Outdoor Camps

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

TRCA 2024 Summer Camp Registration is now open at our seven outdoor education centres across the Greater Toronto Area!

camper uses binoculars to search for wildlife at TRCA summer day camp
camper learns about local wildlife at TRCA summer camp
camper uses magnifying glass to study small animal skull at TRCA summer day camp

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Use the drop-down menus below to filter the camps listing by age, date, location, and more.

PLEASE NOTE: Camp pricing subject to change.

MARCH BREAK CAMPS

Wilderness Survival March Break Camp at Albion Hills

Join us for an outdoor adventure at Albion Hills Field Centre!

Campers will strengthen their wilderness survival skills by spending time building shelters and fires, searching for animal tracks, and using orienteering tools such as GPS and maps.

Come and enjoy the outdoors through games, activities, and forest exploration!

This March Break camp will be hosted at Albion Hills Field Centre, a lodge-style building located within Albion Hills Conservation Area. Lunch in the dining room will be provided. Cost includes lunch (campers should bring their own snacks).

For more information, please contact Raysha Carmichael at raysha.carmichael@trca.ca.

Albion Hills Field Centre is located at 16559 Humber Station Rd, Caledon East.

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March Break camper enjoys outdoor adventure in the snow at Albion Hills Field Centre
March Break campers and counselor explore a snow-covered forest trail at Albion Hills Field Centre
student enjoys outdoor adventures during Forest Explorers program at Claremont Nature Centre

CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 5 to 10
Camp Dates: Monday March 11 to Friday March 15, 2024
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Fees (per participant): $305.85/week
Hot lunch included with registration
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

ALBION HILLS MARCH BREAK CAMP BOOKINGS

Book camp for ages 5-7 (Fireflies) SOLD OUT
Book camp for ages 7-8 (Chickadees) SOLD OUT
Book camp for ages 8-10 (Cicadas) SOLD OUT

For all inquiries, please contact raysha.carmichael@trca.ca.

 

March Break Camp at Claireville

March Break Camp is back at Claireville Conservation Area!

Play, explore, and make memories outdoors! Our fun-filled days will combine games, crafts, and classic winter activities – such as following animal tracks through the forest, snowshoeing, sledding, building shelters, and making maple syrup around a fire!

Claireville’s Outdoor Education Centre also offers an indoor space for lunch breaks, washrooms, and inclement weather

Claireville Conservation Area is located at 8180 Hwy 50, Brampton.

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student shovels snow at Claireville Outdoor Education Centre March Break camp
students enjoy outdoor adventure at Claireville Conservation Area March Break camp
student at Claireville Conservation Area March Break camp learns about the traditional method of tapping trees for sap to make maple syrup

CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 4 to 10
Camp Dates: Monday March 11 to Friday March 15, 2024
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Fees (per participant): $290/week
$74/day
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

CLAIREVILLE MARCH BREAK CAMP BOOKINGS

Ages 4-10: Book Individual Days REGISTER NOW
Ages 4-10: Book Full Week REGISTER NOW

 

Wilderness Survival March Break Camp at Claremont

March Break Camp is back at Claremont – join us for outdoor adventure!

Get ready to develop wilderness survival skills through tracking, foraging, and safe fire and shelter building using a variety of materials.

Play games, explore, and survive!

NEW THIS YEAR: Healthy Hot Lunch included!

Claremont Nature Centre is located at 4290 Westney Road North, Pickering, ON L0C 1A0.

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student enjoys outdoor adventure at March Break camp at Claremont Nature Centre
student enjoys outdoor adventure at March Break camp at Claremont Nature Centre

CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 5 to 12
Camp Dates: Monday March 11 to Friday March 15, 2024
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Optional extended care available each day (from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.) at additional cost.
Camp Fees (per participant): $335 per week
Optional extended care: $100/week
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

SAMPLE HOT LUNCH MENU

Monday Beef Burgers and Garden Salad
Tuesday Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese with Coleslaw
Wednesday Baked Chicken Nuggets and Caesar Salad
Thursday Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetable Sticks
Friday Cheese Pizza and Garden Salad
Each day includes fresh fruit and a treat.

CLAREMONT MARCH BREAK 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

 

March Break Camp at Lake St. George

Come out to Lake St. George for adventures this March Break.

Campers will go on hikes, look for animal tracks, listen to bird song, use maps to explore the forest – and so much more.

We have indoor washrooms and a lunch room. Hot lunch is included for all campers.

Please contact sherri.owen@trca.ca if you have any questions.

Lake St. George Field Centre is located at 950 Bethesda Side Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3G2.

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March Break campers use binoculars to watch for winter wildlife at Lake St. George Field Centre
March Break campers explore forest at Lake St. George Field Centre
March Break campers enjoy outdoor activities at Lake St George Field Centre

CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 5 to 12
Camp Dates: Monday March 11 to Friday March 15, 2024
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Optional extended care available each day (from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.) at additional cost.
Camp Fees (per participant): $290/week
Hot lunch: $45/week – $9/day
TOTAL: $335/week
Optional extended care: $100/week – $20/day
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

LAKE ST. GEORGE MARCH BREAK CAMP BOOKINGS

Book Full Week REGISTER NOW

 

March Break Camp at Tommy Thompson Park

Join us at Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) this March Break and explore Toronto’s Urban Wilderness!

Campers will discover the incredible diversity of wildlife that lives at TTP during the winter season – and learn how to spot them!

Camp days will be spent adventuring on guided hikes, playing nature-based games outdoors, creating nature crafts, and developing our connection with the natural world.

