Top Camps that promote courage for 2025/2026

Develop inner strength and confidence, and learn the value of facing fear

Courage is:
• Willingness and ability to face fears and try new things
• Tolerance for uncertainty
• Social confidence

“Camps foster courage,” says Sarde Matti, in part because “[they don't have] the added pressure of performance that might accompany a more traditional, academic setting.” Below the listings, learn more from registered social worker Matti, parents and campers discussing the importance of camp to the development of courage. Read more

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    Camps that help kids grow in courage (150 results)

    The following camps help kids and teens grow in courage.

    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Throughout Ontario (7)
    • Age 4 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoEast-End, East-York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, West-EndEast-EndEast-YorkEtobicokeScarboroughWest-EndMississaugaOntario

    Our proprietary 3-Step Coaching Methodology has a proven success rate of over 95%. Visit website

    Jack of Sports2804-142025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,11,3,347,12,327,323,194,54,21,251,66,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Uptown, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 11 (Coed)
    TorontoUptownUptownOntario

    Campers will have fun while learning how money works and developing good financial habits, an essential life skill. Visit website

    Crescent Camps46010-112025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,135,2,278,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 23 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Uptown, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 7 (Coed)
    TorontoUptownUptownOntario

    For campers who are looking for a fun, exciting, and enriching way to spend their summer days. Visit website

    Crescent Camps4606-72025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,24,2,161,1,66,3,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Land O' Lakes Tourist Region, ON
    • Age 6 to 8 (Coed)
    Land O' Lakes Tourist RegionOntario

    Discovery Camp is created to introduce children to the amazing world of camp! Get the full camp experience, but child-sized. Visit website

    InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake7156-82025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,81,256,5,339,37,10,9,8,3,12,347,223,54,63,28,30,221,74,260,16,322,25,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 28 - Aug 09, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Mont-Tremblant, QC
    • Age 7 to 15 (Boys)
    Mont-TremblantQuebec

    Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website

    Camp Nominingue79907-152025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,298,6,41,81,282,5,133,341,345,138,37,175,339,176,285,150,265,288,59,292,337,10,9,296,363,297,173,69,134,88,2,91,366,33,24,97,321,1,226,153,319,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,151,194,54,58,63,324,36,346,251,28,29,222,221,139,260,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,161,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,
    A19
    Aug 02 - Aug 20, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Mont-Tremblant, QC
    • Age 7 to 15 (Boys)
    Mont-TremblantQuebec

    Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website

    Camp Nominingue45757-152025-08-01,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,
    • Day camp
    • Uptown, Toronto
    • Age 12 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoUptownUptownOntario

    Learn the purpose and function of the United Nations and finish with an age-appropriate Model UN simulation. Visit website

    Crescent Camps46012-132025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,362,2,97,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 25, 2025
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Focus on building presentation strategies, effectively using vocal skills and non-verbal cues. Visit website

    Power of Words Academy80010-142025-07-012025-08-01,274,5,288,159,177,196,2,32,135,79,33,91,97,270,268,271,19,362,358,181,programclass,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Toronto (4)
    • Age 4 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoEast-End, East-York, West-EndEast-EndEast-YorkWest-EndOntario

    Campers will explore elements of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics through a variety of interactive activities and experiments Visit website

    Jack of Sports2804-142025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,357,2,50,356,182,130,317,12,3,347,327,323,194,54,66,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Caledon, ON
    • Age 5 to 13 (Coed)
    CaledonOntario

    Skills & skating development for players and goalies of all ability levels, with a focus on enjoying the game. Visit website

    Teen Ranch8955-132025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,173,123,8,3,11,347,12,54,58,63,28,29,222,221,60,16,322,25,31,56,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 07, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026
    • Program
    • Throughout Ontario (3)
    • Age 11 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOakvilleVaughanOntario

    Cultivate your communication and persuasion skills through exercises that enhance your written and verbal expression! Visit website

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs45711-132025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-01,196,2,32,97,19,programclass,coed,
    Aug 24 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Rosseau, ON
    • Age 13 to 16 (Coed)
    RosseauOntario

    Exclusive TEEN ONLY camp from August 25 – 30. The perfect way to end your summer. Visit website

    Muskoka Woods183913-162025-08-01,48,6,256,5,133,253,335,10,9,173,123,69,134,8,3,224,12,347,261,323,223,26,380,194,54,58,63,141,346,28,125,222,221,348,74,15,322,16,31,49,381,56,382,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 23, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Bracebridge, ON
    • Age 6 to 16 (Coed)
    BracebridgeOntario

    We believe the camp experience starts with a shared community, helping campers develop new skills and build confidence. Visit website

    Camp Muskoka16256-162025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,298,41,81,154,5,22,371,258,165,374,175,37,147,38,339,176,286,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,88,2,91,366,33,161,1,8,3,224,12,347,327,323,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,251,28,30,125,221,16,322,25,31,381,56,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Aug 24 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Haliburton Highlands, ON
    • Age 6 to 12 (Coed)
    Haliburton HighlandsOntario

    Enjoy a single week with others who are new to the Can-Aqua Experience. Visit website

    Camp Can-Aqua13506-122025-08-01,48,6,41,81,133,5,197,345,175,37,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,174,134,24,2,160,137,226,1,153,8,3,224,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,223,28,31,36,346,222,49,54,74,56,260,63,64,161,65,360,363,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 23 - Aug 08, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Uptown, Toronto
    • Age 8 to 9 (Coed)
    TorontoUptownUptownOntario

    Adventure camp is the perfect place for campers who are looking for a fun, exciting, and enriching way to spend their summer Visit website

    Crescent Camps4608-92025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,10,5,9,24,2,268,161,1,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 05 - Aug 16, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Rocky Mountain House, AB
    • Age 12 to 18 (Boys)
    Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta

    A combo of classic teen camp and going on a choice of adventurous out-trips. Forge friendships, memories, and faith. Visit website

    InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta146512-182025-08-01,41,6,81,10,5,9,8,3,12,347,28,30,221,16,322,56,overnightcamp,allboys,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • East-End, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoEast-EndEast-EndOntario

    Solving mysteries through critical thinking, and hands-on activities, developing their problem-solving skills, and creativity Visit website

    Jack of Sports2804-142025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,337,5,173,9,355,12,3,347,327,323,194,54,172,66,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Throughout Ontario (3)
    • Age 13 to 15 (Coed)
    UnionvilleVaughanWoodbridgeOntario

    The LIT program at Rouge Camps is a fun immersive leadership experience overseen by exceptional proven leaders and teachers. Visit website

    Rouge Camps109913-152025-07-012025-08-01,88,2,91,33,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 13 - Aug 08, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 16 to 16 (Coed)
    CalgaryAlberta

    Participate in various outdoor expedition trips, including onsite overnights, and 18 days of overnight hiking & canoe trips. Visit website

    Camp Chief Hector YMCA462016-162025-07-012025-08-01,41,6,81,366,2,91,33,16,3,322,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jul 13 - Aug 08, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 16 to 16 (Coed)
    CalgaryAlberta

    Build backcountry expedition skills co-planning 18 days worth of overnight hike or canoe trips at our exchange camp! Visit website

