Camp Guide

Camps that develop responsibility

Take ownership of thoughts and actions, and develop an awareness of consequences

Responsibility is:
• Awareness of the relationship between behaviour and consequences
• Willingness to take ownership of consequences, good and bad

Camp encourages responsibility in kids, “[getting them] to the point where they start seeing things that need to get done [without the] need to ask it,” in the words of Audrey Monke. "Ultimately, kids feel better knowing that they can be responsible for themselves." Below the list, read definitions of independence from camp leaders like Monke, as well as parents and campers, and learn how experiences at camp foster this trait. Read more

	Info	Cost	Ages	Activities
FEATURED Camp Wenonah OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT WCIT (Leadership) Jul 03 - Aug 27, 2022 • Bracebridge, ON • Age 17 to 18 (Coed) • From $4,600 BracebridgeOntario Providing opportunities for exceptional leaders to foster their skills and make an impact on others. Read more view details	,226,1,8,3,16,322,25,26,347,28,31,49,54,56,58,63,221,222,223,10,5,9,123,173,174,175,37,41,6,81,363,88,2,91,overnightcamp,coed,	4600	17-18	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED Camp Wenonah OVERNIGHT Traditional Two Week Periods Jul 03 - Aug 27, 2022 • Bracebridge, ON • Age 9 to 15 (Coed) • From $2,650 BracebridgeOntario In a spectacular natural setting, Wenonah campers can enjoy 30+ different activities. Read more view details	,226,1,8,3,16,322,25,26,347,28,31,49,54,56,58,63,221,222,223,10,5,9,123,173,174,175,37,41,6,81,363,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	2650	9-15	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED Camp Muskoka OVERNIGHT Traditional Camp Muskoka Overnight Summer Camp Jul 03 - Aug 27, 2022 • Bracebridge, ON • Age 6 to 16 (Coed) • From $1,295 BracebridgeOntario Campers choose from a variety of over 50 activities. Our camp is where friendships begin and FUN never ends. Read more view details	,48,6,41,81,175,5,37,147,38,287,176,286,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,360,88,2,91,33,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,8,3,224,327,347,323,223,151,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,30,125,222,221,60,16,322,25,31,56,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1295	6-16	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED Ryerson Day Camps DAY CAMP Science Engineering Eureka! Jul 04 - Jul 28, 2022 • Downtown, Toronto • Age 8 to 13 (Coed) • From $320 TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario Eureka! guides campers through hands-on, interactive activities that let them fall in love with science & engineering. Read more view details	,178,177,159,160,2,130,50,316,315,317,7,268,daycamp,coed,	320	8-13	2022-07-01
FEATURED Shepherd Private Coaching PROGRAM Musical Theatre MainStage Musical Sep 22, 2021 - May 15, 2022 • Burlington, ON • Age 7 to 17 (Coed) • From $1,020 BurlingtonOntario Experience a full rehearsal & production process, learning vocals, dialogue, scene work, and choreography to put on our show! Read more view details	,337,5,282,154,22,258,165,253,150,37,265,288,289,59,programclass,coed,	1020	7-17	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-01
FEATURED Power of Words Academy VIRTUAL Education Grades 5 Reading Comprehension, Writing, Public Speaking and Debate Program Sep 14, 2021 - Jun 22, 2022 • Online • Age 10 to 11 (Coed) • From $1,700 Online Power of Words Academy is committed in providing the highest quality of written and oral communication training to children. Read more view details	,159,177,342,2,196,32,135,79,33,91,97,270,268,271,19,362,358,181,virtualprogram,coed,	1700	10-11	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-01
FEATURED Power of Words Academy VIRTUAL Education Grades 6-8 Reading Comprehension, Writing, Public Speaking and Debate Online Program Sep 14, 2021 - Jun 22, 2022 • Online • Age 12 to 14 (Coed) • From $1,700 Online Power of Words Academy is committed to providing the highest quality of written and oral communication training to children. Read more view details	,159,177,342,2,196,32,135,79,33,91,97,270,268,271,19,362,358,181,virtualprogram,coed,	1700	12-14	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-01
FEATURED Elite Basketball Camps OVERNIGHT Basketball Hoop Dreams Overnight Basketball Camp - High Performance Camp- 14-17yrs Aug 14 - Aug 20, 2022 • Bruce Peninsula, ON • Age 11 to 17 (Coed) • From $1,175 Bruce PeninsulaOntario High-Performance Camp is a camp designed for rep and AAU players who want a week of high-level training. Read more view details	,276,1,8,3,12,347,223,54,63,221,74,16,322,31,56,64,161,overnightcamp,coed,	1175	11-17	2022-08-01
