December 19, 2018
COOKSMART
COOKSMART: Beyond the Basics - Mississauga
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Saturday, February 9, 2019
Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto •
12:00 – 4:00pm
Children with special needs or disabilities, like Down syndrome, autism, or other developmental delays require special attention in their education, medication and daily lives. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) provides many camps for children with special needs. This includes special needs camps in downtown Toronto (such as the Annex and Bloor West), midtown (such as St. Clair West and Forest Hill), North York, Scarborough, Vaughan, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Markham, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, and Aurora. Such camps offer education and recreational options for children in an environment of care and security, with staff that are specially trained to deal with children with disabilities or high needs.
Special Needs Camps in Toronto employ a positive approach, engaging philosophy and low staff-to-camper ratio to facilitate learning and an enjoyable camping experience. Children at these camps have plenty of chances to build social skills and self-esteem. The educational and recreational opportunities in an out-door camp environment help children with special needs develop close bonds with peers and gain confidence. Here, the atmosphere focuses on socialization and inclusiveness of campers with diverse abilities and needs, and children from throughout the Toronto area are welcome. The staff at special needs camps are qualified in looking after the needs of affected children.
When you are looking for camps in Toronto, you may wish to identify whether they have Ontario Camps Association (OCA) accreditation. This voluntary, non-profit organization works to ensure that the province’s camps are maintained to their highest and safest standards.
Toronto is a wonderful place for your child to attend camp. Special needs camps in the GTA provide numerous benefits both unique to the city and to these types of camps. Some benefits include:
Learn more from the camps listed below, concerning how they can help your child.
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Ruth Rumack's Learning Space Cutting-edge Direct Instruction and academic support centre in Toronto offering 1-to-1 individual support for students K-12, innovative group classes and standardized test preparation for SSAT, SAT, and ACT. South Annex, Toronto; Davisville Village, Toronto Education: Academic/Tutoring
from $30/session sessions & dates |
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Brighton School Summer Camps Our camp provides students with fun, engaging play-based opportunities to learn & practice friendship & social skills through sports, games, interactive activities & role plays, social skills lessons & real-time coaching Don Mills, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $425/week |
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Camp Erin Toronto Camp Erin Toronto is a weekend-long overnight bereavement camp in Muskoka for children and teens in the Greater Toronto area. This camp is only for children who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Parry Sound Traditional (multi activity)
from $1/week |
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GTA Photography Classes : Camps Photography & Video Camps for kids (8-12) & teens (13-18). Campers learn from award-winning photographers & apply their new skills on daily field trips. Give your child the BEST SUMMER EVER! Ottawa; Downtown East, Toronto Visual arts: Photo/Video
from $399/week sessions & dates |
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Pedalheads Bike Camps Pedalheads offers bike, swim, and sport programs to families across Canada. We focus on developing healthy, confident, and independent kids, ages two to 12. Ontario (12) Sport: Cycling
from $109/week |
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Great Big Theatre Company Camps in your neighbourhood ! One-week sessions, performances every week. Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to stage performance & guide them toward self-expression. A great confidence-builder ! Ontario (8) Art : Theatre Arts
from $98/week sessions & dates |
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YMCA Summer Day Camps YMCA of Greater Toronto operates 55 Day Camps across the GTA. With over 60 programs, we are sure to have a program that meets the interests of your child! Busing & extended hours are available at many of our locations! St James Town, Toronto; Oshawa; Roncesvalles Village, Toronto; Toronto Islands, Toronto; Pickering Traditional (multi activity)
from $245/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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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 Sport (multi)
from $235/week sessions & dates |
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Bond Academy Day Camp Day camps can include care from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., should parents require this. Activities range from arts to science and many more. The Beach, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $250/week |
