Programs with ADHD support

After-school classes and programs with support for children with ADHD

After-school programs with support for children with ADHD are found on this page. Programs, camps, and tutoring classes encourage kids to embark on new cognitive, social, and physical adventures. Below, find classes and programs with extensive support for children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), followed by a list of programs with mild support. Below the listings, learn more about how programs work and how kids benefit from them. Read more

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	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
Neilson Park Creative Centre Arts-focused camps, classes and workshops supporting a creative learning environment where children, teens and families are encouraged to explore and enrich their lives through the arts. Markland Wood, Toronto Arts (multi) Ages 5 to 14 (Coed) Day Camp, Program, PA Day from $100	daycampprogramclasspadaycoed	100	5-14	6	Markland Wood, TorontoOntarioEtobicoke
Wildflower Community Farm Learn, grow, and play in nature and with animals on our farm near Calgary, Cochrane, and Airdrie. We offer outdoor learning programs and horseback riding programs and camps for all ages. Calgary Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Program from $250	daycampovernightcampprogramclasscoed	250	5-18	7	CalgaryAlberta
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario is a Christian Summer Camp and Outdoor Education & Retreat Centre located in Ontario, offering programs for children, youth, and students. Huntsville Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 17 ( Boys, Girls, Coed) Overnight Camp from $460	overnightcampallboysallgirlscoed	460	5-17	10	HuntsvilleOntario
The Music Studio Your child will love the lessons, classes and camps at The Music Studio. Your child will flourish as they learn musical skills, explore their creativity and develop life skills. Excellence in music education since 1990. Islington Village, Toronto Arts: Music (multi) Ages 4 to 18 (Coed) Program from $100	programclasscoed	100	4-18	12	Islington Village, TorontoOnlineOntarioEtobicoke
Easter Seal Summer Camp Easter Seals camps are for children and adults (6-49+) with physical and cognitive disabilities. With fully accessible facilities and specially trained staff, our programs can accommodate campers with all abilities. Kelowna; Shawnigan Lake; Squamish Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 49 (Coed) Overnight Camp, Virtual Program from $1	overnightcampvirtualprogramcoed	1	6-49	30	KelownaShawnigan LakeSquamishOnlineBritish Columbia
Block 8 Academy Preschool Playfit, Rainbow of Music, French - Camps and Classes for 2.5 to 12 year olds - licensed as daycare so eligible for government subsidies while your kids receive the best in instruction. 2-11 hours per day. Port Moody Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp, PA Day from $50	daycamppadaycoed	50	5-12	36	Port MoodyOnlineBritish Columbia

