Camps that grow and develop tolerance

Learn the value of accepting and appreciating differences, and grow in patience

Tolerance is:
• Willingness and ability to work with people who are different
• Broad-mindedness
• Patience

It’s not just a passive acceptance of others but “a basic understanding that difference is the norm,” as Monica, parent of a camper says. Tolerant people “lean into difference,[developing a deeper knowledge] of the way that people operate in this world.” Under the list of camps, read more on the deeper value of cultural tolerance, with discussions and examples from parents like Monica and others. Read more

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    Camps that help kids grow in tolerance (30 results)


    PROGRAM
    Web Design
    Web Dev.

    Web Design and Development
    Jan 05 - Dec 31, 2023
    • Throughout Ontario (5)
    • Age 7 to 18 (Coed)
    • From $135
    TorontoScarboroughScarboroughBramptonMarkhamMississaugaVaughanOntario

    It covers the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - the three key languages for building any website. Visit website

    Ultimate Coders1357-182023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,178,177,159,68,179,129,2,268,364,365,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Arduino
    Programming

    Arduino - C Programming
    Jan 05 - Dec 31, 2023
    • Throughout Ontario (5)
    • Age 7 to 18 (Coed)
    • From $135
    TorontoScarboroughScarboroughBramptonMarkhamMississaugaVaughanOntario

    Arduino will teach a vast array of topics, including Mathematics, Science & Engineering. It includes a range of electronics. Visit website

    Ultimate Coders1357-182023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,178,177,334,180,159,68,129,2,268,364,programclass,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Travel

    Time Travel Camp
    Jul 03 - Jul 07, 2023
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 10 to 13 (Coed)
    • From $375
    MississaugaOntario

    Time Travel Camp: Explore ancient civilizations, unravel mysteries, and embark on a thrilling adventure through time. Visit website

    Empower Learning Centre37510-132023-07-01,170,6,289,5,288,10,9,363,173,355,123,333,174,342,2,275,91,270,356,50,182,130,19,daycamp,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Basketball
    Ping Pong

    Athletics program
    Jul 10 - Aug 04, 2023
    • Scarborough, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 16 (Coed)
    • From $0
    TorontoScarboroughScarboroughOntario

    Campers will learn the fundamental skills & concepts of the game enabling them to unleash their potential for great success. Visit website

    Royal Crown Summer Camp010-162023-07-012023-08-01,12,3,347,56,322,222,daycamp,coed,
    OVERNIGHT
    Traditional

    Two Week Camps - Sessions 1,2,3 & 4
    Jul 02 - Aug 25, 2023
    • Haliburton Highlands, ON
    • Age 6 to 16 (Coed)
    • From $2,785
    Haliburton HighlandsOntario

    Our dynamic scheduling board allows campers to be in control of their day, as they choose their own adventure each night. Visit website

    Camp Can-Aqua27856-162023-07-012023-08-01,48,6,41,81,274,5,288,256,133,165,22,197,345,175,37,176,59,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,88,2,91,33,275,24,160,137,268,226,1,153,276,8,3,224,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,251,223,28,30,31,36,346,222,49,54,74,56,260,63,64,161,65,360,363,366,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Robotics
    Technology

    Robotics
    Jan 06 - Dec 31, 2023
    • Throughout Ontario (5)
    • Age 6 to 14 (Coed)
    • From $135
    TorontoScarboroughScarboroughBramptonMarkhamMississaugaVaughanOntario

    Encourage kids to hands-on play and learning to make creative problem-solving concrete and tangible. Visit website

    Ultimate Coders1356-142023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,178,177,67,159,68,129,2,268,364,programclass,coed,
    Jan 30 - Jul 01, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $35
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Specialized electric guitar lessons that are fun, rewarding and challenging. Free first lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,175,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Music Lessons
    String

    Viola Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
    Feb 02 - Dec 23, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $35
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Viola lessons with award winning teachers. Highly educated: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,286,programclass,coed,
    Jul 03 - Sep 01, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 9 to 13 (Coed)
    • From $450
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Each day campers will ride to new areas of Toronto and experience the people, places and processes that make the city go! Visit website

    Hidden City Day Camp - Toronto Bicycle Tours4509-132023-07-012023-08-01,170,6,337,5,10,9,173,123,135,2,24,357,50,182,130,314,268,19,21,3,188,0,252,daycamp,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Education
    Languages