FEATURED Educo Adventure School OVERNIGHT Nature Adventure Climate Action + Leadership Jul 25 - Aug 27, 2022 • 100 Mile House, BC • Age 14 to 17 (Coed) • From $512 100 Mile HouseBritish Columbia Dialogue and reflection regarding the relationship between our actions and environmental issues & the global climate crisis. Read more view details	,48,6,298,41,81,366,2,91,33,275,145,24,320,1,153,319,28,3,16,322,56,225,252,overnightcamp,coed,	512	14-17	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED Lakefield College School Summer Programs OVERNIGHT Nature From Seed to Table: Adventures in Eco-Farming (IDC3O) Jun 29 - Jul 29, 2022 • Lakefield, ON • Age 13 to 17 (Coed) • From $5,650 LakefieldOntario Learn regenerative farming and great life skills in this hands-on course. Plant, build, harvest, and learn in the outdoors. Read more view details	,48,6,133,5,20,2,24,15,3,322,16,25,31,49,56,21,324,overnightcamp,coed,	5650	13-17	2022-06-012022-07-01
FEATURED TAC Sports - Toronto Athletic Camps DAY CAMP Traditional Summer Camp 2022 - TAC Sports Jun 27 - Sep 02, 2022 • North-York, Toronto • Age 3 to 16 (Coed) • From $65 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario TAC Summer camp is a safe and engaging campy for youth, developing a wide variety of sports and skills! Read more view details	,154,5,22,258,165,337,10,9,300,177,331,180,304,68,135,2,278,33,91,268,224,3,12,347,54,58,21,27,56,322,188,0,daycamp,coed,	65	3-16	2022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-01
FEATURED Reidmount Discovery School VIRTUAL Education Science Virtual Class Sep 11, 2021 - Jun 11, 2022 • Throughout British Columbia; Ontario (5) • Age 3 to 18 (Coed) • From $600 TorontoDowntownDowntownBramptonBurlingtonMississaugaVancouverBritish ColumbiaOntario Dedicated Science course focusing on core disciplines and exposure of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Read more view details	,179,177,342,2,196,32,135,33,91,275,145,129,24,97,270,182,50,130,316,144,315,267,317,7,314,268,271,19,362,366,365,358,357,181,virtualprogram,coed,	600	3-18	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-01
FEATURED Reidmount Discovery School VIRTUAL Education Math Virtual Class Sep 11, 2021 - Jun 11, 2022 • Throughout British Columbia; Ontario (5) • Age 3 to 18 (Coed) • From $600 TorontoDowntownDowntownBramptonBurlingtonMississaugaVancouverBritish ColumbiaOntario Math drills, application of concepts, problem solving, and building a solid math foundation and developing critical-thinking. Read more view details	,10,5,9,173,342,2,196,32,278,33,91,275,145,129,24,97,270,182,50,130,316,144,315,317,7,314,268,271,19,362,366,358,357,181,virtualprogram,coed,	600	3-18	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-01
FEATURED YMCA Wanakita OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Out-tripping First Year Student Counsellor (1st Year SCs) Jul 03 - Aug 27, 2022 • Haliburton Highlands, ON • Age 15 to 15 (Coed) • From $4,062 Haliburton HighlandsOntario Powerful leadership skills and a challenging wilderness environment for them to learn and grow Read more view details	,48,6,41,81,133,5,154,22,257,259,258,165,175,37,38,176,150,265,288,59,10,9,173,123,134,88,2,91,33,226,1,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,221,74,60,260,15,322,16,31,49,56,overnightcamp,coed,	4062	15-15	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED Lakefield College School Summer Programs DAY CAMP Nature From Seed to Table: Adventures in Eco-Farming (IDC3O) Jun 29 - Jul 29, 2022 • Lakefield, ON • Age 13 to 17 (Coed) • From $2,650 LakefieldOntario Learn regenerative farming and great life skills in this hands-on course. Plant, build, harvest, and learn in the outdoors. Read more view details	,48,6,133,5,20,2,24,15,3,322,16,25,31,49,56,21,324,daycamp,coed,	2650	13-17	2022-06-012022-07-01
FEATURED Elite Basketball Camps OVERNIGHT Traditional Hoop Dreams Overnight All Sport Camp - 9-13yrs Jul 03 - Aug 27, 2022 • Bruce Peninsula, ON • Age 9 to 13 (Coed) • From $1,175 Bruce PeninsulaOntario All-Sport Camp offers campers a variety of fun, land and water activities on the shores of Berford Lake. Read more view details	,10,5,9,8,3,12,347,223,54,63,221,74,16,322,31,56,64,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1175	9-13	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED Power of Words Academy VIRTUAL Public Speaking Grades 6-8 Reading Comprehension, Writing, Public Speaking and Debate Program Sep 14, 2021 - Jun 22, 2022 • Online • Age 12 to 14 (Coed) • From $1,700 Online By the end of the program, your child will have the talent to write fantastic essays and deliver strong speeches! Read more view details	,159,177,342,2,196,32,135,79,33,91,97,270,268,271,19,362,358,virtualprogram,coed,	1700	12-14	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-01
