Top Camps that develop responsibility for 2024/2025

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

List of camps and programs that help kids learn and grow in responsibility on this page:



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    Camps that help kids grow in responsibility (105 results)

    Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
    • Day camp
    • North Vancouver, BC
    • Age 8 to 12 (Coed)
    North VancouverBritish Columbia

    Inspiring children and youth to play and learn outdoors while experiencing the wilderness and all the wonders it has to offer Visit website

    Grouse Mountain3568-122024-07-012024-08-01,298,6,41,81,24,2,357,50,8,3,28,252,daycamp,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Hastings Highlands, ON
    • Age 17 to 17 (Coed)
    Hastings HighlandsOntario

    Our planet needs strong future leaders, that's why we intently nurture the growth of those in our Young Leaders program. Visit website

    Borealis Adventure Camp51517-172024-07-012024-08-01,298,6,41,81,371,5,22,138,37,175,147,285,286,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,173,355,123,342,2,88,91,366,33,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,153,319,276,161,8,3,327,347,323,223,36,346,28,16,322,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Lakefield, ON
    • Age 13 to 17 (Coed)
    LakefieldOntario

    Learn regenerative farming and great life skills in this hands-on course. Plant, build, harvest, and learn in the outdoors. Visit website

    Lakefield College School Summer Programs600013-172024-08-01,48,6,298,81,256,5,133,10,9,123,174,159,177,20,2,24,270,357,50,316,144,315,317,268,319,1,276,224,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,58,63,324,28,222,221,74,139,260,15,322,16,49,56,161,181,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 24, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 13 to 16 (Boys)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Discover for yourself what living and serving in Christian community is all about through service in various areas of camp. Visit website

    InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario56013-162024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,41,81,10,5,9,173,123,69,360,24,2,321,1,226,276,8,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,251,28,222,221,74,260,15,322,16,201,25,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,
    Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
    • Day camp
    • North Vancouver, BC
    • Age 5 to 7 (Coed)
    North VancouverBritish Columbia

    Inspiring children and youth to play and learn outdoors while experiencing the wilderness and all the wonders it has to offer Visit website

    Grouse Mountain3565-72024-07-012024-08-01,298,6,41,81,24,2,357,50,8,3,28,252,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 24, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 13 to 16 (Girls)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Discover for yourself what living and serving in Christian community is all about through service in various areas of camp. Visit website

    InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario56013-162024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,41,81,10,5,9,173,123,69,360,24,2,321,1,226,276,8,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,251,28,222,221,74,260,15,322,16,201,25,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,
    • Day camp
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 5 to 11 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    The Group Social Skills Camp allows campers to learn applicable social skills while taking care of the environment. Visit website

    St. Jude’s Academy Our Family of Schools Camps18125-112024-07-012024-08-01,10,5,9,24,2,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    Sep 19, 2024 - Jun 26, 2025
    • Program
    • Etobicoke, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 10 (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicokeEtobicokeOntario

    A cutting-edge program challenges young mathematician through puzzle, visual model, problem solving, number mystery, and art. Visit website

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs18077-102024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-01,337,5,196,2,32,97,270,271,19,181,129,programclass,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Southern Haliburton County, ON
    • Age 14 to 16 (Coed)
    Southern Haliburton CountyOntario

    Enjoy sports, music, art, water sports and build leadership skills. Summer adventures await! Visit website

    Camp Eden Woods540014-162024-06-012024-07-01,48,6,298,41,81,256,5,133,258,22,263,345,197,175,37,147,287,285,150,274,288,265,59,291,337,10,9,297,173,340,123,134,88,2,91,33,24,321,1,153,276,8,3,12,347,327,323,54,58,63,27,28,222,260,16,322,25,31,56,326,64,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 17, 2024
    • Overnight
    • 100 Mile House, BC
    • Age 9 to 11 (Coed)
    100 Mile HouseBritish Columbia

    This exciting 5 day program is packed full of adventure and exploration! Visit website

    JUMP!7309-112024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,337,5,366,2,91,24,357,50,153,1,221,3,16,322,56,252,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 14 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    WillowWood has a long tradition of offering high school credit courses in the summer. Come THRIVE with us! Visit website

