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    JUNIOR CAMP (Toronto - English - Homestay)
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    JUNIOR CAMP (Toronto - English - Homestay)

    by ILSC Junior Camps

    An English summer camp combining classroom learning, city adventures, and everyday conversation with a local homestay family.

    Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy

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    JUNIOR CAMP at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Any English level

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 13-17

    Location / Region

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Cost

    From $2,100 CAD

    Duration

    1-6 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next session

    27 June-4 July 2027

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    Language levels: 5 English levels
    Class size: Maximum 16 students
    Accommodation: Single-room homestay; shared bathroom
    Meals: Full board: 3 meals daily
    Certificate / Outcome: Completion certificate and progress report
    Campus experience: ILSC Toronto language-school campus
    English classes: 13.75 hours weekly; Monday-Friday afternoons
    Activities: 5 mornings and 1 Saturday excursion weekly

    JUNIOR CAMP summary

    ILSC combines General English lessons with city activities and life in a local family's home. Reading, speaking, writing, and Canadian culture connect classroom study with everyday experiences.

    The strongest fit is a student who wants language practice and cultural exchange together. Homestay living adds family routines to the camp experience, alongside friendships with international classmates.

    What is JUNIOR CAMP (Toronto - English - Homestay)?

    JUNIOR CAMP (Toronto - English - Homestay) is ILSC Language Schools' English camp combining language study, organized activities, and a stay with a local family. Students study at the ILSC Toronto campus and learn alongside international peers.

    The General English curriculum covers Canadian culture, reading, speaking, and writing through current issues and popular culture. Morning activities and Saturday excursions extend the experience beyond lessons, while evenings and Sundays are spent with the homestay family.

    Why Succeed highlights JUNIOR CAMP

    • Classes, activities, and family life create several settings for practicing English.

    • Five language levels and a 16-student class limit give families concrete teaching details to compare.

    • The weekly activity pattern balances classroom study with cultural experiences and excursions.

    • A completion certificate and progress report provide a record of participation and learning.

    Who is JUNIOR CAMP for?

    Best for

    Students who want to practice English through lessons, international friendships, city activities, and participation in a host family's daily life.

    Not ideal if

    You want to live beside your classrooms or spend evenings in a student residence, because this option involves a family home and a substantial campus commute.

    Is JUNIOR CAMP worth it?

    This camp offers a useful combination for students who want to use English beyond a classroom. Lessons provide structure, while activities and homestay routines create opportunities for conversation and cultural learning.

    The main tradeoff is the daily journey between home and campus, with local transportation outside the package price. Families should weigh the appeal of host-family life against travel time and compare the full trip budget before committing.

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    Cost and what is included

    From $2,100 CAD; includes Registration, tuition, textbooks, and materials, All activity entry fees, Accommodation administration and a single homestay room, Full board: three meals per day, Airport pickup and drop-off, Medical insurance and a custodial letter, ILSC T-shirt and Certificate of Completion.

    Accommodation

    Single-room homestay; shared bathroom

    Meals

    Full board: 3 meals daily

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    1-6 weeks; Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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    How much preparation does JUNIOR CAMP need?

    Effort level

    Moderate study commitment with substantial travel preparation.

    Best started

    Begin at least eight weeks before your chosen Sunday arrival, allowing longer for entry documents.

    Main challenge

    Coordinating homestay, flights, payments, and a daily campus commute.

    Typical preparation

    • Choose a start date and duration that fit your family calendar.

    • Discuss dietary needs, household routines, curfews, and approved transport with your parent or guardian.

    • Arrange any required entry documents and provide confirmed flight and arrival details.

    • Plan payment of the fee balance at least two weeks before the first day.

    Useful if

    You want to practice English consistently in several everyday settings.

    What do students do on JUNIOR CAMP?

    You combine English lessons with organized city activities and time with your homestay family. The usual weekly rhythm places activities before afternoon classes, followed by a Saturday excursion and a Sunday with your hosts.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Join weekday morning activities with other international students.

    2. 2

      Attend afternoon General English classes covering reading, speaking, writing, and Canadian culture.

    3. 3

      Spend evenings with your homestay family.

    4. 4

      Take part in a full-day Saturday activity or excursion.

    5. 5

      Spend Sunday experiencing daily life with your host family.

    6. 6

      Receive a completion certificate and student progress report.

    JUNIOR CAMP dates and deadlines

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 1 week, 27 June

    27 June-4 July 2027

    One-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 2 weeks, 27 June

    27 June-11 July 2027

    Two-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 3 weeks, 27 June

    27 June-18 July 2027

    Three-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 4 weeks, 27 June

    27 June-25 July 2027

    Four-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 5 weeks, 27 June

    27 June-1 August 2027

    Five-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 6 weeks, 27 June

    27 June-8 August 2027

    Six-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 2 weeks, 4 July

    4-18 July 2027

    Two-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 3 weeks, 4 July

    4-25 July 2027

    Three-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 4 weeks, 4 July

    4 July-1 August 2027

    Four-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 1 week, 4 July

    4-11 July 2027

    One-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 5 weeks, 4 July

    4 July-8 August 2027

    Five-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 3 weeks, 11 July

    11 July-1 August 2027

    Three-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 2 weeks, 11 July

    11-25 July 2027

    Two-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 4 weeks, 11 July

    11 July-8 August 2027

    Four-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 1 week, 11 July

    11-18 July 2027

    One-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 2 weeks, 18 July

    18 July-1 August 2027

    Two-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 1 week, 18 July

    18-25 July 2027

    One-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 3 weeks, 18 July

    18 July-8 August 2027

    Three-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 2 weeks, 25 July

    25 July-8 August 2027

    Two-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 1 week, 25 July

    25 July-1 August 2027

    One-week homestay package.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Toronto English Homestay — 1 week, 1 August

    1-8 August 2027

    One-week homestay package; includes a school holiday.

