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Camp Northway
I could see a real transformation in my daughter. She had a new sense of confidence and knew she could make her way in the world on her own."
Emilie Taiman, Parent, Camp Northway

Looking for a great all-girls summer camp. Consider Camp Northway.

Coco Chanel once said, "A girl should be two things: who and what she wants." At an all-girls camp, your daughter can be both! Girls' summer camps are girls-only programs where campers build skills, friendships, and confidence in a supportive single-sex setting. This type of camp will allow your daughter to connect with others her age who share similar interests, as well as help her hone specific strengths and life skills such as leadership, confidence, and self-esteem. Take a close look at the girls' summer camps and programs below. With a supportive group of strong women as role models, an all-girls environment is the ideal place for your child or teen to flourish without the distraction or worry of impressing boys. Below the listings, find much more advice on the benefits of girls’ camp, locations and much more. Read more

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    Programs for girls only (23 results)
    Elite Basketball Camps, Fall Weekly Basketball Lessons - Girls Ages 10-13
    FEATURED
    Basketball
    Elite Basketball Camps
    • 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,
    Elite Basketball Camps, Fall - Semi-Private Basketball Training - Girls 13-15
    FEATURED
    Basketball
    Elite Basketball Camps
    • 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,
    Elite Basketball Camps, Fall - Semi-Private Basketball Training - Girls 10-12
    FEATURED
    Basketball
    Elite Basketball Camps
    • 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,
    Elite Basketball Camps, Fall D-League - Girls- 8-10 yr old
    FEATURED
    Basketball
    Elite Basketball Camps
    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,
    Elite Basketball Camps, Fall Weekly Basketball Lessons - Girls Ages 7-9
    FEATURED
    Basketball
    Elite Basketball Camps
    • 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,
    Elite Basketball Camps, Fall D-League - Girls- 11-13 yr old
    FEATURED
    Basketball
    Elite Basketball Camps
    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,
    EVP Volleyball Camps and Leagues, House League (12U - 16U)
    FEATURED
    Volleyball
    EVP Volleyball Camps and Leagues
    House League (12U - 16U) Oct 13 - Dec 20, 2026
    • Program
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 9 to 16 (Girls)
    OakvilleOntario

    Players are assigned to a team and will participate twice a week - 1 practice and 1 game day each week. Visit website

    		EVP Volleyball Camps and Leagues6009-162026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,63,3,347,programclass,allgirls,,Volleyball,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Elite Basketball Camps, Winter Warm-Up Weekly Basketball Lessons - Girls Ages 6-7
    FEATURED
    Basketball
    Elite Basketball Camps
    • 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,
    Elite Basketball Camps, Winter Warm-Up Weekly Basketball Lessons - Girls Ages 10-13
    FEATURED
    Basketball
    Elite Basketball Camps
    • 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,
    Elite Basketball Camps, Winter Warm-Up Weekly Basketball Lessons - Girls Ages 7-9
    FEATURED
    Basketball
    Elite Basketball Camps
    • 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,
    Elite Basketball Camps, Winter Warm-Up - Semi-Private Basketball Training - Girls 13-15
    FEATURED
    Basketball
    Elite Basketball Camps
    • 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,
    Timberline Ranch, Summer Junior Camp (Girls)
    Traditional
    Timberline Ranch
    Summer Junior Camp (Girls) Aug 02 - Aug 06, 2027
    • Overnight
    • Vancouver, BC
    • Age 9 to 12 (Girls)
    VancouverBritish Columbia

    Trail Ride, archery, swimming, rock climbing, and games are just some of the fun at our junior girls overnight camp! Visit website

    		Timberline Ranch6999-122027-08-01,48,6,175,5,37,59,288,10,9,88,2,91,33,8,3,223,347,63,324,30,221,56,322,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,,Ropes Course,Guitar,Music (multi),Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Archery,Gaga,Ball Sports (multi),Volleyball,Disc Golf,Horseback Riding/Equestrian,Rock Climbing,Swimming,Water Sports (multi),Zip Line,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    Timberline Ranch, Summer Kick-Off #2 Camp (Girls)
    Traditional
    Timberline Ranch
    Summer Kick-Off #2 Camp (Girls) Jul 07 - Jul 09, 2027
    • Overnight
    • Vancouver, BC
    • Age 9 to 14 (Girls)
    VancouverBritish Columbia