    International French Summer Camp
    Dec 15, 2022 - Aug 05, 2023
    • International
    • Age 6 to 16 (Coed)
    • From $2,540
    InternationalInternational

    International Language Camps offers summer and winter programs for 6 to 16 years old - a fun language camp in the French Alps Visit website

    French International Language Camps25406-162022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01,133,5,259,22,258,165,176,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,174,79,2,33,91,8,3,12,347,26,58,21,36,346,52,251,28,30,51,125,328,221,60,15,322,16,25,31,56,64,44,161,181,daycamp,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Music Lessons
    Music

    Tuba Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
    Feb 02 - Dec 23, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $35
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Creative Tuba lessons with professional teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons356-192023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    OVERNIGHT
    Traditional
    Out-tripping

    Senior Trippers (2 Week Program)
    Jul 02 - Aug 24, 2023
    • Haliburton Highlands, ON
    • Age 13 to 15 (Coed)
    • From $2,254
    Haliburton HighlandsOntario

    Taking their wilderness curiosity to the max and learning new skills through challenging environments Visit website

    YMCA Wanakita225413-152023-07-012023-08-01,48,6,41,81,133,5,154,22,257,259,258,165,175,37,38,176,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,134,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,21,36,346,28,222,221,74,60,15,322,16,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Feb 02 - Dec 23, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $35
    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 & Lessons353-192023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,286,150,175,programclass,coed,
    OVERNIGHT
    Languages
    Travel

    French ADRENALINE International Summer Camp
    Dec 15, 2022 - Aug 05, 2023
    • International
    • Age 10 to 13 (Coed)
    • From $3,800
    InternationalInternational

    Fun language French courses in the morning, a range of exciting activities and adventure are proposed every afternoon. Visit website

    French International Language Camps380010-132022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01,258,5,22,10,9,173,123,79,2,8,3,11,347,26,58,36,346,28,30,51,125,328,221,60,16,322,25,56,64,161,170,6,overnightcamp,coed,
    OVERNIGHT
    Traditional

    1 week to 8 week session
    Jul 02 - Aug 26, 2023
    • Sharbot Lake, ON
    • Age 7 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $2,895
    Sharbot LakeOntario

    Over the years, we’ve worked hard to develop an individual camper program. We make a separate daily schedule for each camper! Visit website

    Camp Kennebec28957-192023-07-012023-08-01,48,6,41,81,256,5,133,138,37,175,176,285,10,9,173,134,344,2,33,91,11,3,347,12,327,54,58,63,21,324,28,29,30,222,74,60,260,16,322,201,25,31,369,49,56,64,161,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    OVERNIGHT
    Languages
    Travel

    French Fun International Summer Camp
    Dec 15, 2022 - Aug 05, 2023
    • International
    • Age 6 to 9 (Coed)
    • From $3,800
    InternationalInternational

    This summer camp is perfect for the little ones to gain autonomy. Enjoy your french summer camp and learn French. Visit website

    French International Language Camps38006-92022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01,170,6,133,5,258,22,59,288,10,9,173,123,174,79,2,8,3,11,347,26,58,36,346,28,30,51,125,328,221,60,16,322,25,31,56,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 02 - Jun 04, 2023
    • Midland, ON
    • Age 10 to 15 (Girls)
    • From $879
    MidlandOntario

    Build a solid relationship foundation & tools to support her as she embarks on her most challenging years and decisions. Visit website

    Radiant Girls87910-152023-06-01,81,6,256,5,253,337,173,9,355,123,69,342,2,366,91,33,24,314,268,19,320,1,153,319,329,276,269,3,28,35,370,16,322,161,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,
    OVERNIGHT
    Adventure
    Languages

    French MONT BLANC International Summer Camp
    Dec 15, 2022 - Aug 05, 2023
    • International
    • Age 14 to 15 (Coed)
    • From $4,000
    InternationalInternational

    This french summer camp program is geared toward young adventurers who are intrigued by life in the mountains. Visit website

    French International Language Camps400014-152022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01,258,5,22,165,59,288,10,9,123,79,2,88,91,33,8,3,11,347,26,58,36,346,28,30,51,125,328,221,60,16,322,56,64,161,225,252,6,overnightcamp,coed,
    OVERNIGHT
    Education
    Traditional

