Montreal Travel Forum

Hi all,

I would like to know your recommendation of a residential summer camps for kids in montreal...I searched the web,,and there are so many,so what I need to know, is your personal experience.
(my kids are aged 12 & 9 ).
also,would it be ok to enroll them if they have a tourist visa? or I should apply for a student visa?

thank you
marimar_72

We need more info from you. Where are you from? South Africa? Then you should inquire about visa requirements for South African visiting Canada. I don't imagine they need a student visa but then again it depends on how long they are going to stay. Do you want a French summer camp or an English one? What do your kids like? Some camps emphasize sports, others art etc.

Give us a few more tips and I might be able to send you in the right direction.
Cheers,

Richard

thanx rechard,
i should have added...
I am Saudi Arabian,and my kids are English educated.(so it will be easier for them to be in an english speaking camp).
my daughter is a bit over weight and i would like her to be in a camp where they have physical activities.
my son LOVES sports..so i would like them to be one camp...
thanx again.

The YMCA operates Camp Kanawana up near St. Sauveur, and it's one of the oldest summer camps in the country. It's a great camp, and really concentrates on old-school camp activities like hiking, canoing, swimming and so forth. My brother and I both went there for 6-7 years back in the 60s and 70s, and I wouldn't hesitate for second to recommend it.
I can't help on the visa side of things. You'd best check with the Canadian government.

Thank you so much...
yes I have seen YMCA listed..and they gave us an offer for 510 dollars per child...
I think i will start filling the application.
thanx again

I was going to suggest Camp Nominigue, which is located north of Montreal. However, it's an all-boys camp.

hi again,

i found another summer camp that fits my requirements a bit better than YMCA..
its called Brébeuf i hope u have any feed back about it...
and i will need to rent an apartment (fully furnished)which is close to it...to be close to my kids and all.
any recommandations?

It is more of a summer school for French or English language skills than a summer camp per se but it has a very good reputation.

As for apartments, you shouldn't have too many problems finding one in the general area but hopefully you will get precise instructions from a VT living in the area.

Good luck.