    Your kids will never forget the horseback rides, archery, climbing wall, games and 2 nights in a cabin! Visit website

    		Timberline Ranch4399-142027-07-01,48,6,175,5,37,59,288,10,9,88,2,91,33,8,3,223,347,63,324,30,221,56,322,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,,Ropes Course,Guitar,Music (multi),Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Archery,Gaga,Ball Sports (multi),Volleyball,Disc Golf,Horseback Riding/Equestrian,Rock Climbing,Swimming,Water Sports (multi),Zip Line,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    Timberline Ranch, Summer Junior Day Camp (Girls)
    Traditional
    Timberline Ranch
    Summer Junior Day Camp (Girls) Aug 02 - Aug 06, 2027
    • Day camp
    • Vancouver, BC
    • Age 9 to 12 (Girls)
    VancouverBritish Columbia

    Trail Ride, archery, swimming, rock climbing, and games are just some of the fun at our junior girls day camp! Visit website

    		Timberline Ranch6499-122027-08-01,48,6,175,5,37,59,288,10,9,88,2,91,33,8,3,223,347,63,324,30,221,56,322,225,188,0,daycamp,allgirls,,Ropes Course,Guitar,Music (multi),Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Archery,Gaga,Ball Sports (multi),Volleyball,Disc Golf,Horseback Riding/Equestrian,Rock Climbing,Swimming,Water Sports (multi),Zip Line,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    Camp Kodiak, Kodiak Junior -- An Introduction to Overnight Camp (Girls)
    Traditional
    Camp Kodiak
    • Overnight
    • Parry Sound, ON
    • Age 6 to 9 (Girls)
    Parry SoundOntario

    Kodiak Junior provides 6 to 9 year-old campers with an introduction to overnight camp and a sample of the Kodiak magic. Visit website

    		Camp Kodiak21726-92027-07-01,48,6,81,59,5,288,10,9,173,24,2,268,19,8,3,11,347,12,223,54,58,63,324,28,221,260,16,322,25,31,49,381,56,64,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,,Ropes Course,Wilderness Skills,Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Drawing,Nature/Environment,STEM,Writing,Archery,Baseball/Softball,Ball Sports (multi),Basketball,Gaga,Soccer,Tennis,Volleyball,Disc Golf,Hiking,Rock Climbing,Ultimate Frisbee,Canoeing,Water Sports (multi),Fishing,Kayaking/Sea Kayaking,Sailing/Marine Skills,Stand Up Paddle Boarding,Swimming,Waterskiing/Wakeboarding,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    Timberline Ranch, Summer Middle Girls Camp
    Traditional
    Timberline Ranch
    Summer Middle Girls Camp Aug 30 - Sep 03, 2027
    • Overnight
    • Vancouver, BC
    • Age 11 to 14 (Girls)
    VancouverBritish Columbia

    Trail Ride, archery, swimming, rock climbing, and games are just some of the fun at our middle girls overnight camp! Visit website

    		Timberline Ranch71911-142027-08-012027-09-01,48,6,175,5,37,59,288,10,9,88,2,91,33,8,3,223,347,63,324,30,221,56,322,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,,Ropes Course,Guitar,Music (multi),Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Archery,Gaga,Ball Sports (multi),Volleyball,Disc Golf,Horseback Riding/Equestrian,Rock Climbing,Swimming,Water Sports (multi),Zip Line,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    North Toronto Soccer, Fall Recreational Train-to-be-a-Nitro for Girls
    Soccer
    North Toronto Soccer
    • Program
    • Uptown, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 13 (Girls)
    TorontoUptownUptownOntario

    Train-to-be-a-Nitro (TTBN) is a program designed for players who love the game and aspire to develop to their full potential. Visit website