    Camp Chief Hector YMCA462016-162025-07-012025-08-01,170,6,41,81,16,3,322,91,2,overnightcamp,coed,
    Sep 02, 2025 - Jun 28, 2026
    • Program
    • Throughout Ontario (9)
    • Age 6 to 7 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntown, Etobicoke, Midtown, North-YorkDowntownEtobicokeMidtownNorth-YorkBurlingtonMarkhamMississaugaOakvilleVaughanOntario

    Make learning math an exciting adventure for young students! Visit website

    Brain Power Enrichment Programs19596-72025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-01,196,2,32,129,181,programclass,coed,
    Jul 02 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Caledon, ON
    • Age 5 to 7 (Coed)
    CaledonOntario

    Jump into adventure with our Junior Day Camp program! Designed to introduce little ones to the exciting world of camp. Visit website

    Teen Ranch2705-72025-07-012025-08-01,337,5,10,9,173,123,357,2,50,11,3,347,12,54,58,63,30,51,222,221,60,16,322,31,56,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 25, 2025
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 9 to 11 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Focus on building presentation strategies, effectively using vocal skills and non-verbal cues. Visit website

    Power of Words Academy8009-112025-07-012025-08-01,274,5,288,159,177,196,2,32,135,79,33,91,97,270,268,271,19,362,358,181,programclass,coed,
    Jul 06 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Caledon, ON
    • Age 8 to 16 (Coed)
    CaledonOntario

    The Teen Ranch horse program is for all ability levels to learn or develop their skills on safe, well-schooled horses. Visit website

    Teen Ranch10658-162025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,173,123,357,2,50,8,3,11,347,12,54,58,63,28,30,51,74,60,16,322,31,56,overnightcamp,coed,
    A15
    Jul 26 - Aug 09, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Mont-Tremblant, QC
    • Age 7 to 15 (Boys)
    Mont-TremblantQuebec

    Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website

    Camp Nominingue36007-152025-07-012025-08-01,226,1,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,25,28,31,36,346,49,54,56,58,63,151,201,221,222,223,10,5,9,59,288,133,134,150,37,175,41,6,81,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,
    • Day camp
    • Uptown, Toronto
    • Age 12 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoUptownUptownOntario

    Learn how to create and sell a product or service; from finding market & gearing ads towards target demographic. Visit website

    Crescent Camps57512-132025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,135,2,278,daycamp,coed,
    • Program
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 6 to 14 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    The kids work in groups to create a talk show or documentary on a topic of interest to them. Visit website

    Power of Words Academy2756-142025-08-01,274,5,288,159,177,196,2,32,135,79,33,91,97,270,268,271,19,362,358,programclass,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Caledon, ON
    • Age 8 to 13 (Coed)
    CaledonOntario

    The Western Riding program at Teen Ranch is an excellent place to start for first-time riders or western riding enthusiasts! Visit website

    Teen Ranch4258-132025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,173,123,357,2,50,12,3,347,54,58,63,30,222,60,16,322,31,56,daycamp,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Lakefield, ON
    • Age 13 to 18 (Coed)
    LakefieldOntario

    Strengthen your English fluency while learning and exploring in nature. Visit website

    Lakefield College School Summer Programs620013-182025-08-01,48,6,298,41,81,256,5,133,196,2,32,79,24,224,3,12,347,327,223,54,58,63,21,324,28,222,221,260,15,322,16,25,49,56,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jul 12 - Aug 20, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Mont-Tremblant, QC
    • Age 7 to 15 (Boys)
    Mont-TremblantQuebec

    Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website

    Camp Nominingue74757-152025-07-012025-08-01,298,6,41,81,282,5,133,341,345,138,37,175,339,176,285,150,265,288,59,292,337,10,9,296,363,297,173,69,134,88,2,91,366,33,24,97,321,1,226,153,319,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,151,194,54,58,63,324,36,346,251,28,29,222,221,139,260,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,161,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,
    A12
    Aug 09 - Aug 20, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Mont-Tremblant, QC
    • Age 7 to 15 (Boys)
    Mont-TremblantQuebec

    Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website

    Camp Nominingue29007-152025-08-01,41,6,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,15,322,16,201,25,223,28,31,151,36,346,222,221,49,54,56,58,63,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,
    Jul 07 - Aug 25, 2025
    • Program
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 9 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    This course is designed to boost your child's self-esteem and confidence. Visit website

    Power of Words Academy8007-92025-07-012025-08-01,274,5,288,159,177,196,2,32,135,79,33,91,97,270,268,271,19,362,358,181,programclass,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 12 to 13 (Coed)
    CalgaryAlberta

    Campers participate in archery, climbing, and arts and crafts, horseback ride, 4 day overnight Hike. Visit website

    Camp Chief Hector YMCA208012-132025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,41,10,5,9,8,3,12,347,223,54,30,221,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Mar 10 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Toronto (3)
    • Age 4 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoEast-End, West-EndEast-EndWest-EndOntario

    All siblings/friends can swim at the same time. We offer a four station rotation to target different skills of swimming. Visit website

    Jack of Sports2644-142025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,56,3,322,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Day camp
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Swim Camp teaches swimmers appropriate swim skills per swim level in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. Visit website

    Jack of Sports3764-142025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,11,3,347,12,327,323,194,54,56,322,66,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • North Vancouver, BC
    • Age 11 to 13 (Coed)
    North VancouverBritish Columbia

    Each day brings new opportunities for your child to challenge themselves, grow their confidence, and forage friendships. Visit website

    Grouse Mountain52611-132025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,298,41,81,24,2,357,50,8,3,324,28,225,252,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Burlington, ON
    • Age 10 to 14 (Coed)
    BurlingtonOntario

    This adventure is designed to equip campers with essential outdoor skills while fostering a love for nature the outdoors. Visit website

    Camp Laureate50010-142025-07-012025-08-01,298,6,81,133,5,10,9,366,2,91,24,357,50,130,314,268,8,3,12,347,54,324,28,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 04 - Aug 08, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Caledon, ON
    • Age 8 to 13 (Coed)
    CaledonOntario

    Goalie specific training, with a focus on angles, technique, rebound-control, proper form, butterfly and much more. Visit website

    Teen Ranch13158-132025-08-01,10,5,9,173,123,8,3,11,347,12,54,58,63,28,29,30,51,222,221,60,16,322,31,56,overnightcamp,coed,
    Mar 10 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Throughout Ontario (6)
    • Age 4 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoEast-End, East-York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, West-EndEast-EndEast-YorkEtobicokeScarboroughWest-EndMississaugaOntario

    Hands-on art projects, fun science experiments, mini chess games, detective mysteries & sports/coop games! Visit website

    Jack of Sports2804-142025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,292,5,10,9,173,123,344,2,356,50,182,130,317,7,11,3,347,12,327,323,194,54,251,66,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 04 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Caledon, ON
    • Age 8 to 16 (Coed)
    CaledonOntario

    For high-performance players focused on advanced skills in skating, puck handling, shooting, and passing. Visit website

    Teen Ranch13158-162025-08-01,10,5,9,173,123,276,1,8,3,11,347,12,54,58,63,29,30,51,222,221,74,60,16,322,31,56,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 12 to 13 (Coed)
    CalgaryAlberta

    Campers will do archery, climbing, and arts and crafts, 4-day overnight canoe trip, a day hike & overnight trip. Visit website

    Camp Chief Hector YMCA208012-132025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,41,10,5,9,8,3,12,347,223,54,30,221,16,322,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 7 to 9 (Coed)
    CalgaryAlberta

