Global Issues & Changemakers

About this Day Camp

Day Camp
Age 10 - 16 (Coed)
Specialized in Education (multi) and Leadership (multi)—offers 9 activities
1 session date to choose from
Cost starting from $550
Busing not available
Special needs support not available

This camp is designed to build the following character traits:

Curiosity: Students build curiosity through open-ended, real-world projects with no single right answer. Developing ideas to make a positive difference encourages inquiry, experimentation, and exploration of interests, while city-based excursions connect learning to real-world contexts across Toronto.
Interpersonal skills: Students develop interpersonal skills through structured teamwork on collaborative projects. They practice listening, compromise, and clear communication while sharing ideas, resolving challenges, and presenting work. Leadership emerges as students take initiative within group settings.

We are a unique academic day program located just steps from the University of Toronto. Designed for students ages 10–16, our weekly camps run throughout July and combine project-based learning with real-world exploration. Using Toronto as an extended classroom, campers engage in guided excursions to cultural institutions, public spaces, and innovation hubs.

Activities

• Climate action challenge
• Community service project
• Debate global issues
• Design a social impact poster campaign
• Present student action plans

Field Trips

• Botanical Garden – explore climate action and sustainable cities
• Kensington Market Walk – discuss community identity, diversity, and local economies

Families choose Keystone for its blend of academic enrichment, small-group learning, and immersive city-based experiences. Students work through hands-on, inquiry-driven projects that connect learning to real-world contexts while building confidence in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. The program encourages curiosity and independent thinking, empowering students to explore new interests while developing skills that extend well beyond the summer.

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