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Youth summer camp in Canada
In Toronto, combine English lessons on the University of Toronto’s St. George campus with supervised activities and full-board host family accommodation.
- Where
- Toronto, Canada
- Length
- From 2 to 4 weeks
- Minimum age
- 12 years old
- Language
- English basic
- Departures
- Every Monday
from €2,390 for 2 weeks
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The project
Discover our English language summer camp in Toronto, Canada. This programme combines English language learning, international encounters and exploring the city, with accommodation in a host family.
Highlights
- A stay in Toronto starting from 2 weeks.
- English lessons on the St. George campus of the University of Toronto.
- Full-board accommodation with a host family.
- Supervised cultural, sports and social activities.
A project we follow
Projects chosen with care and followed through regular visits on site.
A typical week
From Monday to Friday, classes take place in the morning. Afternoons are dedicated to activities and sightseeing. Weekend excursions are also included. Evening activities depend on the selected package and the schedule.
Accommodation and meals
Host family accommodation in Toronto is included in the price, so you can share the daily life of a local family and practise your English.
Student residence accommodation is also available as an option, at an additional cost. Contact us for availability and conditions.
Meals
Full board includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please tell Freepackers about any allergies or dietary needs before registering so that we can check what can be arranged.
Supervision
The supervising staff is there to guide you, help you learn and succeed, while creating lasting memories. Each member of staff, whether new or experienced, follows a training period to support the students as best as possible.
For activities organized off campus, the supervisory staff is always present with the students.
Arrival and transfers
Round-trip airport transfers are included. Arrival and departure arrangements must be coordinated with Freepackers before booking flights. Travel times between the host family’s accommodation and the school may vary depending on the accommodation assigned.
Free time and activities
Depending on the schedule, activities may include visits to the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, the Royal Ontario Museum, canoeing on Toronto Island or an excursion to Niagara Falls. These examples are indicative and may vary depending on the dates.
Budget
How long are you going for?
The Toronto summer camp runs from 28 June to 30 August 2027. Stays are available from 2 weeks, within this period and subject to availability. Contact Freepackers to choose your departure date and the length of your stay. Prices include accommodation with a host family. Student residence accommodation is available as an optional upgrade at an additional cost: please contact us for details. The €150 registration fee is included in the price.
What is included
- 20 English lessons per week (15 hours)
- Guided excursions and activities
- Teaching materials
- Accommodation in host family
- 3 meals per day
- Transfers to/from the airport included
- Registration fees (€150)
- Programme Certificate
- English test
Not included
- Flight tickets
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Visa fees for Canada
- Personal expenses and laundry
- Accommodation in student residence available at an additional cost. Contact us for more information.
Where your money goes
Donations are reinvested in full and directly into the local associations. How the costs break down
See the budget week by week
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Getting ready to leave
Your application
An up-to-date CV and a cover letter describing your background and what brings you here.
Conditions to take part
- From 12 years old. Participants aged 18 or over should contact Freepackers to check the package and admission conditions.
- The documents required for registration and parental authorisations are specified when preparing your application.
- English level: from elementary (A1) to advanced (C1).
- Minimum stay of 2 weeks.
Insurance
For any project abroad, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness, repatriation and third-party liability. With Chapka Cap Student, you get 5% off.
Online language lessons
With Clic Campus: video lessons and an e-learning platform, from home.
Questions
What are the vaccination requirements for a summer camp?
Check with your doctor before you leave, and with a travel health service such as the Institut Pasteur: pasteur.fr/fr/centre-medical/preparer-son-voyage/
What are the benefits of a school work placement abroad?
A work placement abroad brings a great deal, personally and professionally. It gives you international experience, builds your language skills, immerses you in a new culture and lets you make a real contribution to projects with a social impact. These experiences are also worth highlighting in your studies, your career and your personal life.
Can you do your school work placement in another country?
Of course. Whatever course you are on, you can take part.
Our placements abroad cover a wide range of fields with a positive impact on local communities. You can choose to join:
- Education: supporting teaching in schools, running educational workshops for children or taking part in awareness campaigns on crucial subjects such as the environment.
What is a youth work camp?
A youth work camp is a stay where teenagers take part in solidarity projects, often centred on building, renovation or protecting the environment. Run in several countries, these camps let young people help improve local living conditions while gaining valuable practical and personal skills.
How do you sign up for a summer camp abroad?
Signing up for a summer camp abroad usually takes several steps:
- Choose a programme that suits the teenager's interests and language level.
- Check the conditions for joining: age, language level, paperwork required.
What does a week at a summer camp look like?
Most youth camps follow a similar pattern:
- Day one: on arrival, participants are welcomed by the staff, introduced to the others and shown around, so they feel at ease.
- Monday to Friday:
What is a summer camp?
A summer camp is an immersive experience that lets teenagers and young adults take part in educational, sporting and cultural activities over the summer holidays.
These programmes offer a safe setting in which to discover new cultures and activities, improve language skills (English or Spanish) and meet people from all kinds of backgrounds. They carry a strong educational purpose: teenagers learn a great deal about the culture and the language of the country they visit.
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