Give your kids an adventure to remember! Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) offers a wide variety of immersive outdoor camps designed to engage young minds and inspire creativity.
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SUMMER CAMPS
Registration for TRCA’s 2022 summer camps is now open. Please be sure to sign up for our camp newsletter to get all the latest updates!
Summer Camps at Albion Hills
Albion Hills Field Centre has been delivering overnight education and recreation programs for nearly 60 years, teaching children from the Greater Toronto Area about nature, adventure, leadership, and teamwork.
Our small-scale adventure camps allow for individual attention from Albion Hills’ experienced camp counselors and outdoor education specialists.
Our 2022 programming includes overnight camps in August for youngsters aged 9 to 12. Learn about our facility and amenities for overnight campers.
Albion Hills Field Centre is located at 16559 Humber Station Rd, Caledon East, ON L7E 3A5.
CAMP INFORMATION
| Ages: | Campers are cohorted by age into the following groups: • Fireflies: Ages 5-7 • Chickadees: Ages 7-9 • Coyotes: Ages 9-12 |
| Camp Hours: | Day Camps: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Overnight Camps: Arrival Sunday after 3:00 p.m. and pick-up Friday by 5:00 p.m. |
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| Extended Care: | Day Camps: Extended care is available from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Camp Fees:* | Day Camps: Register before February 22, 2022: $215/week Register after February 22, 2022: $235/week |
| Overnight Camps: Register before February 22, 2022: $700/week Register after February 22, 2022: $720/week |
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| *Conservation Parks Members: Please contact TRCA visitor services to get a 10% membership discount. | |
| Extended Care Fees: | FREE |
| Cancellation Policy: | READ MORE HERE. |
CAMP SCHEDULE
July 4-8: 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! Campers will cool off at Lakeview Splash Pad throughout the week.
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 11-15: FOREST STORIES – Day Camp
Once upon a time, the forest had a tale to tell. Your imaginative camper will love to experience nature through dramatic play, dance, yoga, song and storytelling. Campers will cool off at Lakeview Splash Pad throughout the week.
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 18-22: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL – Day Camp
Learn the skills needed to survive the wilderness! Campers will build a shelter from materials found in the forest, try orienteering, learn how to safely make a fire, and enjoy cedar tea. Campers will cool off at Lakeview Splash Pad throughout the week.
AGES 5-7: FULL* AGES 7-9: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 25-29: 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 natural sculptures out of found materials. Campers will cool off at Lakeview Splash Pad throughout the week.
AGES 5-7: FULL* AGES 7-9: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
AUGUST 7-12: ALBION ADVENTURE – Overnight Camp
For the overnight camper who loves to explore nature and try new things, this is an eclectic overnight camp experience with lots of time outside. Campers will soak up the sunny days on the forest and trails of the beautiful Albion Hills Conservation Area. Trail biking, one-night outdoor camping, swimming in the pool, catching crayfish in the creek and just being a kid are all part of this friendly, child-centered camp.
Learn about our facility and amenities for overnight campers.
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
AUGUST 14-19: ALBION TRAILS – Overnight Camp
For campers who love being on two wheels and love being outside, this is an adventurous nature camp exploring the woods and trails on Albion’s fleet of fat-wheeled mountain bikes. Building fires, campouts and campfire cooking are all part of this welcoming and friendly camp. Campers should be comfortable and confident riding a bike, but do not need trail riding or mountain biking experience. Bikes are provided.
Learn about our facility and amenities for overnight campers.
Summer Camps at Black Creek Pioneer Village
Imaginations come to life in the historic surroundings of Black Creek Pioneer Village, an authentic recreation of a 19th century rural Ontario community.
In groups of 10, campers will enjoy a safe and fun-filled experience in their very own private area of the Village!
Participants receive an information package upon registration to help them prepare for their adventure — including instructions for how to put together their own 1800s outfit, and how to pack lunches and snacks that would have been eaten long ago.
Black Creek Pioneer village is located at 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3.
CAMP INFORMATION
| Ages: | 4-12 |
| Camp Hours: | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Drop-off: 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Pick-up: 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. |
| Extended Care: | Extended care is available from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Camp Fees: | Register before February 22, 2022: $285/week (Four-day camps: $224/week) |
| Register after February 22, 2022: $305/week (Four-day camps: $244/week) |
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| *Conservation Parks Members: Please contact TRCA visitor services to get a 10% membership discount. | |
| Extended Care Fees: | $75/week |
| Cancellation Policy: | READ MORE HERE. |
CAMP SCHEDULE
July 4-8: SUMMER EXPLORERS
Explore Black Creek Pioneer Village gardens, meet the farm animals, get crafty, and even play Victorian baseball. This week has something for various interests!
