Canadian Experience Camp

Canadian Experience Campers participate in Appleby's camp program each weekday which features a wide range of choices amongst Sports & Adventure, Arts & Media, and Science & Success. Appleby offers one of the largest summer camp programs of any Canadian independent school, attended by over 5,000 Canadian campers each summer. Programs are carefully designed and expertly instructed, delivering fun and engaging skill-building activities. 

Arts & Media Camps: Sparking campers' creativity, self-confidence, and individual expression, the Arts & Media Camps are designed for campers who love music, media, visual, and performing arts. Options for campers with beginner level language skills include Acro, Cartoons and Comics, Visual Arts, and Creations with Clay. Those with intermediate level language kills can try programs such as Art & Design Photography, Backstage Tech, Digital Cartooning, and Fashion Design. For campers with advanced English, we also have options such as Glee Club, Music and Beat Production, and Theatre Arts. 

Sports & Adventure Camps: Our Sports & Adventure Camps offer sport-specific development, led by outstanding instrcutional staff and coaches. These leaders help campers build skills in a variety of sports and encourage them to challenge themselves through different adventure programs. Options for campers with beginner level language skills include camps such as Tennis, Ball Hockey, Basketball, Explorying the Sports, Global Sports Challenge, and Soccer. Those with intermediate to high level language skills can try Intro to Fitness, Extreme Adventure Challenge, Survival Skills, Track & Field and more! 

Science & Success Camps: Promoting the love of engineering and hands-on learning, our Science & Success Camps give campers the chance to experiment, build critical thinking skills, and think outside the box to develop innovative solutions to problems. Our science camps are offered to campers with intermediate to high level English skills, and options include Wacky Science, Exploring STEM, Coding, Robotics, Forensics, and Video Game Design.

*Due to limited space, international campers are required to select their top choices for each week. Placement in specific camps is pending availability and campers' corresponding language ability. 

To learn which camps are offered each week, please visit the Canadian Expierience 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.

Appleby Summer ESL students reside on campus in one of our four air-conditioned student boarding houses.  Students stay in double-occupancy rooms separated by gender. Roommates are carefully selected so that each student shares a room with a student of a similar age who is from a different language group. Each boarding house offers multiple common rooms, providing a casual and comfortable social space to hang out with friends, play games such as pool or table tennis, and study. Linens and self-service laundry facilities are provided, and wi-fi is available throughout our campus.

Three nutritious buffet-style hot meals are served daily in our beautiful lake-view dining hall, centrally located on campus. All foods are prepared on-site by Appleby’s excellent year-round catering team. Fruits and snacks are provided daily. All dietary restrictions and allergies can be accommodated, with the exception of Kosher.

We are excited to offer off-site excursions, providing students with the opportunity to experience some of the regions most exciting attractions and Canadian culture.  All meals, transportation and entrance fees are included in the program price, and our staff supervise all excursions. Staff are trained in off-site safety and risk mitigation, ensuring a safe and fun experience for all participants. Some examples of our excursions include:

• City of Toronto, including the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
• Niagara Falls, Clifton Hill, and surrounding attractions
• Canada’s Wonderland theme park
• Trampoline Park 
• Shopping malls

Please note excursions are subject to change due to weather and availability. Excursions listed are representative of options offered to 4-week program students, and will be fewer for campers in the 2-week and 3-week programs.

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

Our boarding staff ensure students are immersed in English language learning in, and outside of the classroom. Our afternoon and evening on-campus programming is designed to both be fun and to also provide students with ample opportunities to practice communicating in English and continue learning about each other and Canadian culture. Some examples include:

• Organized Sports, including archery, tennis, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, indoor and beach volleyball
• Community Connection Time
• Diversity and Inclusion Seminar
• House Cup Challenge
• Board Game Café
• Guided Arts Activities
• Talent Show
• Capture the Flag
• Karaoke
• Egg Drop Competition
• Rock-climbing on our indoor, 3-story rock-climbing wall
• Campfires by the lake
• Farewell Dinner and Dance

With the health and safety of each student as our utmost priority, we provide 24/7 supervision from arrival in Canada to departure.

Our caring and supportive boarding staff live alongside students in the boarding houses and attend all activities and excursions. Our trained and experienced team is passionate about the care and well-being of each student and are certified in Standard First Aid and CPR-C. 

Students also receive support from additional on-campus staff and security. Medical staff are present on campus daily at Appleby College’s Health Centre to treat or care for students, if needed. 

The total 2025 CEC fees including taxes are:

• 2-Week CEC: $4,325.00
• 3-Week CEC: $6,385.00
• 4-Week CEC: $8,475.00
• 4-Week CEC + Camp Kandalore: $10,565

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.  

The fee for airport pick-up and drop-off on non-arrival and departure days is $200, pending staff availability. 

Fees can be paid by wire transfer or 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, 2025, are eligible for a full refund less a $500 non-refundable administrative fee 
• Cancellations received on or after March 1, 2025, and prior to May 1, 2025, will be eligible for a 50% refund less a $500 non-refundable administrative fee 
• Cancellations received on or after May 1, 2025, 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  

Apply Online: Applications open on December 10, 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. Program fees can be paid by credit card in the online application system or by wire transfer. 

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

If there is an outbreak of a disease targeted by Ontario’s routine vaccination program (e.g. measles), the following individuals will be sent home at their own expense:
Any camper, student or staff member who:
a) is unvaccinated;
b) has followed an atypical vaccination schedule;
c) has not provided an immunization record
Removal from Appleby Summer Programs will be for an isolation period determined by the Ontario Ministry of Health. No refunds will be issued for time missed in program. Staff salary will be prorated to the date of departure. All transportation costs incurred will be the responsibility of the camper parent/guardian or staff member, if applicable.