FEATURED Camp Wenonah OVERNIGHT Traditional One Month Periods Jul 03 - Aug 27, 2022 • Bracebridge, ON • Age 8 to 15 (Coed) • From $4,600 BracebridgeOntario In a spectacular natural setting, Wenonah campers can enjoy 30+ different activities. Read more view details	,226,1,8,3,16,322,25,26,347,28,31,49,54,56,58,63,221,222,223,10,5,9,123,173,174,175,37,41,6,81,363,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	4600	8-15	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED Huntsman Marine Science Centre DAY CAMP STEAM Ocean Explorations for Homeschoolers Jan 18 - May 05, 2022 • St Andrews, NB • Age 5 to 18 (Coed) • From $25 St AndrewsNew Brunswick Huntsman welcomes homeschool students to participate in field explorations and hands-on labs focused on our local ocean habit Read more view details	,24,2,357,50,144,314,268,daycamp,coed,	25	5-18	2022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-01
FEATURED Huntsman Marine Science Centre OVERNIGHT STEAM Ocean S.T.E.A.M.™ - Marine & Freshwater Environmental Sampling Methods May 15 - May 20, 2022 • St Andrews, NB • Age 15 to 18 (Coed) • From $495 St AndrewsNew Brunswick Hands-on field course introducing students to scientific sampling methods used to study marine and freshwater ecosystems. Read more view details	,129,2,24,97,270,357,50,130,144,314,268,overnightcamp,coed,	495	15-18	2022-05-01
FEATURED Ryerson Day Camps DAY CAMP CIT/LIT Counsellor in Training Jul 04 - Aug 26, 2022 • Downtown, Toronto • Age 15 to 16 (Coed) • From $470 TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario Learn the skills, qualities, and habits to be an incredible camp counsellor. PLUS: earn volunteer hours while you do it! Read more view details	,88,2,91,33,97,182,50,130,19,12,3,347,223,54,63,251,74,56,322,161,daycamp,coed,	470	15-16	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED Focus Learning Academic Centre VIRTUAL Entrepreneurship Leadership YoungTrepreneurs Level 2: Grades 7-11 Sep 22, 2021 - Jan 26, 2022 • Online • Age 12 to 15 (Coed) • From $720 Online We engage students in creative, alternative forms of thinking and teach valuable lessons as they embark towards their careers Read more view details	,196,2,32,195,135,278,97,270,19,91,virtualprogram,coed,	720	12-15	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-01
FEATURED Glen Bernard Camp OVERNIGHT Swimming Aquatic Leadership Jul 23 - Aug 20, 2022 • Huntsville, ON • Age 14 to 16 (Girls) • From $1,500 HuntsvilleOntario This session prepares individuals to lifeguard and to teach and evaluate swimming strokes and lifesaving skills. Read more view details	,175,5,37,150,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,321,1,226,15,3,322,16,31,49,56,8,26,347,28,36,346,221,54,58,60,63,225,360,363,overnightcamp,allgirls,	1500	14-16	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED Outward Bound Canada OVERNIGHT Adventure Ontario Wilderness 14-Day Passages for Boys Jul 21 - Aug 01, 2022 • Huntsville, ON • Age 14 to 15 (Boys) • From $3,899 HuntsvilleOntario For boys aged 14-15, this 14-day passage features canoeing and camping in breathtaking Northern Ontario. Read more view details	,170,6,41,81,133,5,69,9,196,2,32,33,91,275,24,19,226,1,153,16,3,322,56,28,252,overnightcamp,allboys,	3899	14-15	2022-07-01
FEATURED WillowWood School Camp and Summer School PROGRAM Education WillowWood Summer School - Credit Courses Jul 04 - Jul 29, 2022 • North-York, Toronto • Age 14 to 18+ (Coed) • From $600 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario WillowWood has a long tradition of offering high school credit courses in the summer. Come THRIVE with us! Read more view details	,196,2,32,195,342,20,278,79,129,97,270,316,50,315,314,268,271,19,320,1,153,276,181,programclass,coed,	600	14-19	2022-07-01
FEATURED Ontario Educational Leadership Centre OVERNIGHT Leadership PLF4M Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership Jul 03 - Jul 16, 2022 • Washago, ON • Age 15 to 18 (Coed) • From $1,770 WashagoOntario In this condensed 2-week course students will engage in meaningful learning experiences rooted in healthy active living. Read more view details	,48,6,20,2,33,91,24,153,1,224,3,12,347,25,322,251,223,28,221,54,74,56,58,63,161,overnightcamp,coed,	1770	15-18	2022-07-01
FEATURED YMCA Wanakita OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Out-tripping Second Year Student Counsellor Tripper (2nd Year SCs) Jul 03 - Aug 27, 2022 • 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. Read more 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	2022-07-012022-08-01
FEATURED Huntsman Marine Science Centre DAY CAMP Marine Biology STEAM Young Explorer Days & Weeks Jul 05 - Aug 23, 2022 • St Andrews, NB • Age 5 to 11 (Coed) • From $40 St AndrewsNew Brunswick Whales, seals or sea stars...no matter what your Young Explorer is passionate about, there’s a marine experience waiting. Read more view details	,10,5,9,173,357,2,50,144,314,268,daycamp,coed,	40	5-11	2022-07-012022-08-01