AGES 4-6: FULL* AGES 7-10: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please email vservices@trca.ca to be placed on a wait list.
July 11-15: PLANTS & ANIMALS
Get up close with all Black Creek Pioneer Village’s gardens and farm animals. Have fun digging in the soil and keeping our farmyard friends company!
AGES 4-6: FULL* AGES 7-10: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please email vservices@trca.ca to be placed on a wait list.
July 18-22: CRAFTY CAMPERS
Get ready to use your hands! Practice craft skills popular long ago, including tie dying, weaving, and needlework. Ideal for campers who like to craft!
AGES 4-6: FULL* AGES 7-10: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please email vservices@trca.ca to be placed on a wait list.
July 25-29: GAMES OF THE PAST
Take part in a variety of active heritage games, and even create your own! Have a blast exploring the historic village during a fun-filled scavenger hunt. Ideal for the camper who likes to be active!
AGES 4-6: FULL* AGES 7-10: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please email vservices@trca.ca to be placed on a wait list.
August 2-5: SUMMER EXPLORERS*
Explore Black Creek Pioneer Village gardens, meet the farm animals, get crafty, and even play Victorian baseball. This week has something for various interests!
*Four-day week.
AGES 4-6: FULL* AGES 7-10: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please email vservices@trca.ca to be placed on a wait list.
August 8-12: PLANTS & ANIMALS
Get up close with all Black Creek Pioneer Village’s gardens and farm animals. Have fun digging in the soil and keeping our farmyard friends company!
AGES 4-6: FULL* AGES 7-10: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please email vservices@trca.ca to be placed on a wait list.
August 15-19: CRAFTY CAMPERS
Get ready to use your hands! Practice craft skills popular long ago, including tie dying, weaving, and needlework. Ideal for campers who like to craft!
AGES 4-6: FULL* AGES 7-10: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please email vservices@trca.ca to be placed on a wait list.
August 22-26: GAMES OF THE PAST
Take part in a variety of active heritage games, and even create your own! Have a blast exploring the historic village during a fun-filled scavenger hunt. Ideal for the camper who likes to be active!
AGES 4-6: FULL* AGES 7-10: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please email vservices@trca.ca to be placed on a wait list.
August 22-26: TEEN WEEK
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at a living history museum. Engage in traditional camp fun and help plan and run an activity for younger campers. Ideal for those interested in being a future CIT!
* This camp is sold out. Please email vservices@trca.ca to be placed on a wait list.
August 29-September 2: SUMMER EXPLORERS
Explore Black Creek Pioneer Village gardens, meet the farm animals, get crafty, and even play Victorian baseball. This week has something for various interests!
AGES 4-6: FULL* AGES 7-10: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please email vservices@trca.ca to be placed on a wait list.
Summer Camps at Claireville
Claireville Conservation Area is located at 8180 Regional Road 50, Brampton, ON L6T 0A6.
CAMP INFORMATION
| Ages: | Campers are cohorted by age into the following groups: • Bumblebees: Ages 4-5 • Chickadees: Ages 5-6 • Fireflies: Ages 6-7 • Cicadas: Ages 7-9 • Coyotes: Ages 9-11 |
| Camp Hours: | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Extended Care: | Extended care is available from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
| Camp Fees:* | Ages 4-5 Register before February 22, 2022: $274/week Register after February 22, 2022: $294/week (Four-day camps: $216-$236/week) |
| Ages 5-11 Register before February 22, 2022: $264/week Register after February 22, 2022: $284/week (Four-day camps: $206-$226/week) |
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| *Conservation Parks Members: Please contact TRCA visitor services to get a 10% membership discount. | |
| Extended Care Fees: | $100/week |
| Cancellation Policy: | READ MORE HERE. |
CAMP SCHEDULE
July 4-8: AMAZING ANIMALS
Campers will learn about the different animal groups through 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!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-6: FULL* AGES 6-7: FULL* BOOK AGES 7-9 BOOK AGES 9-11
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 11-15: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
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!
BOOK AGES 4-5 AGES 5-6: FULL* AGES 6-7: FULL* AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-11: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 18-22: NATURE HEROES
Let’s save the planet! Your child will learn how nature influenced superheroes, discover real life superpowers that different plants and animals have, and learn ways that they can help mother earth.