    		North Toronto Soccer2503-132026-10-012026-11-012026-12-01,54,3,347,74,programclass,allgirls,,Soccer,Ball Sports (multi),Sports-Instructional and Training,Sports,
    North Toronto Soccer, Winter Recreational Train-to-be-a-Nitro for Girls
    Soccer
    North Toronto Soccer
    • Program
    • Uptown, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 13 (Girls)
    TorontoUptownUptownOntario

    Train-to-be-a-Nitro (TTBN) is a program designed for players who love the game and aspire to develop to their full potential. Visit website

    		North Toronto Soccer2503-132027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-01,54,3,347,programclass,allgirls,,Soccer,Ball Sports (multi),Sports,
    Timberline Ranch, Summer Middle Day Camp (Girls)
    Traditional
    Timberline Ranch
    Summer Middle Day Camp (Girls) Aug 30 - Sep 03, 2027
    • Day camp
    • Vancouver, BC
    • Age 11 to 14 (Girls)
    VancouverBritish Columbia

    Archery, rock climbing, trail rides, games, and bonding with new friends at our 5 day girls day camp. Visit website

    		Timberline Ranch66911-142027-08-012027-09-01,48,6,175,5,37,59,288,10,9,88,2,91,33,8,3,223,347,63,324,30,221,56,322,225,188,0,daycamp,allgirls,,Ropes Course,Guitar,Music (multi),Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Archery,Gaga,Ball Sports (multi),Volleyball,Disc Golf,Horseback Riding/Equestrian,Rock Climbing,Swimming,Water Sports (multi),Zip Line,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    Timberline Ranch, Mother & Daughter Camp
    Traditional
    Timberline Ranch
    Mother & Daughter Camp May 07 - Sep 19, 2027
    • Overnight
    • Vancouver, BC
    • Age 9 to 18+ (Girls)
    VancouverBritish Columbia

    The bond between mothers and their daughters is special, and this is the perfect setting to strengthen that relationship. Visit website

    		Timberline Ranch2499-192027-05-012027-06-012027-07-012027-08-012027-09-01,48,6,10,5,9,8,3,223,347,30,221,225,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,,Ropes Course,Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),Archery,Gaga,Ball Sports (multi),Horseback Riding/Equestrian,Rock Climbing,Zip Line,Traditional (multi activity) ,
    University of Toronto, Department of Mathematics, Girls in STEM Monthly Club
    Math
    University of Toronto, Department of Mathematics
    Girls in STEM Monthly Club Oct 03, 2026 - May 08, 2027
    • Program
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 11 to 14 (Girls)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    This club invites girls in grades 6 - 8 to participate monthly in workshops led by female members of various departments. Visit website

    		University of Toronto, Department of Mathematics30011-142026-10-012026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-012027-05-01,129,2,314,268,programclass,allgirls,,Math,STEAM,STEM,Education,
    North Toronto Soccer, Recreational Indoor League Girls (born in 2011-2016)
    Soccer
    North Toronto Soccer
    • Program
    • Toronto, ON
    • Age 10 to 15 (Girls)
    TorontoOntario

    The Indoor Recreational Soccer Program is designed for female players ages 10 to 15 looking to play organized soccer games. Visit website

    		North Toronto Soccer52510-152026-11-012026-12-012027-01-012027-02-012027-03-012027-04-01,54,3,347,74,programclass,allgirls,,Soccer,Ball Sports (multi),Sports-Instructional and Training,Sports,
    Timberline Ranch, Summer Kick-Off #2 Day Camp (Girls)
    Traditional
    Timberline Ranch
    Summer Kick-Off #2 Day Camp (Girls) Jul 07 - Jul 09, 2027
    • Day camp
    • Vancouver, BC
    • Age 9 to 14 (Girls)
    VancouverBritish Columbia

    Archery, rock climbing, trail rides, games, and bonding with new friends at our 3 day horse day camp. Visit website

