Top Camps for troubled teens and youth for 2026

An inquiry-driven STEM camp where kids & teens explore Coding, Robotics, AI, & Emerging Technologies through inquiry-based, non-templated projects that build confidence, technical depth & portfolio-ready future skills.

Bringing back the kind of summer you remember. Carefree days filled with outdoor play, muddy shoes, water fun, and genuine connection, offering an inclusive, nature-based camp experience for children ages 4 to 12.

Arts-focused camps, classes and workshops supporting a creative learning environment where children, teens and families are encouraged to explore and enrich their lives through the arts.

Inspiring academic summer camps - choice of languages, maths, sciences, social studies & arts. You get to explore beautiful the New Brunswick or the cosmopolitan City of London in the UK. Be a Leader course is included.

Taught by experienced artists, this studio-based, portfolio-building camp goes beyond arts and crafts, offering focused instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

Play games, try sports, create crafts, make friends and enjoy weekly out trips – every day is packed with fun and learning!

An ABA provider supporting children and youth with autism and other developmental exceptionalities. AlphaBee delivers individualized, evidence-based services across home, school, daycare, and centre settings.

YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth (CQE) is located on Georgian Bay Islands National Park and provides a classic camp experience including canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and extended canoe trips for youth aged 6 to 16.

The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of bilingual sport, recreational and educational camps to youth in the Ottawa-Gatineau area.

Cedar Ridge Camp is a place where campers have the opportunity to get outside, develop friendships, and build confidence.

Located centrally in Toronto, this summer camp boasts ample outdoor greenspace, a full size turf sports field, and air conditioned buildings. They offer specialized sports, arts, and coding/robotics camps.

Leading educational counseling and coaching for students. We offer personalized executive functions coaching, career exploration, post-secondary preparation and application, and strategies for success in school and life.

Kinark Autism Services provides flexible, multidisciplinary support for neurodivergent children and youth and their families. Services are available in person in York, Greater Toronto Area, Durham, or virtually.

Moorelands Camp is a leadership development program serving the GTA, Simcoe-Muskoka and Haliburton children and youth. Our quality, fun intentional program help youth grow. All spaces qualify for financial assistance.

YMCA of Oakville Child and Youth Programs and Summer Day Camps are offered at several locations across the community with activities including swimming, day trips and more. Learn more!

HOC offers 3 main overnight programs including Hockey, Ultimate (traditional camp) and Water Skiing. HOC offers something for anyone wanting an overnight camp experience in Northern Ontario.

Education-focused learning centre, where academics, student potential and fun collide. We offer programs to students from 2 and a half years of age to 18 and have been for over 42 years since inception in London, Ont.

Scouts Canada summer camps offer exciting outdoor adventures where youth build skills, gain confidence, try new activities, make friends, and create lifelong memories.

A STEM Summer Camp at the heart of midtown Toronto. Easy subway access and pick-up/drop-off options. Children and youth will have an unforgettable experience with us and will find a newly developed passion for STEM.

Traditional overnight and day camp, based in Ontario. Fostering community, leadership, and a love for the natural world. Building connections, confidence, and memories to last a lifetime.

Montreal, North & South Shore, and West Island's #1 Lifestyle Summer day camp! We blend education & specialty training in arts, sports and more! Weekly program for kids ages 3 - 15! Registration opens January 2nd 2023!

We are a small camp with a spectacular community of campers and staff. We focus on having a great time building interpersonal skills and connecting with each other in a fantastic natural setting.

Summer at Joyride 150 is all about riding bikes, building confidence, and big smiles. Our Camps give kids the chance to improve skills, make friends, get active and have fun — for all levels of bike riders.

Programs provide customized, one-to-one or small group learning support for children and youth with diagnosed or suspected learning differences.

With 100+ years of overnight camping excellence, we provide programming for campers who want to gain independence, interact with nature, make friends , and develop leadership skills. Overnight canoe trips are a staple!

Kandalore is one of the finest overnight camps in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For over 75 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves.

