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Top Mindfulness training camps for 2023/2024

Camps and programs with mindfulness training

An increasing number of camps offer mindfulness training for kids. This is practiced through a variety of camp activities that may include meditation, yoga, and more. Find camps specialized in mindfulness for kids below, and just beneath that, camps offering this as a secondary focus. Below the camp lists, learn more about the value of mindfulness, as well as more information for parents, with links to further resources. Read more

List of mindfulness training camps and programs on this page:

Programs offering Mindfulness Training as an activity (33 results)

The following camps offer mindfulness training as part of a selection of activities.

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	Camp	Cost	Ages	Activities
FEATURED Borealis Adventure Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping 7-day Sessions Jul 13 - Aug 24, 2024 Bancroft, ON Age 8 to 16 (Coed) From $1,225 BancroftOntario Seven days of magical life experiences gives campers skills, memories and friendships that stand the test of time. Visit website View details	Borealis Adventure Camp	1225	8-16	2024-07-012024-08-01	,298,6,41,81,175,5,37,285,286,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,173,355,123,342,2,366,91,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,153,319,276,8,3,223,347,36,346,28,16,322,56,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Borealis Adventure Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping 14-day Young Leaders @ Camp Session Jul 27 - Aug 10, 2024 Bancroft, ON Age 17 to 17 (Coed) From $1,100 BancroftOntario Our planet needs strong future leaders, that's why we intently nurture the growth of those in our Young Leaders program. Visit website View details	Borealis Adventure Camp	1100	17-17	2024-07-012024-08-01	,298,6,41,81,175,5,37,285,286,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,173,355,123,342,2,88,91,366,33,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,153,319,276,8,3,223,347,36,346,28,16,322,56,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Positive Dance Experience PROGRAM Dance Academics (group) Pre Intermediate Contemporary Technique Sep 14, 2023 - Jun 13, 2024 North-York, Toronto Age 9 to 11 (Coed) From $685 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario Expressive, fluid, and boundary-pushing. Embrace freedom of movement, emotional depth, and artistic exploration Visit website View details	Positive Dance Experience	685	9-11	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01	,153,1,276,22,5,196,2,32,programclass,coed,
FEATURED Wildflower Community Farm PROGRAM Nature Wanderers Program Sep 09 - Nov 27, 2023 Calgary, AB Age 5 to 12 (Coed) From $45 CalgaryAlberta Learn from chickens, goats, and horses. Play around ponds, forests, and fields. Connect with each other and the land. Visit website View details	Wildflower Community Farm	45	5-12	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-01	,81,6,24,2,153,1,28,3,30,programclass,coed,
FEATURED Positive Dance Experience PROGRAM Dance Academics (group) Pre Dance Sep 16, 2023 - Jun 08, 2024 North-York, Toronto Age 3 to 4 (Coed) From $775 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario A magical introduction to the world of movement and music, where little ones explore creativity & coordination. Visit website View details	Positive Dance Experience	775	3-4	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01	,154,5,22,258,165,138,37,176,150,274,288,265,289,59,10,9,295,355,69,360,196,2,32,366,91,33,226,1,320,153,319,329,276,269,3,programclass,coed,
FEATURED Borealis Adventure Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping 7-day Young Leaders @ Camp Sessions Jul 13 - Aug 24, 2024 Bancroft, ON Age 17 to 17 (Coed) From $615 BancroftOntario Our planet needs strong future leaders, that's why we intently nurture the growth of those in our Young Leaders program. Visit website View details	Borealis Adventure Camp	615	17-17	2024-07-012024-08-01	,298,6,41,81,175,5,37,285,286,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,173,355,123,342,2,88,91,366,33,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,153,319,276,8,3,223,347,36,346,28,16,322,56,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Positive Dance Experience PROGRAM Dance Academics (group) Teen Contemporary Technique Sep 14, 2023 - Jun 13, 2024 North-York, Toronto Age 9 to 17 (Coed) From $685 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario Expressive, fluid, and boundary-pushing. Embrace freedom of movement, emotional depth, and artistic exploration. Visit website View details	Positive Dance Experience	685	9-17	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01	,153,1,276,22,5,196,2,32,programclass,coed,
