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About Canada Traditional Summer Camps

Canada Traditional Summer Camps for Kids & Teens

Canada traditional summer camps introduce kids and teens to a variety of different sports, arts, enrichment, and special events activities in a safe, friendly, and inviting environment. Whether it's creating friendship bracelets at arts and crafts, scoring goals on the hockey rink, or waterskiing on one of the Great Lakes, campers can do it all at Canada traditional summer camps. Canada summer camps are staffed by teachers, educators, and coaches who provide quality instruction and supervision as campers travel to various activities.

There are many subtle differences that distinguish Canada traditional summer camps from each other. Some camps allow campers to choose their own schedule (these camps are called "free choice" programs), while others offer a structured program preselected by the camp. Some Canada traditional camps offer religious programs, while others are nondenominational. When it comes to competition, some camps are strictly non-competitive, while others encourage healthy competition to help campers improve. Regardless of the program that families choose, traditional summer camps help boys, girls, and teens make friends, build confidence, and enjoy an incredible summer experience in the great outdoors!

Ages, Tuition, and Session Length at Canada Traditional Summer Camps

Overnight traditional summer camps in Canada typically accommodate campers between the ages of 7 and 17 (elementary, middle, and high school students in grades 3 through 12). Most programs group campers by age and grade to maximize learning and social opportunities.

Most Canada traditional sleep-away camps run 1 week, 2 week, 3 week, 4 week, and 7 week sessions. The cost of Canada traditional summer camps can vary considerably by instructors, location, facilities, and affiliations, but most programs fall between $350 and $1,350 per week.

Choosing the Best Canada Traditional Summer Camp

There are many important questions your family should consider when choosing a Canada traditional summer camp. Does the program offer a variety of activities, or do they concentrate on just a few specialties? Does the camp encourage competition, and if so, at what level? Do campers choose their own schedule, or does the camp provide one for them? What is the average age of the staff? What is the camp's staff and camper annual return rate? What values does the camp look to instill by the end of the summer? Knowing which program elements will suite your children best is essential to choosing a great Canada traditional summer camp.

To help match families with the perfect Canada traditional summer camp, Choice Camps offers free placement advice - just call our office at 617-264-0939 and we'll recommend great programs that should be a good fit for your boy, girl, or teen!

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Recommended Canada Traditional Summer Camps

Camp Tamakwa

  • Camp Type: Traditional
  • Camp Specialty:
  • Camper Ages: 8-15
  • Average Weekly Tuition: $1,233

Camp Tamakwa blends structure and flexibility into campers’ daily schedule. Two daily activities are organized by cabin while the remaining three periods are individually selected. Individual activi... Read More

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Pripstein's Camp Mishmar - St. Adolphe d, QC

  • Camp Type: Traditional
  • Camp Specialty: Hockey
  • Camper Ages: 6-16
  • Average Weekly Tuition: $1,204

Pripstein’s Camp Mishmar offers a wide selection of waterfront, athletic, and creative arts activities. The camp is divided into sections based on age. Junior campers go to activities with their own groups while older campers have some individual electives in their schedule. Read More

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Muskoka Woods - Rosseau, ON

  • Camp Type: Traditional
  • Camp Specialty:
  • Camper Ages: 7-17
  • Average Weekly Tuition: $1,540

Muskoka Woods campers sign up for their own schedules and pick six electives for the day. If campers are interested in more specialized programs, they can sign up for a more in depth program that high... Read More

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Camp Arowhon - Algonquin Park, ON

  • Camp Type: Traditional
  • Camp Specialty: General Sports
  • Camper Ages: 7-16
  • Average Weekly Tuition: $1,415

Camp Arowhon is a completely free-choice program for campers. Each morning campers sign up for the activities they want to participate in that day. There are six activity periods per day, and swimmi... Read More

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Camp Manitou - Parry Sound, ON

  • Camp Type: Traditional
  • Camp Specialty: General Sports
  • Camper Ages: 7-16
  • Average Weekly Tuition: $1,364

The Camp Manitou program is a mixture of structure and free choice based on age. On the first day of camp, campers get a tour of all activity offerings. After touring the camp and meeting each activ... Read More

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Camp White Pine - Haliburton, ON

  • Camp Type: Traditional
  • Camp Specialty: General Sports
  • Camper Ages: 7-16
  • Average Weekly Tuition: $1,333

Camp White Pine is divided by age into six sections that function as mini camps. Each section has its own supervisor who has specialized knowledge of their age group. Mini camps give a small camp fe... Read More

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