About the Course
These camps are designed for children and teens who want to have fun while they are learning English! Participants will make friends from around the world, visit exciting tourist sites, and get to know Canada all at the same time.
Start Dates:
TORONTO- June 17 to August 31, 2024
HAMILTON- July 2 to August 17, 2024
Package Includes:
15 hours / week of English classes (Mon-Fri)
Homestay accommodation on full board basis
Canadian Teen Buddies (Hamilton only)
Weekday teacher-guided activities
All entrance fees
Teacher-guided trip every Saturday (1 less than number of weeks)
Bus pass or Daily Drives* (Hamilton only)*
Charter bus to/from all trips/activities (Hamilton only)
Airport transfers (two-way)
All materials Medical insurance
Program certificate & Final Evaluation
All registration & placement fees
*20 minutes or less to camp > student walks
*45 minutes or less to camp > bus pass provided
*50 minutes or more to camp > daily drive service
Not Included:
Daily transportation to/from school (Toronto only
Transportation on trips & activities - TTC pass required
Special Diets (ie: vegetarian, vegan, lactose free, celiac, etc) - $75 per week
Volunteer Program-(Hamilton only) $100 per week
About the School
Location
TORONTO
Located at Yonge & Bloor streets, in the centre of downtown, close to the University of Toronto, and a 1-minute walk from the Yonge/Bloor subway station. The school is surrounded by shops & take out restaurants offering international food.
HAMILTON
On the campus of Hillfield Strathallan College, a prestigious private school, the Hamilton Camp offers modern facilities.
The campus has a gym, sports fields, & picnic areas. Conveniently located half-way between Toronto & Niagara Falls,
Hamilton is a 45 minute drive from both cities, making it the perfect place to visit & learn English.
Trips & Activities
TORONTO
Daily teacher-guided afternoon activities plus one day trip every Saturday are included in the program. Sundays are spent with friends or the host parents.
HAMILTON
Students experience the perfect combination of teacher-guided trips & activities both in the Hamilton area, and in Toronto and Niagara. Chartered buses take us on all trips!
Transportation
The Toronto bus and subway system are safe and easy to use. Students & teachers will use local transit to travel to all weekday activities. Students must purchase a TTC pass to get to/from camp as well as for use on weekday trips. Most Saturday trips are by chartered bus.
In Hamilton, depending on distance, students in homestay either walk, take the bus, or receive our “daily drive” service. or more.)
Homestay
Individual students live in Homestay with Canadian families. Hosts provide three meals per day and a warm, comfortable home environment. All families have been carefully screened to ensure comfort and safety. Students under 14 years will be placed in a homestay with an older student who will accompany them to school.
In Hamilton on campus residential accommodation may also be possible.
BUDDY PROGRAMME - HAMILTON ONLY
Have fun interacting with Canadian teens!
Students can easily take their English language skills to the next level with our new, innovative program offered at the Hamilton camp. Canadian Teen Buddies take on an active role interacting with our students in classroom activities, and on trips and activities. Students practice speaking English with Canadian students in natural situations and make some new friends at the same time! Our Canadian Buddy Program helps students improve their English skills naturally.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME - HAMILTON ONLY
Immerse yourself in an authentic English language environment while assisting alongside experienced
Canadian camp counselors and student volunteers. Volunteers will work in a children day camp and will assist in one of several areas such as: sports, creative arts, STEM, academic skills, cooking. Ages of Canadian children participating in the camps range from 4 to 15 years.