    Engage in activities including archery, games, arts and crafts, climbing, and pony petting, and hiking. Visit website

    Camp Chief Hector YMCA9407-92025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,41,10,5,9,8,3,12,347,223,54,30,221,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 12 to 13 (Coed)
    CalgaryAlberta

    Campers will do a day hike, archery, arts and crafts, climbing, and an overnight excursion in a tent or shelter on site. Visit website

    Camp Chief Hector YMCA100012-132025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,41,10,5,9,8,3,12,347,223,54,30,221,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    A26
    Jul 26 - Aug 20, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Mont-Tremblant, QC
    • Age 7 to 15 (Boys)
    Mont-TremblantQuebec

    Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip! Visit website

    Camp Nominingue56007-152025-07-012025-08-01,41,6,81,133,5,175,37,150,59,288,10,9,134,24,2,226,1,8,3,11,347,12,223,151,54,58,63,324,36,346,28,222,221,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Throughout Ontario (7)
    • Age 4 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoEast-End, East-York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, West-EndEast-EndEast-YorkEtobicokeScarboroughWest-EndMississaugaOntario

    From soccer and basketball to floor hockey and obstacle courses, campers develop fundamental skills, and teamwork. Visit website

    Jack of Sports2804-142025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,292,5,10,9,173,123,11,3,347,12,327,323,194,54,251,66,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Toronto (2)
    • Age 4 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicoke, West-EndEtobicokeWest-EndOntario

    A creative &educational introduce campers to the world of art, fostering creativity, self-expression, and skill development Visit website

    Jack of Sports2804-142025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,292,5,10,9,173,123,12,3,347,327,323,54,172,66,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 24 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Calgary, AB
    • Age 14 to 15 (Coed)
    CalgaryAlberta

    Campers will participate in a variety of camp activities such as games, arts and crafts, archery, climbing and more. Visit website

    Camp Chief Hector YMCA101514-152025-08-01,48,6,41,10,5,9,8,3,12,347,223,54,30,221,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 23, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Rosseau, ON
    • Age 6 to 16 (Coed)
    RosseauOntario

    Muskoka Woods is a place like no other featuring an unmatched activity schedule and led by trustworthy staff. Visit website

    Muskoka Woods15546-162025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,256,5,133,253,335,10,9,173,123,69,134,8,3,224,12,347,261,323,223,26,380,194,54,58,63,141,346,28,125,222,221,348,74,15,322,16,31,49,381,56,382,64,225,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • North Vancouver, BC
    • Age 7 to 14 (Coed)
    North VancouverBritish Columbia

    Our summer bike camps and group lessons offer fun, progression-focused experiences for all mountain biking skill levels. Visit website

    Grouse Mountain4997-142025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,276,1,36,3,346,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 28 - Aug 20, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Mont-Tremblant, QC
    • Age 7 to 15 (Boys)
    Mont-TremblantQuebec

    Learn new skills, live an outdoor experience sleeping in a tent & choose to embark on a wilderness canoe trip. Visit website

    Camp Nominingue92507-152025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,298,6,41,81,282,5,133,341,345,138,37,175,339,176,285,150,265,288,59,292,337,10,9,296,363,297,173,69,134,88,2,91,366,33,24,97,321,1,226,153,319,8,3,11,347,12,327,323,223,151,194,54,58,63,324,36,346,251,28,29,222,221,139,260,15,322,16,201,25,31,49,56,161,188,0,overnightcamp,allboys,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 8 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    A well rounded experience ensuring outdoor fun and hands-on learning in a beautiful natural setting. Visit website

    Harbourfront Centre Camps3306-82025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,24,2,16,3,322,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 9 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    Introducing new campers to the world of on-water adventure and land-based, nautical-themed arts and crafts. Visit website

    Harbourfront Centre Camps4357-92025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,49,3,322,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    After being introduced to fantastic circus skills, campers will have the opportunity to choose a specific act to focus on. Visit website

    Harbourfront Centre Camps4006-142025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,17,5,269,22,10,9,daycamp,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Saint-Sauveur, QC
    • Age 14 to 17 (Coed)
    Saint-SauveurQuebec

    Dive into a world of outdoor adventure with Camp YMCA Kanawana’s canoe trip programs. Visit website

    Camp YMCA Kanawana - YMCAs of Québec 345914-172025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,298,41,81,10,5,9,88,2,91,366,33,24,8,3,223,347,221,16,322,31,381,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Brampton, ON
    • Age 5 to 12 (Coed)
    BramptonOntario

    Karate camp for kids is much more than karate. Social Games, Bully Prevention, Fitness, Goal Setting, and more Visit website

    The Academy of Martial Arts2405-122025-07-012025-08-01,320,1,153,276,254,3,35,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 8 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    This program offers a fun and balanced mix of circus skills and traditional camp activities. Visit website

    Harbourfront Centre Camps4006-82025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,17,5,269,22,10,9,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 15 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    Campers will be working towards achieving “Crew Status”, the first step in completing Sail Canada’s Basic Cruising level. Visit website

    Harbourfront Centre Camps43510-152025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,49,3,322,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 08, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 10 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    TheatreKids explores the world of theatre in a relaxed, supportive and hands-on environment. Visit website

    Harbourfront Centre Camps6557-102025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,59,288,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 18 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Oshawa, ON
    • Age 9 to 12 (Girls)
    OshawaOntario

    Campers will engage in exciting hands-on science explorations while learning alongside female role models. Visit website

    Ontario Tech University Camps3259-122025-08-01,159,177,129,2,130,50,314,268,daycamp,allgirls,
    Jul 14 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 10 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    Campers will work with skilled staff to enhance their natural talents through vocal and dance workshops. Visit website

    Harbourfront Centre Camps4007-102025-07-012025-08-01,371,5,22,138,37,285,150,265,288,10,9,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 14 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 11 to 14 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    In this exciting program, campers will explore the world of musical theatre through a variety of workshops Visit website

    Harbourfront Centre Camps40011-142025-07-012025-08-01,59,5,288,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 9 to 15 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    Campers will learn the exciting sport of canoeing through expert instruction in paddling techniques and boat rescues. Visit website

    Harbourfront Centre Camps3309-152025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,24,2,16,3,322,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 15 (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    Campers will learn paddling techniques, equipment function, boat rescues and water safety with expert instructors. Visit website

    Harbourfront Centre Camps41010-152025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,24,2,31,3,322,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 28 - Aug 16, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Temagami, ON
    • Age 11 to 17 (Boys)
    TemagamiOntario

    Dedicated to the need to explore, embark on an adventure, challenge themselves, develop independence & experience the unknown Visit website

    Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs625011-172025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,170,6,41,81,133,5,153,1,16,3,322,25,28,overnightcamp,allboys,
    • Day camp
    • Ajax, ON
    • Age 7 to 12 (Coed)
    AjaxOntario

    We provide enrichment opportunities to generate valuable learning & skill development in an exciting & inclusive environment. Visit website

    Joookooo Sports Academy1997-122025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,173,67,177,159,196,2,32,344,342,366,91,33,129,24,97,270,314,268,276,1,8,3,224,12,347,327,323,380,54,63,251,29,222,188,0,66,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 30, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 6 to 17 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Our popular Hockey Summer Camp is the ultimate Canadian Summer Camp experience! Visit website

