January 16, 2019
Camp Can-Aqua
New Central Camp Fair - Oakville
Find a Camp
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto •
12:00 – 4:00pm
Family camps offer many of the same features as traditional camps. Counsellors engage children in a range of structured activities; other programs are geared to adults. Time is also set aside for parents and their children to participate in activities with other families.
Family camp can still seem like a novel concept, though it’s been around longer than you might think. YMCA Camp Wanakita, for example, has been offering weekly sessions at the end of the summer for more than 30 years. For the past decade plus they’ve expanded the program, and it remains a great example of many of the unique experiences that family camp can offer.
At its simplest, this is the idea: entire families attend camp together, and typically stay within their own cabin. During the day the kids go off and do the kids programming, and the parents go off and do theirs. If they would like to take part in activities together, that’s an option too, but the bottom line is that everyone shares in the experience of a week or two away, and otherwise have a great time doing the things they most want to do. All of the typical activities are on offer, from canoeing to the arts.
Family values are also boosted at Christian summer camp, closely related to family camps. These camps are a safe bet for parents who want their kids to have fun in a camp environment where their values will be supported.
A great feature of many family camps is that families tend to return year after year, going back to the same session. As such, a culture begins to form, with each session taking on it’s own character. And while the families that attend might only see each other for that week of the year, the depth of the friendships that form can be the best benefit of all.
While it’s maybe not the first thing that people think of when they consider summer camp, the concept is growing by leaps and bounds. And rightly so, it’s a great way to spend time together. It’s like a cottage experience, but with friends, and meal prep taken care of, and counsellors to keep the kids busy and active. Win, win, win.
Cutting edge academic programs, such as Focus Learning, suggest that, yes, they do. [Read more]
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TAC Sports - Toronto Athletic Camps TAC Sports, TAC Aquatics and Lifetime Skills Academy (LSA) specialize in sports, swim and S.T.E.M programming. Ages 4-16, Co-ed. Year round Camps, Lessons, Academy and House Leagues across the GTA! Grow, Learn, Lead! Richmond Hill; Allenby, Toronto; Bayview Village, Toronto; Hogg's Hollow, Toronto Sport (multi)
from $250/week |
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Camp Can-Aqua A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patients & empathy. Fun is a given. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,950/2 weeks |
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Teen Ranch Just an hour from the GTA, a traditional, Christian summer camp & year round retreat facility, specializing in developing youth through horse, hockey, adventure, bmx, soccer, figure skate, volleyball, WHAM & day camps. Caledon Traditional (multi activity)
from $320/week sessions & dates |
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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake Circle Square Ranch is a life changing Christian summer camp for kids and teens ages 6-17. We offer a wide range of activities including horseback riding, water sports and ropes. Your summer adventure starts here! Hamilton; Huntsville; Land O' Lakes Tourist Region Traditional (multi activity)
from $399/week sessions & dates |
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario An award winning Christian summer camp in Muskoka for ages five to 17 featuring dozens of awesome activities, teen programs in leadership development and wilderness adventure & unforgettable experiences for every camper! Huntsville Traditional (multi activity)
from $460/week sessions & dates |
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Pacific One of nine Inter-Varsity Camps, Pioneer Pacific offers Christian summer camp and leadership programs for kids from 7-18, and includes a wide range of activities such as sailing, archery, kayaking and more. Thetis Island; Vancouver Traditional (multi activity)
from $275/week sessions & dates |
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Camp Nominingue An English boys' camp in Quebec, Nominingue offers the ultimate outdoor experience: living in a tent with the opportunity of going on wilderness canoe trips. It is the place where your summer adventure begins! Mont-Tremblant Traditional (multi activity)
from $765/week sessions & dates |
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Camp Pathfinder Est. 1914. A traditional boys' summer camp on a wooded island in the heart of Algonquin. Full in-camp program. Wilderness canoe trips, water and land sports, ropes, ecology. A spectacular setting and exceptional staff. Algonquin Park Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,200/week sessions & dates |
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Stillwood Camp & Conference Centre Located Just outside of Abbotford and Chilliwack, this day and overnight camp features gorgeous facilities and top rate activities like rock climbing, our high ropes challenge course, water tubing and so much more. Chilliwack Traditional (multi activity)
from $270/session |
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Wilderness Tours Adventure Resort A full-service resort situated on the Ottawa River. Kids, teen, and family camps offered. Kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, canoeing, horseback, rafting, ropes courses, sports fields, sandy beaches, and more. Foresters Falls Sport: Kayaking/Sea Kayaking
from $809/week |
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Sports Camps Canada Our coed summer sports camps are geared toward kids ages 4-18 of all abilities and skill levels. From beginner to elite, there is a camp option for everyone. Improve Your Skills & Have SERIOUS FUN at Sports Camps Canada! North Toronto, Toronto; Vancouver; Calgary Sport (multi)
