Top Camps that improve self-regulation for 2026/2027

Understand your emotions

Self-regulation is:
• Conscientiousness, discipline, and self-control
• The ability to regulate emotions and behaviour
• Organization and executive functioning skills

In a camp setting, kids learn to “manage conflict with peers, adapt to change [and] exhibit cognitive flexibility,” among other things, as Una Malcolm says. Under our list of camps, find more about what’s meant by self-regulation, why it’s advantageous to develop this trait, and how camp offers unique lessons in this skill critical to kids’ long-term well-being. Read more

List of camps and programs that promote self-regulation on this page:



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    Camps that help kids grow in self-regulation (63 results)

    Primary 1 - English Language Arts Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 27, 2027
    Meet them at the Camp Expo - Feb 21
    • Program
    • Throughout Ontario (7)
    • Age 5 to 7 (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicoke, Midtown, North-YorkEtobicokeMidtownNorth-YorkMarkhamOakvilleRichmond HillVaughanOntario

    Learn how to communicate clearly and concisely in both speech and writing! Visit website

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs39955-72026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,342,79,97,270,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Creative writing,Language Instruction,Public Speaking,Reading,Education,
    Academic Support Program - Math Sep 22, 2025 - Dec 28, 2026
    • Program
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Interactive math program that strengthens problem-solving, logic, and numeracy skills for academic success and beyond Visit website

    Empower Learning Centre405-192025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,196,2,32,195,129,271,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Instructor lead (one on one),Math,Test Preparation,Education,
    • Program
    • Thornhill, ON
    • Age 7 to 9 (Coed)
    ThornhillOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly training lessons. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps1207-92026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • Richmond Hill, ON
    • Age 7 to 9 (Coed)
    Richmond HillOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly lessons training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps4007-92026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Math Level D Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 27, 2027
    Meet them at the Camp Expo - Feb 21
    • Program
    • Throughout Ontario (8)
    • Age 13 to 15 (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicoke, Midtown, North-YorkEtobicokeMidtownNorth-YorkMarkhamMississaugaOakvilleRichmond HillVaughanOntario

    Challenging problems, quizzes on learned material, fun activities and games of logic! Visit website

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs383913-152026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,129,268,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Math,STEM,Education,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 14 to 16 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with semi-private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps65014-162026-09-012026-10-012026-11-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Fall D-League - 10-11 yr old Sep 19 - Dec 05, 2026
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 11 (Boys)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Designed for athletes that are ready to learn team play strategies through more game-time experience and coaching. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps52510-112026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,allboys,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Fall D-League - Girls- 8-10 yr old Sep 19 - Dec 05, 2026
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 13 (Girls)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Designed for athletes that are ready to learn team plays strategies through more game-time experience and coaching. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps52510-132026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,allgirls,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 5 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Weekly lessons are designed to develop athletes' skills through progressions-based skills and drills. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps1134-52026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Junior Competitive Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 12, 2027
    • Program
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 9 to 11 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Build confidence, master public speaking, and compete with pride—our Friday class helps young voices grow and thrive. Visit website

    Stand Up and Speak19999-112026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,362,366,91,97,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Debate,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Public Speaking,Education,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 11 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly training lessons. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps4757-112026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • Richmond Hill, ON
    • Age 4 to 6 (Coed)
    Richmond HillOntario

    Weekly lessons are designed to develop athletes' skills through progressions-based skills and drills. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps3004-62026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • Thornhill, ON
    • Age 10 to 13 (Coed)
    ThornhillOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly training lessons. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps28010-132026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 12 (Girls)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with semi-private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps95010-122026-09-012026-10-012026-11-01,12,3,347,programclass,allgirls,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • Thornhill, ON
    • Age 10 to 13 (Coed)
    ThornhillOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with semi-private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps40010-132026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 11 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly training lessons. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps14210-112026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 9 (Girls)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Weekly lessons are designed to develop athletes' skills through progressions-based skills and drills. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps4757-92026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,allgirls,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Math Level A Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 27, 2027
    Meet them at the Camp Expo - Feb 21
    • Program
    • Throughout Ontario (10)
    • Age 9 to 12 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntown, Etobicoke, Midtown, North-YorkDowntownEtobicokeMidtownNorth-YorkBurlingtonMarkhamMississaugaOakvilleRichmond HillVaughanOntario

    Challenging problems, quizzes on learned material, fun activities and games of logic! Visit website

