Top ESL overnight camps for 2026

Each summer, camps across northern Ontario and the rest of Canada and the northeastern US offer young people from other countries the chance to improve their English language skills while having fun in North America. An ESL summer camp teaches international students and other non-English speaking children the fundamentals of this language by way of writing and speaking.

Some ESL camps combine students from different nationalities while others focus on integration with native English speakers. All ESL overnight camps provide your child with accommodation, healthy meals and a deep experience of life in Canada.

Some key features of ESL overnight camps:
• Time in English language training every week
• Full participation by all students
• Qualified and experienced teachers and counselors
• Books and educational material provided
• Assessment tests to ascertain the correct level
• Academic benefits

Classroom instruction emphasizes communicative English as well as written English. Campers are trained in listening, speaking, writing, reading, conversation and grammar each day. Programs are affiliated and held to the standards of Languages Canada, the IHWO, and AILIA (organizations that ensure the highest degree of educational excellence). Swimming, skiing, wakeboarding, river canoeing, kayaking, banana boat, overnight camping, archery, rock climbing, horseback riding and sightseeing are some exciting activities taught at some ESL overnight camps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ESL overnight camps are there?
There are 7 camps that are Our Kids trusted members. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.

What are the fees to attend ESL overnight camps?
Fees for overnight camps specializing in esl range from $1,536 to $14,200 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

Where can parents meet with ESL overnight camps?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.