from $235/week sessions & dates |
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Camp Crossroads Muskoka kids and family camp focused on quality Christian teaching along with all the fun of outdoor recreation in the summer. Gravenhurst Traditional (multi activity)
from $570/week sessions & dates |
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Camp Tamakwa With an incredibly diversified program, campers develop important life skills, build self-confidence, foster lifelong friendships and return home with an enriched outlook - that there is life and fun without technology! Algonquin Park Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,300/week sessions & dates |
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Camp Arowhon A traditional co-ed summer camp in the heart of Algonquin Park where kids build confidence by learning skills. Over 18 activities to choose from daily, from horseback riding to windsurfing to arts and crafts. Algonquin Park Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,200/week |
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YMCA of Greater Vancouver There’s something about camp that brings out the best in us. Whether it’s sailing, hiking or uncovering leadership potential, YMCA's spring and summer camps provide children ages 5-17 with a memorable experience. Vancouver; Gibsons Traditional (multi activity)
from $139/session |
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The Michelangelo Code With valuable contributions from Industry leader David Pacheco, Creative Director of The Walt Disney Company, Mr. G, a STEM Instructor and former GANZ game developer passes on key techniques used by his production team! Brampton; Vaughan; Mississauga Traditional (multi activity)
from $150/month |
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Outward Bound Canada Est 1969. Inspiring, challenging journeys of self-discovery in the outdoors. Join an authentic, transformational adventure to see Canada at its finest, reach beyond your own boundaries, and tap in to your true potential. Kananaskis; Vancouver Island; Throughout Canada; Grand Manan; Algonquin Park Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping
from $779/week |
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Fraser Lake Camp Hello, we are a not-for-profit overnight camp on a private 260 acre waterfront property. We offer an inclusive and supportive environment, kayaking, rock climbing, a beautiful waterfront, new lodging cabins and more! Bancroft Traditional (multi activity)
from $678/week sessions & dates |
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Innova STEM Labs STEM based camp and workshops •3D Design and Printing •Robotics • Mechatronics •Virtual & Augmented Reality •Internet Of Things (IoT) • Computer programming •Video Game Design Mississauga Education: STEM
from $99/month |
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta Pioneer Camp Alberta is a Christian summer camp with two beautiful locations in Sundre & Rocky Mountain House, AB. Get ready for exploration, adventure,creation, challenge, growth, skill development, and of course, fun! Rocky Mountain House; Calgary Traditional (multi activity)
from $299/week sessions & dates |
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Science and Technology Summer Camps UOIT Get a unique science and tech education in this program by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, including LEGO Robotics, Makerspace, Coding, Minecraft. Girls only sessions, Family Camps, Educator sessions. Oshawa Science (multi)
from $300/week |
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Kinark Outdoor Centre A northern Ontario summer camp for families and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Minden Traditional (multi activity)
from $1/week sessions & dates |
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Kids of Canada North Overnight Camp WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
Overnight Camps near Haliburton offering traditional multi-activity or specialized Sports, Dance, Hockey & CIT Programs or a day camp in Richmond Hill specializing in hockey. Haliburton Highlands Traditional (multi activity)
from $700/week |
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Pleasant Bay Camp A Christian overnight, day & water-ski camp with multiple activities on land (archery, climbing, ball sports, games, trampolining etc) and in water (tubing, water-ski, canoe/kayak etc). Well qualified staff & great food! Consecon Traditional (multi activity)
from $399/week |
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Timberline Ranch Known for its delicious, home-style food, friendly staff, beautiful, convenient location, and exceptional programs, Timberline is open all year for camps, retreats, youth groups, banquets, and conferences. Vancouver Traditional (multi activity)
from $299/week |
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Sylvan Learning Guelph Join us for a week of building Lego® robots & an introduction to video game design and programming! Your child will learn problem solving skills all while making friends & having fun with STEM! Guelph Education (multi)
from $250/week sessions & dates |
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YMCA Wanakita Family Camps A traditional overnight camp with a twist, it's fun for the whole family! We offer all the classics like swimming, boating, hiking, sports, crafts and so much more. You'll be sure to find something for everyone to enjoy! Haliburton Highlands Traditional (multi activity)
from $430/week sessions & dates |
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Manitoba Come and explore the wilderness under trained staff who will guide you into amazing adventures and outdoor experiences. You will learn life skills, build friendships, and have tons of outdoor fun! Shoal Lake Traditional (multi activity)
from $50/session sessions & dates |
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Lovell International Camps Canadian run camp in the Swiss Alps. Offering a host of sports and activities including: Language, Skiing, Tennis, Golf, Horse Riding, Hiking, Mountain Biking, River Rafting, Cultural Excursions & Overnight Expeditions. International Traditional (multi activity)