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Hatch Canada Camp Our coding camp is packed with exciting, innovative, coding projects. Kids learn JavaScript processing.js or Python. On Fridays, they visit industry leaders to see how their real-world skills can be used. North Toronto, Toronto; Richmond Hill; Oakville Computer (multi)
from $380/week sessions & dates |
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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. Algonquin Park Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping
from $779/week sessions & dates |
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Neighbour Note Day Camps 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! Bloor West Village, Toronto; Mimico, Toronto Music (multi)
from $275/week |
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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 sessions & dates |
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Harbourfront Centre Camps Since 1979, Harbourfront Centre Camps has provided a a unique setting in which learning and fun intersect. Our campers gain life skills through meaningful participation and in all facets of arts and contemporary culture. Harbourfront, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $250/week |
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STEAMlabs A hi-tech maker space for curious hands-on kids. We use the latest tools and technologies, like 3D printing and laser cutting, to help your child bring their ideas to life. Downtown West, Toronto; Danforth Village, Toronto; Wallace Emerson, Toronto Education (multi)
from $10/session sessions & dates |
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Toronto Zoo - Zoo Camp Located at the Toronto Zoo, Zoo Camp offers unique adventures to stimulate kids' interest in the natural world. Go behind-the-scenes at Canada's largest zoo. Rouge, Toronto Science: Zooology/Animals
from $280/week sessions & dates |
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Kidnetix Be creative, have fun and meet new friends in our March break and Summer camps in Brampton and Toronto. Dynamic programming includes: Lego Robotic's, sports, arts & crafts, workshops, field trips & indoor playground fun! Brampton; Downsview, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $150/week |
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Brick Labs Discover your "inner brickness" at our fun-filled LEGO-themed Art, Education and Entertainment facility. Parties, Clubs, Camps, Drop-ins and more. Create, innovate and collaborate in 1 of our 4 themed labs. York Mills, Toronto Science: LEGO
from $15/day |
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Toronto School of Art TSA offers art courses in winter, fall and spring and summer art camps. Young artists ages 11-17 are taught by skilled instructors who foster creativity & artistic expression in a supportive hands-on studio environment. Alexandra Park, Toronto Art : Visual arts (multi)
from $40/week sessions & dates |
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York University; Science Engagement Science Engagement Programs offers interactive and hands-on STEM experiences for youth in grade 3-12. Elementary programs include Science Saturdays, March Camp, and SciX. Secondary programs include Helix and Spark Lab. Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto; Sentinel Park, Toronto Education: STEM
from $195/week sessions & dates |
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Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance A Dance Academy that offers the very best in teaching staff and facilities to our students. Classes are offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemp, Lyrical & Musical Theatre. The Queensway, Toronto; Mississauga Dance (multi)
from $199/session |
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DEEP Summer Academy DEEP Summer Academy provides highly motivated high school students from across the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, and science disciplines. Downtown West, Toronto Science (multi)
from $495/week |
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Heroheads A superhero physical skills development camp for kids 4-8 including 12 kinds of balls, paint archery bows, a balance beam, target tarps, a climbing wall, crawling nets, a ladder and daily obstacle courses. Forest Hill, Toronto; Thorncrest Village, Toronto; Bridle Path, Toronto; Flemingdon Park, Toronto Arts: Fantasy/superhero
from $199/week |
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Wanda's Creative Clay A fun and educational program that get kids away from electronics. Our supportive & encouraging environment is a safe place to lose yourself in your own creativity - clay, paper mache, painting and so much more. Lawrence Park, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $18/session sessions & dates |
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York University Lions Camps Choose from a multi-sport summer camp, focus on a particular sport or try one of our adventure camps such as pirate, warrior training or superhero camp. Willowdale, Toronto Sport (multi)
from $200/week |
