Get ready for a beautiful summer in the great outdoors with Outward Bound Canada Summer Programs! Far more than simply a place where kids play while parents are at work, these immersive experiences help kids truly discover their potential while spending precious time outdoors. Along with teaching life skills, campers also develop their inner strength and resilience to set them up for future success!
Outward Bound Canada offers a variety of programs, ranging from day programs in Toronto to overnight camping trips in Haliburton, Algonquin Provincial Park, and Northern Ontario. For an experience they will never forget, teens can even head to the Rocky Mountains or British Columbia’s Pacific coast for an epic summer of adventure! These outdoor education programs reach even further than just teaching technical skills like canoeing or backpacking. Instead, they are screen-free adventures designed for lasting personal impact, as well as prioritizing accessibility and supporting participation for Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, and BIPOC youth, newcomers to Canada, and those facing socio-economic barriers.

At Outward Bound Canada, youth become empowered to charge of their lives, build resilience and discover their strengths. In their outdoor education programs, campers learn the technical skills of kayaking, canoeing, and backpacking. Meanwhile, they get off their screens and into the real world! Even more importantly than spending time outside, these experiences help kids become capable young people, realizing their potential in real time.
Outward Bound Canada Summer Programs Immerse Kids in Nature!
Youth aged 7-18 years, get ready for a summer full of exciting adventures! Outward Bound Canada offers outdoor summer journeys throughout the country, from here in our backyard of Toronto, all the way to the Rockies and the Pacific Coast of British Columbia. Led by highly-trained instructors, all programs focus on building confidence, developing social-emotional skills, and fostering a love for nature and the environment. Programs vary by age, location, and duration, and high school students can also earn school credits for courses longer than 15 days. Additionally, Outward Bound Canada offers financial aid to help more families take part in these important experiences.

Outward Bound Canada: Youth Summer Programs By Location
Get ready to spend this summer outside in programs that come complete with personal growth, excitement, and wonderful memories! Outward Bound Canada offers new activities and the allure of triumphing over challenges. Their youth programs are available across our great nation this summer:
Toronto
While Outward Bound is well-known for its summer journeys across the country, there are numerous adventures to be explored here in Toronto!
- High School Credit Course: Healthy Living and Outdoor Activities — July 6-24, 2026
- 5-Day Skills Course: Level 1, Paddling — July 6-10, 2026
- 5-Day Skills Course: Level 1, Climbing — July 13-17 & July 27-31, 2026
- 5-Day Skills Course: Level 1, Backpacking — July 20-24, 2026
- High School Credit Course: Environmental Science — July 27-August 14, 2026
- High School Credit Course: Recreation and Healthy Living Leadership, Toronto — July 27-August 14, 2026
- 4-Day Skills Course: Level 2, Paddling — August 4-7, 2026
- 5 Day Skills Course: Level 2, Backpacking — August 10-14, 2026
- 5-Day Skills Course: Level 2, Climbing — August 17-21, 2026
Ontario
Youth from across the province can get together in the wilds of the North, a land of endless forests, rivers, and lakes.
- 10-Day Flatwater Canoeing, Ontario North — July 1-10, 2026
- 21-Day Flatwater & Whitewater Canoeing, Ontario North — July 1-21, 2026
- 5-Day Skills Course: Level 3, Camping, Haliburton — July 6-10, July 13-17 & July 20-24, 2026
- 10-Day Whitewater Canoeing, Ontario North — July 17-26, 2026
- 8-Day Summer Camp, Haliburton Scout Reserve — July 25-August 1, August 1-8 & August 8-15, 2026
Western Canada
Let your kids spread their wings all the way across our spectacular country, worth a lifetime of exciting memories!
- 14-Day Backpacking, AB Rockies — July 24-August 6, 2026
- 10-Day Sea Kayaking, BC West Coast — July 15-24 & August 4-13, 2026
- 10-Day Backpacking, AB Rockies — July 19-28 & August 5-14, 2026
- 21-Day Sea Kayaking and Surfing, BC West Coast — July 19- August 8, 2026
Plan your child’s summer and register today for Outward Bound Canada summer camps and programs — find more here!
Outward Bound Canada Summer Programs
Date: Summer 2026
Time: Camps vary in time and length
Venue: Locations vary
Phone: 1.888.OUTWARD (688.9273)
Email: info@outwardbound.ca
Facebook: @outwardboundcanada
Instagram: @outwardboundcanada
YouTube: @outwardboundcanada
Website: www.outwardbound.ca
Find more summer adventures on our website with the full list of Summer Camps here!