from $3,800/3 weeks |
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Lone Prairie Camp Offers onsite and offsite (hiking and backpacking) camping for ages 6 to 17, along with a weekend family camp. Ferintosh Traditional (multi activity)
from $130/week |
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The Hoop Factory Camp/program teaching the fundamentals in basketball, balance, footwork to players at all levels. A fun, high energy camp for boys/girls of all ages. Christmas Holiday-March Break-Summer Break #BuildingBetterBallers Ajax; Victoria Park Village, Toronto; Downtown West, Toronto Sport: Basketball
from $200/week |
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Royal Ontario Museum Summer Club Diverse Toronto summer camp (with March Break programs) offering kids programs in science, history, art, environment and more. South Annex, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $225/2 weeks sessions & dates |
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The Taylor Statten Camps Camp Ahmek and Camp Wapomeo offer a balance of canoe tripping and programming. Activities include swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, horseback riding, sailing and more. Canoe trips range in length from 2 to 50 days. Algonquin Park Traditional (multi activity)
from $895/session sessions & dates |
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Camp Frenda Summer camp in the heart of Muskoka. Activities include horseback riding, rock climbing, water skiing, rocketry, archery, and many others. Port Carling Traditional (multi activity)
from $540/week |
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Oneida Baptist Camp Located on Lake Erie's shoreline near Port Dover, offering half/full-week overnight Christian camping for all kids ranging from 4-18 years, plus family camp (ages 0-99) and leadership training for 14-15 year olds. Haldimand Traditional (multi activity)
from $315/week sessions & dates |
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Glen Bernard Camp A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, horseback riding, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts and many other activities! Huntsville Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,200/week sessions & dates |
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Township of King With a mixture of sports, arts, and nature based programs, you are sure to find the perfect camp or program for your child! High Five and OCA Certified. Visit www.king.ca for more information. King Traditional (multi activity)
from $4/week |
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Camp Portneuf An educational and wholesome experience for campers aged 4 to 16 years old. 50 minutes from Quebec city, our camp develops a sense of community, adventure and an appreciation of their natural surroundings Saint-Raymond Traditional (multi activity)
from $595/week |
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Ottawa School of Art Children aged 6 to 15 will embark on an exciting hands-on exploration of a variety of artistic mediums, themes and styles including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and sculpture, and clay. Ottawa Art : Visual arts (multi)
from $210/week sessions & dates |
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Camp Cherith - Lanark Camp Cherith Lanark is a co-ed, interdenominational, Christian camp that offers a variety of outdoor skill development within the context of a community committed to Biblical teachings and values. Ottawa Traditional (multi activity)
from $400/week sessions & dates |
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Kids in the Spotlight Kids in the Spotlight is an evidence-based performing arts organization helping children and youth develop self-confidence, social skills, and harmonious relationships with family and friends. Gabriola; Jasper; Montreal Education: Musical Theatre
from $500/week sessions & dates |
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AlevelUp Basketball Training AlevelUp Basketball is year round co-ed training, including summer camps, semi-private lessons, school programs and weekly programming designed to enhance skills and abilities, throughout the GTA. Reach for AlevelUP! Ajax; York Mills, Toronto Sport: Basketball
from $100/session |
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Rivers Edge Camping Association A year-round group rental facility and traditional summer bible camp with good food, great people, and activities galore! Water Valley Traditional (multi activity)
from $395/week sessions & dates |
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Allegro Academy of Music and Art This Thornhill and Vaughan Ontario summer music camp offers daily music classes : MYC, Drama, Arts, Swimming, along with math, reading, language and fun kids games. Don Mills, Toronto; Vaughan Music (multi)
from $20/week |
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Toronto Zoo Serengeti Bush Camp A uniquely wild adventure camp in the GTA, where families ( ages six and up) stay overnight and explore the African Savanna right in Toronto. Rouge, Toronto Science: Zooology/Animals
from $95/night sessions & dates |
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Laurus Summer Camp Montreal & Laval's #1 lifestyle summer day camp that blends fun, education and specialty training in arts, academics and sports! Weekly program for kids ages 3 to 15! Registration is Open for 2019! Montreal; Laval Traditional (multi activity)
from $150/week sessions & dates |
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e2 Young Engineers - Greater Toronto Area North A unique and specially designed curriculum that use Kid K’nexer® and Lego® building blocks as tools to demonstrate STEM principles by allowing the students to build, understand, and observe their learning in action. Markham; Henry Farm, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $200/session |