    WillowWood School Camp and Summer School60014-192024-07-01,196,2,32,195,342,20,278,79,129,97,270,316,50,315,314,268,271,19,320,1,153,276,181,programclass,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 24, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Bracebridge, ON
    • Age 6 to 16 (Coed)
    BracebridgeOntario

    Campers choose from a variety of daily activities. Our camp is where friendships begin and FUN never ends. Visit website

    Camp Muskoka16456-162024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,298,41,81,175,5,37,147,38,287,176,286,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,360,88,2,91,33,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,8,3,224,12,347,327,323,223,151,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,30,125,222,221,60,16,322,25,31,56,161,225,188,0,252,overnightcamp,coed,
    Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Burlington, ON
    • Age 12 to 14 (Coed)
    BurlingtonOntario

    An empowering and transformative camp designed for older campers seeking to unlock their leadership potential. Visit website

    Camp Laureate42512-142024-08-01,10,5,9,88,2,91,366,33,24,314,8,3,28,daycamp,coed,
    Sep 25, 2024 - May 30, 2025
    • Program
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 11 to 18 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Improve structure, grammar, vocabulary, and fluency with this comprehensive curriculum designed for long-term achievement. Visit website

    Write on Q120011-182024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-01,196,2,32,342,377,270,19,programclass,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 24, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Owen Sound, ON
    • Age 6 to 12 (Coed)
    Owen SoundOntario

    Growing independence in a small camping community on Georgian Bay Visit website

    Camp Presqu'ile9006-122024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,10,5,9,173,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,16,322,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Program
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 7 to 10 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Students will develop critical reading and academic writing skills, improve grammar and enhance vocabulary. Visit website

    Write on Q12507-102024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,196,2,32,270,19,342,programclass,coed,
    Jul 20 - Aug 18, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 14 to 16 (Girls)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    This session prepares individuals to lifeguard and to teach and evaluate swimming strokes and lifesaving skills. Visit website

    Glen Bernard Camp163014-162024-07-012024-08-01,175,5,37,150,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,321,1,226,15,3,322,16,31,49,56,8,26,347,28,36,346,221,54,58,60,63,225,360,363,overnightcamp,allgirls,
    Jul 08 - Aug 30, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 15 to 16 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    A two-week program designed to prepare counsellors for moving through the world independently, while gaining volunteer hours. Visit website

    City Scouts: Urban Adventure Camp015-162024-07-012024-08-01,170,6,88,2,91,366,33,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Lakefield, ON
    • Age 13 to 17 (Coed)
    LakefieldOntario

    Learn regenerative farming and great life skills in this hands-on course. Plant, build, harvest, and learn in the outdoors Visit website

    Lakefield College School Summer Programs281213-172024-08-01,48,6,298,81,256,5,133,10,9,123,174,159,177,20,2,24,270,357,50,316,144,315,317,268,319,1,276,224,3,11,347,12,327,223,54,58,63,324,28,222,221,74,139,260,15,322,16,49,56,161,181,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 08 - Aug 23, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 5 to 12 (Coed)
    CalgaryAlberta

    Learn all about horses! Ride every day, learn to care for the horse, do horse crafts, and learn horse facts. Visit website

    Wildflower Community Farm3005-122024-07-012024-08-01,24,2,30,3,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 06 - Aug 09, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 10 to 13 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    A hands-on adventure where children unleash their curiosity through fun and messy science experiments. Visit website

    Empower Learning Centre26010-132024-08-01,316,2,50,315,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Lakefield, ON
    • Age 14 to 18 (Coed)
    LakefieldOntario

    Build confidence as you explore leadership opportunities and refine your employability skills for the future. Visit website

    Lakefield College School Summer Programs291514-182024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,81,133,5,150,37,10,9,173,123,174,20,2,88,91,366,33,24,226,1,224,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,58,63,21,324,28,222,221,74,139,260,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,161,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 3 to 16 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Oakwood 1:1 Transition Program- Going Green helps campers learn more about the environment with 1:1 support Visit website

    St. Jude’s Academy Our Family of Schools Camps17103-162024-07-012024-08-01,10,5,9,24,2,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 28 - Aug 15, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Bracebridge, ON
    • Age 6 to 16 (Coed)
    BracebridgeOntario

    Tamarack is the magical setting for the building of skills, confidence, friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Visit website