Camp Wanapitei OVERNIGHT Out-tripping Traditional Canots du Nord Jul 15 - Jul 28, 2022 • Temagami, ON • Age 16 to 17 (Coed) • From $2,905 TemagamiOntario This program is for campers ages 16 and 17 with some paddling experience Read more view details	,298,6,41,81,133,5,10,9,281,2,24,357,50,11,3,347,12,223,54,28,16,322,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	2905	16-17	2022-07-01
Camp Wanapitei OVERNIGHT Out-tripping Traditional Voyageur I Jul 31 - Aug 28, 2022 • Temagami, ON • Age 17 to 17 (Coed) • From $6,830 TemagamiOntario Exciting whitewater and the occasional upstream paddle provide a testing ground for newly learned skills. Read more view details	,298,6,41,81,133,5,10,9,281,2,24,357,50,11,3,347,12,223,54,28,16,322,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	6830	17-17	2022-07-012022-08-01
Higher Training Basketball Academy PROGRAM Basketball Home School basketball program Feb 07, 2021 - Sep 30, 2029 • Burlington, ON • Age 5 to 18 (Coed) • From $35 BurlingtonOntario This is a program to get an activity in during the. This program is a la carte. Read more view details	,12,3,347,58,programclass,coed,	35	5-18	2021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-012027-10-012027-11-012027-12-012028-01-012028-02-012028-03-012028-04-012028-05-012028-06-012028-07-012028-08-012028-09-012028-10-012028-11-012028-12-012029-01-012029-02-012029-03-012029-04-012029-05-012029-06-012029-07-012029-08-012029-09-01
Camp Wanapitei OVERNIGHT Out-tripping Traditional Temagamis Jul 01 - Aug 28, 2022 • Temagami, ON • Age 10 to 11 (Coed) • From $2,540 TemagamiOntario A 5-night canoe trip where campers experience the rugged beauty of the greater Temagami district following days of camp fun! Read more view details	,298,6,41,81,133,5,10,9,281,2,24,357,50,11,3,347,12,223,54,28,16,322,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	2540	10-11	2022-07-012022-08-01
Camp Wanapitei OVERNIGHT Out-tripping Traditional Family Camp Jul 01 - Aug 28, 2022 • Temagami, ON • Age 1 to 18+ (Coed) • From $123 TemagamiOntario A fabulous opportunity to go to camp with your family and friends Read more view details	,298,6,41,81,133,5,10,9,281,2,24,357,50,11,3,347,12,223,54,28,16,322,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	123	1-19	2022-07-012022-08-01
Camp Wanapitei OVERNIGHT Out-tripping Traditional Bay Trippers Jul 01 - Aug 28, 2022 • Temagami, ON • Age 16 to 16 (Coed) • From $5,440 TemagamiOntario Highlights include challenging white-water, extraordinary scenery, wildlife, and exploration of the tidal zone of James Bay. Read more view details	,298,6,41,81,133,5,10,9,281,2,24,357,50,11,3,347,12,223,54,28,16,322,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	5440	16-16	2022-07-012022-08-01
Kidz Kare Inc. VIRTUAL Education Virtual Preschool Program Oct 04, 2021 - Dec 30, 2022 • Online • Age 2 to 6 (Coed) • From $125 Online We engage children in learning by using the 5 senses which continue to be a critical factor in how young children best learn. Read more view details	,150,5,37,336,337,10,9,129,2,24,270,357,50,267,181,virtualprogram,coed,	125	2-6	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
Camp Wanapitei OVERNIGHT Out-tripping Traditional Coureurs de Bois Jul 01 - Aug 28, 2022 • Temagami, ON • Age 12 to 13 (Coed) • From $2,540 TemagamiOntario Coureurs de Bois (ages 12-13) have a 7 night / 8 day canoe trip and experience the rugged beauty of greater Temagami Read more view details	,298,6,41,81,133,5,10,9,281,2,24,357,50,11,3,347,12,223,54,28,16,322,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	2540	12-13	2022-07-012022-08-01
Camp Wanapitei OVERNIGHT Out-tripping Traditional Wilderness Leadership in Training/Voyageur I (WLIT/VI) Jul 01 - Aug 28, 2022 • Temagami, ON • Age 12 to 17 (Coed) • From $11,305 TemagamiOntario This full summer program for 17 year olds is designed to train participants to lead wilderness canoe trips Read more view details	,298,6,41,81,133,5,10,9,281,2,24,357,50,11,3,347,12,223,54,28,16,322,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	11305	12-17	2022-07-012022-08-01
Camp Wanapitei OVERNIGHT Out-tripping Traditional Wilderness Leadership in Training Jul 01 - Jul 28, 2022 • Temagami, ON • Age 17 to 17 (Coed) • From $6,630 TemagamiOntario This leadership program for 17 year olds is designed to train participants to lead wilderness canoe trips Read more view details	,298,6,41,81,133,5,10,9,281,2,24,357,50,11,3,347,12,223,54,28,16,322,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	6630	17-17	2022-07-01
Tall Ships Adventure OVERNIGHT Sailing/Marine Island Adventure Jul 04 - Aug 26, 2022 • Ottawa, ON • Age 12 to 14 (Coed) • From $990 OttawaOntario Join Tall Ships Adventure's 5-Day, 4-Night Island Adventure Voyage on the Black Jack! Read more view details	,33,2,91,49,3,322,overnightcamp,coed,	990	12-14	2022-07-012022-08-01