    Academic Camp Germany
    Jul 02 - Jul 30, 2023
    • International
    • Age 12 to 17 (Coed)
    • From $2,200
    InternationalInternational

    An academic adventure in Germany. Lessons in German and/or English Visit website

    Academic Camp Canada220012-172023-07-01,298,6,170,133,5,10,9,173,123,196,2,32,342,362,135,278,79,33,91,129,24,97,130,50,316,144,315,314,268,19,153,1,319,224,3,12,347,261,327,26,54,58,63,28,16,322,31,56,181,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Traditional

    Day Camp
    Jul 10 - Aug 18, 2023
    • Torrance, ON
    • Age 8 to 12 (Coed)
    • From $175
    TorranceOntario

    Day Campers enjoy swimming, gaga ball, field games, crafts, canoeing, outdoor adventure, stories, tubing and more! Visit website

    Camp Crossroads1758-122023-07-012023-08-01,10,5,9,12,3,347,223,28,30,222,16,322,56,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Debate
    Public Speaking

    Debate Program
    Sep 04, 2022 - Jun 03, 2023
    • Online
    • Age 5 to 18 (Coed)
    • From $100
    Online

    Our weekly group classes and customizable private lessons allow debaters to prepare and thrive in tournaments and beyond! Visit website

    FDT Academy 1005-182022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01,196,2,32,195,275,91,97,270,19,362,programclass,coed,
    OVERNIGHT
    Traditional
    Empowerment

    2-Week Leader in Training Program
    Jul 09 - Aug 19, 2023
    • Orillia, ON
    • Age 15 to 16 (Coed)
    • From $2,160
    OrilliaOntario

    ALL people are leaders in their own way. Visit website

    Sparrow Lake Camp216015-162023-07-012023-08-01,48,6,298,41,81,138,5,37,265,288,59,292,10,9,296,173,355,333,88,2,91,366,33,275,24,321,1,226,153,8,3,11,347,12,323,223,54,28,221,16,322,25,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jan 25 - Jun 19, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 11 to 18 (Coed)
    • From $420
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Gain valuable performing experience in a rock band setting. Learn to jam, write songs, & improvise. Play for a live audience! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons42011-182023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01,175,5,37,147,38,287,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Music Lessons
    String

    Mandolin Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
    Feb 02 - Dec 23, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $35
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Engaging mandolin lessons with highly educated & experienced teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons355-192023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,286,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    OVERNIGHT
    Traditional

    Session B 2023
    Jul 30 - Aug 19, 2023
    • Temagami, ON
    • Age 6 to 17 (Coed)
    • From $3,750
    TemagamiOntario

    Respected as one of Ontario’s leading summer camp opportunities for youth since 1944. Visit website

    Camp Wabikon37506-172023-07-012023-08-01,41,6,81,154,5,22,259,258,165,70,288,175,37,176,150,59,10,9,173,123,88,2,91,33,24,226,1,276,8,3,224,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,223,31,151,36,346,222,49,54,74,56,58,260,63,161,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Music Lessons
    Music

    Trumpet Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
    Feb 02 - Dec 23, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $35
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Professional trumpet lessons with exceptional teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Music Lessons
    Music

    Trombone Lessons (In-Home, Online, or Studio)
    Feb 02 - Dec 23, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $35
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

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

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Traditional
    Sports

    Summer Carnival (7-12 yrs)
    Aug 08 - Aug 11, 2023
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 12 (Coed)
    • From $288
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Choose your own fun stations and explore, learn, and make new friends! Visit website

    Focus Learning Academic Centre2887-122023-08-01,282,5,258,22,10,9,266,177,159,344,2,160,268,12,3,347,54,58,260,188,0,66,daycamp,coed,
    Feb 02 - Dec 23, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $35
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Exciting and challenging French Horn lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons353-192023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    DAY CAMP
    Music
    Traditional

    Guitar Boot Camp
    Mar 13 - Aug 04, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 18 (Coed)
    • From $425
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    A short intensive guitar camp focusing on creativity, jamming, improvising, & playing together in a group. Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons4257-182023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-01,175,5,37,147,38,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,188,0,daycamp,coed,

    Programs that encourage tolerance, session dates TBD


    Definition of tolerance

    “Tolerance,” says Monica, mother of a camper at Academie Duello’s Knight Camp in Vancouver, “is a basic understanding that difference is the norm and no two people are alike.” A tolerant person embraces diversity, and has learned to accept others as they are, respecting difference. In a wonderfully lucid summary, she adds that tolerant people “[lean] into difference and getting to know all of the ways that people operate in the world.”