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs39959-122026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,129,268,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Math,STEM,Education,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 7 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Designed for athletes that are ready to learn team play strategies through more game-time experience and coaching. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps1426-72026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Math Level C Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 27, 2027
    Meet them at the Camp Expo - Feb 21
    • Program
    • Throughout Ontario (10)
    • Age 12 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntown, Etobicoke, Midtown, North-YorkDowntownEtobicokeMidtownNorth-YorkBurlingtonMarkhamMississaugaOakvilleRichmond HillVaughanOntario

    Challenging problems, quizzes on learned material, fun activities and games of logic! Visit website

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs399512-142026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,129,268,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Math,STEM,Education,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 7 (Girls)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Designed for athletes that are ready to learn team play strategies through more game-time experience and coaching. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps1906-72026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,allgirls,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 13 to 15 (Girls)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with semi-private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps95013-152026-09-012026-10-012026-11-01,12,3,347,programclass,allgirls,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 5 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Weekly lessons are designed to develop athletes' skills through progression-based skills and drills. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps3754-52026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Fall D-League - 12-13 yr old Sep 17 - Dec 05, 2026
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 13 (Boys)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Designed for athletes that are ready to learn team play strategies through more game-time experience and coaching. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps52510-132026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,allboys,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with semi-private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps19510-132026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • Richmond Hill, ON
    • Age 14 to 16 (Coed)
    Richmond HillOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with semi-private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps15014-162026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 16 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps28510-162026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 12 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly lessons training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps14212-132026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Primary Competitive Sep 14, 2026 - Jun 14, 2027
    • Program
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 5 to 8 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Build confidence through speech, debate, and performance in this fun, skill-based program for Grades 1 to 3. Visit website

    Stand Up and Speak19995-82026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,362,366,91,97,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Debate,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Public Speaking,Education,
    Math Masters Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 27, 2027
    Meet them at the Camp Expo - Feb 21
    • Program
    • Throughout Ontario (10)
    • Age 7 to 8 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntown, Etobicoke, Midtown, North-YorkDowntownEtobicokeMidtownNorth-YorkBurlingtonMarkhamMississaugaOakvilleRichmond HillVaughanOntario

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

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs20407-82026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,129,268,181,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Math,STEM,Education (multi),Education,
    • Program
    • Thornhill, ON
    • Age 7 to 9 (Coed)
    ThornhillOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly lessons training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps4007-92026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • Richmond Hill, ON
    • Age 10 to 16 (Coed)
    Richmond HillOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with semi-private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps85010-162026-09-012026-10-012026-11-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Fall D-League - 14-16 yr old Sep 19 - Dec 05, 2026
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 14 to 16 (Boys)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Designed for athletes that are ready to learn team plays strategies through more game-time experience and coaching. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps52514-162026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,allboys,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 14 to 16 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with semi-private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps19014-162026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Math Level F Sep 14, 2026 - Jun 23, 2027
    Meet them at the Camp Expo - Feb 21
    • Program
    • Throughout Ontario (3)
    • Age 16 to 18 (Coed)
    MarkhamOakvilleVaughanOntario

    Challenging problems, quizzes on learned material, fun activities and games of logic! Visit website

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs399516-182026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,129,268,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Math,STEM,Education,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 12 to 16 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly lessons training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps47512-162026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 9 (Girls)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly lessons training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps1907-92026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,allgirls,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Intermediate Competitive Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 12, 2027
    • Program
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 12 to 14 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Students sharpen arguments, master delivery, and build leadership through debate, speeches, coaching, and real competitions. Visit website

    Stand Up and Speak199912-142026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,362,366,91,97,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Debate,Empowerment,Leadership (multi),Public Speaking,Education,
    Senior 3 - English Language Arts Sep 17, 2026 - Jun 24, 2027
    Meet them at the Camp Expo - Feb 21
    • Program
    • Vaughan, ON
    • Age 16 to 18 (Coed)
    VaughanOntario

    Learn how to communicate clearly and concisely in both speech and writing! Visit website

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs399516-182026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,79,270,19,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Language Instruction,Reading,Writing,Education,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 16 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps95010-162026-09-012026-10-012026-11-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 13 (Girls)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly lessons training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps47510-132026-09-012026-10-012026-11-01,12,3,347,programclass,allgirls,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • Richmond Hill, ON
    • Age 10 to 13 (Coed)
    Richmond HillOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly training lessons. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps15010-132026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Math Explorers Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 27, 2027
    Meet them at the Camp Expo - Feb 21
    • Program
    • Throughout Ontario (10)
    • Age 6 to 7 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntown, Etobicoke, Midtown, North-YorkDowntownEtobicokeMidtownNorth-YorkBurlingtonMarkhamMississaugaOakvilleRichmond HillVaughanOntario