Programs that welcome kids with ADHD and offer basic support

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
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 Bloor West Village, Toronto; High Park, Toronto Computer (multi) Ages 4 to 17 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $450	daycampprogramclasscoed	450	4-17	1	Bloor West Village, TorontoHigh Park, TorontoOnlineOntarioWest-End
Camp Pathfinder Historic all boy's camp est. 1914. On Source Lake, featuring full in-camp program: water, land and camping sports. Canoe trips are our specialty. Exceptional 1:2 staff to camper ratio. Positive culture for boys. Algonquin Park Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 16 ( Boys) Overnight Camp from $1,400	overnightcampallboys	1400	7-16	2	Algonquin ParkOntario
Empower Learning Centre Join our summer camps at Empower Learning Centre! Engage in fun activities, develop new skills, and make lasting memories. Limited spots available. Register now! Mississauga Traditional (multi activity) Ages 2 to 18 (Coed) Program from $110	programclasscoed	110	2-18	3	MississaugaOntario
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario offers two amazing overnight camps for campers aged 5-16 - YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth (CQE) in Georgian Bay Islands National Park and YMCA Camp Henry in Point Pelee National Park. Leamington; London; Port Severn Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 16 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $600	overnightcampcoed	600	5-16	4	LeamingtonLondonPort SevernOntario
YMCA of Oakville YMCA of Oakville Child and Youth Programs and Summer Day Camps are offered at several locations across the community with activities including swimming, day trips and more. Learn more! Oakville Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 17 (Coed) Program from $200	programclasscoed	200	5-17	5	OakvilleOntario
Engineering Outreach at U of T The Engineering Outreach Office promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education for students in grade 3-12 at the University of Toronto St. George campus. Downtown West, Toronto Education: Science (multi) Ages 8 to 18 ( Girls, Coed) Program, Virtual Program from $450	programclassvirtualprogramallgirlscoed	450	8-18	8	Downtown West, TorontoOnlineOntarioDowntown
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 ! Throughout Ontario (12) Arts: Theatre Arts Ages 6 to 14 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $185	daycampprogramclasscoed	185	6-14	9	Lansing , TorontoRichview, TorontoThe Beach, TorontoBurlingtonDundasGuelphLondonMississaugaOakvilleRichmond HillWaterlooWhitbyOntarioEast-End, Etobicoke, North-York
Sidney Ledson Institute Trad./Innovative: AM- Math, English, STEM (entrepreneurship, financial literacy, coding, python, web)/ PM- 2-week workshops:Art & Architecture, Animals & Archeology, Ancient Civilizations & Astronomy, and Magic & Mystery Don Mills, Toronto Education (multi) Ages 2.5 to 14 (Coed) Day Camp from $435	daycampcoed	435	2.5-14	11	Don Mills, TorontoOnlineOntarioNorth-York
Prestige School Summer Programme A day camp with weekly themes that incorporate adventurous outings, artistic creations, scientific experiments, and much more. Newtonbrook, Toronto; Willowdale, Toronto; Richmond Hill Traditional (multi activity) Ages 3 to 12 (Coed) Program from $450	programclasscoed	450	3-12	13	Newtonbrook, TorontoWillowdale, TorontoRichmond HillOntarioNorth-York
COC Summer Music Camp Create, Compose, Design, Perform! Explore music and the performing arts through our innovative and engaging Summer Music Camps held at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts! Bay Street Corridor, Toronto; East York, Toronto Arts: Performing Arts (multi) Ages 6 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp from $395	daycampcoed	395	6-18	14	Bay Street Corridor, TorontoEast York, TorontoOntarioDowntown, East-York
Sparrow Lake Camp Since 1912! Sparrow Lake Camp is a traditional Co-Ed Summer Camp where all are welcome, all are valued, and all belong. Overnight camps for kids 6-16, as well as our friends and family 'Holiday Camp' for all ages! Orillia Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 16 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $890	overnightcampcoed	890	6-16	15	OrilliaOntario
Steamoji A STEM / STEAM maker academy for kids that offers after-school programs, year-round 400-hour classes, along with fun camps. Throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario (11) Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $249	daycampprogramclasscoed	249	5-18	16	CalgaryKelownaMississaugaOakvillePort MoodyRichmondVancouverAlberta, British Columbia, Ontario
YMCA Camp Pine Crest With 100+ years of overnight camping excellence, we provide programming for campers who want to gain independence, interact with nature, make friends , and develop leadership skills. Overnight canoe trips are a staple! Torrance Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 16 (Coed) Day Camp, Overnight Camp from $375	daycampovernightcampcoed	375	5-16	17	TorranceOntario
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts SummerArts combines the best of camp with the best of the arts! We offer great food, a full rec schedule, campfire, and a core of incredible arts programming, all set on a beautiful campus overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Canning Arts (multi) Ages 5 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Program from $345	daycampovernightcampprogramclasscoed	345	5-18	18	CanningNova Scotia
York University; Science Engagement An interactive and hands-on STEM experience for youth in grade 3-12. Online and in-person programs available year-round: online STEM Clubs, March Camp, and Summer Camps. Spark Lab for high school students. Sentinel Park, Toronto; Markham Education: STEM Ages 8 to 18 ( Girls, Coed) Day Camp from $285	daycampallgirlscoed	285	8-18	19	Sentinel Park, TorontoMarkhamOntarioNorth-York
YMCA Wanakita A co-ed camp offering Overnight Kids Camp, Day Camp and year-round Family Camps. We offer leadership development, a wide range of activities, tripping, a sense of belonging and fun. Come have the time of your life! Haliburton Highlands Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 16 (Coed) Day Camp, Overnight Camp from $940	daycampovernightcampcoed	940	7-16	20	Haliburton HighlandsOntario
Out to Play Learning and connecting through play! A Forest and Nature School offering outdoor arts, storytelling, daily hikes and play in forests and meadows. Experienced educators. Easily accessed from downtown Ottawa and Kanata. Ottawa Adventure (multi) Ages 4 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp from $360	daycampcoed	360	4-12	21	OttawaOntario
COOKSMART Get the kids cooking and learning more life skills! Our program has both virtual and in-person options! The kids are loving cooking together to make tasty foods for their family. Mississauga Arts: Cooking Ages 5 to 99 (Coed) Virtual Program from $15	virtualprogramcoed	15	5-99	22	MississaugaOnlineOntario
