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The variety of March break camps

You may not realize the sheer variety of camps out there. At ourkids.net we list camps with over 150 different kinds of specializations and focuses as you see in the lists below.

What's your favourite thing to do? There’s a camp for that, in the lists linked to, below.

March break camps near you

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Finding the right camp

Many of the camps listed above are in or near the GTA, and you’ll be sure to find many of them at the annual Toronto camp expo. This is a unique forum for meeting camps face-to-face, learning all about what they have to offer, and even exploring the possibilities for summer and other times of the year. Register for the expo and explore many different camps and programs.

Questions to ask March break camps

Whether you are at the expo, attending an open house or just talking to camp representatives on the phone, there are questions you should bear in mind, specific to a March break camp:

• What are the takeaways of the camp? What will your child learn?
• How are kids grouped during activities and outings at the camp?
• How does the camp deal with discipline issues?
• How does the camp acclimate new kids to the camp environment? 
• How does the camps’ pickup and drop off time match your own schedule?

Why send kids to March break camp?

Camp is one of the best experiences you can give your child. It helps them develop independence, exposes them to new skills, and improves their social skills.

Sports camps in particular offer a select list of advantages. At this kind of camp, kids learn about work ethic, personal commitment, team building and cooperation, and many other advantages. Take a fuller look at March break sports camp benefits.

These camps may be offered over a number of weeks in March to cover the varying schedules of different public and private schools across Canada. Note that there are also camps at other school break times during the year, such as the winter break and PA days during the fall, winter, and spring. March break camps are often the same as year round camps. 

While these are primarily day camps, there are also overnight camps offering March break programs. This offer parents the opportunity for care other than daycare, keeps your kids engaged, active and having fun. All of these camps can help kids develop skills both soft and practical. Look at our broader list of the benefits of kids camp.

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