    Winning Techniques Camp16996-172025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,154,5,22,258,165,374,373,265,288,59,10,9,173,123,174,88,2,91,366,33,275,321,1,226,276,161,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,324,167,28,29,51,222,221,74,60,260,16,322,25,31,381,277,56,382,64,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 23 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Midtown, Toronto
    • Age 8 to 10 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario

    Campers will explore and experience a variety of dance types in our beautiful dance studio. Visit website

    Branksome Hall Day Camps5128-102025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,154,5,22,258,165,10,9,56,3,322,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 23 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Midtown, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 7 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario

    Our modern light-filled dance & yoga studios offer campers the space to express themselves and balance the body & mind. Visit website

    Branksome Hall Day Camps5126-72025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,154,5,22,258,165,10,9,56,3,322,daycamp,coed,
    Mar 19 - Dec 31, 2025
    • Program
    • London, ON
    • Age 12 to 17 (Coed)
    LondonOntario

    After school and weekend teen fitness classes for ages 12-17, led by supportive CrossFit Certified Coaches. Visit website

    Forest City CrossFit Camps & Youth Programs12512-172025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,276,1,318,programclass,coed,
    • Program
    • Etobicoke, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicokeEtobicokeOntario

    Anti-bullying & Prevention, Courage Tips, Stranger Danger, Being Lost & What to do & Emotional Regulation Lessons! Visit website

    Sparx Studio Acting Inc.1154-132025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-01,298,6,282,5,59,288,337,342,2,366,91,33,275,97,316,50,19,153,1,319,181,programclass,coed,
    Aug 10 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 7 to 12 (Coed)
    OakvilleOntario

    Is your camper looking to try overnight camp while still being close to home? Join us this summer for Appleby Overnight! Visit website

    Appleby College Summer Programs14757-122025-08-01,81,6,10,5,9,24,2,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Feb 01 - Dec 19, 2025
    • Virtual
    • Online
    • Age 5 to 17 (Coed)
    Online

    Managing emotions, building confidence, fostering leadership, and more through personalized coaching. Visit website

    Wholesome Character2005-172025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,337,5,10,9,135,2,88,91,366,33,270,320,1,188,0,virtualprogram,coed,
    Sep 28, 2025 - Jan 18, 2026
    • Program
    • Waterloo, ON
    • Age 8 to 18 (Coed)
    WaterlooOntario

    Take the stage in Disney's Dare to Dream Jr. as part of our Advanced Musical Theatre Company for Youth and Teens. Visit website

    Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs4958-182025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-01,265,5,288,59,programclass,coed,
    Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Viola lessons with award winning teachers. Highly educated: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons403-192024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,286,programclass,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Midtown, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 12 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario

    Enjoy daily classes in Hip Hop and street styles, plus specialty sessions in DJing, graffiti art and more! Visit website

    Run The Flex3754-122025-07-012025-08-01,258,5,22,10,9,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 08, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Saint-Donat, QC
    • Age 5 to 16 (Girls)
    Saint-DonatQuebec

    « Joie de vivre » at Camp Mère Clarac is discovering, exploring and having fun! Visit website

    Camp Mère Clarac6605-162025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,170,59,5,288,10,9,173,123,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,26,54,58,63,28,29,221,139,16,322,56,188,0,79,overnightcamp,allgirls,
    • Day camp
    • Waterloo, ON
    • Age 8 to 11 (Coed)
    WaterlooOntario

    Our Summer Camps offer youth fun, friendships, life skills & theatre knowledge in a safe, welcoming environment. Visit website

    Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs3958-112025-08-01,265,5,288,59,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Midtown, Toronto
    • Age 5 to 12 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario

    Our unique coaching approach ensures all campers are challenged to learn life skills through sports while having a blast! Visit website

    TOP Sports4565-122025-07-012025-08-01,11,3,347,12,327,323,223,151,380,54,63,21,28,29,51,74,56,322,66,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Downtown, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoDowntownDowntownOntario

    Students will get creative, discover new and fun ways to express themselves, and perform on a YPT stage! Visit website

    Young People's Theatre/YPT3454-192025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,274,5,288,265,59,291,337,342,2,daycamp,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Haliburton Highlands, ON
    • Age 15 to 15 (Coed)
    Haliburton HighlandsOntario

    Powerful leadership skills and a challenging wilderness environment for them to learn and grow Visit website

    YMCA Wanakita451415-152025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,41,81,133,5,154,22,257,259,258,165,175,37,38,176,150,265,288,59,10,9,173,123,134,88,2,91,33,226,1,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,221,74,60,260,15,322,16,31,49,56,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Bowmanville, ON
    • Age 7 to 9 (Coed)
    BowmanvilleOntario

    We provide enrichment opportunities to generate valuable learning & skill development in an exciting & inclusive environment. Visit website

    Joookooo Sports Academy1997-92025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,173,67,177,159,196,2,32,344,342,366,91,33,129,24,97,270,314,268,276,1,8,3,224,12,347,327,323,380,54,63,251,29,222,188,0,66,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 06 - Aug 16, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Southern Bruce County, ON
    • Age 6 to 16 (Coed)
    Southern Bruce CountyOntario

    We offer many different activities to help your child learn a new skill, build friendships and try something different Visit website

    Camp Cherith - Ontario6996-162025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,81,150,5,37,10,9,173,134,88,2,91,33,24,16,3,322,25,31,56,8,12,347,223,28,30,36,346,54,60,63,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 30, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 6 to 17 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Our popular Water Sports Summer Camp is the ultimate Canadian Summer Camp experience! Visit website

    Winning Techniques Camp17996-172025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,265,5,288,289,59,10,9,173,123,174,344,2,88,91,366,33,275,97,321,1,226,276,161,8,3,12,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,222,221,74,60,260,16,322,25,31,381,277,56,382,64,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Bowmanville, ON
    • Age 4 to 6 (Coed)
    BowmanvilleOntario

    We provide enrichment opportunities to generate valuable learning & skill development in an exciting & inclusive environment. Visit website

    Joookooo Sports Academy1994-62025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,173,67,177,159,196,2,32,344,342,366,91,33,129,24,97,270,314,268,276,1,8,3,224,12,347,327,323,380,54,63,251,29,222,188,0,66,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Program
    • London, ON
    • Age 5 to 12 (Coed)
    LondonOntario

    We’re a unique day camp experience, designed specially to keep kids active and develop their skills, all while having fun. Visit website

    Forest City CrossFit Camps & Youth Programs2955-122025-07-012025-08-01,276,1,318,programclass,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 30, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 13 to 17 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Our popular Leadership Summer Camp is the ultimate Canadian Summer Camp experience! Visit website

    Winning Techniques Camp169913-172025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,154,5,22,258,165,374,373,265,288,289,59,10,9,173,123,69,174,88,2,91,366,33,275,24,97,321,1,226,276,161,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,324,167,28,29,51,222,221,74,60,260,16,322,25,31,381,277,56,382,64,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Uxbridge, ON
    • Age 7 to 14 (Coed)
    UxbridgeOntario

    Join our horseback riding camps for an unforgettable adventure! Ride, learn, and bond with horses in a fun, safe environment! Visit website