Ryde Lake Camp Ryde Lake Camp, in the heart of the Muskoka, offers a traditional camp experience for girls. The program empowers campers to be themselves, becoming strong, independent, and compassionate individuals for life. Gravenhurst Traditional (multi activity) Ages 9 to 16 ( Girls) Overnight Camp from $950	overnightcampallgirls	950	9-16	23	GravenhurstOnlineOntario
Serenity Renewal For Families At Serenity Renewal for Families, our mission is to provide hope and support through counselling, educational workshops and programs for individuals and families affected directly or indirectly by addictions. Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 17 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $1	daycampprogramclasscoed	1	5-17	24	OttawaOntario
Campfire Circle Campfire Circle brings healing through happiness to kids and families affected by childhood cancer or serious illness through our in-hospital, community, and overnight camp programs, at no cost to families. Downtown West, Toronto; Parry Sound; Southern Niagara Region Traditional (multi activity) Ages 1 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp, Overnight Camp from $1	daycampovernightcampcoed	1	1-18	25	Downtown West, TorontoParry SoundSouthern Niagara RegionOntarioDowntown
Kingsway School of Music Music Education. Private and Group classes for all ages and all levels. Specializing in strings (violin, viola, piano, cello, double bass and guitar). Highly qualified and professional teachers. Quality Instruction. Kingsway Park, Toronto Arts: Music (multi) Ages 2 to 99 (Coed) Day Camp from $200	daycampcoed	200	2-99	26	Kingsway Park, TorontoOntarioEtobicoke
Scouts Canada Scouting isn’t an activity or setting—it's a discovery. It helps youth prepare for the real world, by exploring the world. Alongside friends, Scouts cultivate skills that will guide them through every stage of life. Throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario (8) Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 26 (Coed) Program from $230	programclasscoed	230	5-26	27	Willowdale, TorontoCalgaryEdmontonHalifaxLondonMississaugaOttawaVancouverAlberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, OntarioNorth-York
Drayton Entertainment Youth Theatre Programs Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy gives youth a chance to have fun, meet new friends, build life-skills and train in singing, movement & scene work. Northern Wellington County; Southern Huron County; Waterloo Arts: Performing Arts (multi) Ages 2 to 80 (Coed) Day Camp from $216	daycampcoed	216	2-80	28	Northern Wellington CountySouthern Huron CountyWaterlooOntario
Appleby College Summer Programs Located on our beautiful 60-acre lakeside campus in southwest Oakville, Appleby Summer Programs offer day camp, overnight (NEW) enrichment, leadership and credit program options for campers and students ages 4-17. Oakville Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 17 (Coed) Program from $550	programclasscoed	550	4-17	29	OakvilleOnlineOntario
uOttawa Engineering Outreach uOttawa Engineering Outreach offers a wide range of programs in engineering, science, technology, and coding for both kids and teens. From summer camps to clubs and afterschool programs, as well as credited courses. Kanata; Orleans; Ottawa; Ottawa South Education: STEM Ages 5 to 18 ( Girls, Coed) Day Camp, Program Cost Varies	daycampprogramclassallgirlscoed	0	5-18	31	KanataOrleansOttawaOttawa SouthOntario
The YES (The Youth Excellence Society) Overnight leadership camps at beautiful Cowichan Lake! Expand your co-operative leadership and team building skills while connecting with youth from around the province. Experience a summer camp like no other. Lake Cowichan; Victoria Education: Leadership (multi) Ages 14 to 18 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $125	overnightcampcoed	125	14-18	32	Lake CowichanVictoriaBritish Columbia
Beaches Sandbox Beaches Sandbox is a vibrant community centre in the heart of The Beach in Toronto, welcoming people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to come together and take part in fun and creative programs and day camps. The Beach, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 1 to 10 (Coed) Day Camp from $25	daycampcoed	25	1-10	33	The Beach, TorontoOntarioEast-End
ARTSies Youth Theatre Programs ARTSies provides musical theatre classes, camps, and exciting performance opportunities for youth ages 5 through teens! There's no experience necessary to join our programs. White Haven, Toronto; Markham Arts: Musical Theatre Ages 5 to 17 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $40	daycampprogramclasscoed	40	5-17	34	White Haven, TorontoMarkhamOntarioScarborough
University of Toronto, Department of Mathematics The Mathematics Outreach Office at the University of Toronto encourages the love of learning mathematics through various programs, including enrichment programs, math contests and preparation courses, camps and more. South Annex, Toronto Education: Math Ages 6 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program from $240	daycampprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed	240	6-18	35	South Annex, TorontoOnlineOntarioDowntown
The Pine Project Ontario's leading nature connection organization, offering year-round outdoor education programs for children and youth. Time in nature makes kids happier and healthier. Join us to learn, play and grow in nature! Bloor West Village, Toronto; East York, Toronto; Haliburton Adventure (multi) Ages 7 to 16 (Coed) Program from $1,275	programclasscoed	1275	7-16	37	Bloor West Village, TorontoEast York, TorontoHaliburtonOntarioEast-York, West-End
Radiant Girls All-Girls Leadership & Wellness events led by professional coaches, school teachers, & female leaders. Camps featuring Adventure, Arts, Horses, Spa, Fitness, Leadership, Business, Friendship & Emotional Intelligence Burlington; Guelph; King Traditional (multi activity) Ages 8 to 16 ( Girls) Day Camp, Overnight Camp, PA Day from $179	daycampovernightcamppadayallgirls	179	8-16	38	BurlingtonGuelphKingOnlineOntario
Neighbour Note Music Camps & Lessons 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; High Park, Toronto Arts: Music (multi) Ages 5 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $425	daycampprogramclasscoed	425	5-18	39	Bloor West Village, TorontoHigh Park, TorontoOnlineOntarioWest-End
SportLife A unique team sports camp, simulating the career of professional athletes! Sports include: ice hockey, flag/touch football, basketball, soccer, baseball, ball hockey and much more! Montreal Sport (multi) Ages 5 to 15 (Coed) Day Camp from $165	daycampcoed	165	5-15	40	MontrealQuebec
Kandalore Kandalore is one of the finest overnight camps in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For over 75 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves. Leslieville, Toronto; Minden Traditional (multi activity) Ages 6 to 16 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $3,595	overnightcampcoed	3595	6-16	41	Leslieville, TorontoMindenOntarioEast-End