AGES 4-5: FULL* BOOK AGES 5-6 AGES 6-7: FULL* BOOK AGES 7-9 BOOK AGES 9-11
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 25-29: ART IN NATURE
Get creative in the woods! Campers will use nature as inspiration as they draw and sketch life in the forest, make earth art, paint landscapes, and create clay sculptures.
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-6: FULL* BOOK AGES 6-7 BOOK AGES 7-9 BOOK AGES 9-11
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 2-5: FOREST MAGIC*
Take a closer look at the magic the forest has to offer! Campers will make their own wands, learn to make nature potions, create stories about magical creatures, and use the forest as a backdrop for mystery and magic!
*Four-day week.
BOOK AGES 4-5 BOOK AGES 5-6 BOOK AGES 6-7 AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-11: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 8-12: FOREST EXPLORERS
Get ready for an adventure into the forest! Campers will explore the 848 hectare property of Claireville Conservation Area, learn how to navigate a map, and discover the hidden ponds and secret woods that many animals call home. Exploration and adventure await!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-6: FULL* BOOK AGES 6-7 AGES 7-9: FULL* BOOK AGES 9-11
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 15-19: LITTLE CREATURES CAMP
Insects and frogs, and salamaders, oh my! Campers will learn about the small but mighty animals that live among us! Using tools like dipnets and magnifying glasses we’ll take a closer look and gain a new appreciation for their incredible diversity and amazing adaptations.
BOOK AGES 4-5 BOOK AGES 5-6 BOOK AGES 6-7 BOOK AGES 7-9 AGES 9-11: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 22-26: ANIMAL 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!
BOOK AGES 4-5 BOOK AGES 5-6 BOOK AGES 6-7 AGES 7-9: FULL* BOOK AGES 9-11
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 29-September 2: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
Learn the skills needed to survive the wildreness! Campers will build a shelter from materials found in the forest, learn how to safely make a fire, and enjoy cedar tea!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-6: FULL* BOOK AGES 6-7 BOOK AGES 7-9 BOOK AGES 9-11
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
Summer Camps at Claremont
Your kids will enjoy an unforgettable outdoor experience at Claremont Nature Centre, located on a beautiful 160-hectare property in Durham Region.
Our 2022 programming includes overnight camps. Learn about our facility and amenities for overnight campers
Claremont Nature Centre is located at 4290 Westney Road North, Pickering, ON L0C 1A0.
CAMP INFORMATION
| Ages: | Campers are cohorted by age into the following groups: • Bumblebees: Ages 4-5 • Fireflies: Ages 5-7 • Cicadas: Ages 7-9 • Arachnids: Ages 9-12 • Leaders in Training (LIT): Ages 12-15* *Select weeks only |
| Camp Hours: | Day Camps: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Overnight Camps: Arrival Sunday after 3:00 p.m. and pick-up Friday by 5:00 p.m. (except where noted) |
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| Extended Care: | Day Camps: Extended care is available from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Camp Fees:* | Day Camps: Register before February 22, 2022: $240/week Register after February 22, 2022: $260/week (Four-day camps: $188-$208/week) |
| Overnight Camps: Register before February 22, 2022: $700+HST/week Register after February 22, 2022: $720+HST/week (Three-day camps: $300-$320+HST/week) |
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| *Conservation Parks Members: Please contact TRCA visitor services to get a 10% membership discount. | |
| Extended Care Fees: | $60/week (Four-day camps: $48/week) |
| Hot Lunch for Day Campers: | $35/week (Four-day camps: $28/week) |
| Cancellation Policy: | READ MORE HERE. |
CAMP SCHEDULE
July 4-8: 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!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 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!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 10-15: ADVENTURE AWAY – Overnight Camp
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!
Learn about our facility and amenities for overnight campers
July 18-22: 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.
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-7: FULL*
BOOK AGES 7-9 AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 17-22: ADVENTURE AWAY – Overnight Camp
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!
Learn about our facility and amenities for overnight campers
July 25-29: 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 from the pristine Duffins Creek.
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* BOOK AGES 9-12
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 24-29: ADVENTURE AWAY – Overnight Camp (Leaders in Training)
Give your child the opportunity to make the 400 acres of Claremont Nature Centre their home for a week as they gain independence and build leadership and teamwork skills! Let the forest, stream, and meadow become their backyard as they partake in traditional camp activities while being challenged to learn about different leadership and communication styles. Campers will enjoy adventures of their own, as well as develop and lead activities for our youngest day campers. They will build community, connect with the land, and adventure away in this immersive overnight Leaders in Training camp!
