POP-UP CAMP

A 4-day camp where kids (ages 8-14) organize and produce a TEDx, bringing the best ideas from the community to life

WHO: Kids ages 8-14

WHAT: Organize, and produce a TEDxBedfordPark Youth Event

WHERE: 63 Dunblaine Ave, North York

WHEN: Tuesday Aug 4 to Friday Aug 7 | 8:30am - 4pm

WHY: Empowering kids with tools to bring their ideas to life

AMOUNT: $350 (including lunches and snacks)

How we spend our time:

What campers will do

Campers will roll up their sleeves and dive into:

  • Event Production & Stage Design: Bringing the physical and technical elements of the show to life

  • Coaching & Curation: Shaping ideas, directing peers, and organizing the flow of the event

  • Visual Communications: Designing the official programs, tickets, and promotional media

  • Hospitality & Audience Experience: Learning how to welcome guests and design a memorable experience for everyone in the room

Skills campers will gain

While they are busy creating, they are quietly building critical life skills:

  • Real-World Public Speaking: Learning how to share their voice and ideas clearly with a supportive group

  • Creative Courage: The confidence to step out of their comfort zone and try something completely new

  • Practical Execution: Gaining the hands-on project management skills needed to take a big idea from a sketch to reality

Our Philosophy: Supported Choice
At our camp, there is zero forced participation. We provide a highly supportive environment where campers choose exactly how they want to shine—whether running the tech booth, designing the program, or quietly observing. Our team guides with curiosity rather than direction, ensuring a safe space where every role is valued as an essential part of the team.

Camp Registration Form

FAQ

  • A: Instead of traditional crafts or campfire songs, our campers roll up their sleeves to build a real event from scratch. They will learn event production, stage design, visual communication (like program design), audience hospitality, curation, and confidence-boosting public speaking skills. It is a collaborative, hands-on environment.

  • A: Yes! Toronto EdCamp is built for any child who is curious, creative, or likes discovering how things work. Because of our "Supported Choice" approach, we welcome all personality types. Whether your child loves being the center of attention, prefers working quietly with their hands, or wants to run the technical behind-the-scenes gear, they will find a place where they fit in and feel fully valued.

  • A: Our standard camp day runs from 9am to 4pm. Drop off period starts at 8:30am-9am.

    While we don't have an official before- or after-care program scheduled for this pilot session, we always want to support our families. If you need extended hours, please drop us a line at info@torontoedcamp.ca to let us know. If there is enough interest from parents, we will do our absolute best to accommodate your schedule!

  • A: Yes—lunches are completely on us! We know how challenging and exhausting it can be for parents to pack camp food every single day, so we are organizing curated lunches from local restaurants for the entire 4-day week (think fresh local pizza, subs, and kimbap).

    Please note our dietary policy: Because we partner with independent local kitchens to source these meals, we are unable to accommodate specific dietary requirements, preferences, or restrictions (such as vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free menus).

    If your child has specific dietary restrictions, severe food allergies, or is simply a selective eater, we kindly ask that you send them with a packed lunch and snacks that you know they love and can safely enjoy. We will share the detailed restaurant menu closer to the camp dates so you can easily plan ahead!

  • Absolutely! If you are interested in speaking - apply here

Pick-up / Drop-Off

Please park in the North side parking lot of Onnuri Korean United Church (63 Dunblaine Ave.)

Pick up and drop off will be at the door facing Dunblaine Ave (North Side).

 

the Founders

After 20+ years of teaching internationally across multiple countries we realized that the traditional educational model — built on rigid age-grouping and standardized outcomes — no longer reflects the world children are growing up in.

Our journey is both professional and personal. As parents we’ve seen firsthand how “one-size-fits-all” learning can stifle curiosity, confidence, and authorship. Children are naturally driven to create meaning in their lives; they don’t need more control, they need the right environment to think independently, explore, and trust themselves.

Since 2010, we have co-produced over 20 TEDx events, coaching over 100 global speakers and curating ideas that have reached millions worldwide. Through this work, we’ve seen how difficult — and important — it has become to think critically, communicate clearly, and cut through the noise of modern media and technology.

This camp is our way of exploring what’s possible in education right now — by connecting our background in international education and TEDx production, we’re creating a safe environment for kids to learn through real-world, authentic experiences. It’s a space where their decisions have tangible, rewarding outcomes, and where true confidence is built.

We hope you’ll join us!