What do children learn in ADHD support programs?

Programs with ADHD support offer a wide array of activities. Children can participate in music training, math games, science experiments, and more in these programs. Traditional camp activities like kayaking, team building, and hiking are available for children craving adventure.

Some ADHD programs are specifically focused on cognitive skills training and development. These offer specific benefits for kids with ADHD. Faster mental processing, improved long-term memory, and increased attention are just a few benefits kids gain. Tutoring programs further contribute to children’s academic success. In all these programs, children receive direct attention from certified educators well-versed in addressing children’s exceptional needs.

Children develop soft skills like socialization and interpersonal communication during games and activities. Prices for programs with ADHD support start at $20, although more intensive programs range from $500 to $5,000. Typically, extra support is not charged more. Families should clarify this with the program directly, of course.

Choosing the right ADHD support program

ADHD support is available in both academic and recreational settings. Academic programs with support improve children’s performance in school. Not only do students retain and comprehend information easier through these programs, they also gain confidence in academics. Tutoring programs’ individual instruction helps kids learn more efficiently through mental training and by learning techniques. Programs based in cognitive development give kids fun and intensive games and activities to strengthen their thought processes.

Recreational programs with ADHD support are another great option for young children. Here, kids participate in traditional camp activities that improve their social and collaborative skills. Self-esteem increases in these programs. In both academic and recreational programs with ADHD support, children are treated with respect and support from their peers and leaders.

Further benefits of programs with ADHD support

Support away from home is just what kids with ADHD need! Here are some more benefits kids gain from these programs:

Gain independence. Instructors give children the freedom to choose between activities, crafts, or games in these programs. Children also frequently solve problems and complete projects on their own. Time away from parents, surrounded by others with this disorder helps them grow in confidence.
Getting out is a form of therapy. These programs’ safe and supportive environments help kids with ADHD relax and release their energy.
Become better socialized. By participating in different activities with others, children with ADHD become more aware of others. They learn where and when to participate in discussions and when it is appropriate to sit and observe others.
Make new friends. Whether with or without ADHD, children learn to mingle with others and open themselves up to friendships.