Academic Camp: adventure,
challenge & inspiration
- Inspiring and challenging academic summer camp for students aged 11 to 17 in a global community
- Enjoy studying academic subjects or choose: Medical studies & Computer Science
- Stay on beautiful campus in New Brunswick or British Columbia , Ottawa, Ontario,
- Go whale whale watching, swim in the ocean, visit natural parks, St. John, Victoria or Vancouver Vancouver,
- Be looked after experienced teachers and leaders
News
We are now taking bookings for 2021 with an option to book risk free.
We are now taking bookings for 2021 with an option to book risk free.
In order to help families to make decisions about next summer and book with confidence we are introducing interim terms and conditions for any new bookings made between Monday 1st September 2020 and 15th January 2021.
1) Book now and pay for your summer course at the beginning of April 2021.
More about We are now taking bookings for 2021 with an option to book risk free. here.
ACADEMIC TUTOR ONLINE - quality online academic tuition
The current situation limits access to education, that is why we would like to drive your attention to Academic Tutor Online our sister company that offers high quality, professional online tutoring to meet the needs of anyone and everyone where-ever in the world you are.
With over 20 years of experience they understand the needs of remote learners and match them to their perfect tutor who will understand, engage and inspire them to help them to achieve their goals. Read more information from their students or find more on ww.academictutoronline.co.uk
AWARD recognising our academic summer camp quality and safety
We are very excited to announce that our academic summer camp has gained award-winning status! Following our accreditation by the British Columbia Camping Association in 2018 – we have gained award winning status. We are excited to reveal Academic Camp Canada won the 'Rookie of the Year' award! As put by BCCA committee: "The award recognized the work that has gone into opening a high quality academic summer program and achieving accreditation in your first year of operating in BC".
More about AWARD recognising our academic summer camp quality and safety here.
Academic
Our academic summer camp is inspirational, experimental, practical and learner-centred with a global approach.You will experience progressive learning in one of the modern classrooms or outside beside the ocean!
You will study in small classes where your individual needs will be met by experienced teachers.
Maximum class size: 10
EXPLORATION CLASSES
age 11 to 14
Our Exploration classes will help you in grades 9 and 10. We develop your academic skills and we give you a strong foundation for your future learning. You will explore and discover the full range of academic subject areas including English, mathematics, general science, the arts, social studies and social sciences. More about Exploration classes
ENGAGEMENT CLASSES
age 15 to 17
Our Engagement classes will help you in grades 11 and 12. You are ready to choose the subjects you want to specialise in and you know what you want to focus on. You will learn how to engage in the subjects and develop you critical thinking and become more independent in your learning.
You choose your subjects and we write an individual timetable for you based on your choices. More about subject choices.
...and how will your day look like?
Be a leader Activities - Trips
Gain a CPD qualification whilst having fun and learning skills that can help you in all future career paths
Be a Leader is an exciting addition to our camps and compliments our academic nature. Be a Leader gives you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a fun and academic environment. The 20-hour course is spread across the 2-week camp and you will cover vital skills required of a good team leader in small leadership pods with your camp counsellors. You will engage in team projects that link to the afternoon trips and activities. You have the opportunity to apply the skills you learn in a safe and stimulating environment before putting them to the test in your group project. At the end of the week you will present your project in our end of week celebration with your parents.
While taking part in Be a Leader, you explore the ‘real’ Canada, as well as visiting some of the most popular tourist destinations. You will see the best parts of your location and gain first-hand experience of what it is like to live in the Canada.
This unique Academic Summer camp gives you the opportunity to study a range of subjects in English, as well as enabling you to challenge yourself. Try something new and learn essential skills to shape your future and help you achieve your personal best.
Be a Leader helps you to:
- gain a CPD accredited qualification,
- develop your leadership skills,
- challenge you to try something new & put down your mobile device,
- have fun & have new experiences,
- make friends from over the world & get to know your camp counsellors,
- explore the real Canada,
- visit popular tourist destinations as well as places that tourists don’t normal see.
Location
New Brunswick - near Saint John
New Brunswick is on the East coast being one of Canada's Atlantic provinces. One of the first provinces in Canada, it is now renowned for it's forested landscape. You will be welcomed to our fantastic woodland campus being Rothesay Netherwood School. The campus gives a traditional Canadian Summer experience. Find out more
British Columbia - Vancouver Island
British Columbia is on the west coast of Canada between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. Lonely Planet describes the area as being ‘wow’ - amazing and spectacular, shown in its amazing beaches and waterfalls. You will be welcomed to the beautiful Oceanfront Campus of Brentwood College School. The location provides an experience like no other with our school overlooking the spectacular Pacific Ocean. Find out more
Ottawa - capital of Canada
Ottawa is a vibrant and youthful bilingual city, with two large universities dominating the city centre: University of Ottawa and Carleton University. As the capital city it boasts beautiful architecture a bustling downtown and a diverse range of interesting neighborhoods. Ashbury College is located between Ottawa river and Rideau river in a beatiful, safe and green neighbourhood, a short distance from the city center. Find out moreAccommodation
Brentwood college school - British Columbia
You will share a room with two or three other students in bunk-bed style rooms. Each room has a desk for study, wardrobe and drawers for your belongings. You will be in a house with all of your new friends and there is always a friendly member of staff close by!There are shared washroom facilities for everyone close to your bedroom. Common rooms offer plenty of room for hanging out with your new friends, playing games or having an evening snack.
Rothesay netherwood school - New Brunswick
You will share a twin room with another student. There is a desk for study, wardrobe and drawers for your belongings. Each room has it’s own en-suite washroom facilities.You will be in a house with all of your new friends and there is always a friendly member of staff close by!
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Work for us
Academic Camp Canada is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff to share this commitment.In the summer we employ a team of teachers who are qualified to teach their subjects and have experience in teaching one of the following: A-Level, IB, Advanced Placement or TEFL. See this year´s dates.
As well as experience we are looking for teachers that have enthusiasm and a love for their subjects. We like our teachers to make their subject options interesting and the lessons will be a mixture of theory and practical work.
We also look for enthusiastic camp leaders. Ideal for this role are active people comfortable leading groups of students through activities and trips. You must be flexible throughout our course and have a few activity ideas up your sleeve!
Staff can work from one to six weeks dependant on their location. Teachers can work one to four teaching blocks a week and there is the opportunity to take part in additional counsellor work. We offer competitive rates of pay.
Please see our staff guide that may answer some of your employment questions here.
To apply for a job with Academic Camp Canada, please complete our online application. To locate the application please click on the down arrow beside 'Work For Us' along the ribbon at the top of your screen. Then, select "Vacancies Online Application'.
Please contact us for more information, email: info@academiccamp.org
