly like it when kids choose an activity that’s different than what their parents really thought they would choose. It’s them in a big way, being themselves, making the choice for themselves," Jupp explains.

She also sees independence in children through their ability to choose activities that differ from their friends. “[Imagine] a 16-year old choosing something different from what the majority of what their closest peers choose ... I think that’s huge in the area of independence and they take that with them after camp ... There aren’t social repercussions for them if they choose something different from what their peer group chooses.”

What are the benefits of independence?

Jocelyn Palm believes that independence is a very important trait for children to develop, especially in today’s society. “The world is coming at all of us and especially the young people at a fast and furious pace. There are messages from all different sources, more than just other people or more than the daily paper, radio or TV … In order to keep your sanity, you really have to know, who am I? What am I going to do? ... I have to make a decision now, for me, and do I have the ability to make it?” Independence helps you stand your ground, develop who you are as an individual and stick to your morals.

It also helps with a person’s ability to cope in situations and get along well with others. At Glen Bernard, Palm and her staff try to help campers to get along with everyone, of course, but this "doesn’t [necessarily] mean that they’re your best friend,” she explains. “Getting along means that you know how to deal with people who may not be your friends, but you still have to learn to cope."

Similarly, Xavier, a camper at Academie Duello's Knight Camp, believes it's important to know how “to stand on your own and ... ask for help. You won’t always have people to turn to so it’s good to be able to turn to yourself and really just be able to explore the world around you. [You can do this by] using independence [while] not being afraid of what people will think of you.”

Overall, there are myriad reasons that highlight the importance of independence in children. Here are just some of the gifts kids gain from independence:

Courage and confidence to take care of themselves
Enhanced decision-making skills
Self-motivation and willingness to take initiative
A feeling of inclusion
Freedom to explore beyond a comfort zone
Improved self-esteem
Real-world experience that better prepares them for adulthood

“The sooner [children] get independence," says Emilia Antunes, "the better they will be able to deal with different environments and situations without parents around.” This helps Erick in other areas beyond cooking lessons. “It fosters self-reliance because it empowers them to achieve their own goals,” she says.

She notices that Erick is more comfortable taking risks than he was before he attended the camp. He feels more confident in his ability to trust his own instincts rather than ask for help. He makes his own recipes. However, “it’s not only about cooking,” she explains, “it’s about getting more confident, taking risks and doing things for [him]self.”

How will independence help children as they get older?

“Life’s road is bumpy and we’re going to fall down a lot as kids, youth and adults,” says Jupp. “I think that the earlier we can foster independence in ourselves, the better we’re going to be able to support ourselves through the bumpy road of life.”

Knowing how to navigate on their own gives kids' other qualities vital to a healthy adulthood. These include self-esteem, decision-making skills, self-reliance, cooperation, personal discipline, and more. Not only are these qualities strongly recommended for academic success, they’re extremely important tools to help kids navigate hardships in their future.

“I think independence is a key part of self-reliance,” Jupp continues. “It gives us the confidence to know how to pick ourselves up ... For a kid to know that, especially if they feel that their world outside of themselves with their parents, family, school, sports team, [etc] feels like it’s falling apart, to have that deep feeling of independence and security within yourself and to have that at a young age…I really think it’s a superpower for kids to have.”

Want your child to improve their independence?

Any environment where children have some distance from parents will enhance and develop their independence. At camp, kids act on their own, meet other people, learn self-reliance and other skills. “Children and youth will learn really quickly that they can do things and really make decisions for themselves without the influence of their parents or guardians,” says Jupp. For her, camp is a concentrated social environment where kids and staff learn from each other. “Other kids affect them in a whole bunch of ways, positively and negatively. Having to navigate those social interactions in such a concentrated way [at camp] creates hundreds of opportunities to develop independence.”

From a Camp Director perspective, Palm believes that a camp environment fosters independence because campers attend without their parents or guardians and must learn how to work with other people and adapt on their own.

“Some [people] may have different views and now, they’ve got to learn to cope with these other people. They’re not at home, there’s no asking mom or brother what to do. Here I am, on my own. I think that’s a great opportunity at camp,” she explains.

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List of camps and programs that foster independence

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Organizations with programs TBD

How do you define independence?

How to develop independence

What is an example of independence?

What are the benefits of independence?

How will independence help children as they get older?

Want your child to improve their independence?

Frequently Asked Questions

In the spotlight:

Hands-on fun and learning in science, technology, engineering, and math

Where your child can play hockey, build their skills, and have fun

Making education fun

Why overnight camp is so important

Why kids need summer camp

How literate are Canadian students?

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