Enjoy wilderness adventure all summer long at Claremont Nature Centre!
Select from a wide variety of themed weeks, and enjoy hikes, games, creative play, and more.
Claremont Nature Centre features ponds, creeks, wetlands, meadows and forests – all just waiting to be explored.
Claremont Nature Centre is located at 4290 Westney Road North, Pickering, ON L1Y 1A2.
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*Four-day week.
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Camp Information
| Camp Hours: | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.* |
| Extended Care: | Extended care is available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Camp Fees:** |
$345.00/week ($275.00/four-day week)* Extended Care Fees: $100.00/week ($80.00/four-day week) |
| *Except where noted. | |
| **Conservation Parks Members: Please contact TRCA visitor services to get a 10% membership discount. | |
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Camp Schedule
June 30/July 2-4: AMAZING ANIMALS* – Day Camp
Campers will learn about the different animal groups though hikes, games, and activities. Get your camper ready to embrace their animal instincts as they look for signs of animals, and learn about animal adaptations!
*Four-day week.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 5-7 (Fireflies) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 7-9 (Cicadas) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 9-12 (Arachnids) | REGISTER NOW |
July 7-11: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL – Day Camp
Learn the skills needed to survive the wilderness! Campers will build a shelter from materials found in the forest, learn how to safely make a fire, and enjoy cedar tea.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 5-7 (Fireflies) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 7-9 (Cicadas) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 9-12 (Arachnids) | SOLD OUT |
July 7-11: INTRO TO OVERNIGHTS – Day/Overnight Camp
(Ages 7-12)
This mini overnight camp is the perfect opportunity for our adventurers that want to trial sleeping in a bunk bed, having home cooked meals with friends, exploring the forest and stream by day, and cozying up by the campfire at night!
Campers will learn new skills and participate in traditional camp games while gaining confidence and independence. They will build community, connect with the land, and adventure away!
COST:
- $510.00/week
- Extended care is available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday/Tuesday for $20 per day.
HOURS:
- Monday and Tuesday are regular camp days: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday drop-off is 9:00 a.m. Campers sleep over until pickup on Friday at 4:00 p.m.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 7-12 (Cicadas/Arachnids) | REGISTER NOW |
July 13-18: ADVENTURE AWAY – Overnight Camp
(Ages 10-14)
Give your child the opportunity to make the 400 acres of Claremont Nature Centre their home for a week! Let the forest, stream, and meadow become their backyard, and let their interests and passions guide the day as they learn new skills and take part in traditional camp activities. They will build community, connect with the land, and adventure away in this immersive overnight camp!
COST:
- $800.00/week
HOURS:
- Arrival Sunday between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and pickup Friday between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 10-14 | REGISTER NOW |
July 14-18: SPY CAMP – Day Camp
Campers will spend the week learning to supercharge their senses and spy on nature. During the camp they will learn about tracking animals, using binoculars, camouflage, moving silently and spying into the secret lives of animals.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 5-7 (Fireflies) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 7-9 (Cicadas) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 9-12 (Arachnids) | SOLD OUT |
July 20-25: ADVENTURE AWAY – Overnight Camp
(Ages 10-14)
Give your child the opportunity to make the 400 acres of Claremont Nature Centre their home for a week! Let the forest, stream, and meadow become their backyard, and let their interests and passions guide the day as they learn new skills and take part in traditional camp activities. They will build community, connect with the land, and adventure away in this immersive overnight camp!
COST:
- $800.00/week
HOURS:
- Arrival Sunday between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and pickup Friday between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 10-14 | REGISTER NOW |
July 21-25: NATURE ART – Day Camp
Art is all around us! Campers will use nature as inspiration as they draw and sketch life in the forest, make earth art, paint natural items, and create clay sculptures from clay dug out of the pristine Duffins creek.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 5-7 (Fireflies) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 7-9 (Cicadas) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 9-12 (Arachnids) | SOLD OUT |
July 28-August 1: NATURE SUPERHEROES – Day Camp
After coming up with their hero alias and special power, your child will learn how nature influenced superheroes, discover real life superpowers that different plants and animals have, and ways they can help save the planet!
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 5-7 (Fireflies) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 7-9 (Cicadas) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 9-12 (Arachnids) | SOLD OUT |
July 28-August 1: LEGACY OF THE WILD – Day Camp
(Ages 12-15)
Your camper can become a part of Claremont’s legacy while exploring their own relationship with nature! They will learn how to use hand tools and create trail markers before designing new trails leading to a magical gathering space of their choosing. Sign your camper up to create stories and legends, form new relationships, and make their mark!