    Make learning math an exciting adventure for young students! Visit website

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs20406-72026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,129,181,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Math,Education (multi),Education,
    • Program
    • Richmond Hill, ON
    • Age 10 to 16 (Coed)
    Richmond HillOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps25510-162026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Fall D-League - 8-9 yr old Sep 19 - Dec 05, 2026
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 8 to 9 (Boys)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Designed for athletes that are ready to learn team plays strategies through more game-time experience and coaching. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps5258-92026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,allboys,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 8 to 9 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly lessons training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps1428-92026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • Richmond Hill, ON
    • Age 14 to 16 (Coed)
    Richmond HillOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly lessons training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps50014-162026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 13 (Girls)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with weekly lessons training Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps14210-132026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,allgirls,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Math Level B Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 27, 2027
    Meet them at the Camp Expo - Feb 21
    • Program
    • Throughout Ontario (9)
    • Age 11 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntown, Etobicoke, Midtown, North-YorkDowntownEtobicokeMidtownNorth-YorkMarkhamMississaugaOakvilleRichmond HillVaughanOntario

    Challenging problems, quizzes on learned material, fun activities and games of logic! Visit website

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs399511-132026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,129,268,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Math,STEM,Education,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 13 to 15 (Girls)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with semi-private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps26013-152026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,allgirls,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Fall D-League - Girls- 11-13 yr old Sep 19 - Dec 05, 2026
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 11 to 13 (Girls)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Designed for athletes that are ready to learn team play strategies through more game-time experience and coaching. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps52511-132026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,12,3,347,programclass,allgirls,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Rep teams don't have the time to work on individual skills. Give your athlete the edge with semi-private training. Visit website

    Elite Basketball Camps65010-132026-09-012026-10-012026-11-01,12,3,347,programclass,coed,,Basketball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Math Level E Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 26, 2027
    Meet them at the Camp Expo - Feb 21
    • Program
    • Throughout Ontario (7)
    • Age 13 to 17 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntown, Etobicoke, North-YorkDowntownEtobicokeNorth-YorkBurlingtonMarkhamOakvilleVaughanOntario

    Challenging problems, quizzes on learned material, fun activities and games of logic! Visit website

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs399513-172026-09-012026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-012027-06-01,196,2,32,129,268,programclass,coed,,Instructor lead (group),Academic/Tutoring (multi),Math,STEM,Education,
    March Break Art Camp Mar 15 - Mar 19, 2027
    • Day camp
    • Milton, ON
    • Age 5 to 14 (Coed)
    MiltonOntario

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    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
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    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

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    • Age 7 to 18+ (Coed)
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    • Program
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    • PA day
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    • Age 4 to 18 (Coed)
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    • Program
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    • Age 12 to 18 (Coed)
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    • Program
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    Programs that encourage self-regulation, session dates TBD


    Defining and understanding self-regulation

    Self-regulation is “a broad set of skills that allows kids to bounce back from strong emotions ... and manage difficulty in their day-to-day lives,” in Una Malcolm’s definition. Malcolm, a licensed teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers who runs Bright Light Learners, runs a private support firm in Toronto for students with learning exceptionalities.

    “Oftentimes self-regulation and self-control are used interchangeably, but that might not be the most precise definition of self-regulation,” she says. “Think of self-regulation as a set of skills that allows a child to manage frustration, disappointment, adversity ... any sort of big, strong emotion. Self-regulation allows a child to return back to a normal set point.”

    As Director of Bright Light Learners, she works with many students with complex needs, and understands first-hand the value and importance of developing self-regulation. 

    “Think of a set point on a thermostat,” she says. “A thermostat is constantly monitoring the temperature … and once it reaches a certain point, then [it] either heats or cools the house.”  Kids with strong regulation skills “are monitoring how they’re feeling. If there’s a differential or a gap there, they’ll use strategies to come back to normal.” 

    Self-regulation is a very important part of everyday life. As she says, “no matter what kids are doing, they need to have self-regulation skills.”

    How to develop self-regulation

    Children aren’t born with these skills but they are born with the ability to develop them. Malcolm uses the metaphor of “an upstairs/downstairs brain” to explain a child’s process of developing self-regulation. 