FEATURED Borealis Adventure Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional Out-tripping 14-day Session Jul 27 - Aug 10, 2024 Bancroft, ON Age 10 to 16 (Coed) From $2,300 BancroftOntario 14 days of magical life experiences gives campers skills, memories and friendships that stand the test of time. Visit website View details	Borealis Adventure Camp	2300	10-16	2024-07-012024-08-01	,298,6,41,81,175,5,37,285,286,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,173,355,123,342,2,366,91,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,153,319,276,8,3,223,347,36,346,28,16,322,56,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
FEATURED Positive Dance Experience PROGRAM Dance Academics (group) Parent & Dancer Sep 16 - Dec 16, 2023 North-York, Toronto Age 1 to 3 (Coed) From $315 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario Nurturing, consistent, & structured. Join us as we introduce little dancers to the joy of dance in a safe & supportive space. Visit website View details	Positive Dance Experience	315	1-3	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,154,5,22,258,165,138,37,176,150,274,288,265,289,59,10,9,295,355,69,360,196,2,32,195,366,91,33,226,1,320,153,319,329,276,269,3,programclass,coed,
Wildhorse Ranch OVERNIGHT Out-tripping Adventure Snowshoe program Nov 15, 2023 - Mar 15, 2024 Rocky Mountain House, AB Age 12 to 18+ (Coed) From $99 Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta Connect with the Ancestors on this Cultural snowshoe walk. Awaken and Experience how our Five senses are heightened. Visit website View details	Wildhorse Ranch	99	12-19	2023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-01	,298,6,41,81,69,5,9,24,2,153,1,252,overnightcamp,coed,
The Academy of Martial Arts PROGRAM Martial Arts Karate 8-12 year old Kids Karate Sep 22, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023 Brampton, ON Age 8 to 12 (Coed) From $130 BramptonOntario Train martial arts in-person or online, stay fit, reduce anxiety, Separate classes for children, teens. Join anytime. Visit website View details	The Academy of Martial Arts	130	8-12	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,320,1,153,276,254,3,35,programclass,coed,
Oxford Learning High Park PROGRAM Academics/Tutoring Education Beyond Tutoring (Grades 1 to 8) Jan 01, 2019 - Jan 01, 2024 West-End, Toronto Age 3 to 14 (Coed) From $345 TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario Customized to meet your child's needs, help your child become more engaged, more prepared, and on track to a brighter future! Visit website View details	Oxford Learning High Park	345	3-14	2019-01-012019-02-012019-03-012019-04-012019-05-012019-06-012019-07-012019-08-012019-09-012019-10-012019-11-012019-12-012020-01-012020-02-012020-03-012020-04-012020-05-012020-06-012020-07-012020-08-012020-09-012020-10-012020-11-012020-12-012021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,153,1,7,2,50,19,24,33,91,79,97,129,130,144,195,32,196,362,358,357,181,programclass,coed,
The Academy of Martial Arts PROGRAM Martial Arts Karate 8-12 year old Kids Karate Sep 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023 Brampton, ON Age 8 to 12 (Coed) From $525 BramptonOntario Martial Arts classes work on keeping the body and the mind active. Have fun while practicing a little self-control. Visit website View details	The Academy of Martial Arts	525	8-12	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,320,1,153,276,254,3,35,programclass,coed,
The Academy of Martial Arts PROGRAM Martial Arts Karate 13-16 year old Teen Karate Sep 22, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023 Brampton, ON Age 13 to 16 (Coed) From $525 BramptonOntario Online Martial Arts classes working on keeping the body and the mind active. Have fun while practicing a little self-control. Visit website View details	The Academy of Martial Arts	525	13-16	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,320,1,153,276,254,3,35,programclass,coed,
