Youth empowerment and social justice camps and programs

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Is your child interested in social justice, activism, and leadership? Does he or she enjoy challenging and exciting experiences? If so, a youth empowerment or social justice camp may be a perfect fit. Read more

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    Ashbury College Summer Programs   
    Ashbury's Summer Program offers a broad range of summer camps in the performing and visual arts, athletics, and STEM as well as set-up for success workshops and credit courses. Learn something new this summer!

    Ottawa North
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $440
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    Outward Bound Canada   
    Outward Bound Canada provides challenging adventures in the outdoors across the country that develop self-respect, awareness of others, interpersonal skills, and a sense of accomplishment.

    East York, Toronto; Algonquin Park; Kananaskis; Vancouver; Vancouver Island
    Adventure (multi)
    • Ages 9 to 19 ( Boys, Girls, Coed)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $1
    daycampovernightcampallboysallgirlscoed19-191East York, TorontoAlgonquin ParkKananaskisVancouverVancouver IslandAlberta, British Columbia, OntarioEast-York
    Camp Can-Aqua   
    A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patience & empathy. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here.

    Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 5 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $2,850
    overnightcampcoed28505-172Haliburton HighlandsOakvilleOttawaOnlineOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed6005-163LeamingtonLondonPort SevernOntario
    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)
    • Ages 4 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $350
    daycampovernightcampcoed3504-184LakefieldOnlineOntario
    InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta   
    Pioneer Camp Alberta is a Christian summer camp with two beautiful locations in Sundre & Rocky Mountain House, AB. Get ready for exploration, adventure, creation, challenge, growth, skill development, and of course, fun!

    Rocky Mountain House; Sundre
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 5 to 19 ( Boys, Girls, Coed)
    • Program
    • from $165
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    TAC - Sports, Aquatics and Education   
    TAC Sports, Aquatics & Education specializes in Sports, Swim and S.T.E.M programming. Ages 3-16, Co-ed. Year round Camps, Lessons, Academy and House Leagues across the GTA! Grow, Learn, Lead!

    Throughout Ontario (14)
    Sport (multi)
    • Ages 3.5 to 16 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $165
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    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)
    • Day Camp, Program, PA Day
    • from $80
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    La Citadelle Summer Camp   
    La Citadelle Summer Camp offers unique Programs that incorporate educational enrichment (French, English & Math), with an exciting array of activities, sports, fine arts & technology. Our Camps run for the month of July.

    York Mills, Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 2.5 to 12 (Coed)
    • Program
    • from $450
    programclasscoed4502.5-128York Mills, TorontoOnlineOntarioNorth-York
    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)
    • Ages 12 to 18 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,498
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    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 5 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $395
    daycampcoed3955-1810Bay Street Corridor, TorontoEast York, TorontoOntarioDowntown, East-York
    Wholesome Character   
    A character-building organization offering Personalized Coaching, Mentoring Programs for Boys and Girls, Leadership Programs, and Etiquette Programs for children ages 5 to 17. Cost varies from $0 - $450.

    Oakville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 5 to 17 ( Boys, Girls)
    • Program, Virtual Program
    • from $200
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    VISST Camps   
    STEAM spring, summer and after school programs for kids 8-15. Topics include Math, Game Design, Animation, Coding, and more. Cultivating curiosity and having fun are explicit goals of our programs.

    Vancouver
    Education: STEAM
    • Ages 8 to 15 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $250
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    Drop Thought Kids   
    A unique hands-on program designed to build confidence and critical thinking skills. With cross-curricular activities within STEM, Science, Geography, History, Math and Art, children will explore what could be possible.

    Mississauga
    Education (multi)
    • Ages 6 to 11 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $150
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    Camp Kahuna   
    Halton region camp offering leadership training and an extraordinary camp program that will exceed your expectations. We fuse traditional camp activities with the extraordinary.

    Acton; Burlington
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 5 to 13 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $395
    daycampcoed3955-1314ActonBurlingtonOntario
    Winning Techniques Camp   
    Winning Techniques Camp offers expert coaching in Figure Skating, Hockey, Adventure, and Leadership. Our supportive staff fosters skill development and life skills in a fun, family-friendly environment.

    Huntsville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $429
    daycampovernightcampcoed4294-1715HuntsvilleOntario
    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
    overnightcampallgirls9509-1616GravenhurstOntario
    Ross Creek Centre for the Arts   
    SummerArts combines the best of camp with the best of the arts! Great food, a full rec schedule, campfire & a core of incredible arts programming on a beautiful campus overlooking the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia.