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 12-15 | REGISTER NOW |
July 28-August 1: INTRO TO OVERNIGHTS – Day/Overnight Camp
(Ages 7-12)
This mini overnight camp is the perfect opportunity for our adventurers that want to trial sleeping in a bunk bed, having home cooked meals with friends, exploring the forest and stream by day, and cozying up by the campfire at night!
Campers will learn new skills and participate in traditional camp games while gaining confidence and independence. They will build community, connect with the land, and adventure away!
COST:
- $510.00/week
- Extended care is available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday/Tuesday for $20 per day.
HOURS:
- Monday and Tuesday are regular camp days: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday drop-off is 9:00 a.m. Campers sleep over until pickup on Friday at 4:00 p.m.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 7-12 (Cicadas/Arachnids) | REGISTER NOW |
August 5-8: FOREST MAGIC* – Day Camp
Take a closer look at the magic the forest has to offer!
Campers will be sorted into element “houses” making their own wand, learning about natural potions, and connecting with their roots.
*Four-day week.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 5-7 (Fireflies) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 7-9 (Cicadas) | REGISTER NOW |
August 5-8: SURVIVAL CHALLENGE* – Day/Overnight Camp
(Ages 11-15)
Test your skills at Claremont’s first ever extended camp week!
This week is about digging deeper to learn new naturalist skills, compete in survival challenges, and create tools and art using all natural materials.
The typical camp day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and includes dinner and a specialty evening program!
On Wednesday night, campers are invited to sleep over at the Claremont Nature Centre and experience camp classics in the form of evening games, songs around the campfire, and maybe even getting ready for their skills showcase on Thursday night!
Is your camper up for our Extended Wilderness Challenge?
Please note: This is an extended day camp with an overnight on Wednesday evening. Drop-off is 9:00 a.m. and pickup on Tuesday and Thursday is 7:30 p.m. Friday pick-up is 4:00 p.m.
COST:
- $600.00/week
- Extended care is available on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday/Tuesday for $40.00.
HOURS:
- Extended day camp with an overnight on Wednesday evening. Drop-off is 9:00 a.m., and pickup on Tuesday and Thursday is 7:30 p.m. Friday pickup is 4:00 p.m. Campers sleep over Wednesday to Thursday.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 11-15 | REGISTER NOW |
August 11-15: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL – Day Camp
Learn the skills needed to survive the wilderness! Campers will build a shelter from materials found in the forest, learn how to safely make a fire, and enjoy cedar tea.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 5-7 (Fireflies) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 7-9 (Cicadas) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 9-12 (Arachnids) | SOLD OUT |
August 18-22: LEADERS IN TRAINING – Day Camp
(Ages 12-15)
Join a fun filled week of summer camp adventure while building leadership and teamwork skills.
LIT Campers will work together as a team to complete challenges, learn about different leadership styles, and develop and lead activities for our youngest campers – giving them real-world leadership experience!
Campers will also experience our low ropes course, relax in the stream, and participate in fun traditional camp activities. Be active, feel great, and experience a new adventure every day!
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 12-15 (LITs) | SOLD OUT |
August 18-22: CREATIVITY CAMP – Day Camp
Let’s get innovative! Campers will think outside the box as they complete challenges, re-create common items from natural materials, and make their own new creations in this week full of experiments, art, and building!
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 5-7 (Fireflies) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 7-9 (Cicadas) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 9-12 (Arachnids) | SOLD OUT |
August 25-29: CELEBRATE SUMMER CAMP – Day/Overnight Camp
Let’s end summer with all the camp classics! Join us to celebrate in style with themed days, team challenges, and big group games in between relaxing at the stream and roasting marshmallows!
Optional Add-on:
Cicadas and Arachnids (ages 7-12) are invited to extend the fun and sign up for a sleepover Thursday to Friday! Campers will continue celebrating summer as they have homecooked meals, stay in cozy bunks, have evening games, and sing songs around the campfire! Additional Cost: $75.00.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 5-7 (Fireflies) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 7-9 (Cicadas) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 9-12 (Arachnids) | SOLD OUT |
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests received by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) more than 30 days before the start of the camp program will receive a 75% refund of the relevant program fees paid. Cancellation requests received by TRCA less than 30 days before the start of the camp program do not qualify for a refund. Rescheduling is subject to availability. There is no refund for camp days missed or children opting not to participate in activities. Cancellation requests must be received in writing by email to vservices@trca.ca. Minimum registration numbers required for camp to operate. In the event TRCA must cancel the camp due to low registration or government order, a full refund will be issued.
