International travel programs offer teens a unique opportunity to travel and learn during summer. Camps that categorize themselves as travel camps offer a striking variety of options. These can range from sailing a tall ship, to visiting a variety of European destinations, to canoe-tripping through the wilds of northern Canada. There's no better way imaginable to open up the world for young minds – both literally and metaphorically. Travel camp is an experience that will form minds for the duration of a lifetime. Read more
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Lakefield College School Summer Programs
Transformative experiences learning in and through the outdoors—academic, athletic, for credit or enrichment. Spend every day outdoors on the water, in the forest, or at our farm—learn, have fun and stretch yourself. Lakefield
Traditional (multi activity)
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Global Leadership Adventures
With program themes ranging from STEM to Language Immersion, and locations from Spain to Fiji, GLA offers students the opportunity to get out of their comfort zone and explore a field that they're passionate about. International
Adventure: Travel
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Variety Village
Variety Village offers inclusive camps and programs for all abilities, featuring multi-sport activities, swimming, fitness, and skill-building in a welcoming, accessible community. Birch Cliff, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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French International Language Camps
English and French students learn together in this unique Alpine camp. With sports, activities, and language lessons, it’s a fun and immersive cultural exchange in the stunning setting of the French Alps. International
Education: Language Instruction
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L&E World Camps
L&E offer a unique overnight international summer camp experience in British Columbia, Canada & Winchester, UK. L&E inspires & nurtures young people with their award winning multi-activity program & specialised courses. International; Shawnigan Lake
Traditional (multi activity)
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J. Addison School STEM & Sports Day Camp
Fusion Day Camp offers full‑day fun for ages 5-13 with arts, sports, STEM, and weekly trips or special activities. Extended care and lunch plans available! Markham
Education: STEM
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Blyth Academy Travel
Earn OSSD credits while exploring the world! Blyth Academy Travel takes high school students abroad during March Break and Summer for learning, growth, and unforgettable global experiences. International
Adventure (multi)
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YMCA of the National Capital Region
Choose active and fun Neighbourhood Day Camps close to home, with themed weeks and field trips, OR a traditional outdoor day or overnight experience at Camp Otonabee with high ropes, paddling, archery, swimming and more! Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Stanstead College Summer Camps
The ultimate Canadian experience summer camps for boys and girls! Offering Language Adventure and Hockey programs, on our beautiful campus located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec Canada. Stanstead
Traditional (multi activity)
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YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth
YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth (CQE) is located on Georgian Bay Islands National Park and provides a classic camp experience including canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and extended canoe trips for youth aged 6 to 16. London; Port Severn
Traditional (multi activity)
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City Scouts
Discover the rush of downtown Toronto! Spend this summer criss-crossing the city in a week-long interactive game of exploration and fun challenges. Visit unfamiliar neighbourhoods, try unique foods and make new friends! South Annex, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs
Backcountry canoe adventures with heart & meaning in boys, girls and all-gender programs. Trips weave together challenge, community & confidence to connect youth to the land, each other, and their own unique spirit. Temagami
Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping
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Summer Springboard
With over 60 academic tracks on over a dozen top college campuses, SSB programs offer students with almost any passion the opportunity to look inward and go upward! International
Education: Academic/Tutoring (multi)
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BGC Ottawa
Play games, try sports, create crafts, make friends and enjoy weekly out trips – every day is packed with fun and learning! Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Qwanoes
Camp Qwanoes is a youth-focused high adventure Christian overnight camp that exists to love kids to life like no other. Summer camps for ages 8-18 and leadership programs starting at age 15. Over 75 activities. Vancouver Island
Traditional (multi activity)
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Sunnyside Up Camp
Creative crafts to thrilling science experiments, outdoor adventures, and culinary delights, our engaging activities ensure every camper finds something to spark their curiosity. Plus field trip camps and lunch program. Willowdale, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Medeba Summer Camp
Medeba Summer Camp is an overnight camp that uses adventure and community to provide the best week of your child's summer! We provide a full range of traditional and extensive adventure activities to choose from. Haliburton
Traditional (multi activity)
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Tall Ships Adventure