    Pathways on Pleasure Valley 8657-142025-07-012025-08-01,30,3,daycamp,coed,
    Mar 21 - Oct 25, 2025
    • Program
    • Rocky Mountain House, AB
    • Age 11 to 18+ (Coed)
    Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta

    Just Ride in the magical forests on our well trained horses. Let nature soothe your soul. Visit website

    Wildhorse Ranch13011-192025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-01,320,1,30,3,188,0,programclass,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 4 to 17 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Our popular Figure Skating Summer Camp is the ultimate Canadian Summer Camp experience! Visit website

    Winning Techniques Camp9994-172025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,154,5,22,258,165,374,373,265,288,59,10,9,173,123,174,88,2,91,366,33,275,97,321,1,226,276,161,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,324,167,28,29,51,222,221,74,60,260,16,322,25,31,381,277,56,382,64,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 4 to 17 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Our popular Adventure Summer Camp is the ultimate Canadian Summer Camp experience! Visit website

    Winning Techniques Camp4794-172025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,265,5,288,289,59,10,9,173,123,174,344,2,88,91,366,33,275,97,321,1,226,276,161,8,3,12,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,222,221,74,60,260,16,322,25,31,381,277,56,382,64,252,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Ajax, ON
    • Age 7 to 9 (Coed)
    AjaxOntario

    Provide enrichment opportunities to generate valuable learning & skill development in an exciting & inclusive environment. Visit website

    Joookooo Sports Academy1997-92025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,276,1,12,3,347,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 04 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Manitoulin Island, ON
    • Age 14 to 16 (Coed)
    Manitoulin IslandOntario

    Prospectors Sr is a leadership opportunity for campers to blend traditional camp activities with leadership development! Visit website

    YMCA John Island Camp and YMCA NEO Summer Day Camps 173514-162025-08-01,48,6,298,170,41,81,175,5,37,10,9,88,2,91,33,327,3,347,223,63,222,221,15,322,16,31,49,381,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Bowmanville, ON
    • Age 13 to 16 (Coed)
    BowmanvilleOntario

    We provide enrichment opportunities to generate valuable learning & skill development in an exciting & inclusive environment. Visit website

    Joookooo Sports Academy19913-162025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,173,67,177,159,196,2,32,344,342,366,91,33,129,24,97,270,314,268,276,1,8,3,224,12,347,327,323,380,54,63,251,29,222,188,0,66,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 04 - Aug 16, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Halkirk, AB
    • Age 14 to 15 (Coed)
    HalkirkAlberta

    This is a training program for growing in character and leadership through service, a campout and lots of work and fun. Visit website

    InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Halkirk105014-152025-08-01,48,6,8,3,12,347,54,324,28,30,16,322,56,33,2,91,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Ajax, ON
    • Age 4 to 6 (Coed)
    AjaxOntario

    We provide enrichment opportunities to generate valuable learning & skill development in an exciting & inclusive environment. Visit website

    Joookooo Sports Academy1994-62025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,173,67,177,159,196,2,32,344,342,366,91,33,129,24,97,270,314,268,276,1,8,3,224,12,347,327,323,380,54,63,251,29,222,188,0,66,daycamp,coed,
    Oct 17, 2025 - May 10, 2026
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 13 to 16 (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Four weekends of wilderness adventure, outdoor skill-building, and mentorship that help teens gain confidence and independenc Visit website

    The Pine Project157013-162025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-01,298,6,81,10,5,9,134,33,2,91,24,7,50,153,1,276,28,3,181,programclass,coed,
    Aug 17 - Aug 23, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Haliburton, ON
    • Age 13 to 16 (Coed)
    HaliburtonOntario

    Experience Adventure and Community with Medeba's epic Teen Week called Nitro for those aged 13-16. Come have fun and grow! Visit website

    Medeba Summer Camp108913-162025-08-01,48,6,170,81,10,5,9,174,134,8,3,11,347,12,223,54,63,324,36,346,28,222,221,60,260,16,322,31,56,225,188,0,252,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 4 to 17 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Our popular Water Sports Summer Camp is the ultimate Canadian Summer Camp experience! Visit website

    Winning Techniques Camp9994-172025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,265,5,288,289,59,10,9,173,123,174,344,2,88,91,366,33,275,97,321,1,226,276,161,8,3,12,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,222,221,74,60,260,16,322,25,31,381,277,56,382,64,daycamp,coed,
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 13 to 16 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Campers enjoy 3 hours of water skiing daily, plus 1 camp activity and 1 hour of fitness and wellness training. Visit website

    Hockey Opportunity Camp148013-162025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,81,320,1,153,276,161,8,3,12,347,223,380,63,324,36,346,221,16,322,25,31,49,381,56,64,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 30, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 6 to 17 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Our popular Adventure Summer Camp is the ultimate Canadian Summer Camp experience! Visit website

    Winning Techniques Camp13996-172025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,265,5,288,289,59,10,9,173,123,174,344,2,88,91,366,33,275,97,321,1,226,276,161,8,3,12,347,327,323,223,54,63,324,28,222,221,74,60,260,16,322,25,31,381,277,56,382,64,252,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Burlington, ON
    • Age 13 to 15 (Coed)
    BurlingtonOntario

    We offer a leader-in-training program for teens ages 13 to 15.There are four sessions. Each session is two weeks. Visit website

    Camp Kahuna59513-152025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,298,6,81,10,5,9,88,2,91,366,33,275,145,24,327,3,347,54,63,28,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 7 to 10 (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    A fun Jam Camp that teaches team work and accountability and fosters creativity. Rock Bands are 3-6 members. Ages 7-10. Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons4257-102025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,175,5,37,147,38,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Etobicoke, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 12 (Coed)
    TorontoEtobicokeEtobicokeOntario

    Unlock confidence and curiosity, no acting experience necessary. We're building social-emotional skills for long-term gain! Visit website

    Sparx Studio Acting Inc.2504-122025-07-012025-08-01,282,5,274,288,289,59,291,336,337,10,9,173,123,342,2,366,91,33,275,145,97,270,316,50,19,153,1,319,161,12,3,347,54,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Ajax, ON
    • Age 10 to 12 (Coed)
    AjaxOntario

    We provide enrichment opportunities to generate valuable learning & skill development in an exciting & inclusive environment. Visit website

    Joookooo Sports Academy19910-122025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,276,1,12,3,347,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Waterloo, ON
    • Age 8 to 11 (Coed)
    WaterlooOntario

    Our Summer Camps offer youth fun, friendships, life skills & theatre knowledge in a safe, welcoming environment. Visit website

    Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs3958-112025-08-01,265,5,288,59,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Midtown, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario

    Our summer camp is filled with tons and fun and weekly field trips! Visit website

    Forest Hill Taekwondo35004-132025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,355,123,344,2,342,160,129,24,270,35,3,255,188,0,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Day camp
    • East-End, Toronto
    • Age 5 to 13 (Coed)
    TorontoEast-EndEast-EndOntario

    Experience a wide range of sports and activities with our local team of staff, and experience exciting weekly themes! Visit website

    Legends Sports Camp3705-132025-07-012025-08-01,11,3,347,12,327,323,380,54,58,63,29,222,139,260,66,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 14 - Aug 16, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Halkirk, AB
    • Age 8 to 10 (Coed)
    HalkirkAlberta

    Combine great leaders with a great selection of age-appropriate classic camp activities from riding to climbing to swimming. Visit website

    InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Halkirk6038-102025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,8,3,12,347,54,28,30,16,322,56,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Markham, ON
    • Age 7 to 13 (Coed)
    MarkhamOntario

    UC Adventure camp offers a wide variety of exciting experiences for day campers ages 7-13. Visit website

    UC Summer Programs2007-132025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,256,5,133,287,37,59,288,361,337,10,9,296,173,355,123,333,364,177,300,178,299,349,350,266,332,180,304,67,159,179,365,344,2,160,281,129,357,50,130,314,268,320,1,153,319,161,12,3,347,323,54,27,28,221,139,188,0,252,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Waterloo, ON
    • Age 12 to 18 (Coed)
    WaterlooOntario

    Our Summer Camps offer youth fun, friendships, life skills & theatre knowledge in a safe, welcoming environment. Visit website

    Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs39512-182025-08-01,265,5,288,59,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 11 to 17 (Coed)
    OakvilleOntario

    What is this feeling? The magic of theatre! Grab your broomstick and step into the spotlight for a Wicked week! Visit website

    Innovative Arts42511-172025-08-01,282,5,165,22,138,37,150,265,288,289,59,337,97,2,270,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Penetanguishen, ON
    • Age 8 to 16 (Coed)
    PenetanguishenOntario

    Our Summer Camps offer youth fun, friendships, life skills & theatre knowledge in a safe, welcoming environment. Visit website

    Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs3958-162025-08-01,265,5,288,59,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 13 - Aug 16, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Goderich, ON
    • Age 11 to 14 (Coed)
    GoderichOntario

    Your tween will have a chance to put down their phone, experience the great outdoors, make new friends, and grow in faith. Visit website

    Camp Hermosa56911-142025-07-012025-08-01,81,6,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,223,54,63,184,346,28,260,56,322,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Sep 05 - Sep 07, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Parry Sound, ON
    • Age 19 to 18+ (Girls)
    Parry SoundOntario

    Come relax and engage on an adventurous retreat where you can re-energize, connect with friends, and explore nature! Visit website

    Mi-A-Kon-Da40019-192025-09-01,48,6,81,154,5,22,258,165,175,37,176,150,59,288,10,9,173,123,69,16,3,322,25,28,31,221,49,56,63,347,161,1,360,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,
    Jul 07 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Midtown, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 15 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario

    Our unique coaching approach ensures all campers are challenged to learn life skills through sports while having a blast! Visit website

    TOP Sports3114-152025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,88,2,91,366,33,160,24,11,3,347,12,327,323,223,151,380,54,63,21,28,29,51,74,56,322,66,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 23 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Midtown, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 5 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario

    Introduction to play through a variety of sports, games, activities geared towards building fundamental movement skills. Visit website

    Branksome Hall Day Camps5124-52025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,11,3,347,12,54,58,63,251,29,74,56,322,66,daycamp,coed,
    Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Learn from highly educated, experienced voice teachers. PhD, DMA. Fun, eclectic singing lessons. Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons403-192024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,138,5,37,175,147,38,287,339,176,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 4 to 17 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Our popular Hockey Summer Camp is the ultimate Canadian Summer Camp experience! Visit website

    Winning Techniques Camp9994-172025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,154,5,22,258,165,374,373,265,288,59,10,9,173,123,174,88,2,91,366,33,275,97,321,1,226,276,161,8,3,12,347,327,223,54,63,324,167,28,29,51,222,221,74,60,260,16,322,25,31,381,277,56,382,64,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Mississauga, ON
    • Age 4 to 11 (Coed)
    MississaugaOntario

    Discover your inner superhero through teamwork, art, brain-boost lessons, and an epic obstacle course to save the world! Visit website

    GlenOak Academy Summer Camp3004-112025-08-01,197,5,345,337,10,9,296,297,173,123,196,2,32,342,79,88,91,33,160,129,24,270,314,19,12,3,347,54,251,188,0,181,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 23, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 7 to 16 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Spend an action-packed day of "fun in the sun" participating in a variety of land and/or water activities. Visit website

    Hockey Opportunity Camp13307-162025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,81,10,5,9,320,1,153,276,8,3,223,347,63,324,36,346,221,16,322,25,31,49,56,64,161,188,0,252,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Manitoulin Island, ON
    • Age 14 to 15 (Coed)
    Manitoulin IslandOntario

    Greenways will embark on an extended Canoe trip on the French River. Visit website

    YMCA John Island Camp and YMCA NEO Summer Day Camps 233514-152025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,298,170,41,81,10,5,9,88,2,91,33,226,1,327,3,347,63,222,15,322,16,31,49,381,56,252,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 28, 2025
    • Program
    • Newmarket, ON
    • Age 7 to 16 (Coed)
    NewmarketOntario

    Experience the thrill of horseback riding at our summer camp! Perfect for riders of all levels. Visit website

    Whitchurch Equestrian4207-162025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,30,3,56,322,66,programclass,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 10, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Temagami, ON
    • Age 14 to 18 (Coed)
    TemagamiOntario

    The accomplishments, confidence, and friendships from a summer at Camp Temagami provide valuable life experience. Visit website

    Camp Temagami325014-182025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,298,6,41,81,366,2,91,33,16,3,322,overnightcamp,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 08, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Saint-Donat, QC
    • Age 5 to 12 (Boys)
    Saint-DonatQuebec

    « Joie de vivre » at camp Mère Clarac is discovering, exploring and having fun! Visit website

    Camp Mère Clarac6605-122025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,170,59,5,288,10,9,173,123,24,2,8,3,11,347,12,26,54,58,63,28,29,221,139,16,322,56,188,0,79,overnightcamp,allboys,
    Aug 25 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 7 to 14 (Coed)
    OakvilleOntario

    Spend a week learning how to act on-camera! Work on scripts from your favourite movies and tv shows! Visit website

    Innovative Arts4257-142025-08-01,282,5,165,22,138,37,150,265,288,289,59,337,97,2,270,274,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Uxbridge, ON
    • Age 7 to 14 (Coed)
    UxbridgeOntario

    Explore scenic trails, bond with nature, and enjoy family-friendly horseback riding camps packed with adventure and fun! Visit website

    Pathways on Pleasure Valley 6657-142025-07-012025-08-01,30,3,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 11 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Rocky Mountain House, AB
    • Age 12 to 16 (Girls)
    Rocky Mountain HouseAlberta

    Be Inspired by Horses! Providing 25 years of Safe, Calm, Heart to Heart Connections between horses and humans. Visit website

    Wildhorse Ranch132512-162025-08-01,337,5,10,9,366,2,91,33,145,320,1,153,30,3,188,0,overnightcamp,allgirls,
    Jun 23 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Midtown, Toronto
    • Age 4 to 5 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario

    Learn the foundations of various dance styles – including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and more. Visit website

    Branksome Hall Day Camps5124-52025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,154,5,22,258,165,376,10,9,56,3,322,daycamp,coed,
    Aug 03 - Aug 08, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Gracefield, QC
    • Age 13 to 15 (Coed)
    GracefieldQuebec

    A step up from Adventure camp, Woodlander offers the same adventure-style schedule with an multi day canoe trip! Visit website

    Gracefield Christian Camp55013-152025-08-01,298,6,41,81,16,3,322,56,overnightcamp,coed,
    Sep 23 - Dec 13, 2025
    • Program
    • Waterloo, ON
    • Age 1 to 18+ (Coed)
    WaterlooOntario

