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.

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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.

BOOK AGES 9-12

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.

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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!

 AGES 11-14: FULL*

* 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.

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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 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 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.

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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!

 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: 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!

AGES 12-15: 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.)

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     BOOK AGES 5-7
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.)

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*
  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 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.

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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.

BOOK AGES 4-5 AGES 6-7: FULL* AGES 7-8: FULL* 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.)

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!

AGES 12-14: 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 15-26*: 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.

BOOK AGES 14-16

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.

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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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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.