    Camp Tamarack1106-162024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,298,41,81,256,5,133,258,22,287,37,265,288,59,10,9,363,173,123,69,174,360,321,1,226,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,26,54,58,63,36,346,251,35,221,60,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,64,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jul 15 - Aug 16, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Hastings Highlands, ON
    • Age 6 to 16 (Coed)
    Hastings HighlandsOntario

    Day Camp sessions are the ultimate opportunity to experience camp, without the commitment of staying overnight. Visit website

    Borealis Adventure Camp4956-162024-07-012024-08-01,298,6,41,81,133,5,371,22,175,37,147,285,286,150,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,173,355,123,342,2,366,91,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,153,319,276,161,8,3,327,347,323,223,36,346,28,328,16,322,56,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Lakefield, ON
    • Age 14 to 18 (Coed)
    LakefieldOntario

    Build confidence as you explore leadership opportunities and refine your employability skills for the future. Visit website

    Lakefield College School Summer Programs610314-182024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,81,133,5,150,37,10,9,173,123,174,20,2,88,91,366,33,24,226,1,224,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,58,63,21,324,28,222,221,74,139,260,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,161,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 12 to 18 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    The Social Skills Going Green camp will allow campers to learn about taking care of the earth & growing in their friendships. Visit website

    St. Jude’s Academy Our Family of Schools Camps181212-182024-07-012024-08-01,10,5,9,24,2,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 14 - Aug 17, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Hastings Highlands, ON
    • Age 8 to 16 (Coed)
    Hastings HighlandsOntario

    Six days of magical life experiences gives campers skills, memories and friendships that stand the test of time. Visit website

    Borealis Adventure Camp11258-162024-07-012024-08-01,298,6,41,81,133,5,371,22,175,37,147,285,286,150,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,173,355,123,342,2,366,91,24,97,270,357,50,320,1,153,319,276,161,8,3,327,347,323,223,36,346,28,328,16,322,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jul 14 - Aug 10, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Owen Sound, ON
    • Age 6 to 14 (Coed)
    Owen SoundOntario

    Build confidence and independence as part of our two week overnight camp program! Visit website

    Camp Presqu'ile17656-142024-07-012024-08-01,10,5,9,173,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,16,322,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Program
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 16 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    Master key skills beyond the classroom to excel at University & beyond. Visit website

    Luminara Academy50016-192024-08-01,196,2,32,366,91,33,97,153,1,181,programclass,coed,
    Jan 18 - Dec 22, 2024
    • Virtual
    • Online
    • Age 4 to 18+ (Coed)
    Online

    1-on-1 In-person and virtual tutoring across Canada servicing BC, Alberta, NWT, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Rates per hour Visit website

    Prep Academy Tutors654-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,196,2,32,195,342,377,278,79,129,270,357,50,356,182,130,316,144,315,267,317,7,314,268,271,19,virtualprogram,coed,
    Aug 06 - Aug 09, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Oshawa, ON
    • Age 11 to 14 (Girls)
    OshawaOntario

    This camp aims to empower girls by teaching them about how they can make the cyber world a better place. Visit website

    Ontario Tech University Camps26011-142024-08-01,302,177,349,159,179,365,18,180,daycamp,allgirls,
    Jul 29 - Aug 30, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Milton, ON
    • Age 6 to 16 (Coed)
    MiltonOntario

    Week long experience with horseman ship, crafts and riding experience learning about grooming, hoof care and barn management Visit website

    BR Equestrian1026-162024-07-012024-08-01,10,5,9,173,123,30,3,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Oshawa, ON
    • Age 13 to 15 (Coed)
    OshawaOntario

    Take your coding skills to the next level at the Gaming and Virtual Reality Laboratory! Visit website

    Ontario Tech University Camps32513-152024-08-01,302,177,349,159,68,351,301,180,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 09, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Orillia, ON
    • Age 7 to 14 (Coed)
    OrilliaOntario

    Camp Couchiching provides excellent programming and supervision to make a great summer experience! Many return every year! Visit website

    Camp Couchiching25087-142024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,41,81,175,5,37,59,288,10,9,123,69,174,360,8,3,12,347,54,58,63,222,74,15,322,16,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 24, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Bracebridge, ON
    • Age 9 to 15 (Coed)
    BracebridgeOntario

    In a spectacular natural setting, Wenonah campers can enjoy 30+ different activities. Visit website