Oxford Learning High Park PROGRAM Languages DESTINATION FRANÇAIS (FRENCH PROGRAM) GRADES 1 – 12 Jan 01, 2019 - Aug 31, 2025 West-End, Toronto Age 6 to 18+ (Coed) From $280 TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario Customized program focuses on French grammar, reading comprehension, writing, & vocabulary to help students of every skill! Visit website View details	Oxford Learning High Park	280	6-19	2019-01-012019-02-012019-03-012019-04-012019-05-012019-06-012019-07-012019-08-012019-09-012019-10-012019-11-012019-12-012020-01-012020-02-012020-03-012020-04-012020-05-012020-06-012020-07-012020-08-012020-09-012020-10-012020-11-012020-12-012021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01	,153,1,7,2,50,19,24,33,91,79,97,129,130,144,195,32,196,362,358,357,programclass,coed,
Oxford Learning High Park PROGRAM Academics/Tutoring The Advantage High School Success Program™ (Grades 9 to 12) Jan 01, 2019 - Sep 01, 2024 West-End, Toronto Age 13 to 18 (Coed) From $375 TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario Designed to help students use their time more effectively so that they can keep their busy lives in balance. Visit website View details	Oxford Learning High Park	375	13-18	2019-01-012019-02-012019-03-012019-04-012019-05-012019-06-012019-07-012019-08-012019-09-012019-10-012019-11-012019-12-012020-01-012020-02-012020-03-012020-04-012020-05-012020-06-012020-07-012020-08-012020-09-012020-10-012020-11-012020-12-012021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01	,153,1,7,2,50,19,24,33,91,79,97,129,130,144,195,32,196,362,358,357,programclass,coed,
The Academy of Martial Arts PROGRAM Martial Arts Karate 5 to 7 year old Kids Karate Sep 22, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023 Brampton, ON Age 5 to 7 (Coed) From $525 BramptonOntario Martial Arts classes work on keeping the body and the mind active. Have fun while practicing a little self-control. Visit website View details	The Academy of Martial Arts	525	5-7	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,320,1,153,276,254,3,35,programclass,coed,
Oxford Learning High Park PROGRAM Academics/Tutoring Homeschooling Support Sep 07, 2020 - Jun 27, 2025 West-End, Toronto Age 3 to 13 (Coed) From $1,600 TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario Guarantee of highly skilled and compassionate teachers, as well as curricular and instructional excellence. Grade 1 - 8. Visit website View details	Oxford Learning High Park	1600	3-13	2020-09-012020-10-012020-11-012020-12-012021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-01	,153,1,7,2,50,19,24,33,91,79,97,129,130,144,195,32,196,362,358,357,programclass,coed,
The Academy of Martial Arts PROGRAM Martial Arts Karate 13-16 year old Teen Karate Sep 22, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023 Brampton, ON Age 13 to 16 (Coed) From $130 BramptonOntario Train martial arts from the comfort of your home, stay fit, reduce anxiety. Separate online classes for children, teens. Visit website View details	The Academy of Martial Arts	130	13-16	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,320,1,153,276,254,3,35,programclass,coed,
The Academy of Martial Arts PROGRAM Martial Arts Karate 5 to 7 year old Kids Karate Sep 22, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023 Brampton, ON Age 5 to 7 (Coed) From $130 BramptonOntario Train martial arts in-person or online, stay fit, reduce anxiety, and Separate classes for children, and teens. Join anytime. Visit website View details	The Academy of Martial Arts	130	5-7	2022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,320,1,153,276,254,3,35,programclass,coed,
Little Kitchen Academy - Surrey PROGRAM Cooking Baking Fall Cooking Classes: Age 6-8 Nov 05, 2022 - Nov 30, 2023 Richmond; Surrey, BC Age 6 to 8 (Coed) From $275 RichmondSurreyBritish Columbia Create seasonal recipes that use the freshest ingredients available. Visit website View details	Little Kitchen Academy - Surrey	275	6-8	2022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-01	,256,5,133,129,2,153,1,319,programclass,coed,
Steel Peak Climbing & Ninja PROGRAM Rock Climbing Rising Climber (Ages 10-14) Sep 14 - Dec 14, 2023 Vaughan, ON Age 10 to 14 (Coed) From $585 VaughanOntario Climbers will be introduced to climbing fundamentals and will gain an improved body awareness with every climb. Visit website View details	Steel Peak Climbing & Ninja	585	10-14	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,153,1,276,370,3,328,221,programclass,coed,
Toronto Kyokushinkai Karate PROGRAM Sports Martial Arts Full Time Before and After School Program Sep 26, 2023 - Jun 28, 2024 East-End, Toronto Age 4 to 12 (Coed) From $250 TorontoEast-EndEast-EndOntario Morning care with activities to invigorate and prepare your child for their school day combined with after school karate. Visit website View details	Toronto Kyokushinkai Karate	250	4-12	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01	,154,5,22,165,286,37,10,9,173,366,2,91,33,160,153,1,276,87,254,3,35,74,161,66,programclass,coed,