Bayview Glen Camp DAY CAMP Roblox Robotics Camp Jul 05 - Aug 19, 2022 • North-York, Toronto • Age 7 to 13 (Coed) • From $600 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario Program and control your very own robot to accomplish a number of challenges with the help of our Robotics Specialist! Read more view details	,48,6,81,256,5,133,70,288,265,59,10,9,297,173,123,333,69,174,134,67,177,159,88,2,91,33,160,24,8,3,11,347,12,223,26,151,194,54,58,63,21,36,346,141,251,27,28,29,30,254,35,222,221,74,60,260,56,322,343,daycamp,coed,	600	7-13	2022-07-012022-08-01
BKLearning VIRTUAL Academics (1:1) Academics/Tutoring French Online Tutoring (Grades 3-11) Oct 24, 2021 - Jun 16, 2022 • Online • Age 8 to 16 (Coed) • From $45 Online BKLearning private tutoring aims to help students achieve academic success through customized one-on-one learning programs. Read more view details	,196,2,32,195,342,362,358,79,97,270,271,19,virtualprogram,coed,	45	8-16	2021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-01
Allegro Academy of Music PROGRAM Music MYC-MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILREN Oct 02, 2021 - Jun 25, 2022 • North-York, Toronto • Age 3 to 8 (Coed) • From $24 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario in MYC class children and parents will enjoy 45 min music playing, singing, notation, dance, and music games. Read more view details	,175,5,37,176,286,150,265,288,59,10,9,173,56,3,322,161,programclass,coed,	24	3-8	2021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-01
BKLearning VIRTUAL Academics (1:1) Math Math Online Tutoring (Grades 3-11) Oct 24, 2021 - Jun 16, 2022 • Online • Age 8 to 16 (Coed) • From $45 Online BKLearning private tutoring aims to help students achieve academic success through customized one-on-one learning programs. Read more view details	,196,2,32,195,129,314,268,271,virtualprogram,coed,	45	8-16	2021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-01
Camp Kwasind OVERNIGHT Traditional Teen Week Aug 21 - Aug 27, 2022 • Huntsville, ON • Age 14 to 17 (Coed) • From $540 HuntsvilleOntario This is all about getting Teens together to celebrate the Summer with friends, faith and crazy adventures - NOT TO BE MISSED Read more view details	,81,6,8,3,224,11,347,12,223,54,63,324,28,60,260,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,64,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	540	14-17	2022-08-01
Laurus Summer Camp DAY CAMP CIT/LIT Laurus Summer Camp \| Montreal \| Counsellor In Training (CIT) Jun 27 - Aug 26, 2022 • Montreal, QC • Age 15 to 16 (Coed) • From $250 MontrealQuebec Our CIT program is designed to mold 15 year olds into future Laurus counsellors! First aid and child care training included. Read more view details	,336,5,337,256,133,259,22,258,165,197,345,339,37,285,150,70,288,265,59,291,10,9,173,123,69,67,177,68,196,2,32,135,79,88,91,33,275,145,129,24,144,50,267,317,7,268,226,1,153,319,276,12,3,347,29,54,74,161,daycamp,coed,	250	15-16	2022-06-012022-07-012022-08-01
Bayview Glen Camp DAY CAMP Magic Magic Camp Jul 05 - Aug 19, 2022 • North-York, Toronto • Age 7 to 13 (Coed) • From $600 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario In Magic Camp, campers will learn how to perform mind-boggling magic tricks that they can take home to their families! Read more view details	,48,6,81,256,5,133,70,288,265,59,10,9,297,173,123,333,69,174,134,67,177,159,88,2,91,33,160,24,8,3,11,347,12,223,26,151,194,54,58,63,21,36,346,141,251,27,28,29,30,254,35,222,221,74,60,260,56,322,daycamp,coed,	600	7-13	2022-07-012022-08-01
Radiant Girls DAY CAMP Leadership Teen Leadership Certification Jul 05 - Jul 07, 2022 • Burlington, ON • Age 12 to 18 (Girls) • From $499 BurlingtonOntario A leadership certification just for teens - resilience, resourcefulness, confidence, and life skills for success! Read more view details	,10,5,9,173,295,123,333,69,88,2,91,33,275,145,24,97,19,320,1,153,319,329,276,28,3,161,daycamp,allgirls,	499	12-18	2022-07-01
Claireville Conservation Area DAY CAMP Nature Animals Little Creatures Camp Aug 15 - Aug 19, 2022 • Brampton, ON • Age 4 to 11 (Coed) • From $264 BramptonOntario Hold a frog, catch a butterfly, roll over a log, and explore the world of the small creatures that call Claireville home. Read more view details	,298,6,81,337,5,10,9,173,123,24,2,357,50,54,3,347,28,daycamp,coed,	264	4-11	2022-08-01
Claireville Conservation Area DAY CAMP Nature March Break Camp Mar 14 - Mar 18, 2022 • Brampton, ON • Age 4 to 10 (Coed) • From $60 BramptonOntario Campers will be immersed in nature, looking for signs of animal life, making nature crafts, and exploring the land! Read more view details	,298,6,170,41,81,337,5,10,9,173,123,24,2,357,50,28,3,daycamp,coed,	60	4-10	2022-03-01
