Summer camps
Canada, Toronto5(2)
Youth summer camp in Canada
- Duration
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Age
- From 12 years old
from €2,390 for 2 weeks
Canada
Work and study in Canada: study, work and live the Canadian experience
Combine English or professional training with paid work in Canada: Freepackers Work and Study programmes with RealStep, for students, gap year travellers and young professionals.
1 programme in this country
Canada is one of the most sought-after destinations for international young adults looking to combine real-world work experience with language learning and professional development. Wide open spaces, an outstanding quality of life, a multicultural society, and a thriving job market: Canada has everything it takes to turn a gap year into a life-changing chapter.
At Freepackers, all our Canada programmes are Work and Study programmes. Unlike many of our other destinations, Canada is not a humanitarian mission destination: it stands out for its unique offer of professional and cultural immersion, fully structured and internationally recognised.
A Work and Study Canada programme combines a language or professional training course with paid work experience in Canada. Both components reinforce each other: you sharpen your English skills while building a real professional track record in an international setting.
Good to know before you go
- Visa
- All information and visa applications for Canada are on the International Experience Canada website.
- Health
- Please check with your doctor or a travel clinic which vaccinations you need for your destination. You can also find up-to-date health advice for each destination on the Institut Pasteur website.
Our programmes in Canada
About the destination
What Does a Work and Study Canada Programme Include?
- Study Abroad: intensive English courses, professional training programmes (hospitality, tourism, business, environment…), immersion in the Canadian education system.
- Work Abroad: paid employment with a local employer, internship within a professional organisation, hands-on experience on a ranch or in the outdoor hospitality sector.
These programmes are designed for students, young professionals on a career break, and anyone looking to strengthen their international profile with tangible, on-the-ground experience.
Why Choose Canada for a Work and Study Experience?
Canada is one of the few countries that offers young internationals straightforward access to work legally during their stay, through the International Experience Canada (IEC) programme, which includes the Working Holiday Visa (WHV), the Young Professionals stream, and the International Co-op (internship) stream.
Depending on your programme, your visa allows you to work full-time or part-time throughout your stay, a real asset to help fund your experience and return home with a valuable professional reference.
Key reasons to choose Canada for a work and study experience:
- A welcoming, multicultural environment open to international profiles
- World-class cities: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, with opportunities across a wide range of industries
- Access to accredited training programmes in high-demand fields such as hospitality, tourism, and environmental management
Gap Year Programmes in Canada with RealStep
For paid jobs, professional training, and gap year programmes in Canada, Freepackers works with its partner RealStep. Several programmes are available depending on your goals and the length of your stay:
- Guaranteed Paid Job in Canada : Hospitality : secure a guaranteed job in tourism and hospitality in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, from 3 months.
- Guaranteed Working Holiday Visa Programme : 3 months of intensive English courses in Vancouver or Toronto + a guaranteed Working Holiday Visa valid for 2 years.
- Study and Work in Canada: Hospitality & Tourism : professional training in hospitality followed by a paid internship, in the Rockies or in Vancouver.
- Gap Year in Canada: Study and Work in Vancouver : professional training + paid job in the heart of Vancouver.
- Gap Year Internship on a Ranch in Canada : a rural immersion to improve your English and gain professional experience off the beaten track.
Every programme is fully supported from start to finish: pre-departure recruitment process, visa assistance, accommodation and on-site integration.
Practical Information
For all visa-related enquiries for a study or work stay in Canada, visit the official International Experience Canada website.
Comprehensive travel insurance, covering accidents, illness, repatriation and third-party liability, is required for all Freepackers programmes. Our partner CHAPKA offers tailored cover for study and internship stays abroad, with a 5% discount available via this link. The Cap Student plan specifically covers internships and study programmes abroad: subscribe to Cap Student.
