Canadian Experience Camp

Learn, Play, Explore!

 Each weekday, Canadian Experience Camp participants join Appleby’s vibrant day camp community, choosing from a wide range of programs across Sports & Adventure, Arts & Media, and Science & Success. With over 5,000 Canadian campers attending each summer, Appleby offers one of the largest and most diverse day camp programs of any independent school in Canada. 

Programs are thoughtfully designed and led by expert instructors, ensuring every camper enjoys fun, skill-building experiences in a welcoming, English-speaking environment.

Arts & Media Camps:

Unleash creativity and self-expression! These camps are perfect for young artists, performers, and media enthusiasts.

Examples of Arts & Media Camps:

• Beginner English: Acro, Cartoons & Comics, Visual Arts, Clay & 3D Printing
• Intermediate English: Art & Digital Photography, Digital Cartooning, Fashion Design
• Advanced English: Glee Club, Music & Beat Production, Theatre Arts

Sports & Adventure Camps:

Get active and challenge yourself! Campers build skills in a variety of sports and outdoor adventures, guided by passionate coaches and instructors.

• Beginner English: Tennis, Ball Hockey, Basketball, Exploring the Sports, Soccer
• Intermediate to Advanced English: Extreme Adventure Challenge, Survival Skills, Track & Field

Science & Success Camps:

Think big and experiment boldly! These camps spark curiosity and innovation through hands-on learning in STEAM and beyond.

• Intermediate to Advanced English: Wacky Science, Exploring STEAM, Coding, Robotics, Forensics, Video Game Design

* Due to limited space, international campers must pre-select their top camp choices for each week during the application process. Final placement depends on availability and the camper’s English language level*

To learn which camps are offered each week, please visit the Canadian Experience Camp offerings by week resource. 

For more information on types of day camps, please review the CEC Brochure here. 

For fluent and advanced English speakers, please contact us at summerboarding@appleby.on.ca for additional options.

Living on campus is a big part of the Appleby Summer experience! Participants stay in one of our four air-conditioned boarding houses, each offering a welcoming, comfortable, and social environment. Participants are paired in double rooms, with shared washroom accommodations, by age, gender identity—and most excitingly, with someone from a different language group. This intentional pairing helps foster meaningful cross-cultural friendships and encourages English language use in a natural, supportive setting.

Each boarding house features cozy common rooms where participants can relax, play games like pool or table tennis, or get to know each other. Wi-Fi is available throughout campus and within Boarding Houses. Common rooms are all equipped with a microwave, fridge (stocked with a variety of nutritious snacks), and filtered water system for participants to access at any time. Upon participant arrival, all rooms are set with fresh linens. Self-service laundry facilities are located within each boarding house and free for participants to use.

Meals are a highlight of the day! Our beautiful dining hall serves three nutritious, buffet-style hot meals daily, all prepared on-site by Appleby’s exceptional culinary team. Fresh fruit and snacks are always available, and we’re happy to accommodate most dietary needs and allergies with care and attention. We ask that applicants please list all restrictions and allergies at the time of application, and reach out to us with specific concerns.

Get ready to explore! Our off-site excursions give participants the chance to experience some of the region’s most exciting attractions while immersing themselves in Canadian culture. From iconic landmarks to thrilling adventures to electric arcade fun, every outing is designed to be engaging, and unforgettable.

All excursions are fully supervised by trained boarding staff and include meals, transportation, and entrance fees—so all participants need to do is enjoy the ride!

Highlights include:

• Toronto Adventures: CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, and a Toronto Blue Jays Baseball game
• Niagara Falls: Hornblower Cruise, Clifton Hill and surrounding attractions
• Canada’s Wonderland: Ontario’s premier theme park
• Dave & Buster’s Arcade
• Trampoline Park Fun
• Shopping Mall Visits
• Movie Theatre Night

Please note: Excursions may vary based on weather and availability. The list above reflects options for 4-week participants; 3-week participants will enjoy a selection of these experiences.

For closed CEC Groups, please contact us for more details regarding customization.

Evenings at Appleby are a vibrant time for our Summer Boarding community to come together, unwind, engage and build lasting friendships. Led by our enthusiastic Boarding Staff, participants take part in fun, inclusive activities, and often new experiences that encourage connection, creativity, and community spirit.

From friendly competitions to artistic expression and cultural exploration, our evening programming is designed to be both memorable and meaningful.

Activity Examples include:

• Organized Sports: archery, tennis, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, indoor and beach volleyball
• Summer Boarding House Cup Challenge
• Board Game Café
• Guided Visual Arts Activities
• Talent Show Night
• Campfires by the lake
• Diversity and Inclusion Seminar
• Indoor Swim Time
• Tye-Dye Shirt making
• Community Connection Nights
• Karaoke Night
• Egg Drop Competition
• Rock-climbing on our 3-storey indoor wall
• Farewell Dinner and Dance

From the moment participants arrive in Canada to the day they depart, their safety and well-being are our highest priorities.