BKLearning VIRTUAL Academics (1:1) Science Science Online Tutoring (Grades 3-11) Oct 24, 2021 - Jun 16, 2022 • Online • Age 8 to 16 (Coed) • From $45 Online BKLearning private tutoring aims to help students achieve academic success through customized one-on-one learning programs. Read more view details	,196,2,32,195,129,357,50,356,182,130,316,144,315,267,317,7,314,268,271,virtualprogram,coed,	45	8-16	2021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-01
Laurus Summer Camp DAY CAMP CIT/LIT Laurus Summer Camp \| Laval \| Counsellor In Training (CIT) Jun 27 - Aug 26, 2022 • Laval, QC • Age 15 to 16 (Coed) • From $200 LavalQuebec Our CIT program is designed to mold 15 year olds into future Laurus counsellors! First aid and child care training included. Read more view details	,336,5,337,256,133,259,22,258,165,197,345,339,37,285,150,70,288,265,59,291,10,9,173,123,69,67,177,68,196,2,32,135,79,88,91,33,275,145,129,24,144,50,267,317,7,268,226,1,153,319,276,12,3,347,29,54,74,161,360,366,357,daycamp,coed,	200	15-16	2022-06-012022-07-012022-08-01
Quills and Quotes: Writing and Public Speaking Program VIRTUAL Writing Public Speaking Writing 101: Essay Writing, Comprehension, Analysis, and Grammar Jan 06 - May 12, 2022 • Online • Age 8 to 15 (Coed) • From $935 Online Quills and Quotes teaches students to be effective writers and public speakers. Read more view details	,196,2,32,79,97,270,19,virtualprogram,coed,	935	8-15	2022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-01
Tall Ships Adventure OVERNIGHT Credit Courses Sailing/Marine Live the Adventure: Festival of Fun Aboard Fair Jeanne Jul 01 - Aug 29, 2022 • Midland • Age 15 to 18 (Coed) • From $2,880 TorontoDowntownDowntownMidlandOntario Sail the Great Lakes aboard the 110-foot tall ship Fair Jeanne. Visit festivals, make friends, learn to sail and more! Read more view details	,33,2,91,49,3,322,20,overnightcamp,coed,	2880	15-18	2022-07-012022-08-01
Bayview Glen Camp DAY CAMP Arts Visual Arts Camp Jul 05 - Aug 19, 2022 • North-York, Toronto • Age 7 to 13 (Coed) • From $600 TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario Visual Art Camp provides campers with the opportunity to create a unique work of art each week while building art skills! Read more view details	,48,6,81,256,5,133,70,288,265,59,10,9,297,173,123,333,69,174,134,67,177,159,88,2,91,33,160,24,8,3,11,347,12,223,26,151,194,54,58,63,21,36,346,141,251,27,28,29,30,254,35,222,221,74,60,260,56,322,172,daycamp,coed,	600	7-13	2022-07-012022-08-01
Engineering For Kids York Region PROGRAM Robotics STEM Robotics & Mechanical Engineering Jan 15 - Mar 05, 2022 • Richmond Hill, ON • Age 7 to 12 (Coed) • From $200 Richmond HillOntario Students will explore Mechanical & Robotics engineering and the ways in which a robot could be utilized to explore MARS! Read more view details	,67,177,159,130,2,50,268,programclass,coed,	200	7-12	2022-01-012022-02-012022-03-01
Camp Cherith - Ontario OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT Coed - CILT 1 Jul 31 - Aug 20, 2022 • Southern Bruce County, ON • Age 15 to 16 (Coed) • From $1,387 Southern Bruce CountyOntario CILT 1 will teach you leadership skills and you will make some great forever friends. Read more view details	,88,2,91,97,8,3,12,347,16,322,25,28,30,31,36,346,54,56,60,63,222,260,10,5,9,134,150,37,173,48,6,81,362,overnightcamp,coed,	1387	15-16	2022-07-012022-08-01
MWS Montreal Language Camps OVERNIGHT Languages MWS Montreal English Camps - residential Jun 26 - Aug 06, 2022 • Montreal, QC • Age 7 to 17 (Coed) • From $1,995 MontrealQuebec Learn English at McGill University while exploring Montreal on daily excursions and camp activities. Age focused programming! Read more view details	,170,6,79,2,54,3,347,56,322,63,44,overnightcamp,coed,	1995	7-17	2022-06-012022-07-012022-08-01
Top Class Edge Learning VIRTUAL Languages Tutoring: High School and University English Sep 01, 2021 - Sep 01, 2022 • Online • Age 13 to 18 (Coed) • From $295 Online Subject-expert tutors help students get an academic advantage to prepare for high school, university, and a career anywhere. Read more view details	,196,2,32,195,79,129,270,268,271,19,358,virtualprogram,coed,	295	13-18	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-01
BKLearning VIRTUAL Academics (1:1) Academics/Tutoring English Online Tutoring (Grades 3-11) Oct 24, 2021 - Jun 16, 2022 • Online • Age 8 to 16 (Coed) • From $45 Online BKLearning private tutoring aims to help students achieve academic success through customized one-on-one learning programs. Read more view details	,196,2,32,195,342,362,358,79,97,270,271,19,virtualprogram,coed,	45	8-16	2021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-01
