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We are proud to offer a range of programs for Gr.1–12 to complement your child’s regular school program. Our online enrichment circles offer students in Gr.1-8 the chance to join other learners their age to deepen understanding of important Language Arts, Math and/or STEAM skills. Students in Gr. 9-12 have the opportunity to enroll in our online credits- taught by experienced educators and offer the perfect blend of synchronous and asynchronous activities to keep learners engaged and on track. Our Summer Program is for campers looking for a fun way to spend their summer filled with its combination of traditional camp activities, fun projects and outdoor education.
The 2020/21 Experience at Pickering College Credits, Enrichment Programs and Camps
Pickering College has developed this plan based on guidance issued by the Ministry of Health of Ontario, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care of Canada, Public Services Health and Safety Association, the World Health Organization, the Hospital for Sick Children, the Ministry of Education of Ontario and additional information provided by other provinces, states and countries.
The plan is based on following best practices as they are established with the most up to date research into COVID-19. The health, safety and well-being of our community is at the forefront of all of the decisions.
The COVID-19 global pandemic is an evolving situation and as we learn more we will continue to update and enhance our protocols. Our daily camp program will include the following practices: - Increased hygiene practices including handwashing and sanitizing at each transition - Enhanced policies and procedures in response to COVID-19 and illness - in development with Public Health - Wipe down of equipment after each use - Asking parents to assess their children prior to the start of each day (temperature checking) - Symptom monitoring throughout the day - Physical distancing during activities - Maximum group size of 12 - Utilizing our (175) acre campus - outdoors as much as possible - Children organized into pods to manage contact tracing
View recent COVID-19 updates from Pickering College Credits, Enrichment Programs and Camps
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; currently 3 programs available; 1 TBD.
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Virtual program
Coed Ages: 14 - 18 Credit Courses
$450 to $1,200
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Day Camp
Coed Ages: 5 - 10 Traditional (multi activity)
$370 to $400
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Day Camp
Coed Ages: 10 - 14 Math
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Virtual program
Coed Ages: 5 - 13 Education (multi)
$199
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Pickering College was founded as the West Lake Seminary by Quakers in 1842 and, as you might expect, has had a long and interesting history since. It began—remarkably for the time—as a co-ed school, and as such provided an expression of the Quaker ideal that both sexes should be educated equally. In that, and so many other ways, Pickering has truly charted its own course, though always with an eye to the international community. The campus is frankly gorgeous, with the full range of amenities, including extensive athletic facilities. It’s also ideally located to be able to offer a true camp experience—campfires and s’mores—as well as trips to some of Canada’s foremost cultural and historic landmarks. (The campus itself has some nice landmarks of its own, including paintings by Franics Johnston, a member of the Group of Seven, who also taught here. Rogers House, the main building on campus, was designed by John Lyle, who was also the architect for Toronto’s Union Station.) The ESL programs build off the expertise of the faculty. They are run all year, though the summer programs are dedicated to language learning while offering a fun, vibrant, collegial experience. Campers gain a sense of the school, as well as a sense of the country—for some, the summer programs serve as a means of experiencing the school with an eye to enrolling in the boarding program. Certainly, it can be a great entrée, allowing for an easier acclimation come September. For others, it's a unique opportunity to gain langauge skills from qualified, experienced instructors.
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I am very pleased to receive your weekly update email. I am very happy when my son tells us of the many excellent daily activities which he has experienced during the course of the ESL program. I would like to express my s... Read More
Thank you all for your service to my son. He enjoyed himself and talks a lot about his experiences at Pickering College. We wish all the best to the staff of Pickering College.
Thank you for much for the weekly photo updates. I love them! I think Jonathan is experiencing a wonderful summer camp!
Julia Hunt, Senior Director, Strategic Innovation
B.A. (Hons), B.Ed., M.A., OCT, PQP
Pickering College would like to welcome you to our rewarding and exciting Online Credits and Enrichment Programs as well as our Day Camps Program held on the beautiful grounds of one Canada's oldest independent school.
Our program is tailored to students in Grades 1-12 and offers stimulating and constructive classes, fun memories, and new friendships. Our excellent reputation has been built on our dedicated staff and activities that provide a safe, fun, and exciting summer experience to create “A Summer That Lasts a Lifetime.”
Pickering College offers experiences you won’t find anywhere else. We welcome you to discover the difference we make in our campers lives!