    Camp Wenonah30509-152024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,226,1,8,3,16,322,25,26,347,28,31,49,54,56,58,63,221,222,223,10,5,9,123,173,174,175,37,41,6,81,363,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Aug 19 - Aug 23, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Oshawa, ON
    • Age 14 to 17 (Coed)
    OshawaOntario

    Learn about designing, developing, producing, and testing games in Gaming and Virtual Reality Laboratory! Visit website

    Ontario Tech University Camps32514-172024-08-01,349,177,159,68,351,301,179,365,daycamp,coed,
    • Virtual
    • Online
    • Age 14 to 17 (Coed)
    Online

    Participants will be tasked with constructing a system of their own that they will program and train. Visit website

    Ontario Tech University Camps10014-172024-08-01,302,177,268,2,18,virtualprogram,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 24, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Bracebridge, ON
    • Age 8 to 15 (Coed)
    BracebridgeOntario

    In a spectacular natural setting, Wenonah campers can enjoy 30+ different activities. Visit website

    Camp Wenonah52508-152024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,226,1,8,3,16,322,25,26,347,28,31,49,54,56,58,63,221,222,223,10,5,9,123,173,174,175,37,41,6,81,363,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 24, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Bracebridge, ON
    • Age 17 to 18 (Coed)
    BracebridgeOntario

    Providing opportunities for exceptional leaders to foster their skills and make an impact on others. Visit website

    Camp Wenonah525017-182024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,226,1,8,3,16,322,25,26,347,28,31,49,54,56,58,63,221,222,223,10,5,9,123,173,174,175,37,41,6,81,363,88,2,91,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Haliburton Highlands, ON
    • Age 15 to 15 (Coed)
    Haliburton HighlandsOntario

    Powerful leadership skills and a challenging wilderness environment for them to learn and grow Visit website

    YMCA Wanakita426615-152024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,41,81,133,5,154,22,257,259,258,165,175,37,38,176,150,265,288,59,10,9,173,123,134,88,2,91,33,226,1,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,221,74,60,260,15,322,16,31,49,56,overnightcamp,coed,
    Aug 18 - Aug 24, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 14 to 17 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    This is all about getting Teens together to celebrate the Summer with friends, faith and crazy adventures - NOT TO BE MISSED Visit website

    Camp Kwasind64814-172024-08-01,48,6,298,81,282,5,368,345,293,197,175,37,337,10,9,173,123,69,360,344,2,135,366,91,33,24,268,8,3,224,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,370,221,60,260,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,64,188,0,66,overnightcamp,coed,
    Aug 26 - Aug 30, 2024
    • Day camp
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 10 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Summer's coolest camp: LEGO and robotics fun awaits! 🚀🤖 Visit website

    Snapology of North York3007-102024-08-01,197,5,345,67,177,159,196,2,32,160,314,268,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 29 - Aug 02, 2024
    • Day camp
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 6 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    JEDI ROBOTICS: Adventure with Lego®️ robots, exploring space tech and engineering design. JEDI MASTERS: Star Wars®️-inspired. Visit website

    Snapology of North York3004-62024-07-012024-08-01,67,177,159,196,2,32,160,357,50,314,268,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 02 - Aug 09, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 14 to 16 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    Build the leadership skills you'll need to thrive in the classroom, on a team, or as a future camp counsellor! Visit website

    Toronto Met Day Camps41414-162024-07-012024-08-01,88,2,91,33,97,12,3,347,323,223,54,63,74,260,56,322,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 28 - Aug 19, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Mactier, ON
    • Age 7 to 13 (Boys)
    MactierOntario

    Introduce your son to our full adventure-filled program where he will gain independence and build lasting friendships. Visit website

    Camp Hurontario33507-132024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,41,81,133,5,175,37,147,176,10,9,173,123,88,2,91,33,226,1,8,3,324,221,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,326,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Professional Euphonium and Baritone lessons with expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons356-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 9 to 13 (Coed)
    OakvilleOntario

    Sports of All Sorts is a fun, week-long multi-sport camp intended to introduce kids to a number of sports. Visit website

    Crusaders Rugby Club2409-132024-07-012024-08-01,153,1,276,11,3,347,261,327,323,194,54,63,251,74,260,66,daycamp,coed,
    May 08 - Sep 25, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 15 to 18 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    Work with our certified race coach to master sailing techniques to sail fast and put those skills to the test at regattas. Visit website