IFC Soccer PROGRAM Soccer Sports Training IFC Academy Program May 01, 2023 - Apr 30, 2025 Vaughan; Woodbridge, ON Age 7 to 18+ (Boys) From $0 VaughanWoodbridgeOntario Academy players are well-trained and placed in age-appropriate teams that compete locally through the YRSA. Visit website View details	IFC Soccer	0	7-19	2023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-01	,153,1,319,276,54,3,347,74,programclass,allboys,
Toronto Kyokushinkai Karate PROGRAM Martial Arts Karate After School Karate program with local school pick up Sep 26, 2023 - Jun 28, 2024 East-End, Toronto Age 4 to 11 (Coed) From $68 TorontoEast-EndEast-EndOntario After School Karate - pick up from local schools, daily Karate class - free playtime at our activities and Lego stations Visit website View details	Toronto Kyokushinkai Karate	68	4-11	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01	,10,5,9,173,195,2,32,160,153,1,276,87,254,3,35,74,programclass,coed,
Toronto Kyokushinkai Karate PA DAY Martial Arts PA Karate Day Camp Oct 06, 2023 - Jun 07, 2024 East-End, Toronto Age 4 to 12 (Coed) From $60 TorontoEast-EndEast-EndOntario PA Day Camp includes karate classes, arts and crafts, games, activities, park outings and much more. Visit website View details	Toronto Kyokushinkai Karate	60	4-12	2023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01	,10,5,9,173,123,366,2,91,33,160,153,1,276,87,254,3,35,74,161,paday,coed,
Toronto Kyokushinkai Karate PROGRAM Sports Martial Arts Active Mornings Before School Program Sep 26, 2023 - Jun 28, 2024 East-End, Toronto Age 4 to 12 (Coed) From $55 TorontoEast-EndEast-EndOntario Morning program to prepare children for school with active stretching, core and movement work. Visit website View details	Toronto Kyokushinkai Karate	55	4-12	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01	,154,5,22,165,286,37,10,9,173,366,2,91,33,160,153,1,276,87,254,3,35,74,161,66,programclass,coed,
Steel Peak Climbing & Ninja PROGRAM Rock Climbing Rising Climbers (Ages 6-9) Sep 13 - Dec 14, 2023 Vaughan, ON Age 6 to 9 (Coed) From $565 VaughanOntario Climbers are introduced to fundamental climbing skills to set the foundation for future rock stars. Visit website View details	Steel Peak Climbing & Ninja	565	6-9	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,153,1,276,370,3,328,221,programclass,coed,
Steel Peak Climbing & Ninja PROGRAM Ninja Rising Ninja (Ages 10-14) Sep 12 - Dec 12, 2023 Vaughan, ON Age 10 to 14 (Coed) From $585 VaughanOntario Explore agile movement by carrying momentum and finding flow through connecting obstacles. Visit website View details	Steel Peak Climbing & Ninja	585	10-14	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,153,1,276,27,3,370,328,221,programclass,coed,
The Pine Project PROGRAM Nature Outdoor School - East End Oct 02, 2023 - Jun 07, 2024 East-York, Toronto Age 1 to 15 (Coed) From $520 TorontoEast-YorkEast-YorkOntario At Outdoor School, nature is our classroom. Children join us each week during the school year to explore, learn and grow. Visit website View details	The Pine Project	520	1-15	2023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01	,298,6,81,10,5,9,134,33,2,91,24,7,50,153,1,276,28,3,programclass,coed,
Steel Peak Climbing & Ninja PROGRAM Ninja Rising Ninja (Ages 6-9) Sep 11 - Dec 14, 2023 Vaughan, ON Age 6 to 9 (Coed) From $545 VaughanOntario Explore agile movement by carrying momentum and finding flow through connecting obstacles. Visit website View details	Steel Peak Climbing & Ninja	545	6-9	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,153,1,276,27,3,370,328,221,programclass,coed,
The Pine Project PROGRAM Nature Outdoor School - West End Oct 02, 2023 - Jun 07, 2024 West-End, Toronto Age 1 to 15 (Coed) From $520 TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario At Outdoor School, nature is our classroom. Children join us each week during the school year to explore, learn and grow. Visit website View details	The Pine Project	520	1-15	2023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-01	,298,6,81,10,5,9,134,33,2,91,24,7,50,153,1,276,28,3,programclass,coed,
Steel Peak Climbing & Ninja PROGRAM Ninja Rock Climbing Climbing & Ninja Adventure Club Sep 13 - Dec 16, 2023 Vaughan, ON Age 4 to 5 (Coed) From $495 VaughanOntario Adventure Club focuses minds and bodies on improving awareness, agility and functional body movements to reach their goals. Visit website View details	Steel Peak Climbing & Ninja	495	4-5	2023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01	,153,1,276,27,3,370,328,221,programclass,coed,