Learn about our facility and amenities for overnight campers
August 2-5: FOREST MAGIC* – Day Camp
Take a closer look at the magic the forest has to offer! Campers will make their own wands, learn to make nature potions, create stories about magical creatures, and use the forest as a backdrop for mystery and magic!
*Four-day week.
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 2-4: INTRO TO OVERNIGHTS – Overnight Camp
Day camp also available on August 5. See below.
This mini overnight camp is the perfect opportunity for our younger adventurers 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!
PLEASE NOTE TIMES: Arrival Tuesday after 5:00 p.m. and pick up Thursday by 7:00 p.m.
Learn about our facility and amenities for overnight campers
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 5: INTRO TO OVERNIGHTS EXTENDED – Day Camp
Can’t get enough of camp? Intro to Overnight campers (August 2-4) can sign up to return on Friday August 5 after a great sleep at home, and join their overnight friends for one more day of fun, recreation, and classic camp memories.
Learn about our facility and amenities for overnight campers
August 8-12: NATURE SUPERHEROES – Day Camp
Let’s save the planet! Your child will learn how nature influenced superheroes, discover real life superpowers that different plants and animals have, and learn ways that they can help mother earth.
BOOK AGES 4-5 AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 15-19: 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!
BOOK AGES 4-5 AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 15-19: LEADERS IN TRAINING – Day Camp
Join a fun filled week of summer camp adventure while building leadership and teamwork skills. Leaders in Training (LIT) campers ages 12-15 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!
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 22-26: 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!
BOOK AGES 4-5 AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 29-September 2: SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP – Day Camp
Campers will set up a “home base”, learn navigation techniques, and roast marshmallows in between finding their own adventures in the woods, streams, and meadows of the Claremont Nature Centre!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-7: FULL*
BOOK AGES 7-9 AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
Summer Camps at Kortright
Summer nature day camp at Kortright Centre for Conservation is for children who like nature and spending time outdoors. Each week of camp has a new theme, so you can come for just a week or stay for the whole summer.
Our 2022 programming includes leadership camps for youngsters ages 12-14 and 14-16.
Kortright Centre for Conservation is located at 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge, ON L4L 1A6.
CAMP INFORMATION
| Ages: | Campers are cohorted by age into the following groups: • Bumblebees: Ages 4-5 • Chickadees: Ages 6-7 • Fireflies: Ages 7-8 • Cicadas: Ages 8-9 • Coyotes: Ages 9-11 • Leadership Adventures (LAs): Ages 12-14* • Leaders in Training (LITs): Ages 14-16* *Select weeks only |
| Camp Hours: | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Extended Care: | Extended care is available from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
| Camp Fees:* | Ages 4-5 Register before February 22, 2022: $274/week Register after February 22, 2022: $294/week (Four-day camps: $216-$236/week) |
| Ages 6-14 Register before February 22, 2022: $264/week Register after February 22, 2022: $284/week (Four-day camps: $206-$226/week) |
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| Ages 14-16 Register before February 22, 2022: $568/two-week session Register after February 22, 2022: $588/two-week session |
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| *Conservation Parks Members: Please contact TRCA visitor services to get a 10% membership discount. | |
| Extended Care Fees: | $100/week |
| Cancellation Policy: | READ MORE HERE. |
CAMP SCHEDULE
July 4-8: AMAZING ANIMALS
Learn about the many different types of insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians that call Kortright home! In this animal focused program all the activities, crafts and games will be related to learning more about animal behavior, adaptations and sense through fun, hands-on activities.
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 6-7: FULL* AGES 7-8: FULL* AGES 8-9: FULL* AGES 9-11: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 11-15: NATURE HEROES
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!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 6-7: FULL* AGES 7-8: FULL* AGES 8-9: FULL* AGES 9-11: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 11-15: LEADERSHIP ADVENTURE
Join a fun filled week of summer camp adventure while buidling leadership skills and teamwork. Campers will begin to develop skills they can use in future Leaders In Training (LIT) programs as well as early job skills all while participating in fun traditional camp activities. Be active, feel great and experience a new adventure every day!
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 18-22: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
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!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 6-7: FULL* AGES 7-8: FULL* AGES 8-9: FULL* AGES 9-11: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 25-29: FOREST MAGIC
Take a closer look at the magic the forest has to offer! Campers will make their own wand, learn to make nature potions, look for, design or create stories about magical creatures, and use the forest as a backdrop for mystery and magic!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 6-7: FULL* AGES 7-8: FULL* AGES 8-9: FULL* AGES 9-11: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 2-5: NATURE HEROES*
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!