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Zodiac Day Camp Zodiac Day Camp offers variety-based and specialty programs for campers 2-15 years old. Zodiac is located in central Toronto and runs 7 1-week Summer sessions. Daily instructional swim along with other great activities! Forest Hill, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $190/week sessions & dates |
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Toronto Kidz Every week at Toronto Kidz Camp we focus on a theme such as Dinosaurs, Underwater World, etc. and includes a field trip to one of Toronto's top attractions: Ripley's Aquarium, the ROM, Pirate Life Cruise, Casa Loma, etc. West Toronto Junction, Toronto; Wychwood Park, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $198/week sessions & dates |
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Power Soccer School of Excellence The largest soccer summer camp program in Canada offers a well organized program that mixes instruction, training and fun. Bridle Path, Toronto; York Mills, Toronto; Leaside, Toronto Sport: Soccer
from $175/week |
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No Strings Theatre A multi-faceted theatre arts day camp ideal for youths aged 12-21. Programs include dance, music, theatre arts, acting, vocal training,and collaborative theatre-making experience. Downtown West, Toronto Education: Musical Theatre
from $350/week |
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Oxford Learning High Park Oxford means a personalized learning experience for your child. Brain Camps explore creative themes through engaging activities and field trips. Tutoring takes a fun turn. Our students are excited to learn! Bloor West Village, Toronto Education (multi)
from $390/week sessions & dates |
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Just Bounce Trampoline Club Inc. We are a family owned and operated trampoline gym offering PA day, school break, and summer camps that combine quality trampoline instruction with swimming trips, arts and crafts, outdoor games and more! Downsview, Toronto Sport: Trampoline
from $299/week |
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WillowWood School Summer Programs WillowWood offers 3 different summer programs: camps for Grades 1-6, leadership programs for Gr. 7-9 and high school credits for students in Grades 9-12. Don Mills, Toronto Education (multi)
from $200/week |
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Kilcoo Camp Founded in 1932, Kilcoo has earned a reputation as one of Canada's foremost traditional summer camps and outdoor education centres. Boys come to Kilcoo from all over the world to engage in over 15 instructed activities. Minden; Moore Park, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,275/week sessions & dates |
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St. Michael's Summer Experience The SMCS Summer Experience provides youth with exciting academic, athletic, and artistic outlets, as well as opportunities to learn and grow within a fun and interactive environment. Please visit: www.smcscamps.com Forest Hill, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $315/week |
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MakerKids Empowering the makers of tomorrow! MakerKids specializes in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs with highly trained instructors. We run camps, after-school programs, private classes and more. Summerhill, Toronto; Bloor West Village, Toronto; Ottawa Computer (multi)
from $1/week |
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Girls Learning Code and Kids Learning Code Our Camps are designed for creative kids and teens between the ages of 6-12 years old who want to use technology to change the world by becoming creators and not just consumers. Downtown West, Toronto; Bay Street Corridor, Toronto Computer (multi)
from $1/session |
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Creative Club Camp Campers gain immediate access to over 100,000 lego bricks in various shapes and colours. Camp leaders guide campers through various sports and games. York Mills, Toronto Science: LEGO
from $275/week |
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ICE Robotics A personalized interactive Summer Camp, providing more than 25 STEM learning modules in combination with variety of in-door and out-door activities. New Toronto, Toronto Education: STEM
from $31/session sessions & dates |
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Crestwood Valley Day Camp A Toronto DAY camp offering 20-25 Daily Activities, Baseball and Basketball Camps, LIT/CIT,*"5' Heated Inground Salt Pools*w/daily lessons-WEEKLY CARNIVAL, Gymboree & ROSE REISMAN CATERING! LOW RATIOS! Call 416.444.9595 Bridle Path, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $545/week |
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True North Climbing - Day Camp True North Climbing offers a fun and safe environment for children to rock climb, slackline, do crafts and a variety of indoor and outdoor games for Summer Camp, Winter Break, March Break, Passover Break and PA Day Camp. Downsview, Toronto Sport: Rock Climbing
from $297/week |
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Design Exchange (DX) Conveniently located in the heart of Toronto, Design Exchange offers more than a dozen multi-disciplinary, unique, and inspiring creative camp sessions, from fashion and architecture to urban planning and graphic arts. Bay Street Corridor, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $55/session |