With 24/7 supervision, our caring and dedicated boarding staff live alongside participants within the boarding houses and take part in daily activities and excursions, offering constant support and connection.

Our experienced boarding team is certified in Standard First Aid and CPR-C and committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and safe environment for all. During the day, instructors and on-campus staff are always present to guide and support participants in the classroom, regardless of the need.               

Appleby College’s 24/7 On-Campus Security Team ensures safety around the clock, while our Campus Health Centre Nurses & local clinics provide access to medical care whenever needed.

Canadian Experience Camp Arrival and Departure Dates:

3-Week Canadian Experience Camp:

July Session: July 4 to July 25, 2026 

• Arrival on Saturday July 4, 2026 to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ)  

• Departure on Saturday July 25, 2026 from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) 

August Session: July 26 to August 15, 2026 

• Arrival on Sunday July 26, 2026 to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) 

• Departure on Saturday August 15, 2026 from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ)  

4-Week Canadian Experience Camp: 

August Session: July 26 to August 22, 2026 

• Arrival on Sunday July 26, 2026 to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) 

• Departure on Saturday August 22, 2026 from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) 

Deviations from the arrival and departure dates listed above are typically not possible to accommodate. In rare instances where deviations are possible to accommodate, additional fees will apply. 

Summer 2026 Canadian Experience Camp cost, including tax:

• 3-Week CEC: $6,950.00
• 4-Week CEC: $8,750.00

Boarding program fees include:

• Weekly Enrichment Camps
• Three buffet-style meals daily plus snacks and fruit.
• Transportation to and from the airport, as well as at all points during their stay
• All excursion-related costs
• Emergency medical insurance

Boarding program fees do NOT include airfare, fees for travel permits, notarization of custodianship (available for $50 if required), or personal spending money.  

Fees can be paid by a variety of methods incuding credit card. Credit card payments for all summer boarding programs are subject to a 2.4% non-refundable surcharge.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy: Notice of student withdrawal must be made in writing to Appleby College Summer Programs at SummerBoarding@appleby.on.ca. Details and timelines:

• Cancellations made on or before February 28, 2026, are eligible for a full refund less a $500 non-refundable administrative fee 
• Cancellations received on or after March 1, 2026, and prior to May 1, 2026, will be eligible for a 50% refund less a $500 non-refundable administrative fee 
• Cancellations received on or after May 1, 2026, are not eligible for a refund 
• Exceptions to cancellation deadline: In case of visa denial (complete with proof, accepted at the discretion of Appleby College) or medical emergency, supported by certification from a legally qualified medical practitioner not related to the student, a full refund will be issued, less a $500 non-refundable administrative fee. Notice must be made in writing to SummerBoarding@appleby.on.ca no fewer than 7 days prior to program start 
• Please note custodianship notarization fees are non-refundable
• Program fees paid cannot be transferred to another individual 
• Session/Program transfer requests if able to be accommodated are subject to a non-refundable $250 Program/Session Transfer Fee  

Applications for Summer 2026 open at 12:00 p.m.  EST on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.  

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Offer of Admission: After submitting your application, your application will be reviewed, and our team will be in contact within 5 business days with the resuts of your application.

Program Payment & Forms: If accepted, to confirm the student’s placement in the program, full payment is due within five (5) business days from notice of acceptance. Fees can be paid by a variety of methods incuding credit card. Credit card payments for all summer boarding programs are subject to a 2.4% non-refundable surcharge.

A formal Letter of Acceptance will be issued by email following submission of all required forms and documentation.

If you have questions about CEC or the application process, please email SummerBoarding@appleby.on.ca. We look forward to welcoming you to Appleby College this summer!

Appleby College Summer Programs
Appleby College is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of campers, students & staff as our first priority. As such, it is important that all campers, students & staff confirm the status of their vaccinations.

Routine Immunization Policy
The Ontario Ministry of Health recommends the following Publicly Funded Immunization schedule:
Link to Immunization Schedule

Immunization Requirements for Summer Boarding Programs

All participants attending Summer Boarding Programs at Appleby College are required to be fully vaccinated.

During the registration process, individuals will be required to upload official immunization records (translated in English wherever possible) to their online profile. Once the participant’s application is complete and required documents are uploaded, our team will begin the application review process.

Full series of the following immunizations are required in order to attend Appleby Summer Programs:

• • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio
  • Chicken Pox (Varicella)*

*If your participant has previously had the chicken pox, this immunization is not required*

Participants who have not yet received the full series of required vaccinations or are not vaccinated, will be required to obtain them prior to travel and provide official immunization records ahead of program start date.