*Four-day week.
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 6-7: FULL* AGES 7-8: FULL* BOOK AGES 8-9 AGES 9-11: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 8-12: AMAZING ANIMALS
Learn about the many different types of insects, mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians that call Kortright home! In this animal focused program all the activities, crafts and games will be related to learning more about animal behavior, adaptations and sense through fun, hands-on activities.
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 6-7: FULL* AGES 7-8: FULL* BOOK AGES 8-9 AGES 9-11: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 15-19: ART IN NATURE
Mask making, painting, music and traditional summer camp activities are all a part of this creative week. No experience necessary to participate.
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 6-7: FULL* AGES 7-8: FULL* AGES 8-9: FULL* AGES 9-11: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 15-19: LEADERSHIP ADVENTURE
Join a fun filled week of summer camp adventure while buidling leadership skills and teamwork. Campers will begin to develop skills they can use in future Leaders In Training (LIT) programs as well as early job skills all while participating in fun traditional camp activities. Be active, feel great and experience a new adventure every day!
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 15-26*: LEADERS IN TRAINING
Train for a job in outdoor recreation and more! Through progressive leadership activities, exercises and group tasks, campers are given opportunities to excel in a leadership capacity. Use our low ropes course, learn leadership strategies, meet new friends and participate on an overnight camping experience at one of our conservation areas.
*Excluding weekend of August 20-21.
August 22-26: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
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!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 6-7: FULL* AGES 7-8: FULL* BOOK AGES 8-9 AGES 9-11: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 29-September 2: FOREST MAGIC
Take a closer look at the magic the forest has to offer! Campers will make their own wand, learn to make nature potions, look for, design or create stories about magical creatures, and use the forest as a backdrop for mystery and magic!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 6-7: FULL* BOOK AGES 7-8 AGES 8-9: FULL* BOOK AGES 9-11
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
Summer Camps at Lake St. George
Make it a summer to remember for your kids at TRCA’s Lake St. George Field Centre, located on a picturesque 120-hectare site on the ecologically significant Oak Ridges Moraine. We offer a wide variety of engaging outdoor experiences designed to appeal to all interests and experience levels.
Campers will have the opportunity to participate in waterfront programming on a sheltered inland lake, including canoeing and taking a solar powered pontoon boat ride under the care of certified Ontario Recreational Canoe Kayak Association (ORCKA) instructors, NLS certified lifeguards, and Transport Canada certified vessel operators. All safety equipment will be provided.
Lake St. George Field Centre is located at 950 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3G2.
CAMP INFORMATION
| Ages: | Campers are cohorted by age into the following groups: • Bumblebees: Ages 4-5 • Fireflies: Ages 5-7 • Cicadas: Ages 7-9 • Arachnids: Ages 9-12 |
| Camp Hours: | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Extended Care: | Extended care is available from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
| Camp Fees:* |
Register before February 22, 2022: $240/week Register after February 22, 2022: $260/week (Four-day camps: $188-$208/week) |
| *Conservation Parks Members: Please contact TRCA visitor services to get a 10% membership discount. | |
| Extended Care Fees: | $60/week (Four-day camps: $48/week) |
| Cancellation Policy: | READ MORE HERE. |
CAMP SCHEDULE
July 4-8: NATURE ENGINEERS
During this week, we will examine some of nature’s most amazing engineers, like the beaver, wasp, and robin. Campers will also build their own structures using natural materials!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 11-15: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
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!
BOOK AGES 4-5 AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 18-22: OUTDOOR EXPLORERS
Campers will learn and practice their outdoor and navigation skills. Fire building, shelter building, knot tying, and rope work will all be part of this exciting camp.
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 25-29: ART IN NATURE
Create works of art in nature and with nature! Drawing inspiration from the land, we will paint, sculpt, sketch, make music, natural dyes, forest wands and more!
BOOK AGES 4-5 BOOK AGES 5-7
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 2-5: FOREST MAGIC*
Take a closer look at the magic the forest has to offer! Campers will make their own wands, learn to make nature potions, create stories about magical creatures, and use the forest as a backdrop for mystery and magic!
*Four-day week.
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-7: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 8-12: NATURE ENGINEERS
During this week, we will examine some of nature’s most amazing engineers, like the beaver, wasp, and robin. Campers will also build their own structures using natural materials!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 15-19: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
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!