    Upcoming

    School holiday

    2 August 2027

    No school classes on this day.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students must be aged 13-17.

    • Any English level is accepted.

    • The underage accommodation application requires parent or legal guardian approval.

    How much does JUNIOR CAMP cost?

    Homestay package

    From $2,100 CAD — One-week package total.

    Funding or discounts

    • Two weeks: $3,325 CAD
    • Three weeks: $4,550 CAD
    • Four weeks: $5,775 CAD
    • Five weeks: $7,000 CAD
    • Six weeks: $8,225 CAD
    • Registration deposit: $350 CAD — Non-refundable payment toward the package fee at registration.
    • Public transportation: $55 CAD per week — Estimated additional local transport expense.
    • Special diet supplement: $50 CAD per week — Applies when requested arrangements can be provided.

    What's included

    Registration, tuition, textbooks, and materials, All activity entry fees, Accommodation administration and a single homestay room, Full board: three meals per day, Airport pickup and drop-off, Medical insurance and a custodial letter, ILSC T-shirt and Certificate of Completion

    How to apply to JUNIOR CAMP

    1. 1

      Use ILSC's free online English test to help understand your current level.

    2. 2

      Choose the Toronto English Homestay camp, start date, and duration in the online application.

    3. 3

      Complete student, accommodation, airport-transfer, and additional-information sections with parent or guardian approval.

    4. 4

      Review the application summary and submit it yourself or through an education agent.

    5. 5

      Work with Admissions to confirm arrangements, pay the registration deposit, and receive your acceptance letter.

    6. 6

      Arrange required entry documents and flights, then provide arrival details and pay the balance at least two weeks before the first day.

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    What does JUNIOR CAMP cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Reading

    Develop English reading through content connected to real-world issues and events.

    Speaking

    Practice spoken English as part of the junior General English curriculum.

    Writing

    Develop English writing through the camp's teen-focused language curriculum.

    Canadian culture

    Explore Canadian culture alongside social issues, environmental issues, and popular culture.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on JUNIOR CAMP?

    A typical day during the program.

    Monday Friday activities

    General activities usually run 9:00 AM-1:30 PM.

    Monday Friday classes

    General English runs 2:30-5:15 PM, normally totaling 13.75 hours weekly.

    Saturday excursion

    The full-day activity usually runs 9:00 AM-6:00 PM.

    Homestay family time

    Students spend evenings and Sundays with their host family.

    Who teaches on JUNIOR CAMP?

    ILSC teachers deliver specialized junior English classes at the Toronto campus and have daily contact with students. Assigned Student Advisors provide a contact for personal challenges or concerns about feeling unsafe.

    Classes have a maximum of 16 students across five language levels.

    Where do students stay on JUNIOR CAMP?

    Residential plan

    • Room and amenities: A single homestay room includes a shared bathroom, laundry machines, and wireless internet.
    • Full board: Three meals are included daily, with special dietary arrangements available on request for a supplement.
    • Host-family experience: Students spend evenings and Sundays with their local homestay family.
    • Underage welfare: Students follow agreed curfews and approved transport arrangements, with ILSC and parent involvement in welfare concerns.

    The average homestay journey to campus is 45-60 minutes; local transportation is outside the package price.

    What happens after JUNIOR CAMP?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Receive an ILSC Certificate of Completion.

    Receive a student progress report.

    Develop reading, speaking, and writing through General English study.

    Build familiarity with Canadian culture through activities and homestay life.

    Where does JUNIOR CAMP take place?

    Classes take place at ILSC Language Schools Toronto, 443 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The activity program includes city attractions and surrounding destinations, with Niagara Falls and Canada's Wonderland among the excursion examples.

    Homestay accommodation is separate from the teaching campus.

    JUNIOR CAMP FAQs

    The camp accepts any English level and offers five language levels. Classes have a maximum of 16 students.

    Students have a single room and shared bathroom, with laundry machines and wireless internet provided. The average journey to campus is 45-60 minutes.

    The homestay package includes three meals per day, airport pickup and drop-off, medical insurance, and a custodial letter. Transportation between accommodation, school, and activities is not included.

    Dietary arrangements can be requested. If available, a special diet carries a $50 CAD weekly supplement.

    The usual weekday pattern combines morning activities with English classes from 2:30-5:15 PM. Saturdays have a full-day activity, while evenings and Sundays are spent with the homestay family.

    Students receive an end-of-course certificate and a student progress report.

    Students should immediately tell their homestay family and ILSC staff if they feel unsafe, unwell, distressed, or uncomfortable. Parents or guardians are involved in accommodation-change decisions, and ILSC can arrange temporary supervised accommodation for urgent welfare concerns.

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    • Accommodation Booking Policy
    • ILSC & Greystone College | Online Application Form
    • ILSC | Language Schools | Contact Us
    • ILSC | Language Schools | Contact Us
    • ILSC | Greystone College | Apply Now
    • ILSC | Language Schools | Apply Now
    • ILSC Education Group Digital Brochure 2026 • ILSC Education Group Digital Brochure 2026
    • Language Schools | Payment Methods
    • ILSC | Language Schools | Apply Now
    • 2027 TO Calendar - ILSC Junior HS Camps
    • PROGRAM PRICING & INCLUSIONS
    • ILSC | Language Schools | Programs | Junior | ILSC Campuses | Toronto

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    What we verified (on 8 Oct 2026)

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