    Kids are open to accepting differences and moving forward more from there, she believes. “It really is a point from which, when you’re tolerant, you’re grounded in yourself enough to lean into difference.” Kids who have developed tolerance “[can become] the kind of people we need as leaders and participants in all parts of society.” 

    What’s the value of tolerance? 

    As Monica says, if we understand that difference is a cardinal truth of being human, “[tolerant] children [will] grow into people who are more curious and more aware that their circumstance is going to be different than anyone else’s, for a lot of reasons.” In her opinion, a tolerant attitude “is an exciting [way] for people to start their lives, exploring all of these differences.”

    Tolerance includes respect, acceptance and inclusivity. No matter who you are, developing and growing tolerance means an embracement of differences among people. When you understand other perspectives, you increase opportunities to learn from others, expand your worldview and grow as an individual. This will lead to the development of stronger relationships and help create harmonious inter-connections with others. As with the development of generosity, interpersonal skills, and other character traits that seem outward-directed, developing tolerance can be a gift you give yourself. Or in the case of parenting, a gift that parents can give their children. 

    Monica believes tolerance has lifelong benefits. “It is really important for me that as early as possible, we expose our children to as much of the world as we can and that’s not necessarily done by taking them everywhere but even just opening the book of the world to see what’s possible.” As a result, children can learn that, “everyone is different, the world is vast and what you know is only what you know - it’s not everything to be known.” 

    What’s an example of tolerance?

    Monica believes that camp has helped her son develop toleration and understanding. Knight Camp features a wide age range, 8-14 years old, so campers are with kids both younger and older than them. “There’s a lot of imbalances built in,” she notes, but that’s a positive. “People are going to show up knowing [different] things, having [different] skills.” They even learn that from “one year to the next [friends will have] grown or not grown at a different rate.” 

    When you understand other perspectives, you increase opportunities to learn from others, expand your worldview and grow as an individual.

    Campers adapt to varying skill levels, exercise patience and learn how others grow at a different pace than they do. “They’re very much in a situation where they have to learn how to navigate and negotiate within all of these differences and be tolerant of people who may not know what they already know, or may not be able to do what they can do.” This learning is internalized, too, in that they become more “tolerant of themselves and learn what they need to get better.” 

    How to Foster and Develop Tolerant Behaviour

    The Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego highlights more ways to teach children tolerance. First and foremost, kids are very receptive to the environment around them, especially things their parents say or do. “Even before they can speak, children closely watch — and imitate.” For your child to learn tolerance, it’s important that you model it yourself. Treat people with respect and kindness, avoid judging others and pay close attention to your words and actions. You can also comment on prejudices you see and hear, to show them intolerance in contrast. 

    Furthermore, to encourage an environment of tolerance, it is important to expose your child to different cultures, locations and people. Try new foods, visit different places, discuss cultural celebrations and learn about different religions. Acknowledge diversity and teach your child to respect differences. It’s most important to expose your child to a variety of experiences where he or she can confidently and comfortably discover the value of tolerance, for themselves. It’s important that children have a healthy self-esteem and accept themselves.  “Kids who feel badly about themselves often treat others badly,” says Rady’s website. 

    Social environments like camp are an ideal ground for the development of tolerance. They’re exposed to people with different ethnicities, genders, religious views, skill levels, etc. It’s an atmosphere that naturally encourages diversity and inclusiveness. Campers meet kids from different backgrounds and learn to embrace differences in the structured environment that also fosters independence, interpersonal skills and other healthy attributes. 

    As Monica says, “camps are a great opportunity” to develop tolerance. “It’s not the same people you meet every day at school - it’s often a brand new collection of people.” The freeform camp setting allows children to explore and learn differences on their own terms. Camp is “a really fun environment” above all, as she says. Learning together with others, kids deepen an appreciation of differences. The “learn a new way to be in the world.”


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