    		Timberline Ranch4049-142027-07-01,48,6,175,5,37,59,288,10,9,88,2,91,33,8,3,223,347,63,324,30,221,56,322,225,188,0,daycamp,allgirls,,Ropes Course,Guitar,Music (multi),Theatre Arts,Performing Arts (multi),Arts & Crafts,Visual Arts (multi),CIT/LIT Program,Leadership (multi),Leadership Training,Archery,Gaga,Ball Sports (multi),Volleyball,Disc Golf,Horseback Riding/Equestrian,Rock Climbing,Swimming,Water Sports (multi),Zip Line,Traditional (multi activity) ,

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    The variety of girls' camps

    Girls-only traditional camps offer a slate of activities focused on a variety of fun. Typical outdoor fun ranges from swimming and canoeing to ziplining. Many girls' summer camps include both outdoor adventure and creative programming. Some girls camps are traditional multi-activity camps, while others are specialized around one main interest.

    Find TRADITIONAL GIRLS' CAMPS   

     

     

    Other girls’ camps are more specialized. Find your favourite activity listed below, and you’ll find girls-only camps that focus on it.

     
    Girls' sports camps

    Sports camps exclusive to girls have grown exponentially in recent years, notably girls' soccer camps. Girls at these camps meet and compete with peers of their own skill level. It’s a great way to grow skills in the sport you love. Some camps taught by women’s sport veterans are especially inspiring. Each link takes you to a list where specialized girls camps appear at the top, followed by camps that offer that sport as part of a broader program.

      archery
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      baseball
      basketball
      BMX
      board sailing
      canoeing
      cheerleading
      cycling
      diving
      fencing
      figure skating
      fishing
      football
      gaga
      golf
      gymnastics
      hiking
      hockey
      horseback riding
      ice skating
      karate
      kayaking
      lacrosse
      martial arts
      mountain biking
      ping pong
      rock climbing
      rollerblading
      rugby
      sailing
      skateboarding
      skiing
      soccer
      swimming
      tennis
      track and field
      trampoline
      ultimate frisbee
      volleyball
      wakeboarding
      whitewater 
      yoga
      zip lining

    Search all GIRLS' SPORTS CAMPS   

     

     
    Girls' education camps

    Teen girls/young women can spend a week or longer at camps focused on learning, like those linked to below. It’s an ideal way to get an academic edge, or to explore subjects you just can’t enough of at school. Subjects below link to a list of camps that are specialized (top of the list) or at least offer some instruction in that area (further down the list).

      architecture
      credit courses
      engineering
      entrepreneurship
      ESL
      French
      language studies
      leadership
      marine biology
      mathematics
      nature studies
      public speaking
      reading
      science
      social justice
      STEM
      writing
      zoology

    Search all GIRLS' EDUCATION CAMPS   

     

     
    Girls' technology camps

    An increasing number of camps encourage young women to develop their interest in technology subjects. Click on your interest below and find camps for girls focused on that (top of the list) or at least offering it as a subject (further down).

      animation
      computer (multi)
      Lego
      technology
      programming
      robotics
      web design
      video game design

    Search all GIRLS' COMPUTER AND TECH CAMPS    

     

     
    Girls' arts camps

    Camp lists linked to below are girls-only, offering a focus on the arts subject (top of the linked list) or at least programming in that interest (further down).

      acting/drama
      arts & crafts
      baking
      ballroom dance
      ballet
      breakdancing
      circus
      dance
      drawing
      fantasy
      fashion design
      guitar
      hip hop
      jam
      jazz dance
      magic
      makeup artistry
      modeling
      music
      musical theatre
      painting
      performing arts
      photography
      piano
      pottery
      theatre arts
      vocal training
      woodworking

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    Girls' exceptional needs camps

    Girls with exceptional needs can find camps that support needs as listed below.

      girls' camps with support for autism
      girls' camps with support for cancer
      girls' camps with support for physical disabilities

    Search all GIRLS' EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS CAMPS   

     

    More girls' camp types available:

    Adventure
    Health and fitness
    Teen travel
    Therapeutic
    Overnight
    Day
    Meditation

     

    Girls' camps near you

    Find girls camps by province:

      Alberta
      British Columbia
      Manitoba
      Ontario
      Saskatchewan
      Quebec

     

    Find girls' camps in a city near you. Click on your city in the list below, and find girls camps there:

      Brampton
      Burlington
      Burnaby
      Gatineau
      Hamilton
      Markham
      Mississauga
      Montreal
      Oakville
      Oshawa
      Ottawa
      Quebec City
      Richmond
      Richmond Hill
      Surrey
      Toronto
      Vancouver
      Vaughan
      Winnipeg
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    Why attend an all-girls camp?