Get the kids cooking and learning more life skills! Our program has both virtual and in-person options! The kids are loving cooking together to make tasty foods for their family.

Easter Seals BC/Yukon are for children and adults (6-49+) with physical and cognitive disabilities. With fully accessible facilities and specially trained staff, our programs can accommodate campers with all abilities.

Medeba Summer Camp is an overnight camp that uses adventure and community to provide the best week of your child's summer! We provide a full range of traditional and extensive adventure activities to choose from.

Overnight leadership camps at beautiful Cowichan Lake! Expand your co-operative leadership and team building skills while connecting with youth from around the province. Experience a summer camp like no other.

A character-building organization offering Personalized Coaching, Mentoring Programs for Boys and Girls, Leadership Programs, and Etiquette Programs for children ages 5 to 17. Cost varies from $0 - $450.

L&E offer a unique overnight international summer camp experience in British Columbia, Canada & Winchester, UK. L&E inspires & nurtures young people with their award winning multi-activity program & specialised courses.

Ready to start your musical journey? Connect with us today to arrange your first lesson and take your musical skill to the next level.

A co-ed camp offering Overnight Kids Camp, Day Camp and year-round Family Camps. We offer leadership development, a wide range of activities, tripping, a sense of belonging and fun. Come have the time of your life!

Toronto's premier camps run by University Professors, TDSB Teachers, and extraordinary Musicians! (PhD, DMA). Our Rock Band camp instructor performed for over 10 000 people when his band opened for KISS in Mexico City!

ARTSies provides unique and specialized musical theatre classes, camps, workshops, and exciting performance opportunities for youth ages 5 through teens! There's no experience necessary to join our programs.

WillowWood offers 3 different summer programs: camps for Grades 1-6, skills programs for Gr. 7-9 and high school credits for students in Grades 9-12.

Explore the wild world of reptiles at any of our Reptilia Zoo locations; London, Whitby & Vaughan! See 250+ animals; reptiles, amphibians & arachnids. Kids can join our exciting camp program with hands-on learning.

Joy of Dance Camps are exciting, challenging and rewarding. It’s the perfect way to spend the break, learning, making new friends and having a blast—perfect for kids & teens!

The Mathematics Outreach Office at the University of Toronto encourages the love of learning mathematics through various programs, including enrichment programs, math contests and preparation courses, camps and more.

Three awesome summer camps — Art-filled Studio, Party Pants, & Camp Chaos — at five locations. Kids create art, dance, play, explore new themes and make unforgettable memories all summer long!

A unique summer experience, Where Sports Meets Education and campers get to engage in STEM learning, basketball and multi-sport development. Each week we offer a unique experience for continued growth and engagement.

Ontario's leading nature connection organization, offering year-round outdoor education programs for children and youth. Time in nature makes kids happier and healthier. Join us to learn, play and grow in nature!

uOttawa Engineering Outreach offers a wide range of programs in engineering, science, technology, and coding for both kids and teens. From summer camps to clubs and afterschool programs, as well as credited courses.

Founded in 1924, Oconto is a traditional girls overnight camp located on the beautiful shores of Eagle Lake north of Kingston, Ontario. Over 20 activities are offered on 80 acres of land and 2km of shoreline.

An amazing summer camp experience for campers with special needs. All the fun of camp, with supportive and experienced staff to give your camper the summer of their life! The focus is on fun first!

Since 1912! Sparrow Lake Camp is a traditional Co-Ed Summer Camp where all are welcome, all are valued, and all belong. Overnight camps for kids 6-16, as well as our friends and family 'Holiday Camp' for all ages!

The ultimate paddling summer day camp with multiple paddle-sports (kayaking, outrigger canoe, SUP, dragon boat), dryland fitness and STEM activities, offering the lowest coach-camper ratio in Toronto.

A classic, down to earth camp where every kid, young and old, finds a home.

At Evergreen Brick Works, kids and families can explore and get active in the heart of Toronto's beautiful Lower Don Valley!