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Stratford Festival Now in its 20th year, the Stratford Festival Theatre Arts Camp runs in July and August. Taught by professional teaching artists, participants enjoy an intensive program of classes, rehearsal and theatre-going. Stratford Art : Theatre Arts
from $129/session sessions & dates |
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YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka A variety of values based camp programs offered through our day, family, leadership and overnight camps throughout the Simcoe Muskoka region Orillia; Midland Traditional (multi activity)
from $175/week |
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ART-ON-LOCATION with Dawn-Angela For those students who are longing for something artistic, creative, relaxing, therapeutic, productive, confidence building. Courses with skilled instructors who are working artists. Oakville; International Traditional (multi activity)
from $40/day |
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Camp Kwasind A great overnight Christian camp in Muskoka for those ages 7 to 17 that is AFFORDABLE, MEMORABLE, FUN & HIGH QUALITY. Truly a safe place to build friendships, gain confidence & have new experiences in an outdoor setting. Bracebridge Traditional (multi activity)
from $425/week sessions & dates |
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YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario offers two amazing overnight camps for campers aged 5-16 - YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth (CQE) in Georgian Bay Islands National Park and YMCA Camp Henry in Point Pelee National Park. London; Leamington; Port Severn Traditional (multi activity)
from $530/session sessions & dates |
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Code-it Hacks Blend of 5 flavors in our Kids Coding & Robotics Camp in Toronto! Learn to Code, Learn to build: Robotics & Circuits, Outdoor play:Logic Games & a field trip to a tech company! Never a dull moment in our camps & programs Kingsview Vilage, Toronto; Milton; Bloor West Village, Toronto Computer (multi)
from $150/session |
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Airborne Trampoline Jump through summer with Airborne's Summer Trampoline Classes & Day Camps. Camp includes trampoline lessons and games, arts and crafts, games and movie room, daily outings, and a trip of the week. Newmarket; Vaughan Sport: Trampoline
from $149/session |
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Peak Performance Golf Our one of a kind 26,000 sq ft indoor training space and top notch coaching staff offers a unique opportunity for each child to learn and hone their game. Vaughan Sport: Golf
from $30/week |
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4Cats Mississauga We offers weekly classes, workshops, camps, field trips and birthday parties and more! Children learn about the lives of artists and create imaginative works with professional quality artist materials. Mississauga Art (multi)
from $25/week |
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Joy of Dance Centre Joy of Dance Camps are exciting, challenging and rewarding. We work on building self confidence, awareness, empathy, and how to use dance to express their feelings in a safe and warm environment. Riverdale, Toronto Dance (multi)
from $170/week |
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Claremont Nature Centre Nature based summer day and overnight camp led by Ontario Certified Teachers. Spend days outdoors exploring ponds, creeks, wetlands meadows and forests! Pickering Traditional (multi activity)
from $180/week |
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Earth Studies Award winning school in sustainability and environmental practices. Owned and operated by the Cushing family. A traditional all-season campus with the highest quality animal husbandry, nature connection, and much more... Ladysmith Adventure: Wilderness Skills
from $750/session |
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Toronto Kyokushinkai Karate Kids Karate Summer Day Camp, PA Day Camps, March Break Camps. After school martial arts, Karate and fitness programs. The Beach, Toronto Sport: Martial Arts
from $239/week sessions & dates |
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Bee-nastics We have March break, summer camp, after school and weekend classes in physical literacy where kids develop life-long healthy lifestyle habits and remain physically active. First-time attendance is FREE! Bloor West Village, Toronto; Oakville Education (multi)
from $25/program |
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Camp Wanapitei Wilderness canoe-tripping camp based in Northern Ontario, paddling Ontario, Quebec, and the Territories. A strong tripping program is complemented by caring staff, community focus and a diverse in-camp program. Temagami Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping
from $945/week sessions & dates |
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Bee Smart Learning Centre Balance of Learning and Fun! Learn hands-on science, enriched mathematics, English/ESL, photography & movie making, orchestra, theatre and more. Fun outdoor sports, games and field trips. Thornhill Education (multi)
from $180/week |
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City of Mississauga We offer a variety of camps for ages 4–14. Choose the
camp that’s right for your child, whether it’s creative, sports, learning,
adventure, swimming, skating, dance or drama we have it all!
mississauga.ca/camps Mississauga Traditional (multi activity)
from $115/week |
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LSA- Lifetime Skills Academy LSA - where children become leaders in our new technological age. S.T.E.M, finance and leadership skills are mastered through fascinating camps, lessons and programs. Year-round programs for all ages across the G.T.A! Bayview Village, Toronto; Richmond Hill Education (multi)
from $250/week |
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Camp Artaban Youth call it “awesome”; adults call it “paradise”. Fun and adventure await you! Swim, boat, beach comb and wharf jump on the water. Create, sing, laugh and explore with friends new and old. We can’t wait! Gambier Island Traditional (multi activity)
from $150/session |