    “The downstairs brain is related to a lot of core, base functions like heart rate, stress response and fight or flight,” she says. The downstairs brain (a suitable metaphor for the limbic system) kicks into gear in response to danger; it triggers strong emotions. Malcolm explains it's typical for children to often respond with strong emotion because the upstairs brain takes longer to develop. “The upstairs brain (analagous to the cerebral cortex) allows kids to plan, to empathize, to take on another perspective, to problem solve.” The upstairs brain regulates behaviour but it develops faster with help from external environments and other people. 

    Social environments like camp can be critical for supporting the development of self-regulation in children. It “puts kids in [situations] where they need to navigate these issues”, she says. “They're having to manage conflict with peers, adapt to change [and] exhibit cognitive flexibility when they change their schedule.” In a structured environment like camp, “with gentle coaching with peers, teachers, counsellors … kids [learn] to respond in an appropriate way and [this paves] the way for future success.”

    How does camp accelerate the development of self-regulation? 

    Camp creates a responsive, welcoming atmosphere and teaches self-regulation guidelines to children. This might include learning to let someone speak first, recalling attention to a task when distractions are present, and learning to control one’s emotions in an overwhelming situation. Malcolm emphasizes that “the very nature of a social environment like camp [presents] opportunities for kids to develop and practice self-regulation skills.” 

    In these environments, children learn on their own how to cope with upsetting changes to their routine (i.e., a conflict with a peer or getting a question wrong on a test). When exposed to these challenges, they begin to learn strategies for self-regulation that help them manage emotions and remain focused on their duties. 

    The child internalizes these regulating strategies until they become habit. At that point, they might even begin to instruct their peers in self-regulation. However, it’s important to keep in mind that children can’t develop self-regulation habits overnight. It’s a slow and long process. but with exposure and support, these habits will develop over time. 

    Kids who can cope with changes to their environment and can manage cognitive flexibility and self-regulate are overwhelmingly kids who are more able to do well in school, at home, with friends, parents or families.

    What are the benefits of self-regulation?

    Malcolm highlights many short-term and long-term benefits of self-regulation skills. 

    Current research indicates that “kids who can cope with changes to their environment and can manage cognitive flexibility and self-regulate are overwhelmingly kids who are more able to do well in school, at home, with friends, parents or families,” Malcolm says. This research suggests that “self-regulation skills are hugely predictive of mental health, achievement and success.”

    Self-regulation in action: meet Erick

    Erick, a camper from COOKSMART camp, understands self-regulation as “not making a big deal out of everything, keeping my stress in and not letting my stress out by controlling myself.” 

    He believes that self-regulation will benefit him the rest of his life because it will, “balance [his] emotions towards [his] future jobs, friends and family.”

    He believes that COOKSMART camp has helped him develop self-regulation skills. 

    “At the COOKSMART camp,” he says, “every time I made a [cooking mistake], I would ask the teacher to redo that step so I could actually understand.” 

    Furthermore, he's learning self-regulation while being homeschooled by his mom, Emilia. “In homeschooling, every time I didn’t get an answer, [my mom] would say for me to find the answer, fix what I did and look over the mistake that I did, so I don’t get mad at myself.” He understands that self-regulation involves managing strong emotions and staying focused on the task at hand. 

    How will self-regulation help my child in the future?

    Self-regulation is commonly developed during the toddler years, though the habits of self-regulation continue to develop past adulthood. 

    When kids are developing self-regulation skills, Malcolm says, “any instances where they have to negotiate or bounce back from big emotions...creates neural pathways that allows them to use those skills in the future. That sets them on a path to success as adults.” 

    Research has proven that individuals with strong self-regulation handle their emotions and stress levels better, expand their intellectual capabilities and engage in less problematic behaviors, as opposed to those who don't develop self-regulation. This critical tool can help children with academic success, emotion control, decision-making skills, leadership habits, overall mental health, and relationships with others for years to come. 

    Overall, children with self-regulated behavioral habits are more likely to:

    “[Self-regulation skills] allow us to maintain healthy relationships and as human beings, healthy relationships are a huge part of living”, Malcolm explains. “Self-regulation is essential to being human. It’s not just that it supports in one key zone - it's broadly predictive of success and health.”

    Want Your Child to Enhance Their Self-Regulation Skills?

    Camps are advantageous to developing and enhancing self-regulation skills. The experience encourages children to work with others and follow rules mindfully, while it exposes them to new challenges and environments. At camp, children learn personal strategies for managing behaviour and emotions in a way that works for them, while they are guided and supported by their camp leaders. 


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