    Our classes offer participants fun, friendships, life skills & theatre knowledge in a safe, welcoming environment. Visit website

    Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs2161-192025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,274,5,288,265,289,59,337,programclass,coed,
    Jun 29 - Aug 23, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Huntsville, ON
    • Age 7 to 16 (Coed)
    HuntsvilleOntario

    Featuring 10 intensive hours of on-ice skill development, 2 chosen camp activities daily plus fitness or wellness training. Visit website

    Hockey Opportunity Camp14357-162025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,81,320,1,153,276,161,8,3,12,347,327,223,380,63,324,36,346,29,221,16,322,25,31,49,56,64,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Bowmanville, ON
    • Age 10 to 12 (Coed)
    BowmanvilleOntario

    We provide enrichment opportunities to generate valuable learning & skill development in an exciting & inclusive environment. Visit website

    Joookooo Sports Academy19910-122025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,173,67,177,159,196,2,32,344,342,366,91,33,129,24,97,270,314,268,276,1,8,3,224,12,347,327,323,380,54,63,251,29,222,188,0,66,daycamp,coed,
    Sep 23 - Dec 13, 2025
    • Program
    • Waterloo, ON
    • Age 1 to 7 (Coed)
    WaterlooOntario

    This program offers music, dance, and theatre-based learning for children, fostering creativity and social skills. Visit website

    Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs1201-72025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,265,5,288,59,programclass,coed,
    Sep 07 - Sep 07, 2025
    • Virtual
    • Online
    • Age 9 to 15 (Girls)
    Online

    Helping Girls Build Confidence, Character, and Leadership Skills to Thrive in Every Stage of Life! Visit website

    Wholesome Character509-15,256,5,10,9,340,123,362,2,135,278,88,91,366,33,275,97,153,1,319,virtualprogram,allgirls,
    Aug 25 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 7 to 14 (Coed)
    OakvilleOntario

    Learn how to be an actor on tv shows and movies- Our Acting for Camera camp teaches you all the techniques & skills you need! Visit website

    Innovative Arts4257-142025-08-01,282,5,274,288,264,265,289,59,291,335,337,10,9,295,355,360,338,97,2,270,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • North-York, Toronto
    • Age 13 to 17 (Coed)
    TorontoNorth-YorkNorth-YorkOntario

    Participants will work on their ability to perform solo and in an ensemble, and will also learn key audition skills. Visit website

    Bravo Academy for the Performing Arts48513-172025-08-01,150,5,37,265,288,59,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 30 - Aug 08, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Throughout British Columbia (3)
    • Age 19 to 18+ (Coed)
    KelownaShawnigan LakeSquamishBritish Columbia

    The best nature-based, accessible overnight summer camp for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. Visit website

    Easter Seals Summer Camp110019-192025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,16,3,322,56,252,188,0,overnightcamp,coed,
    Aug 18 - Aug 22, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Burlington, ON
    • Age 8 to 13 (Girls)
    BurlingtonOntario

    "Immerse yourself in creativity, music, and art at a festival like no other! Experience, create, and celebrate with us!" Visit website

    Radiant Girls5998-132025-08-01,10,5,9,173,355,123,69,360,342,2,358,275,91,145,24,19,37,172,daycamp,allgirls,
    Jul 20 - Aug 16, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Haliburton, ON
    • Age 10 to 15 (Coed)
    HaliburtonOntario

    Venture Day Camp allows children to experience camp, and the fun, adventure and community it brings without staying over! Visit website

    Medeba Summer Camp44910-152025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,81,10,5,9,8,3,12,347,223,54,63,324,28,221,16,322,31,56,225,188,0,252,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 23 - Aug 29, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Burlington, ON
    • Age 3 to 7 (Coed)
    BurlingtonOntario

    JOIN THE OTA SUMMER CAMP - WHERE KIDDOS HAVE A BLAST PLAYING A VARIETY OF SPORTS & ACTIVITIES Visit website

    Overtime Athletics Halton2103-72025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,224,3,11,347,12,261,327,323,223,151,380,54,63,324,29,66,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 07 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Midtown, Toronto
    • Age 10 to 12 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario

    Campers will enjoy a variety of adventure-based activities. Visit website

    Branksome Hall Day Camps55610-122025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,170,81,10,5,9,173,324,3,28,221,56,322,252,daycamp,coed,
    Mar 19 - Dec 31, 2025
    • Program
    • London, ON
    • Age 5 to 12 (Coed)
    LondonOntario

    After school and weekend play-based fitness classes for ages 5-12, led by caring CrossFit Certified Coaches. Visit website

    Forest City CrossFit Camps & Youth Programs1255-122025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,276,1,318,programclass,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Waterloo, ON
    • Age 12 to 18 (Coed)
    WaterlooOntario

    Our Summer Camps offer youth fun, friendships, life skills & theatre knowledge in a safe, welcoming environment. Visit website

    Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs39512-182025-08-01,265,5,288,59,daycamp,coed,
    Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
    • Program
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 5 to 18+ (Coed)
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Fun, affordable bagpipe lessons in the comfort of your Toronto home. Expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website

    Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons405-192024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-01,147,5,37,38,287,339,285,150,10,9,173,programclass,coed,
    Aug 11 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Oakville, ON
    • Age 7 to 13 (Coed)
    OakvilleOntario

    Journey to Oz with us this summer - sing, dance, act and take on your favourite Wicked Characters! Visit website

    Innovative Arts4257-132025-08-01,282,5,165,22,373,138,37,150,265,288,289,59,337,10,9,97,2,270,188,0,172,daycamp,coed,
    Jul 20 - Aug 16, 2025
    • Overnight
    • Haliburton, ON
    • Age 10 to 15 (Coed)
    HaliburtonOntario

    Venture brings adventure and community to a new level with programs for those aged 10-15. Visit website

    Medeba Summer Camp108910-152025-07-012025-08-01,48,6,170,81,10,5,9,174,134,8,3,11,347,12,223,54,63,21,324,36,346,28,222,221,60,260,16,322,31,56,225,252,overnightcamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Ajax, ON
    • Age 13 to 16 (Coed)
    AjaxOntario

    We provide enrichment opportunities to generate valuable learning & skill development in an exciting & inclusive environment. Visit website

    Joookooo Sports Academy19913-162025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,173,67,177,159,196,2,32,344,342,366,91,33,129,24,97,270,314,268,276,1,8,3,224,12,347,327,323,380,54,63,251,29,222,188,0,66,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Ajax, ON
    • Age 4 to 6 (Coed)
    AjaxOntario

    We provide enrichment opportunities to generate valuable learning & skill development in an exciting & inclusive environment. Visit website

    Joookooo Sports Academy1994-62025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,276,1,12,3,347,daycamp,coed,
    • Day camp
    • Ajax, ON
    • Age 13 to 16 (Coed)
    AjaxOntario

    We provide enrichment opportunities to generate valuable learning & skill development in an exciting & inclusive environment. Visit website

    Joookooo Sports Academy19913-162025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,276,1,12,3,347,daycamp,coed,
    Jun 23 - Aug 15, 2025
    • Day camp
    • Midtown, Toronto
    • Age 6 to 7 (Coed)
    TorontoMidtownMidtownOntario

    Let your future star find their passion through participation, skills and teamwork! Visit website

    Branksome Hall Day Camps4366-72025-06-012025-07-012025-08-01,10,5,9,224,3,11,347,12,54,58,63,251,29,74,56,322,161,1,66,daycamp,coed,


    Programs that encourage courage, session dates TBD


    Definitions of courage

    “Courage is the ability to stand in the face of and move through experiences of adversity, uncertainty and uncomfortable feelings like anxiety, fear and pain,” says Sarde Matti,  a registered clinical social worker who works with youth and young adults experiencing mental health complications. Courage is a precursor to confidence and resilience in her view. “It’s so easy to fall into a critical narrative of ourselves. Courageous behaviour [rewards us] with confidence,” she explains. “If we take steps to move through uncomfortable feelings we can show ourselves at any point in life that we have the capacity to bounce back, instead of allowing those feelings to burden us or hold us back from achieving our goals.”