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COOKSMART We offer cooking classes afterschool, PD days, summer camps and in-school workshops. COOKSMART is a fun, hands-on, cooking program that engages kids in healthier choices and safe cooking techniques! Locations across GTA. Mississauga; Rosedale, Toronto Art : Cooking
from $220/week |
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Sidney Ledson Institute Give your child the advantage of academic advancement / reinforcement in curriculum subjects and SSAT/ISEE prep during the Summer holidays. Daily physical activity and outdoor play. Don Mills, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $275/week |
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Arrowsmith School Cognitive Intensive Program The Cognitive Intensive Program is a 6-week intensive program targeting the Symbol Relations cognitive function. Upon completion, we see positive changes in the individual’s ability to understand the world around them. Peterborough; South Hill, Toronto Academic/Tutoring: Instructor lead (group)
from $5,000/program sessions & dates |
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Me to We Take Action Camp Take Action Day & Overnight Camp are where young people will discover their potential through interactive team-building, specialized workshops, games and hands on volunteer experience, in a fun and inclusive environment! Bethany; Corktown, Toronto Education: Social Justice/Empowerment
from $400/week |
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Rooks to Cooks A children's cooking school with 8 sessions of unique, intensive cooking camp programs for kids ages 6 and up! Rooks to Cooks will be serving up a full menu of fun! Check out our 12 locations across the GTA. Lansing , Toronto; The Beach, Toronto; High Park, Toronto Art : Cooking
from $420/week |
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Bayview Glen Camp Located centrally in Toronto, this summer camp offers air conditioned buildings, robotics, sports and arts camps, heated swimming pools and more. Don Mills, Toronto; York Mills, Toronto Traditional (multi activity)
from $500/week sessions & dates |
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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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Empowered Girls A girls empowerment camp building skills to conquer low self-esteem, negative self-talk, bullying & stress/anxiety. East York, Toronto Reading: Leadership training
from $399/week |
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Young People's Theatre/YPT Students entering Grades 1-12 will discover the power of their own creative voice as they create and perform a unique piece of theatre. Film making and Music theatre camps are also available for senior students. St Lawrence, Toronto Art : Theatre Arts
from $360/session |
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Onondaga Camp For more than 98 years Onondaga Camp has provided an inclusive environment where young people can play, explore, achieve and grow. Offering over 30 different activities, there is something for everyone! Minden Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,500/week sessions & dates |
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Muskoka Woods Muskoka Woods is a Christian youth development organization that offers a fun, safe and welcoming environment for all youth. Our staff share a common desire to help young people realize their full potential. Rosseau Traditional (multi activity)
from $999/week sessions & dates |
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ESL Summer Camp at Pickering College An exciting 4-week Summer Camp for International students aged 12-18 who want to learn and improve on the English Language. 110 hrs of ESL classroom instruction + Outdoor Adventure Trip. Includes TOEFL Junior Assessment. Newmarket ESL
from $5,600/month sessions & dates |
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Camp Tournesol Day camps and overnight programs in Ontario where kids aged four to 14 have fun in French. Grouped by age and skill levels, campers participate in games, sports, crafts, language development, water day and much more. Ontario (7) Education: FSL
from $310/week sessions & dates |
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True North Sports Camps True North Sports Camps offers baseball, flag football, basketball, soccer & multi-sport summer day camps and year-round clinics for boys and girls ages 4-14 in Toronto, Etobicoke and Markham. Forest Hill, Toronto; Markham; Islington Village, Toronto Sport (multi)
from $220/week sessions & dates |
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Lakefield Camp International Lakefield Camp is a traditional Canadian overnight summer camp that offers various outdoor & indoor land/water sports & activities, from sailing to theater arts, a complete ropes course, language classes & so much more! Lakefield Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,400/week sessions & dates |