Claremont Nature Centre DAY CAMP Traditional March Break Camp Mar 14 - Mar 18, 2022 • Pickering, ON • Age 4 to 12 (Coed) • From $240 PickeringOntario Our fun filled days will include outdoor games, challenges, and crafts as we explore the Claremont forest and make winter mem Read more view details	,12,3,347,28,63,10,5,9,69,123,173,48,6,81,188,0,daycamp,coed,	240	4-12	2022-03-01
Camp Three R's PROGRAM Academics/Tutoring Homework Club (after school) Jan 04 - Jun 30, 2022 • Oakville, ON • Age 5 to 10 (Coed) • From $140 OakvilleOntario Our after school program offer a safe place for children to be until parents are able to pick up. Class work and tutoring. Read more view details	,196,2,32,195,programclass,coed,	140	5-10	2022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-01
Hockey Opportunity Camp OVERNIGHT CIT/LIT LIT (Leader in Training) Program Jul 03 - Aug 27, 2022 • Huntsville, ON • Age 14 to 15 (Coed) • From $2,080 HuntsvilleOntario LIT is an intensive 2-week program, encompassing 1 week of overnight camp & 1 week of fun leadership development. Read more view details	,48,6,81,10,5,9,88,2,91,33,226,1,320,153,276,8,3,63,347,324,36,346,29,16,322,25,31,49,56,64,161,overnightcamp,coed,	2080	14-15	2022-07-012022-08-01
Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club Jr. Sailing School DAY CAMP Sailing/Marine Opti Racing Team - Champ Fleet (Intermediate) May 07 - Oct 16, 2022 • East-End, Toronto • Age 10 to 15 (Coed) • From $600 TorontoEast-EndEast-EndOntario For those with some sailing experience, racers will develop their sailing skills and race tactics! Read more view details	,49,3,322,daycamp,coed,	600	10-15	2022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-01
Camp Kwasind OVERNIGHT Out-tripping EXPLORERS Jul 24 - Jul 29, 2022 • Huntsville, ON • Age 9 to 12 (Coed) • From $500 HuntsvilleOntario This is an introduction level experience for those wanting to learn more about outtripping/canoeing and wilderness survival Read more view details	,298,6,41,81,overnightcamp,coed,	500	9-12	2022-07-01
Camp Kodiak OVERNIGHT Traditional Kodiak Junior - An Introduction to Overnight Camp for Girls Jul 03 - Jul 09, 2022 • Parry Sound, ON • Age 6 to 8 (Girls) • From $1,900 Parry SoundOntario Kodiak Junior allows 6 to 8 year-old girls to experience one week of overnight summer camp. Get ready: fun, friends, success! Read more 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,	1900	6-8	2022-07-01
Camp Kodiak OVERNIGHT Traditional Kodiak Junior - An Introduction to Overnight Camp for Boys Jul 03 - Jul 23, 2022 • Parry Sound, ON • Age 6 to 8 (Boys) • From $1,900 Parry SoundOntario Kodiak Junior allows 6 to 8 year-old boys to experience one week of overnight summer camp. Get ready: fun, friends, success! Read more 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,allboys,	1900	6-8	2022-07-01
Claireville Conservation Area DAY CAMP Nature Adventure Nature Heros' Camp Jul 18 - Jul 22, 2022 • Brampton, ON • Age 4 to 11 (Coed) • From $264 BramptonOntario Campers will become real life superheros to save the planet by planting trees and helping our local wildlife. Read more view details	,298,6,81,337,5,10,9,24,2,357,50,54,3,347,28,348,252,daycamp,coed,	264	4-11	2022-07-01
Debate Camp VIRTUAL Education Academics (group) Politics Camp Jan 08 - Mar 04, 2022 • Online • Age 12 to 18 (Coed) • From $316 Online Politics Camp will provide campers with an array of engaging activities to cover a wide range of global political topics. Read more view details	,337,5,196,2,32,362,275,91,97,19,181,virtualprogram,coed,	316	12-18	2022-01-012022-02-012022-03-01
MWS Montreal Language Camps OVERNIGHT Languages MWS Montreal French Camps - residential Jun 26 - Aug 06, 2022 • Montreal, QC • Age 7 to 17 (Coed) • From $1,995 MontrealQuebec Learn French at McGill University while exploring Montreal on daily excursions and camp activities. Age focused programming! Read more view details	,170,6,79,2,54,3,347,56,322,63,44,overnightcamp,coed,	1995	7-17	2022-06-012022-07-012022-08-01
Fraser Lake Camp OVERNIGHT Traditional CIT Jul 05 - Aug 20, 2022 • Bancroft, ON • Age 16 to 17 (Coed) • From $1,636 BancroftOntario A hands-on, specialized leadership training course! Read more view details	,10,5,9,88,2,91,33,24,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,21,28,221,16,322,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,	1636	16-17	2022-07-012022-08-01
Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club Jr. Sailing School DAY CAMP Sailing/Marine Learn to Race: Optimist Green Fleet Team May 08 - Oct 16, 2022 • East-End, Toronto • Age 7 to 15 (Coed) • From $450 TorontoEast-EndEast-EndOntario Through excellence in dinghy instruction and race coaching, we offer a family friendly, “Home on the water”. Read more view details	,49,3,322,daycamp,coed,	450	7-15	2022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-01

