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Philosophy Summer Academy - Politics, Law, & Philosophy (Markham)

Milliken Mills High School

The Philosophy Summer Academy offers day camps in Markham, Ontario, focusing on critical thinking, ethics, and social justice for high school students.

▌ Editor's read The Philosophy Summer Academy, operating under Philosophy for Youth (a registered Canadian charity since 2014), offers day camps for high school students. The website, philosophyforyouth.ca, loads successfully and details programs in critical thinking, ethics, and social justice. The organization was founded by Dr. Ben Davis and has been operating for 10 years. Instructors are noted to be university professors and graduate students. While no specific staff-to-camper ratio is published, the academic focus suggests a structured learning environment. Google reviews for 'Philosophy for Youth' show a 5.0-star rating based on 10 reviews, with parents praising the engaging content and positive impact on their children's critical thinking skills. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no provincial license number is provided on the site. Social media handles include @philosophyforyouth on Instagram and PhilosophyForYouth on Facebook.
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Since 201610+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Philosophy Summer Academy - Politics, Law, & Philosophy (Markham) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2016 (10 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: Markham, Ontario, Canada
  • Cost notes: CAD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Philosophy Summer Academy - Politics, Law, & Philosophy (Markham)

What ages does Philosophy Summer Academy - Politics, Law, & Philosophy (Markham) accept?
Philosophy Summer Academy - Politics, Law, & Philosophy (Markham) is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
What are Philosophy Summer Academy - Politics, Law, & Philosophy (Markham)'s hours?
Philosophy Summer Academy - Politics, Law, & Philosophy (Markham) runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Philosophy Summer Academy - Politics, Law, & Philosophy (Markham)?
Philosophy Summer Academy - Politics, Law, & Philosophy (Markham) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 10 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Philosophy Summer Academy - Politics, Law, & Philosophy (Markham) provide lunch?
Philosophy Summer Academy - Politics, Law, & Philosophy (Markham) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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