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Camp Tapawingo, YWCA An all girls summer camp located on Georgian Bay, operated by YWCA Toronto. Camp “Tap” focuses on empowering and supporting a diverse group of girls through a broad range of arts and outdoor activities. Parry Sound Traditional (multi activity)
from $686/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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1-UP Leadership Programs at Ernescliff College Leadership program and summer camps for boys 9-13 years-old, focused on character formation, service and friendship. South Annex, Toronto; Bancroft Reading: Leadership training
from $150/week sessions & dates |
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YMCA Cedar Glen Give your child an experience they will never forget! YMCA Cedar Glen is an outdoor day camp just north of Toronto in King Township. Located on 263 acres, all programs are supervised by highly trained YMCA staff. King Traditional (multi activity)
from $220/session |
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Earthbound Kids An unforgettable outdoor day camp that includes: Athletics, Swimming, Horseback Riding, Animal Care, BMXing, Zip Lines, Gardening, Cooking, Drama, Crafts, Leadership for young teens and more! Whitchurch - Stouffville; Newmarket Traditional (multi activity)
from $355/week sessions & dates |
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Cedar Ridge Camp Cedar Ridge Camp is a wonderful place where campers have the opportunity to get outside and active Bancroft Traditional (multi activity)
from $900/week sessions & dates |
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Camp Oconto 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. Sharbot Lake Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,250/week sessions & dates |
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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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Camp Kodiak An integrated residential summer camp for children & teens with and without ADHD, LD, and high-functioning ASD. We provide a SOCIAL SKILLS program, ACADEMIC program and 50+ activities. Fun, friends, and success! Parry Sound Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,386/week sessions & dates |
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Camp Northway/ Wendigo Northway, Canada's oldest summer camp for girls (age 7-16) and Wendigo, a small tripping outpost for boys (age 12-16) are located in the wilderness of Algonquin Park. Algonquin Park Traditional (multi activity)
from $993/week |
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Kettleby Valley Camp Located just north of Toronto, this traditional summer camp offers overnight, day and canoe trip programs for campers 5 to 14. Newmarket Traditional (multi activity)
from $840/week sessions & dates |
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Camp Bil-O-Wood A traditional, outdoor, athletic, & life skills camp for kids 7 - 17. Exceptional camping & canoeing. Over 30 sports & activities for kids from Canada, US, & Europe; family operated for 71 yrs. An awesome experience! Blind River Traditional (multi activity)
from $850/week |
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Swallowdale Camp An overnight camp in Rosseau offering adventure and a variety of land and water activities. Our beautiful lakefront camp is the ideal place for children to spend their summer making new friend and learning new skills! Rosseau Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,200/week sessions & dates |
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Whitchurch Riding Academy Specializing in English horseback riding for beginners to advanced, our camp promotes a positive, hands-on learning experience. Daily busing from Toronto & York Region (5 stops). Email for tour, or visit our Open House! Newmarket; Bridle Path, Toronto; Markham Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
from $359/week sessions & dates |
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Canadian Adventure Camp We feature an incredible line-up of camp activities in our Traditional General Camping Program, and children can also choose to specialize, if they wish, in Trampoline, Gymnastics, Aerials or Wakeboarding & Water Skiing. Temagami Traditional (multi activity)
from $1,250/week sessions & dates |
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Camp Temagami This overnight canoe tripping summer camp in the heart of Northern Ontario offers the wilderness experience with canoe trips in the heart of Temagami, to James Bay/Hudson Bay and Labrador. Temagami Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping
from $750/week |
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YMCA Camp Pine Crest We provide a fun program for campers who want to gain independence, interact with nature, make friends with new people, and develop leadership skills. Overnight canoe trips are a staple that make for the best adventures! Torrance Traditional (multi activity)
from $390/week sessions & dates |
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Camp Selah A Christian summer camp on Pigeon Lake. Two one week sessions in August. Activities include swimming, canoeing, survival lessons, archery and many more. Children to Staff Ratio is 2:1. Only $349/week. Lakefield Traditional (multi activity)
from $399/week |