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Defining responsibility

“Responsibility in kids,” begins Audrey Monke, consists of “learning to do tasks for themselves without requiring constant supervision, needing to be reminded, needing to be watched or needing someone else to keep track of things for them.” It could be simple tasks they complete on their own, like brushing their teeth, knowing their routine, or keeping track of their belongings. “It’s really just learning to do it for yourself. It’s contributing and helping out with your family and community, without having to be ... externally reminded.”

The author of Happy Campers draws on impressive personal experience in her understanding of, and helping children develop responsibility. She’s owner and director of Gold Arrow Camp, a youth summer camp in California. She also operates SunshineParenting.com and runs a podcast wherein she interviews parenting experts, authors and youth development professionals. Happy Campers is an acclaimed parenting guide that offers parents nine secrets from summer camp they can implement at home. Her professional insight comes from over 30 years of first-hand experience with thousands of children, young adult staff, and parents, work that began with a Masters in Psychology focused on youth wellbeing and social skills.

She sees her job now as “working with parents, teachers and camp counsellors and giving them simple tools to create the connection and happiness that we create at camp.”

How to develop responsibility

Responsibility is a skill children develop over time. Typically, they’re taught responsibility by watching their parents, counsellors and teachers model this trair. However, children learn even more fully, when given duties of their own.

Monke illustrates from Gold Arrow Camp how responsibility can be developed within a child. One summer, she saw that whenever camp counsellors told campers to grab their bathing suits to go swimming, many campers didn’t know where their bathing suits were or couldn’t find them in their bags. “It was there,” she explains, “but it had been very carefully packed by their parents who weren’t there.” From then on, she’s requested that parents let children pack their own bags. Parents can coach, support and check their children’s bags to ensure they have everything they need, but this simple task will begin to develop responsibility within a child.

“It’s a very unsettling feeling,” she says, “to not know where your things are or to feel like you can’t find something. Ultimately, kids feel better knowing that they can be responsible for themselves.”

At camp, she always encourages children to ask, “what else can I do?” She’s seen campers finish up an activity then leave their supplies behind without cleaning up. Rather than assuming you’re done with an activity and can leave, it’s important to ask the person in charge what else you can do to help. “What eventually happens [after asking this],” she says, “is that [kids] get to the point where [they] start seeing all the things that need to get done and [they] may not need to ask it anymore.” At camp, she sees children adopt and develop these responsible behaviours for themselves.

Camp gives children models they can follow. They’re given tasks and they see consequences of not following through with responsibilities. A welcoming environment is necessary to ensure that the child feels supported as they navigate through their decision-making processes.

What is an example of responsibility?

Sherri Cully, parent of a camper at Radiant Girls camp, agrees with Monke that responsibility is “key in life.”

She believes it’s necessary to be accountable for your own actions to function in society. Her daughter, Hailey, has become more responsible since attending Radiant Girls. There, she was made aware of the repercussions of her actions, and developed a sense of accountability.

“Because [Hailey was] given specific things [she] had to do,” she learned responsibility, “not only for specific chores … but also to own her actions.” Camp focused on the notion that every action had a reaction and Sherri believes this mentality helped her daughter foster and nurture her own sense of responsibility.

Why is responsibility important to children’s development?

“Probably the most important thing is that you’ll have a better life,” Monke begins. The benefits of responsibility are endless. “Kids will have better relationships, they’ll do better in their career, they’ll be able to manage their home, their finances, everything.” When parents teach children responsibility from an early age, they have a solid foundation to grow on, as they get older.

Responsibility is a key trait people look for when they’re considering someone to work with or someone to be friends with. Monke attests to the fact that people are drawn to “someone [who] is dependable and responsible and will follow through on something that is their job or duty, whatever that may be.” This can, in turn, be foundational to developing other valuable traits.

When a child learns responsibility, they learn about perseverance, patience, hard work, time management, accountability, and more. They learn the importance of following through with their tasks, developing this as a habit, without being told. In turn, they develop independence and feel needed as others recognize their reliability.

What we teach camp counsellors ... is to allow the kids the time they need to figure it out. It’s really hard to do this as a parent.

When they develop responsibility at an early age, children gain experience in thinking through options in challenging situations. They learn personal accountability, grow problem-solving skills and improve decision-making. These all help children later, in real-world scenarios, as they face academic challenges, navigate the workforce and grow into adulthood.

Monke sees that when children exercise responsibility in camp, it gives them empowerment and confidence. She believes that, “increased responsibility and becoming more capable [helps kids] gain confidence by actually doing things.” Give children independent tasks like vacuuming or putting their toys away, and they “feel so grown up ... they take the task so seriously.”

How do social environments accelerate the growth of responsibility?

The singular aspect about camps that encourages responsibility “is that your parents aren’t there,” says Monke. Knowing they can’t run back to their parents for help, they learn to figure things out on their own. “And also, the adults in charge have more children that they’re watching so by default, kids need to do more for themselves. It’s actually really good for kids to be in environments where they’re asked to be responsible for more than themselves.”

Something as simple as hanging a sweatshirt is an act of responsibility. At home, a parent might be more likely to do a task like this for them. “A default behaviour for parents is to just do [things] for [their] kids, especially when it’s expedient,” Monke explains. Of course, “default behaviour for kids is to wait ... and see if someone else is going to step in,” she adds. “What we teach camp counsellors ... is to allow the kids the time they need to figure it out.” She emphasizes that these tasks might then take longer to complete, but that’s necessary, to give children personal lessons in responsibility. ”It’s really hard to do this as a parent,” that’s why it benefits them to let children go to camp, she says. The thing to remember, though, is that these "experiences are really helpful for kids," as unique opportunities "to take responsibility.”

Want your child to enhance their responsibility?

If you find it difficult to step back and allow your child to learn responsibility, camp is a great teacher. At camp, children learn on their own, listen to instructions, work as a team, develop leadership skills, work as a team, and follow through with duties. The independence of camp fosters responsibility as they respond to situations without parents present.

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