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The benefits of mindfulness for kids and teens

In a world that’s increasingly stressful and distracting for kids, mindfulness training is going to be an important coping mechanism and mental health aid. Research shows that increased time on social media has a negative effect on kids' mental health, and experts feel it definitely does more harm than good. Gaming is another prevalent aspect of contemporary childhood that comes under fire for negative impacts. Mindfulness training can offset these negative effects, giving kids and teens a means of taking control of their inner world and gain perspective.

It’s also beneficial to expose them as early as possible. “It’s almost as though [it] was designed for kids,” says Andy Puddicombe of Headspace. “They just ‘get it’: there is this elasticity and freedom in their minds which allows them to be present in the moment and free from any external thoughts or pressures.” When you introduce them to mindfulness early, they acquire a base they can build on lifelong, one that “helps nurture their mind development” and “make meditation simple and accessible,” says Puddicombe.

Camps like those above offer kids space to explore mindfulness techniques on their own or with like-minded peers. They learn to own it. Camps may include activities like yoga or meditation, but mindfulness training can be incorporated into many other activities, anything from gaga ball to swimming to other physical exercise. Dedicated mindfulness camps will also be augmented with related activities that develop creativity, resilience, independence and other traits. Camps will typically include discussion and learning about the health benefits and even the science behind mindfulness. This all comes together to give campers an intensely satisfying personal growth experience.

What other kinds of camps teach mindfulness?

Mindfulness camps like those above are just one way to boost your kids’ consciousness and mental wellbeing. Here are some other kinds of camps and kids’ programs available on our site that might further encourage personal growth related to this practice.

Meditation camp will offer guided meditation and teach a variety of techniques that manage stress and anger or develop patience, compassion, and other positive qualities.

Yoga camps and classes for kids focus on this ancient discipline, teaching a variety of techniques bound to improve your child’s self-awareness, and control anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

Nature camp brings kids closer to the natural world. Mindfulness is often related to a closeness to nature, and many observers will note that natural settings are the best places to meditate.

Overnight camp offers immersion in nature, an ideal setting for putting mindfulness into practice. For example, many have a no-cellphone policy just for starters, but there are many other health and personal growth benefits to this quintessential Canadian kids’ experience.

Choosing the right mindfulness training camp

How do you choose the right mindfulness camp for children? Whether your child is in preschool, middle, or high school, the first thing to think about is your goals, then look closely at what’s available near you. Research programs available closely, from the list above, and reach out to directors and staff.

Some questions you might ask are:

How do you teach mindfulness, and how do you measure the success of your program?
How many different techniques does the camp teach, and is there one that matches your child’s needs (for example, anxiety management)?
How much variety is there in their mindfulness training?

One of the best means of investigating a variety of camp options is to attend the Our Kids Camp Expo, held early every year in Toronto. Here, you can meet camps face-to-face and have all your questions answered.

Combine this with more advice in our guide:

How to find the right camp

Camp reviews

How to prepare for camp

Sources and further reading

"Mindfulness for Kids." Mindful.org
"Mindfulness for Kids." Childrens.com
"Meditation for kids." Headspace.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Mindfulness training camps are there?
There are 33 programs offering mindfulness training as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.

What are the fees to attend Mindfulness training camps?
Fees for programs offering mindfulness training as an activity range from FREE to $2,435 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

Where can parents meet with Mindfulness training camps?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.

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