Step aboard and discover the thrill of sailing a tall ship! Every day is an opportunity to develop teamwork, leadership, and resilience while navigating the open waters alongside a diverse and supportive crew. Brockville; Cobourg; Gananoque; Ottawa
Sport: Sailing/Marine Skills
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Branksome Hall Day Camps
Branksome Hall offers remarkable day camps for girls & boys in the heart of Toronto. Choose from a wide selection of Arts, Sports and STEM based camps and specialty camps like Dance, Photography and Swim. Rosedale, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Brigs Youth Sail Training
Sail the Tall Ship TS Playfair on the Great Lakes: develop friendships and confidence as you work through real voyage challenges as a team. Collingwood; Goderich; Hamilton; Tobermory
Adventure (multi)
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National Yacht Club Sailing & Racing School
Our fun and affordable summer camp for beginner sailors to competitive racers age 7+. CANSail certified instructors introduce kids to sailing fundamentals through games, interactive lessons and time out on the water! Harbourfront, Toronto
Sport: Sailing/Marine Skills
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Brick Labs
Ontario's best LEGO-based camps. Your child will love our daily, weekly and overnight camps, from purely creative to FLL coding programs. Three great campuses available for summer 2026: North York, East York and Muskoka. East York, Toronto; York Mills, Toronto; Rosseau
Education: LEGO
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Focus on Nature
We inspire young people to explore and connect with nature through photography. At our day camps campers will learn the technical skills to shoot and edit great photos while also exploring nature in a safe environment. Algonquin Park; Cambridge; Guelph; Kitchener; Stoney Creek
Arts: Photography
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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 Highlands
Education: Nature/Environment
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Camp Homewood
Camp Homewood offers four radically different, exciting overnight camp experiences at its stunningly beautiful Sailing, Harbour, Woodsman, and Ranch Camps. Homewood's 26 camp sessions provide exceptional fun and value! Quadra Island
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Pathfinder
Historic all boy's camp est. 1914 in Algonquin Park. Focus on wilderness canoe trips with excellent in-camp program as well. Exceptional 1:2 staff to camper ratio. Positive, tech-free culture for boys. Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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JOA Camps
An exceptional camp, all in French, offering weekly themes and diverse activities. Weekly outings included in pricing. Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Mère Clarac
Located in Saint-Donat, Qc, on the banks of the Ouareau River, the camp will charm you with its unique facilities and its activities conducted in French! Joie de vivre, at CMC is discovering, exploring and having fun! Saint-Donat
Traditional (multi activity)
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MWS Montreal Language Camps
French and English language camps at McGill University where kids engage in language learning, daily excursions and camp activities. Programmes divided by age - 7 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 to 17 years old. Downtown West, Toronto; Montreal
Education: Language Instruction
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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)
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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)
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The JunXion
At The JunXion, we mash up classic camp energy with mind-blowing experiences — We excel in unique & engaging specialty camps and also offer great traditional options. All camps get VR, arcade, art, trips and more. Runnymede, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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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)
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Bear Creek Outdoor Centre
We are a small camp with a spectacular community of campers and staff. We focus on having a great time building interpersonal skills and connecting with each other in a fantastic natural setting. Ottawa; Renfrew
Traditional (multi activity)
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Academic Camp Canada
Inspiring academic summer camps - choice of languages, maths, sciences, social studies & arts. You get to explore beautiful the New Brunswick or the cosmopolitan City of London in the UK. Be a Leader course is included. International; Rothesay
Education (multi)
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YMCA John Island Camp and YMCA NEO Summer Day Camps
YMCA John Island Camp (est. 1954): overnight camp on a Lake Huron North Channel island, south of Spanish, ON. Offering traditional camp programs, leadership development, and wilderness tripping from 5 days to 46 days. Manitoulin Island; North Bay; Sudbury
Traditional (multi activity)
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Here's a quick overview of benefits, as exemplified by some types of travel programs:
The short term benefits of international travel for teens or tweens are demonstrated anecdotally by anyone who has ever done this ("I learned so much"). The longer term benefits have been explored in a study by the Wagner Group. They surveyed adults who had participated in educational travel during their teen years and found interesting trends, including higher grades in university, and higher income as adults.
There were more personal effects of teen travel programs also:
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