Canadian Experience Camp — 3-Week July Session (A3)
3-24 July 2027
Includes arrival and departure dates.
In-person Program
Canadian Experience Camp
by Appleby College Summer Academy
Canadian Experience Camp combines English immersion with arts, sports, science activities and Canadian excursions, bringing international campers together with Canadian peers.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Canadian Experience Camp at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
International campers; all English levels
Age range / Year group
Ages 10-12
Location / Region
Appleby College, Oakville, Canada
Cost
$7,150; $8,975
Duration
3 or 4 weeks
Format
In-person
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Language: English-speaking environment
Accommodation: Air-conditioned double rooms; shared washrooms
Meals: Three hot meals daily; snacks and fruit
Campus experience: Weekday camps with Canadian peers
Participant care: 24/7 supervision and campus security
Instructors: Expert instructors and sports coaches
Airport transfers: Toronto Pearson transfers included
Canadian Experience Camp summary
Canadian Experience Camp combines English use with everyday camp life, bringing international participants into activities alongside Canadian peers.
Campers choose weekly arts, sports or science activities, then join supervised excursions and evening programming with the boarding community.
It suits children who enjoy learning through play and friendship, with the support of staff living alongside them.
What is Canadian Experience Camp?
Canadian Experience Camp is Appleby College’s residential summer experience combining Canadian camp life with natural English use. International participants join Canadian peers in weekday activities across Arts & Media, Sports & Adventure and Science & Success. Learning comes through shared activities, friendships and practical challenges.
Campers live in boarding houses on Appleby’s lakefront campus and join supervised excursions around the Greater Toronto Area and Niagara Falls. Evening activities include sports, visual arts, karaoke and campfires. Roommate pairing across language groups encourages English conversation beyond the daytime camps.
Why Succeed highlights Canadian Experience Camp
Daily activities with Canadian peers give English practice a social purpose beyond classroom exercises.
Arts, sports and science choices let campers explore interests while participating at a suitable English level.
Cross-language roommate pairing extends cultural exchange into everyday boarding life.
Live-in staff, 24/7 supervision and supervised excursions provide a clear support structure for younger travelers.
Included meals, airport transfers and excursion costs make the main residential package easier for families to compare.
Who is Canadian Experience Camp for?
Best for
Children who want English practice through arts, sports, science and friendships, and feel ready to share a room and follow a supervised boarding routine.
Not ideal if
Your priority is a timetable centered on formal English lessons, a private room or unrestricted phone access.
Is Canadian Experience Camp worth it?
Canadian Experience Camp offers a coherent package for families seeking social English immersion and a supported introduction to residential camp life. Activities with Canadian peers and cross-language roommates create repeated opportunities to communicate. Its strongest value is the combination of cultural experience, friendship and growing independence.
The financial commitment deserves careful comparison with a child’s readiness and interests. Camp preferences are not guaranteed, excursions can change, and airfare and travel-permit costs are separate. Families should also weigh the cancellation terms and the requirement to pay promptly after acceptance.
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Cost and what is included
$7,150; $8,975; includes Weekly camp programming, Residential accommodation, Three buffet-style meals daily, plus fruit and snacks, Airport transfers and transportation during the stay, Excursion meals, transportation and entrance fees, Emergency medical insurance, Free self-service laundry.
Accommodation
Air-conditioned double rooms; shared washrooms
Meals
Three hot meals daily; snacks and fruit
Supervision or safety information
Boarding staff live alongside participants and provide 24/7 supervision. Staff have Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification, with campus security and access to medical care.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
3 or 4 weeks; Appleby College, Oakville, Canada.
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Effort level
Moderate family preparation and an active residential routine.
Best started
Begin documents and budgeting a few weeks before the October application opening, then plan travel several months before your chosen session.
Main challenge
Adjusting to shared rooms, English interaction and time away from home.
Typical preparation
Gather official immunization records and arrange English translations wherever possible.
Discuss camp interests, roommate sharing and the boarding phone policy together.
Budget for airfare, travel documents and personal spending alongside the camp fee.
Prepare travel details early; Appleby’s boarding FAQ asks for the Travel Information Form one month before program start.
Useful if
Your child wants to build confidence through activities and new friendships.
What do students do on Canadian Experience Camp?
You join a different selected camp each week, spending weekdays with Canadian peers in an English-speaking environment. Boarding life adds shared meals, co-curricular activities, evening events and supervised trips.
Step-by-step process
- 1
After acceptance, preselect your preferred camps for each week.
- 2
Arrive on your session’s travel date and settle into your boarding house.
- 3
Join weekly arts, sports or science camps at your assigned English level.
- 4
Take part in afternoon and evening activities with the summer boarding community.
- 5
Explore regional attractions on supervised excursions.
- 6
Practice independence through shared-room routines and self-service laundry.
Canadian Experience Camp dates and deadlines
Upcoming
Canadian Experience Camp — 3-Week August Session (B3)
25 July-15 August 2027
Includes arrival and departure dates.
Canadian Experience Camp — 4-Week August Session (B)
25 July-21 August 2027
Includes arrival and departure dates.
Applications open
14 October 2026
12:00 p.m. EST, as published by Appleby.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Canadian Experience Camp — 3-Week July Session (A3) | 3-24 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Canadian Experience Camp — 3-Week August Session (B3) | 25 July-15 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Canadian Experience Camp — 4-Week August Session (B) | 25 July-21 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Applications open | 14 October 2026 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
International campers ages 10-12.