    Here’s a glance at the advantages girls gain at girls summer camps and other girls-only programs:

    Confidence to push boundaries. At a girls-only camp, girls find unique inspiration in an environment that allows them to grow. It’s a unique kind of camp that allows and encourages them to be themselves. Alicia Berlin writes that all-girls camps “support girls in the process of stepping outside of their comfort zone and taking risks.”

    Find and strengthen their own voice. "It's kind of easy to be yourself here,” says Allison, speaking of a girls-only environment, “you pretty much don't have to worry about what other people are thinking, or about impressing boys.” This holds true for both all girls schools and camps like those above. At Girls Who Fight, for example, they “teach girls how to use their voices and body language to present themselves confidently."

    Time for introspection and self discovery. Gina Faubert, founder of Radiant Girls, says, “Having your daughter ponder the life she’d like to create, what she’s committed to, and what she won’t stand for are meaningful exercises for self-reflection." It’s important that they have time and space for this during the critically formative tween and early teen years. "When girls know who they really are, they are less likely to be drawn into peer pressure and worries about being accepted."

    Develop strong, unique friendships. Diane Baker of Wild Horse Camp in Alberta says, "Girls who attend the camp often make lifelong friends, and they reunite each year for a joyful week of ‘catching up.’" Taylor Statten camp alumnus Jess looks back on how "camp let me just be myself … it let us all just be kids in the most naturally rewarding environment there is, the outdoors ... Friendships I created are ones that continue to be a big part of my life."

    Encounter strong role models. Counselors and leaders like Baker give girls an example to follow. She and others like her set out to “empower girls, to have them set goals, dream big dreams.” Girls can model themselves after the self-actualized leaders at these camps.

    Explore issues sensitive to women in a healthy and beneficial way. Jaqui Raill, director of Camp Ouareau, an all-girls camp in Quebec, explains that their camp allows for opportunities to foster discussion and address issues facing young teenage girls: "They can talk about pressures, body image, appropriate role models, and nutrition with healthy young women [camp staff] who are active, eat well and not obsessed with their bodies."

    Feel encouraged academically. One impetus for some girls-only camps is to attract young women to specific subjects, notably technology, for example. At a non-gendered tech camp, they might feel outnumbered by boys and thus uncomfortable. Burch Ford, president of the U.S.-based National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS), says, "In many ways, gender dynamics have not changed, and in most of the world, public life is still the domain of men … [Girls-only environments] provide not only a physical but a psychological space where that part of our culture is left at the door, and girls have the freedom to explore who they are and who they want to become." Girls who attend single-sex schools outscore their coed counterparts on the SAT by an average of 28 to 43 points, and nearly 100% of girls' school graduates go on to college, according to the NCGS.

    Find the right girls camp

    Below is a list of questions you should consider, when thinking about camps:

    Many girls’ camps exhibit at the annual Camp Expo in Toronto. This is the best forum for parents to meet with camps face-to-face, to ask all the questions that matter to you. You can also check out our list of camp open houses for opportunities to ask questions.

    Below is a list of questions to bear in mind, when talking to camps:

    Find more advice in our advice section:

    How to choose a camp
    Girls' camp reviews
    How to prepare for camp

     

    Sources and further reading

    "All-Girls STEM Camps." Kim Elsesser. Forbes.com.

    "Why send your daughter to an all girls summer camp?" Alicia Berlin.

    "Girls' schools encourage girls to be themselves." Sharon Aschaiek.

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    How many Girls summer camps are there?
    There are 23 camps that are Our Kids trusted members. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.

    What are the fees to attend Girls summer camps?
    Fees for programs for girls only range from $142 to $2,172 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

    Where can parents meet with Girls summer camps?
    Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.


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