Richmond Hill Camps

The variety of camps in Richmond Hill

In your research for camps in Richmond Hill, you will find a variety of unique camps ranging from day and overnight camps to online programs. Day and overnight camps typically mix kids of all ages into a single camp, while programs divide children by age in order to refine their skills more deeply. 

Richmond Hill day camps include those focused on everything from the arts to sports to technology. Multi-activity day camps are the most popular, an ideal way for kids to have fun with a variety of subjects. Great for young campers, day camps help them develop independence, and serve as a helpful alternative to day care. Camps are a great way for kids and teens to find their passion, with many different specialised or multidisciplinary camps to select from. 

At sports camps, kids stay active by playing team sports (basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc) or independent sports (badminton, tennis, swimming, etc.) Team sports are often divided by age or gender. Arts camps include relatively independent work with activities like painting, drawing, and music, though musical theatre and dance activities are more collaborative. At educational camps, your child acquires skills useful to their academic or professional pursuits, such as skills in engineering, programming, or business. Traditional camps are for the adventurous child, with lots of outdoor activities available.  

Kids use professional equipment at all camps which helps them gain a deeper understanding of each activity. For example, at programming camps, kids use popular programming languages such as Java or Python to code their projects. This prepares them for professional coding jobs which use the same languages.

At Richmond Hill overnight camps kids participate in fun activities all day and evening, while socializing with a diverse group of kids and teens. Teens specifically experience increases in maturity, as they learn to live independently for their week (or month) at camp. This includes maintaining a healthy, balanced daily routine, making decisions for themselves, and solving personal or interpersonal problems on their own. Overnight camps are a fun way for kids and teens to create strong bonds with fellow campers, and many times the friendships they gain here can last many years.

Choosing a Richmond Hill kids’ camp

It’s important to set expectations, goals, and limitations when searching for a summer camp. This will, of course, include your desired location, age range, and activities. All of this should be done with your family’s goals, as well your child’s goals and character in mind. (It’s critical to include your child in the selection process as much as possible.) You can sort the list of Richmond Hill camps by location, topic, cost, date, and age range to find camps that best meet your criteria. 

At this time, you’ll reach out to camp directors and leaders, asking questions about camp safety, counsellor training, and camp curricula. Browsing our listings above is a great place to start, as well as reading our extra tips on finding the best summer camp and further informational articles. 

The best place to do that, though, is at the annual Toronto Summer Camp Expo in February. Plan early! At the expo, families meet with camp directors to better understand each camps’ expectations and ethos. This  gives you a deeper understanding of the camp’s experience and dedication to making your child’s time enjoyable. You can also learn from presentations on paying for and choosing a camp. Additionally, early enrollees may receive extra benefits or discounts depending on the camp they apply to. Register for the Toronto Kids’ Camp Expo now. 

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