All English levels; weekly camp placement varies by language level.
Individuals and groups may apply.
Required vaccination series must be completed before travel.
Upload official immunization records, translated into English wherever possible.
Disclose medical conditions, medication, dietary restrictions and allergies.
Follow Appleby’s Code of Conduct.
How much does Canadian Experience Camp cost?
Three-week camp
$7,150 CAD — July or August residential session; tax included.
Funding or discounts
- Four-week camp: $8,975 CAD — August residential session; tax included.
- Custodianship notarization: $50 CAD — Available if required; non-refundable.
What's included
Weekly camp programming, Residential accommodation, Three buffet-style meals daily, plus fruit and snacks, Airport transfers and transportation during the stay, Excursion meals, transportation and entrance fees, Emergency medical insurance, Free self-service laundry
How to apply to Canadian Experience Camp
- 1
Create an account or sign in at Appleby’s international summer boarding application portal.
- 2
Complete the Canadian Experience Camp application and upload required documents, including immunization records.
- 3
Declare medical needs, medication, dietary restrictions and allergies during application.
- 4
Receive Appleby’s application decision within five business days.
- 5
If accepted, pay in full within five business days and complete remaining forms.
- 6
Receive the formal Letter of Acceptance by email after required documentation is submitted.
- 7
Preselect weekly camp preferences and provide travel information.
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What does Canadian Experience Camp cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Arts & Media
Explore creative expression through options such as visual arts, photography, digital cartooning, music and theatre.
Sports & Adventure
Build sports and outdoor skills through options including tennis, basketball, soccer, survival skills and adventure challenges.
Science & Success
Try hands-on options such as Wacky Science, Exploring STEM, coding, robotics, forensics and video game design.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Canadian Experience Camp?
A typical day during the program.
Weekly camp activities
Join selected day camps with Canadian peers; the August calendar includes a Carnival Day in the second week.
Boarding community
Co-curricular activities, sports, games and community time follow daytime camps.
Regional trips
Supervised trips include Niagara Falls, Toronto attractions and Canada’s Wonderland, depending on the session.
Device hand in
Participants give personal devices to boarding staff for secure overnight storage.
Who teaches on Canadian Experience Camp?
Day camps are designed and led by expert instructors, with coaches and instructors supporting sports and outdoor activities. Live-in boarding staff lead evening programming and supervise excursions, and the boarding team holds Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification.
Where do students stay on Canadian Experience Camp?
Residential plan
- Boarding houses: Four air-conditioned houses offer common rooms, Wi-Fi, fresh linens and free self-service laundry.
- Full meal plan: Three buffet-style hot meals are served daily, with fruit and snacks available and most dietary needs accommodated.
- Participant support: Live-in staff provide 24/7 supervision, supported by campus security and access to medical care.
- Campus and excursions: Campers join activities on the lakefront campus and supervised outings with meals, transportation and entrance fees included.
Rooms are shared doubles with shared washrooms; roommates are paired by age, gender identity and different language groups.
What happens after Canadian Experience Camp?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Develop social skills through friendships with Canadian and international peers.
Build confidence by trying new activities and challenges.
Practice English through everyday conversations and shared routines.
Develop independence through residential camp life.
Explore interests in arts, sports, science and technology.
Where does Canadian Experience Camp take place?
The camp is based at Appleby College’s lakefront campus at 540 Lakeshore Road West in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Included transfers connect campers with Toronto Pearson Airport, while excursions introduce attractions in Toronto, Niagara Falls and the surrounding region.
Travel should follow the session’s arrival and departure dates; deviations are typically not accommodated and may incur additional fees.
Canadian Experience Camp FAQs
No. Canadian Experience Camp accepts all English levels, but individual camp placements depend on the camper’s English level and the available choices.
Options span Arts & Media, Sports & Adventure and Science & Success. Examples include visual arts, photography, tennis, soccer, coding and robotics; campers preselect weekly preferences after acceptance.
Campers stay in air-conditioned boarding houses, sharing double rooms and washrooms. Roommates are paired by age and gender identity, with different language groups to encourage English use.
Three buffet-style hot meals are provided daily, with fruit and snacks available. Most dietary needs and allergies can be accommodated; families should disclose restrictions during application.
Boarding staff live alongside participants and provide 24/7 supervision. Staff have Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification, with campus security and access to medical care.
Transfers to and from Toronto Pearson Airport are included. Airfare, travel-permit fees and personal spending money are separate.
Boarding participants may use devices before programming, during designated evening personal time and on excursion days. Devices are handed to staff at 9:30 p.m. for secure overnight storage.
Yes, with approval from the Summer Boarding office. A completed Leave Form must be submitted with at least 24 hours’ notice, and approval is required before the visit or leave.
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Ben works at the intersection of education, technology and school adoption, with expertise in how secondary schools evaluate data-driven tools and how education technology is used in practice.
Sources & verification
Source types reviewed
- Appleby College Summer ESL FAQ
- 2027 CEC Four-Week August Schedule
- 2027 CEC Three-Week August Schedule
- 2027 CEC Three-Week July Schedule
- Login | Appleby Summer International Priority
- 2027 Summer Programs Rates & Dates
- Appleby College Camps & Academies Code of Conduct
- Appleby Camps & Academies Refund Policy
- Book A Tour
- Apply Now
- How To Apply
- 2026-27 Registration
- Discover Canada with Canadian Experience Camp | Language, Culture, and Fun for International Campers Ages 10 to 12
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