HOLIDAY ACADEMIC CAMPS
School Breaks That Build Real Academic Progress
Three season-long academic camps designed by top private school educators — built to push students beyond ordinary classroom material and deliver measurable academic gains during every school break.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Holidays Are Where Real Progress Happens
School breaks aren’t downtime — they’re opportunity windows. While classmates rest, our students sharpen their thinking, deepen their reading, and quietly pull ahead. Every program at College HC is built around one belief: with focused instruction and well-designed material, even a few weeks can change a student’s academic trajectory for the year.
Our camps are academic-first, not recreational. Every minute is structured around learning — taught by experienced educators from Quebec’s top private schools, supported by curriculum we develop in-house specifically to exceed the difficulty of regular school courses.
Three Camps, One Year-Round Path
Each camp is designed for a specific moment in the school calendar — and together they form a complete year-round academic plan, especially for students aiming at Quebec’s most competitive schools.
Summer Camp
The long runway for the year ahead.
Our most comprehensive program. Six dedicated tracks span elementary enrichment, secondary review, Sec 4 provincial exam preparation, and our flagship three-phase Sec 1 admissions program — built for families who want to use the full summer to shape the year.
Winter Camp
Christmas break, redefined.
A focused two-week program over the Christmas holidays. Three streams cover elementary enrichment, our flagship Sec 1 admissions prep, and secondary review — perfectly timed to consolidate the fall term and ride momentum into the spring exam season.
Spring Camp
Weekly Focus, Yearly Impact
A high-intensity one-week program during March spring break. Four streams range from Grades 3–4 enrichment to our flagship Grade 5 mock exam camp, plus secondary review and customizable Sec 4 provincial exam prep — short, sharp, and built around real exam conditions.
What Sets Our Camps Apart
Our camps are not summer daycare and not casual review classes. Every program is engineered to deliver real academic gain — and the difference shows in our students’ results.
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Top Private School Educators
Every class is taught by experienced teachers drawn from Quebec’s leading private schools and provincial education committees — the same educators who write and mark the exams our students prepare for.
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Curriculum Above School Level
Our material is developed in-house and intentionally exceeds the difficulty of regular school courses. Students are challenged with content one to two grade levels above their current placement — building real depth, not just review.
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Academic-First, Always
Every session is structured around learning. No filler activities. Three focused academic periods per day, taught with the discipline of a real classroom but the personalization of small-group instruction.
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Measurable, Visible Progress
Regular progress assessments, one-on-one parent feedback sessions, and clear academic milestones at every stage. Families consistently report meaningful improvement in their children’s confidence and school performance after each camp.
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Built for Quebec’s System
Every program is designed around Quebec’s specific academic pathways — from primary to Sec 1 admissions, from CEGEP-bound provincial exams to Welcome Class transitions. Local expertise, local outcomes.
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Online & In-Person Options
Most programs are offered in both online and in-person formats. Our Saint-Laurent center is fully equipped for in-person learning, and our online classes maintain the same level of structure and engagement.
How Our Camps Fit Together
For families serious about long-term academic outcomes — especially Sec 1 admissions — combining all three camps creates a continuous learning rhythm that compounds over the year.
Build the Foundation
June – August
Use the long summer weeks to master the core content. Phase 1 of our Sec 1 admissions journey starts here.
Lock In Progress
December – January
Consolidate the fall term, prevent regression over the holidays, and prepare for the spring exam window.
Final Sharpening
March
A short, intensive sprint focused on mock exams and exam-day execution — the final tune-up before key tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our courses and camps.
Who teaches at the camps?
Our instructors are experienced teachers from Quebec’s top private schools and members of provincial education committees. They are professionals who teach and mark the exams our students prepare for.
How is the material different from school?
We design our own curriculum in-house, intentionally pitched one to two grade levels above standard school content. Students who come from regular schools experience our camps as genuinely challenging — and grow as a result.
Are camps online or in-person?
Most camps offer both formats. Our in-person center is at 1325 Rue Cartier, Saint-Laurent. Online classes maintain the same level of small-group structure and live teacher interaction.
Can I claim a tax refund?
Yes. All three camps qualify for the RL-24 tax form, allowing eligible families to recover up to 78% of camp fees. We provide the documentation needed at the february of next year.
Will my child be placed in the right level class?
Our programs cover Grades 3 through Secondary 4, with our flagship offerings centered on the Grade 5 → Sec 1 admissions journey. Younger and older students each have programs tailored to their stage.
What if my child has specific needs?
Our Sec 4 provincial exam program is fully customizable, and several other camps allow individual subject focus. Reach out to discuss a tailored plan for your child’s specific situation.
Still have a question?
If you have any other queries, feel free to reach out to us. Our knowledgeable team is here to help!