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 22-26: OUTDOOR EXPLORERS
Campers will learn and practice their outdoor and navigation skills. Fire building, shelter building, knot tying, and rope work will all be part of this exciting camp.
AGES 4-5: FULL* AGES 5-7: FULL*
AGES 7-9: FULL* BOOK AGES 9-12
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 29-September 2: ART IN NATURE
Create works of art in nature and with nature! Drawing inspiration from the land, we will paint, sculpt, sketch, make music, natural dyes, forest wands, and more!
AGES 4-5: FULL* BOOK AGES 5-7
AGES 7-9: FULL* AGES 9-12: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
Summer Camps at Tommy Thompson Park
Your child will love exploring the urban wilderness of Tommy Thompson Park this summer!
Five days of discovering our city’s animal and plant life among wetlands and meadows. Campers will investigate insects, become nature experts, get creative with nature art, and discover their inner birder.
Our 2022 programming include Leaders in Training opportunities for ages 14-17.
Tommy Thompson Park is located at 1 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M4M 3M2.
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CAMP INFORMATION
| Ages: | 7-11 Leaders in Training: 14-17 |
| Camp Hours: | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Extended Care: | Extended care is available from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
| Camp Fees:* |
Register before February 22, 2022: $250/week Register after February 22, 2022: $270/week |
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Leaders in Training: Register before February 22, 2022: $460/two-week session Register after February 22, 2022: $490/two-week session |
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| *Conservation Parks Members: Please contact TRCA visitor services to get a 10% membership discount. | |
| Extended Care Fees: | $80/week |
| Cancellation Policy: | READ MORE HERE. |
CAMP SCHEDULE
July 4-8 | July 11-15: INCREDIBLE INSECTS … AND MORE
Micro wildlife thrives in Toronto’s wilderness spaces! These are the insects, arachnids, and other tiny creatures who are essential for healthy habitats. During Incredible Insects camps, campers will learn about the insects (and more!) that live among wildflowers, in trees, and even in the water!
Using tools like dipnets, magnifying glasses, and microscopes, we’ll take a close look at the Leslie Street Spit’s smaller residents and gain a new appreciation for their incredible diversity.
JULY 4-8: FULL* JULY 11-15: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
July 18-22 | July 25-29: ART ON THE SPIT
Let’s get creative! During our Art on The Spit camps, campers will draw inspiration from nature found within Tommy Thompson Park to draw and sketch, create their own ephemeral art, practice photography skills, and more!
We’ll hone our artistic skills and learn how to view the natural world from new perspectives.
JULY 18-22: FULL* JULY 25-29: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 8-12 | August 15-19: BECOME A NATURE EXPERT
There’s always more to discover about the natural world. During our Become a Nature Expert camps, we will focus on learning about Tommy Thompson Park’s flora and fauna (plants and animals).
Campers will refine their identification skills and explore the relationships between organisms in their natural communities. We will also give back to nature by performing acts of stewardship, helping the local wildlife thrive! To attend, all you need is a love of nature.
AUGUST 8-12: FULL* BOOK AUGUST 15-19
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
August 22-26 | August 29-September 2: BIRDS IN THE CITY
Tommy Thompson Park is a birding hotspot! During our Birds in the City camps, campers will discover the bird species that call The Spit home. We’ll explore for birds, learn about bird calls, and visit the Bird Research Station to see birds up close before they’re released.
Campers will be provided with binoculars and field guides to use during the camp week.
BOOK AUGUST 22-26 AUG 29-SEPT 2: FULL*
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
LEADERS IN TRAINING PROGRAM
July 18- 29 | August 8-19 | August 22-September 2
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program provides youth ages 14-17 with an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a beautiful wilderness day camp setting.
In this two-week* program, LIT campers will participate in leadership training sessions while also helping with Nature Camp on The Spit activities for younger campers. The progression through the two weeks will shift from active observation to direct experience leading camp activities.
Spaces are limited, ensuring that participants will have meaningful growth experiences through the program.
*Excluding weekends.
JULY 18-29: FULL* AUGUST 8-19: FULL* BOOK AUG 22-SEPT 2
* This camp is sold out. Please FILL OUT THIS FORM if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
(Please note: if you would like to add more than one child to a waiting list, you will need to complete a form for each child.)
TRCA Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests received by TRCA more than 14 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 14 days before the start of the camp program do not qualify for a refund. Please contact us in cases of sickness prior to the program so we can be in touch about rescheduling or refunding. 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.