Kids show off their Destination Canada diplomas – an important achievement in language learning!

The summer camp experience offers kids so many opportunities to explore, discover, and grow. But when you combine summer camp with intensive English learning, the experience can yield even more benefits.

From encountering new cultures to building effective study habits, learning English in Canada opens many doors – in the classroom and beyond!

Here are just a few of the ways an intensive ESL camp prepares your child for a bright future.

Kids Grow on a Personal Level at English Summer Camp

As kids learn to face new challenges like learning a second language, living in another country, and speaking in front of an audience, they grow on a personal level.

That personal growth takes many forms. At English summer camp, kids develop a keen sense of cultural awareness and hone their social skills by making new friends from all over the world. They develop their sense of independence by living away from home in a new environment. They also learn to face – and even welcome – new academic challenges in the classroom.

At Destination Canada, for example, kids participate in an annual public speaking competition where they learn how to confidently present ideas in front of an audience – in English.

Finalists of the 2015 International Speech Competition are congratulated for their hard work and achievement

English Language Camp Helps Kids Develop Strong Study Habits

At a quality English language camp, students will complete several hours of rigorous ESL training each day, from Monday to Friday.

University educated, experienced instructors lead dynamic exercises like debates, group work, oral presentations, and focussed individual work. Classes are fun, but also highly effective for developing fluency, collaborative skills, academic independence, and excellent study habits.

A dynamic classroom environment keeps kids focused – and excited – about learning English!

At Destination Canada, students study the cities and historic sites they visit to gain a deeper understanding of Canadian culture – teaching them to make connections between recorded history and present-day society.

ESL camp students are motivated to study, and come to understand the value of hard work. And that discipline will serve them well after they return home to tackle a new school year!

English Language Skills Open Up New Opportunities at University and Beyond

In today’s globalized world, knowing a second language can be a major advantage – both at university and in the workforce. Recent studies have shown that bilingual professionals earn on average at least 2% more than their unilingual counterparts. And increasingly, knowledge of multiple languages is considered a “must have” by hiring managers at multinational companies.

While career and university might still be a long way off for younger kids, it’s important to lay the groundwork now for their future success.

By becoming fluent in English, older teens open up the possibility of attending an English language university. Even if they choose to study in their mother tongue in their home country, learning a second language demonstrates initiative, perseverance, and a keen sense of cultural awareness that can give them a valuable competitive edge.

Want to learn more about how English learning for kids can open doors for your child?

Visit Destination Canada to meet our students, discover our unique program, and find out more about the admissions process.