    Ask Hailey, a former camper at Radiant Girls, and she’ll tell you that courage consists of “putting others before yourself and just doing the right thing before it’s even asked.” She believes courage she's developed in camp helps her in difficult situations, and encourages her to take ownership of mistakes. 

    What does courage look like?

    Sometimes, even in adulthood, Matti explains, “we’re prevented from doing things that make us uncomfortable or vulnerable, whereas children are naturally inquisitive, explorative and curious. Childhood is the optimal time to develop [courage] so it can be refined as time goes on.” The skill of courage, she believes, can grow throughout our lives as we diversify our experiences.

     

    Very young children interpret courage as the ability to demonstrate bravery in fearful situations, such as going on a rollercoaster or learning to ride a bike. As they get older, they begin to associate courage with psychological fears, the risks involved and whether or not they can overcome it. Examples of this include standing up to bullying, owning up to a mistake or asking for help when you need support. Courage provides an individual with the ability to step out of their comfort zone and move past negative feelings or thoughts. “Being able to say I need help or support, being able to be vulnerable and share your thoughts and experiences is so courageous,” according to Matti. “I think if you look for it, you can see courage in everyday moments.”

    Courage provides an individual with the ability to step out of their comfort zone and move past negative feelings or thoughts.

    Hailey illustrates from her Radiant Girls’ experience how she learned courage in the past. “When I was rock climbing, I got blisters from the rope,” she says, “I was a bit moody about it and I was being rude to the other girls.” Gina Faubert, director of Radiant Girls camp, pulled her aside for a chat. “I was afraid that if I said sorry, their opinion wouldn’t change and it wouldn’t mean a thing.” Gina told Hailey that it would be courageous of her to do the right thing. It was a lesson that stuck with her. 

    As we get older, we begin to associate courage with psychological challenges. Maddy Wells took on just such a challenge when she took part in an Outward Bound West Coast Discovery course in Clayoquot Sound. The point of Outward Bound programs is precisely to get young people out of their comfort zones. For her, the physical difficulties of the Outward Bound course were prodigious, but the bigger challenge was overcoming her own feelings of limitation. Outward Bound helps older kids challenge those limits, just as they’re learning about who they are and where they fit in the world. Like Wells, teens in these programs often discover they can exceed those challenges. At the end of it, she says, “I felt so much peace. I had done something I never thought I could achieve. I had told myself my whole life that someone such as myself could never deserve an experience like this, but I was wrong. I learned a lot about myself ... I had the ability to empower others and myself, and I had the strength to push myself mentally and physically further than I believed possible.”

    How to develop courage

    Kids develop courage when they persevere through uncertainty or uncomfortable feelings. Although new environments can create negative emotions and challenges, it’s important to expose them to settings that will foster and develop courage. Matti believes that social environments “naturally diversify a child’s experiences [because] children are exposed to new people, settings and activities.” 

    Camps and recreational programs are particularly unique, in her opinion, because “[they foster] courage building by allowing children to explore through play and fun without the added, perceived pressure of performance that might accompany a more traditional, academic setting.”

    Similarly, Hailey believes she learned one-of-a-kind lessons in courage through camp. “It really changed me as a person,” she says. One activity in particular resonated strongly with her.

    She explains, “[Gina] told us to write a letter to our so-called enemy and just write all the nasty things we could think of them, and then afterwards, we’d crumple it up and burn it.” The exercise was symbolic of forgiving yourself and the other person you might have negative feelings towards. “That’s something that really stuck with me,” she says.  

    Matti believes an effective way to teach courage to children is to model it yourself. “Children are so impressionable”, she says. “If they see people in their environment doing courageous acts by working through adversities and feelings like anxiety or fear, it’s definitely influential and encouraging the child’s own behaviour.” 

    She suggests that parents can have a discussion with children wherein they explain courage and demonstrate what it looks like. From there, they can encourage kids to exercise courage in their day-to-day life. Daily examples of courage can include participating in a class discussion, asking a friend for help on a homework question, or trying out for their school’s soccer team.

    However, Matti also recommends reframing some situations for children, to show them when they are displaying courage to help them make the connection. For example, consider the child playing their first soccer game who may be typically critical of their rookie performance. “Show the child that they were actually demonstrating courage by taking initiative to engage in something new and move through feelings of anxiety or fear”, she says. “This is important to help them realize their own capacity for skill-building and to help them recognize that within themselves.” 

    Finally, she stresses the importance of giving yourself permission to be imperfect. 

    “Today in the digital age … children are influenced in regards to how to act, how to behave, what to purchase, etc. Creating safety for a child to be able to question and bring up those experiences is really important.” When your child demonstrates courage, boost this behaviour as much as possible. If your child falls off course, take the opportunity to give positive feedback and teach them there’s value in learning from the experience. Remember to support your child and let them know that you are there for them, every step of the way.

    What are the benefits of courage?

    Courage builds confidence and resilience, while also encouraging children to persevere in the face of adversity. Matti has worked with many youth who have mental health difficulties. For many of these kids, courage sets the stage for learning. “As we age and at any point in our lives, it’s so natural for us to fear the unknown and to avoid things that make us uncomfortable. If we can continue to question things and diversify our experiences then we’re always setting the stage for learning.” 

    Courage is a key aspect of leadership, she adds. “The individuals who are taking risks”, she says, “who are making practice changes, who are making suggestions for quality improvement and innovation...these are all acts of courage!” Courage is an integral leadership skill when someone moves through feelings of doubt or fear, towards an attitude that makes them feel like they can accomplish what they put their mind to. 

    Patience is key

    Courage is a skill nurtured and developed as kids mature. Matti highlights the importance of acknowledging that sometimes, “the impacts of our acts of courage aren’t always seen right away.” It has ripple effects over time. “Don’t be discouraged and don’t allow children to be discouraged if they don’t have immediate gratification from that courageous act. Continue practicing that because it could have more of an impact than you know.”

    She encourages individuals to try and identify courage within themselves. 

    “Don’t misinterpret the anxiety, the fear, the pain or uncertainty as not having the capacity for courage. It’s the act of moving through these feelings that truly gives definition to courage,” she says. 

    Want your child to grow in courage?

    Camp is a great environment for fostering and developing courage because it exposes children to new experiences that may initially cause hesitancy, nervousness or doubt. At camp, your child will be required to work with others and participate in new activities, itself a demonstration of courage. This environment will help your child move through their negative feelings and gain confidence, resilience and leadership skills. 


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