    Canning
    Arts (multi)
    • Ages 5 to 18 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $345
    daycampcoed3455-1817CanningNova Scotia
    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, PA Day
    • from $179
    daycamppadayallgirls1798-1618BurlingtonGuelphKingOnlineOntario
    Girls Inc. of Durham   
    Offering 8 weeks of summer fun in Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa for girls ages 6 to 16! Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 4:00pm, with extended care available for additional fee. Fun hands-on activities, games and theme days.

    Ajax; Pickering; Whitby
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 18 ( Girls)
    • Day Camp
    • from $40
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    UC Summer Programs   
    We are a traditional day camp that fosters kids' curiosity over the summer by offering fun, unique, and educational activities and field trips.

    Markham; Whitchurch - Stouffville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 3 to 17 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $200
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    Camp Celtic   
    Situated on Ontario's Bruce Peninsula, near Lions Head, this traditional overnight summer camp features specialized instruction in land &water sports, fine arts, performing arts, out-tripping, and nature activities.

    Bruce Peninsula
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 6 to 18 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $345
    overnightcampcoed3456-1822Bruce PeninsulaOntario
    Out to Play   
    Learning and connecting through play! A Forest and Nature School with camps in Nepean/Kanata and downtown at the Canadian Museum of Nature! Offering art, storytelling, hikes, and play in forests and meadows.

    Ottawa
    Adventure (multi)
    • Ages 4 to 12 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $415
    daycampcoed4154-1223OttawaOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed8906-1624OrilliaOntario
    University of Toronto JICS Summer Lab Camp   
    JICS Summer Lab Camp sparks curiosity through play-based, inquiry-driven experiences. Our programs nurture creativity, build lifelong skills, and celebrate each child’s unique perspective—all in a fun environment!

    Annex, Toronto
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 4 to 9 (Coed)
    • Day Camp
    • from $360
    daycampcoed3604-925Annex, TorontoOntarioMidtown
    Tall Ships Adventure   
    An immersive experience in the art of sailing a tall ship, develop teamwork, leadership, and resilience. Navigate the waters alongside a diverse crew. From hauling sails to steering the ship, you will play a vital role.

    Harbourfront, Toronto; Brockville; Ottawa; Sarnia
    Adventure: Travel
    • Ages 12 to 18 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $999
    overnightcampcoed99912-1826Harbourfront, TorontoBrockvilleOttawaSarniaOntarioDowntown
    Camp Arowhon   
    A family-run co-ed summer camp in the heart of Algonquin Park where kids escape the screens and stress of city life and have the times of their lives while learning activity and life skills and making lifelong friends.

    Algonquin Park
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 7 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,500
    overnightcampcoed15007-1627Algonquin ParkOntario
    Camp Kwasind   
    A great overnight Christian camp in Muskoka for ages 7to17 that is AFFORDABLE, MEMORABLE, FUN & SAFE. A unique and safe place to build friendships, gain confidence. experience the outdoors and explore the Christian faith

    Huntsville
    Traditional (multi activity)
    • Ages 7 to 17 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $600
    overnightcampcoed6007-1728HuntsvilleOntario
    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
    overnightcampcoed12514-1829Lake CowichanVictoriaBritish Columbia
    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)
    • Ages 8 to 16 (Coed)
    • Overnight Camp
    • from $1,195
    overnightcampcoed11958-1630InternationalShawnigan LakeBritish Columbia, International
    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 $575
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    Who are youth empowerment camps for and what programs do they have?

    Youth empowerment camps, also called “social justice camps,” are primarily intended for teens. Many, though, are also open to preteens.

    These camps are a great option for kids who want to expand their horizons, build confidence, and connect with a like-minded community. Kids who are passionate about social issues and want to make a difference in the world are an especially good fit.

    Youth empowerment summer camps and programs offer training, exercises, and activities related to social justice. Your child will learn about a wide range of local and global issues:

    • Poverty and homelessness
    • The environment and climate change
    • Racism and bigotry
    • Bullying
    • Gay rights
    • Sexuality
    • Animal cruelty
    • Gun control
    • Culture
    • Religion

    But there’s more to these camps than social activism and education. Youth empowerment camps also have a variety of fun activities that you’ll find at other camps and programs. This includes campfires, swimmingthe artsmusicdancesports, and more.

    Many youth empowerment and social justice camps are residential. Some, though, are day programs.

    What are the main benefits of youth empowerment camps?

    At a youth empowerment and social justice camp your child will learn crucial skills. Some of the main ones include

    This will serve your child well in the future, and help them excel in the teen years and beyond. They’ll learn important values, build confidence, and learn how to make a difference. They’ll also have the opportunity to make new friends, have a great time, and build memories that can last a lifetime.

    We list youth empowerment and social justice camps in Canada and the United States. Click on a camp to learn all about it, including its cost, location, programs, and session dates.



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