Tommy Thompson Park is located at at 1 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M4M 3M2.

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March Break campers enjoy outdoor activities at Tommy Thompson Park
March Break campers view the Toronto skyline from the shores of Tommy Thompson Park on the Leslie Street spit
March Break campers enjoy outdoor adventure at Tommy Thompson Park

CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 6 to 12
Camp Dates: Monday March 11 to Friday March 15, 2024
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Fees (per participant): $300/week
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

TOMMY THOMPSON PARK MARCH BREAK CAMP BOOKINGS

Book camp for ages 6-12 REGISTER NOW

 

PA DAY CAMPS

 

PA Day Camps at Claireville

Come to Claireville Conservation Area on your PA Day and explore all that nature has to offer!

Campers will have the opportunity build fires, roast marshmallows, explore the forests of Claireville and make memories while they enjoy the benefits of a day spent outdoors!

Claireville’s Outdoor Education Centre also offers an indoor space for lunch breaks, washrooms, and inclement weather!

Claireville Conservation Area is located at 8180 Regional Road 50, Brampton, ON L6T 0A6.

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students spend a winter PA day exploring the forest at Claireville Conservation Area
students toast marshmallows during a PA day camp at Claireville Conservation Area
students enjoy outdoor activities during a PA day camp at Claireville Conservation Area

CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 4 to 10
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Fees: $74.00 per student
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

CAMP DATES

Friday, February 16, 2024 REGISTER NOW
Monday, June 10, 2024 REGISTER NOW

 

PA Day Camps at Claremont

Children will be guided through a day of Forest Camp, with a focus on nature-based adventure and building connections with the natural world.

Learn about different habitats and species, play games, and discover what’s going on in the forest at different times of the year!

Please contact brianna.shields@trca.ca if you have any questions.

Claremont Nature Centre is located at 4290 Westney Road North, Pickering, ON L0C 1A0.

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student enjoys outdoor adventure at Claremont PA Day camp
student uses magnifying glass to study animal skull at Claremont PA day camp
student uses binoculars to study wildlife at PA day camp at Claremont Nature Centre

CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 5 to 12
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Fees: $65.00/per day
$180.00 for all three days.
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

CAMP DATES

No dates scheduled at this time.

 

PA Day Camps at Kortright

Come to Kortright Centre for Conservation on your PA Day and explore the world of The Nature School.

Students will enjoy the benefits of a day spent outdoors where nature becomes the classroom. This child-led approach to learning is exploratory, inquiry based, fun and unhurried.

This PA Day camp also aligns with a unique opportunity to safely explore the total solar eclipse happening on Monday April 8th! Located in Woodbridge, Kortright Centre will provide a stunning view of 99.49% coverage during the eclipse. *Solar viewing glasses that are ISO 12312-2 compliant are included in the camp fee.

Kortright Centre for Conservation is located at 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge, ON L4L 1A6.

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students explore forest during PA day camp at Kortright Centre for Conservation
students explore trail during PA day camp at Kortright Centre for Conservation

CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 4 to 10
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (April 8) | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (May 6)
Camp Fees: $82.00 per day (April 8) | $67.00 per day (May 6)
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

CAMP DATES

Monday April 8, 2024 REGISTER NOW
Monday May 6, 2024 REGISTER NOW

 

PA Day Camps at Lake St. George

Enrol your child in the Lake St. George Field Centre PA Day Camp for a dose of nature-fueled fun!

Campers will learn about what’s happening in the forest, explore the outdoors through guided hikes, play outdoor games, and enjoy a relaxing campfire at the end of the day.

Special events for each day:

  • April 8: Eclipse glasses included with registration for safe viewing
  • June 7: Pontoon tour around the lake (weather dependent)
  • June 28: Canoe trip on the lake as a passenger or paddler (weather dependent)

Hot lunch included with every registration.

Lake St. George Field Centre is located at 950 Bethesda Sd. Rd. Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3G2.

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students use binoculars to search for wildlife at a Lake St George Field Centre PA day camp
students enjoy outdoor adventure at a Lake St. George Field Centre PA day camp
students explore a trail through a meadow during a PA day camp at Lake St George Field Centre

CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 5 to 12
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Fees: $74.00 per student
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

CAMP DATES

Monday, April 8, 2024 REGISTER NOW
Friday June 7, 2024 REGISTER NOW
Friday, June 28, 2024 REGISTER NOW

 

PA Day Camps at Tommy Thompson Park

Come to Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) on your PA Day and explore Toronto’s Urban Wilderness.

TTP is home to birds, mammals, insects, and more! Campers will discover how the diversity of bird species changes throughout the year, keep an eye open for mammal tracks and scat, and explore the seasonal transitions of plants both big and small.

Camp days will be spent adventuring on guided hikes, playing nature-based games outdoors, and developing our connection with the natural world.

Tommy Thompson Park is located at 1 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M4M 3M2.

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student uses binoculars to search for wildlife during PA day camp at Tommy Thompson Park
student uses magnifying glass to study native fauna during TRCA PA day camp at Tommy Thompson Park
students examine fall foliage during TRCA PA day camp at Tommy Thompson Park

CAMP INFORMATION

Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Fees: $70.00 per day
Ages: 6 to 12
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

CAMP DATES

Friday June 7, 2024 REGISTER NOW

TRCA Cancellation Policy

Summer Camps
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.

PA Day, Winter, and March Break Camps
Cancellation requests received by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) more than 14 days before the start of the 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 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 program 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 program to operate. In the event TRCA must cancel the program due to low registration or government order, a full refund will be issued.