Toronto Beaches camps

Top camps in The Beaches

Arts camps, education, and sports camps are all very popular in The Beach, but there are also traditional multi-activity camps in the area. Due to its centrality and dense population, you’ll find many leading kinds here, notably STEM summer camps. Of course, given the area, you’ll also find sailing camps for teens and kids. 

The cost of camps in The Beaches

Camps listed above range in price from $250 to $400 for a weeklong day camp, while some virtual camps from providers above come in under $100 per session. Camp is an investment in your child’s future and many leaders in business and entertainment trace success back to their experiences at summer camp. 

How to find the best camp in The Beach, Toronto

The best place to start, for Toronto families is the annual Toronto Camp Expo, where day camps from across the city and overnight camps from across the province converge every February. Register now, then when you meet camps there or at open houses or other events, come armed with the right questions starting with the following: 

• What’s the goal or projected outcome of the camp? 
• How much focus is there on activities my child likes? (Can I see a schedule?)  
• Are campers grouped by age, experience, or any other factor?
• What’s the ratio of counsellor-to-campers? 
• What training do leaders have in discipline, bullying, and safety (First Aid, etc.)?
• Is before and after care available, and is the camp flexible to fit my schedule? 
• What camp facilities are there and how up-to-date are they? 
• How do parents communicate with leaders or with the camp?
• What financial aid is available? Are there sibling discounts?  
• What is the camp’s policy concerning food allergies or special diets?

Download a longer, more detailed list of the best questions to ask summer camps. 

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