    National Yacht Club Sailing & Racing School53515-182024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-01,170,6,24,2,130,50,49,3,322,56,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 02 - Aug 02, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Etobicoke, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 12 (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicokeEtobicokeOntario

    Beginners music camp where your child will explore and learn to play drums, piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, and more. Visit website

    Kingsway School of Music4857-122024-07-012024-08-01,175,5,37,147,287,339,176,285,286,150,265,288,10,9,173,196,2,32,195,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 11 to 18 (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    A fun, rewarding camp that teaches teamwork and accountability by jamming and performing in a real Rock Band. Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons42511-182024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,175,5,37,147,38,287,339,176,285,286,150,10,9,173,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 14 - Aug 24, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 14 to 15 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    LIT is an intensive 2-week program, encompassing 1 week of overnight camp & 1 week of fun leadership development. Visit website

    Hockey Opportunity Camp235014-152024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,81,10,5,9,88,2,91,33,226,1,320,153,276,8,3,63,347,324,36,346,29,221,16,322,25,31,49,56,64,161,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jul 03 - Aug 11, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Temagami, ON
    • Age 10 to 12 (Boys)
    TemagamiOntario

    Langskib 2-week canoe trips are designed to be a boys first adventure away from home. Visit website

    Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs325010-122024-07-012024-08-01,170,6,41,81,133,5,153,1,16,3,322,25,28,overnightcamp,allboys,
    Jul 01 - Aug 29, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Newmarket, ON
    • Age 7 to 16 (Coed)
    NewmarketOntario

    Providing safe, positive lesson programs to suit every level of rider with qualified instructors and horses Visit website

    Whitchurch Equestrian5597-162024-07-012024-08-01,10,5,9,30,3,56,322,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 28 - Aug 17, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Southern Bruce County, ON
    • Age 15 to 16 (Coed)
    Southern Bruce CountyOntario

    CILT 1 will teach you leadership skills and you will make some great forever friends. All skills learned are transferable Visit website

    Camp Cherith - Ontario154715-162024-07-012024-08-01,88,2,91,97,8,3,12,347,16,322,25,28,30,31,36,346,54,56,60,63,222,260,10,5,9,134,150,37,173,48,6,81,362,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 6 to 10 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Grow & cook with local food, plant a native garden, make environmental art, and take a nature hike with us this summer Visit website

    Ecosource Kids for Climate Camp2276-102024-07-012024-08-01,81,6,133,5,366,2,91,33,24,357,50,28,3,161,1,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    • Program
    • Etobicoke, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18 (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicokeEtobicokeOntario

    We teach many different levels, starting from beginner to professional tournament prep. Visit website

    MC Academy of Tennis183-182024-09-012024-10-01,58,3,347,programclass,coed,
    Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Midtown, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario

    We teach many different levels starting from beginner to professional tournament prep. Visit website

    MC Academy of Tennis1843-182024-07-012024-08-01,58,3,347,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 08 - Aug 30, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Ottawa, ON
    • Age 13 to 15 (Coed)
    OttawaOntario

    Experience leadership skill development through hiking, storytelling, fire-building, play, volunteer hours and reflection. Visit website

    Out to Play50013-152024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,298,41,81,256,5,291,292,361,337,10,9,134,344,2,88,91,366,33,275,24,97,270,357,50,268,19,225,3,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 5 to 12 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Amazing day camp experience that teaches practical life skills of cooking and baking! Visit website

    COOKSMART4855-122024-07-012024-08-01,256,5,133,180,177,159,268,2,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 12 to 15 (Coed)
    OakvilleOntario

    Learn fundamental skills to enhance success in rugby and develop leadership skills both on and off the field Visit website

    Crusaders Rugby Club33512-152024-08-01,33,2,91,194,3,347,318,1,276,daycamp,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Have fun learning to play bass guitar with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Get inspired! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,286,150,175,programclass,coed,
    Jun 29 - Jul 27, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 16 to 17 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    This 4 week hands-on top level leadership training will provide teens with skills set to help them thrive in life & camp! Visit website

    Camp Kwasind195516-172024-06-012024-07-01,298,6,41,81,175,5,37,59,288,337,10,9,135,2,88,91,366,33,275,24,97,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,54,324,28,221,60,260,16,322,25,31,49,56,64,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 26 - Aug 26, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Minden, ON
    • Age 16 to 17 (Coed)
    MindenOntario