Sports facilities
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More details about property: Located in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, Pickering College offers the benefits and safety of small town living and is within easy access from Pearson international Airport, and all that the City of Toronto has to offer. • Rogers House – Meeting Hall, Classrooms, Music room, Library, Book & Clothing store • Dining Hall • Student Lounge • Separate Girls & Boys Residences • Health Centre • Computer lab • Indoor Athletic Cacility • Indoor Ice Arena • Outdoor ¼ mile track • 3 grassy sports fields (soccer pitches) • Blue and Silver Stables - Outdoor Education Centre • Radio Station • Close to indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, ski hills, horse and mountain bike trails
Cost: $199 to $999 /session
Payment Options:
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| Maximum installments available | 1 |
Thank you for much for the weekly photo updates. I love them! I think Jonathan is experiencing a wonderful summer camp!
I am very pleased to receive your weekly update email. I am very happy when my son tells us of the many excellent daily activities which he has experienced during the course of the ESL program. I would like to express my sincere thanks to all of you for the wonderful memories that you have given to my son. Thank yo so much and wishing you all the best!
First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all teachers, counsellors and the camp directors. Both Bosco and Antony are definitely having a great time in Pickering College. They have both already expressed that they would like to return/study next September. Thank you for your invitation to the graduation ceremony, it is a pity that I will not be in Toronto then. However, I will be contacting you soon about their performance and questions about their application. Thanks very much.
My two years at Pickering College ESL Camp have been absolutely amazing! The staff here are wonderful and they truly care about the students. My favorite thing about the programme is that students do not only get the opportunity to improve their skills in English but also get the chance to explore Canada. Students create relationships with people from all around the world, that they cherish for years to come!
My experience with the Pickering College English as a Second Language Program has been nothing but astounding. Working as an English as a Second Language teacher this past summer provided me with the opportunity to work with students from around the world at a close and personal level. With no more than sixteen students in each class, the English as a Second Language teachers feel that they are able to work one-on-one with students to improve all aspects of their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. I can say that I am proud of every one of my summer students.
The program is inquiry based with an emphasis on collaboration and group learning. With a focus this summer on the European Cup and the summer Olympics, we were able to involve sports from around the world to engage our students with real life practices in the classroom. I have seen students grow in both their social and academic abilities and have never met a more amazing group of inspirational, international students.
I am writing a few words to thank for the wonderful time that my daughter had at Pickering College this summer 2017; it was a great experience for her, she was so happy, she learned, shared, cried, ate and specially she made many new friends from all over the world. As parents we made the best decision in sending her to Pickering College! I want to thank everyone at Pickering College who made this camp the best experience for my daughter ever.
Pickering College is one of a few private boarding school in Canada that offers excellent ESL + Activities programs during summer. It also provides very welcoming and at-home atmosphere from the first day students arrive at campus until the very end when students walk through the security gates at Toronto Airport. Every summer program staff at Pickering College is well trained, experienced, and most importantly, wanting to make the summer program memorable for students in every possible way. Therefore, all of our students are always well taken care and have lots of fun. There are great ranges of activities, the fun part of summer program, such as camping and outdoor activities in nature, city sightseeing of Toronto, watching professional games, and many more. In addition, students come from many different countries to the program every summer. The administration works its utmost to have as many nationalities and mixes as possible. This creates an atmosphere where students are encouraged to interact with students from different cultures and backgrounds in English. We would say this summer program is the perfect program for those who want to improve English and experience what it is like to go to a boarding school in Canada.
I think the ESL camp was the best thing I ever did in my summer holidays. It also was a great thing to meet other people from other countries. I met guys from Mexico, Colombia , Hong Kong… and they taught me about their culture, it was very funny. I had a very great time in my summer at Pickering College and I really want to come back ! Best wishes.
I want to take the opportunity to thank you for all the happy moments that my kids had during the summer camp, they came back fascinated and wanted to stay for longer. Our main goal was to give them the opportunity to broaden their view of the world and always to have the desire to do and be better. And thanks to Pickering College camp, I can say “Mission was accomplished”
Last summer I spent a fabulous time in Canada. It's a great experience where you have fun and at the same time you can learn English and about other cultures. The staff was so nice! We have classes in the morning, and in the afternoons I cooked, I made a short film, I played sports, I went to swimming pools, with slides and more fun things! In the evenings we watched films and spent time with our friends eating marshmallows and having barbecues. I’d recommend this experience to everyone who wants to meet people from all around the world.
December 8, 2020
ONLINE CREDITS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Online Credits at Pickering College - Registration is now open!... Read More
February 15, 2019
CAD $200 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EXTENDED UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2019
The $200 CAD discount has been extended to March 31, 2019. Enrol now to reserve your space. ... Read More
November 19, 2016
2019 ESL SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
2019 ESL Summer Camp at Pickering College - Registration is now open!... Read More
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