    An exciting and challenging program that includes leadership training, mentorship of campers, and activity instruction. Visit website

    Kandalore250016-172024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,41,81,17,5,133,263,345,368,293,197,175,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,196,2,32,195,20,79,88,91,33,24,97,137,321,1,226,153,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,194,54,63,164,21,36,346,251,27,28,222,221,74,139,60,260,16,322,201,25,31,49,56,64,44,161,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jan 09 - Dec 20, 2024
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 17 (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Play guitar in a group ensemble. Learn your favorite songs, music, and video game sound tracks. Have fun! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons397-172024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,175,5,37,147,38,287,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Halton Hills, ON
    • Age 13 to 14 (Coed)
    Halton HillsOntario

    Our LIT Program at Kids Inc is a mix of fun and leadership. This program provides fun with peers and skills development. Visit website

    Kids Inc Camp25513-142024-07-012024-08-01,253,5,265,288,289,59,336,10,9,296,360,88,2,91,366,33,24,8,3,11,347,12,54,324,260,56,322,326,161,1,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Fun, affordable saxophone lessons with professional teachers (PhD, DMA, MMus.). Have fun while learning. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons356-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    Jul 08 - Aug 16, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 15 to 17 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    Learn the skills, qualities, and habits to be an incredible camp counsellor. PLUS: earn volunteer hours while you do it! Visit website

    Toronto Met Day Camps47215-172024-07-012024-08-01,88,2,91,33,97,12,3,347,323,223,54,63,74,260,56,322,daycamp,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Montreal, QC
    • Age 7 to 17 (Coed)
    MontrealQuebec

    Learn French at McGill University while exploring Montreal on daily excursions and camp activities. Age focused programming! Visit website

    MWS Montreal Language Camps22207-172024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,170,6,79,2,54,3,347,56,322,63,44,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jul 01 - Aug 16, 2024
    • Day camp
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Visual Art Camp provides campers with the opportunity to create a unique work of art each week while building art skills! Visit website

    Bayview Glen Camp6007-132024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,81,256,5,133,70,288,265,59,10,9,297,173,123,333,69,174,134,67,177,159,88,2,91,33,160,24,8,3,11,347,12,223,26,151,194,54,58,63,21,36,346,141,251,27,28,29,30,254,35,222,221,74,60,260,56,322,172,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 08 - Aug 25, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Quadra Island, BC
    • Age 12 to 18+ (Coed)
    Quadra IslandBritish Columbia

    Adventure beckons! Whales, waterfalls, wind, waves & wild islands await! Camp, swim, sail and make new friends! Come join us! Visit website

    Camp Homewood84012-192024-07-012024-08-01,49,3,322,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 9 to 16 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    2-weeks of auditions and rehearsals with a cast, and a grand finale performance in our theatre! Previous experience advised. Visit website

    Randolph Kids Performing Arts4759-162024-08-01,282,5,258,22,165,375,138,37,150,274,288,265,289,59,337,33,2,91,97,270,153,1,276,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 06 - Aug 16, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Midtown, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 12 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario

    Play and learn a variety of water sports, learn junior lifesaving skills, work with an Athletic Therapist, and more. Visit website

    Branksome Hall Day Camps110710-122024-08-01,10,5,9,226,1,201,3,322,56,326,daycamp,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Montreal, QC
    • Age 7 to 17 (Coed)
    MontrealQuebec

    Learn English at McGill University while exploring Montreal on daily excursions and camp activities. Age focused programming! Visit website

    MWS Montreal Language Camps22207-172024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,170,6,79,2,54,3,347,56,322,63,44,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 28 - Aug 19, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Mactier, ON
    • Age 14 to 16 (Boys)
    MactierOntario

    Gain leadership skills on an unforgettable whitewater canoe trip, and back in camp helping run fun events for younger campers Visit website

    Camp Hurontario500014-162024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,226,1,33,2,91,88,8,3,15,322,16,25,31,49,56,201,221,225,10,5,9,123,133,147,37,173,175,176,41,6,48,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,
    • Day camp
    • East-End, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 15 (Coed)
    TorontoEast-EndEast-EndOntario

    Through excellence in dinghy instruction and race coaching, we offer a family friendly, “Home on the water”. Visit website

    Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club Jr. Sailing School8007-152024-07-012024-08-01,49,3,322,daycamp,coed,
    Jan 09 - Dec 20, 2024
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 17 (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Our ukulele after school program is fun, rewarding, & challenging. Learn to sing & play your favorite songs! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons397-172024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,175,5,37,147,38,287,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    Jul 08 - Aug 23, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Ottawa, ON
    • Age 12 to 14 (Coed)
    OttawaOntario

    Join Tall Ships Adventure's 5-Day, 4-Night Sailing on SV Black Jack. Experiential Learning. Adventure on the river! Visit website

    Tall Ships Adventure99012-142024-07-012024-08-01,170,6,366,2,91,33,275,137,153,1,319,49,3,322,252,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Bracebridge, ON
    • Age 15 to 16 (Coed)
    BracebridgeOntario

    Leadership is action. Targeted training sessions and hand on practice, will elevate your skills as a leader of people. Visit website

    Camp Big Canoe218315-162024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,298,41,81,337,5,10,9,123,333,20,2,88,91,366,33,24,8,3,11,347,12,223,54,260,16,322,31,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 5 to 12 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Let the kids be kids and learn some life skills to become healthy and self reliant! Visit website

    COOKSMART4855-122024-07-012024-08-01,256,5,133,180,177,159,268,2,daycamp,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Learn to play the banjo with expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Online, in-home, or studio. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons355-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,286,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    Sep 10, 2024 - Jun 11, 2025
    • Program
    • Markham, Toronto
    • Age 5 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoScarboroughScarboroughMarkhamOntario

    Students learn & rehearse a musical, and perform a fully staged show at the end of each session. No prior experience needed! Visit website

    ARTSies Youth Theatre Programs7505-142024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-01,282,5,150,37,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,342,2,33,91,97,programclass,coed,
    Jun 17 - Aug 31, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Etobicoke, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18 (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicokeEtobicokeOntario

    We teach many different levels starting from beginner to professional tournament prep. Visit website

    MC Academy of Tennis1843-182024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,58,3,347,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 03 - Aug 26, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Brockville; Kingston, ON
    • Age 14 to 18 (Coed)
    BrockvilleKingstonOntario

    Embark on an adventure. This voyage is a perfect chance to build leadership skills and make new friends. Visit website

    Tall Ships Adventure173514-182024-07-012024-08-01,170,6,20,2,135,366,91,33,275,130,50,137,153,1,319,49,3,322,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jul 01 - Aug 16, 2024
    • Day camp
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Program and control your very own robot to accomplish a number of challenges with the help of our Robotics Specialist! Visit website

    Bayview Glen Camp6007-132024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,81,256,5,133,70,288,265,59,10,9,297,173,123,333,69,174,134,67,177,159,88,2,91,33,160,24,8,3,11,347,12,223,26,151,194,54,58,63,21,36,346,141,251,27,28,29,30,254,35,222,221,74,60,260,56,322,343,daycamp,coed,
    • Program
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 14 to 18+ (Coed)
    OakvilleOntario

    Challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – 4 components of water rescue Visit website

    Oakville Swim Academy24514-192024-08-01,366,2,91,33,137,226,1,74,3,56,322,programclass,coed,
    Jul 01 - Aug 16, 2024
    • Day camp
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    In Magic Camp, campers will learn how to perform mind-boggling magic tricks that they can take home to their families! Visit website

    Bayview Glen Camp6007-132024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,81,256,5,133,70,288,265,59,10,9,297,173,123,333,69,174,134,67,177,159,88,2,91,33,160,24,8,3,11,347,12,223,26,151,194,54,58,63,21,36,346,141,251,27,28,29,30,254,35,222,221,74,60,260,56,322,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 21 - Jul 27, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Southern Bruce County, ON
    • Age 12 to 14 (Coed)
    Southern Bruce CountyOntario

    Want to learn how to lead a church group, school group, work together as a group this program is for you. Visit website

    Camp Cherith - Ontario62912-142024-07-01,33,2,91,8,3,12,347,16,322,25,28,30,31,36,346,54,56,60,63,222,260,10,5,9,134,150,37,173,48,6,81,88,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jul 26 - Aug 23, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 13 to 17 (Coed)
    OakvilleOntario

    Exploring resourcefulness, planning and goal-setting, teens examine how to use their leadership skills in their community. Visit website

    Devenish Educational Consulting & Summer Camp9913-172024-07-012024-08-01,366,2,91,daycamp,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Haliburton Highlands, ON
    • Age 16 to 16 (Coed)
    Haliburton HighlandsOntario

    A hybrid program that focuses on in depth leadership training and wilderness skills. Visit website

    YMCA Wanakita426616-162024-06-012024-07-012024-08-01,48,6,41,81,133,5,154,22,257,259,258,165,175,37,38,176,150,265,288,59,10,9,173,123,134,88,2,91,33,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,222,221,74,60,15,322,16,31,49,56,overnightcamp,coed,
    Aug 11 - Aug 17, 2024
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 9 to 12 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    This is an introduction level experience for those wanting to learn more about outtripping, canoeing and wilderness survival. Visit website

    Camp Kwasind5509-122024-08-01,298,6,41,81,8,3,327,347,223,54,324,28,60,260,16,322,31,56,252,overnightcamp,coed,
    Aug 26 - Aug 30, 2024
    • Day camp
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 6 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Discover the joy of building and coding with LEGO and robotics this summer! 🌞✨ Visit website

    Snapology of North York3004-62024-08-01,197,5,345,67,177,159,196,2,32,160,314,268,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Markham; Richmond Hill, ON
    • Age 13 to 17 (Coed)
    MarkhamRichmond HillOntario

    For teens interested in learning or becoming certified in first aid and CPR. Learn life skills and leadership skills. Visit website

    Medics Camp35013-172024-07-012024-08-01,298,6,88,2,91,366,33,316,50,315,268,226,1,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 22 - Aug 19, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 14 to 17 (Coed)
    OakvilleOntario

    Students learn the foundations of financial literacy and the implications of financial decisions through games. Visit website

    Devenish Educational Consulting & Summer Camp9914-172024-07-012024-08-01,278,2,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 12 to 15 (Coed)
    CalgaryAlberta

    Tech camp fosters problem-solving, entrepreneurial skills, and robotic solutions for real-world challenges. Visit website

    Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School Camps37512-152024-07-012024-08-01,67,177,159,135,2,24,268,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 4 to 12 (Coed)
    OakvilleOntario

    The Town of Oakville offers the highest quality experience for campers and their families. For children aged 4 to 12. Visit website

    Town of Oakville camps434-122024-07-012024-08-01,282,5,133,59,288,10,9,173,123,67,177,12,3,347,54,58,29,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Professional trombone lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons356-192024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    Sep 07, 2024 - Jun 25, 2025
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 8 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    in MYC class children and parents will enjoy 45 min music playing, singing, notation, dance, and music games. Visit website

    Allegro Academy of Music253-82024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-01,175,5,37,176,286,150,265,288,59,10,9,173,56,3,322,161,1,programclass,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 13 to 18 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    At CMU College Summer Camp for SPFX, kids will be able to learn how to create bruises, lacerations, cuts, and so much more! Visit website

    CMU College Summer Makeup Camps90413-182024-07-012024-08-01,71,5,253,274,288,264,289,59,337,10,9,295,355,196,2,32,137,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Toronto (2)
    • Age 3 to 12 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Activities Include: -Arts & Crafts - Indoor/Outdoor Sports & Games -Cooking - Water Activities -Music & Dance -STEAM -Yoga Visit website

    Central Montessori Schools5953-122024-07-012024-08-01,133,5,375,22,150,37,59,288,10,9,314,2,153,1,161,74,3,172,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Brampton, ON
    • Age 4 to 11 (Coed)
    BramptonOntario

    During this camp we will track animals, learn how to use binoculars, play camouflage games, and become stealthy nature spies! Visit website

    Claireville Conservation Area3284-112024-08-01,298,6,81,337,5,10,9,173,123,24,2,357,50,54,3,347,28,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 13 to 16 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    Practice sailing skills in a fun and safe environment, consolidating fundamentals and beginning intermediate level theory. Visit website

    National Yacht Club Sailing & Racing School130513-162024-07-012024-08-01,170,6,10,5,9,24,2,130,50,226,1,49,3,322,56,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Waterloo, ON
    • Age 12 to 18 (Coed)
    WaterlooOntario

    Our Technical Production Week is for teens who want to learn more about making behind-the-scenes magic! Visit website

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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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