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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PA DAY CAMPS

 

PA Day Camps at Albion Hills

Join our team this 2024-25 school year for PA Days at Albion Hills Field Centre. Children will be guided though a day of nature camp, with a focus on getting outside, making connections with nature, and exploring the unique features of Albion Hills.

Learn about different animals and habitats, explore the trails, play games, and discover how nature adapts to changing seasons!

student enjoys playing disc golf during a PA day camp at Albion Hills Field Centre
students explore a trail at Albion Hills Field Centre during a fall PA day
student enjoys exploring Albion Hills Field Centre on a fat bike during a PA day camp

Please contact raysha.carmichael@trca.ca if you have any questions.

Albion Hills Field Centre is located within Albion Hills Conservation Park at 16500 Peel Regional Road 50, Caledon, ON.

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CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 4 to 12
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Fees: $70.00 per student (Price includes lunch)
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

CAMP DATES

Monday, September 23

Explore the hills. Join us to discover the fun outdoor activities and spaces that Albion Hills Conservation Park has to offer.

This program is designed to welcome children to various activities based on age. Our younger campers (4-8) will enjoy nature walks, participate in creating ephemeral art, and look for signs of the seasons changing through a variety of hands-on games and exploration.

Our older campers (9-12) will hit the trails on our fleet of fat bikes and play a round of disc golf at our beginner’s course. There will be lots of games and activities throughout the day!

Book camp for ages 4-5 REGISTER NOW
Book camp for ages 6-9 REGISTER NOW
Book camp for ages 9-12 REGISTER NOW

 

Friday, October 11

Autumn in the hills is a beautiful time of the year. We will use the fall colours as inspiration to create nature art to take home.

Campers will spend the day outdoors under the orange, red, and yellow trees to participate in a variety of fun team games and challenges.

We will end the day enjoying a beautiful group campfire with marshmallows and songs!

Book camp for ages 4-5 REGISTER NOW
Book camp for ages 6-9 REGISTER NOW
Book camp for ages 9-12 REGISTER NOW

 

Friday, November 22

Calling all Albion campers, past and present! Campers will enjoy a jam-packed day of wilderness survival.

Welcome winter by learning how to make a fire and shelter, keeping warm while we enjoy cedar tea and hot chocolate.

Younger campers (4-8) will discover the area around the field centre with their teacher, while older campers (9-12) will explore the trails using navigation tools.

Book camp for ages 4-5 REGISTER NOW
Book camp for ages 6-9 REGISTER NOW
Book camp for ages 9-12 REGISTER NOW

 

 

PA Day Camps at Claireville

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

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.

student enjoys outdoor adventure during a winter PA Day camp at Claireville Conservation Area
student enjoys outdoor adventure during an autumn PA Day camp at Claireville Conservation Area
student enjoys outdoor adventure during an autumn PA Day camp at Claireville Conservation Area

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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CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 4 to 11
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Fees: $74.00 per student
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

CAMP DATES

September 23 – Equinox Explorers

Monday, September 23, 2024
Equinox Explorers PA Day Camp:
Embrace the Beauty of Autumn!

School Boards: PDSB/DPCDSB

Welcome to Equinox Explorers Nature Camp, where the magic of the fall equinox at Claireville comes to life! Join us for an unforgettable adventure that celebrates how autumn unfolds in all its glory.

Get ready for a day packed with exciting activities, nature exploration, and seasonal fun like a Scavenger Hunt Challenge, an Equinox inspired craft, and a cozy fire with a fireside tasty treat!

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September 27 – Equinox Explorers

Friday, September 27, 2024
Equinox Explorers PA Day Camp:
Embrace the Beauty of Autumn!

School Boards: TDSB/TCDSB

Welcome to Equinox Explorers Nature Camp, where the magic of the fall equinox at Claireville comes to life! Join us for an unforgettable adventure that celebrates how autumn unfolds in all its glory.

Get ready for a day packed with exciting activities, nature exploration, and seasonal fun like a Scavenger Hunt Challenge, an Equinox inspired craft, and a cozy fire with a fireside tasty treat!

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October 11 – Fall Colours Friday

Friday, October 11, 2024
Fall Colours Friday – Nature Art PA Day Camp:
Celebrate Autumn’s Palette!

School Boards: TDSB/TCDSB/PDSB/DPCDSB

Welcome to Fall Colours Friday Nature Art Camp, where the magic of autumn transforms into a canvas of creativity! Join us for a day dedicated to celebrating the stunning hues of fall through artistic expression and nature exploration.

This camp is perfect for young artists eager to dive into the vibrant world of autumn colors. From leaf printing to pinecone crafts, from clay art to watercolours, nature becomes our inspiration in this fun and artistic camp!

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November 15 – Eco Heroes

Friday, November 15, 2024
Eco Heroes Nature PA Day Camp:
Unleash Your Inner Hero!

School Boards: TDSB/TCDSB

Welcome to Eco Heroes Nature Camp, where young adventurers become champions of the great outdoors! Dive into a world of exciting challenges, heroic quests, and environmental stewardship.

This camp is designed for kids who are eager to discover their inner hero while exploring and protecting the natural world. Grow your own plant to take home, meet and care for our resident pets, and complete an eco-detective mission to earn your Eco Hero Claireville Badge!

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November 22 – Eco Heroes

Friday, November 22, 2024
Eco Heroes Nature PA Day Camp:
Unleash Your Inner Hero!

School Boards: PDSB/DPCDSB

Welcome to Eco Heroes Nature Camp, where young adventurers become champions of the great outdoors! Dive into a world of exciting challenges, heroic quests, and environmental stewardship.

This camp is designed for kids who are eager to discover their inner hero while exploring and protecting the natural world. Grow your own plant to take home, meet and care for our resident pets, and complete an eco-detective mission to earn your Eco Hero Claireville Badge!

REGISTER NOW

 

January 17 – Wild Winter Survival

Friday, January 17, 2025
Wild Winter Survival PA Day Camp:
Brave the Cold and Conquer the Elements!

School Boards: TDSB/TCDSB

Welcome to Wild Winter Survival Camp, where young adventurers learn to master the art of winter survival while having a blast in the snowy outdoors!

Gear up for a day of thrilling challenges, essential survival skills, and fun winter activities that will turn you into a true winter warrior.

Build a snow shelter, snowshoe the trails and learn how to safely make a fire! Warm up in our cozy education building to celebrate this wild winter fun!

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January 20 – Wild Winter Survival

Monday, January 20, 2025
Wild Winter Survival PA Day Camp:
Brave the Cold and Conquer the Elements!

School Boards: PDSB/DPCDSB

Welcome to Wild Winter Survival Camp, where young adventurers learn to master the art of winter survival while having a blast in the snowy outdoors!

Gear up for a day of thrilling challenges, essential survival skills, and fun winter activities that will turn you into a true winter warrior.

Build a snow shelter, snowshoe the trails and learn how to safely make a fire! Warm up in our cozy education building to celebrate this wild winter fun!

REGISTER NOW

 

February 14 – Valentines in the Pines

Friday, February 14, 2025
Valentines in the Pines Nature PA Day Camp:
A Heartfelt Friendship Adventure

School Boards: TDSB/TCDSB/PDSB/DPCDSB

Welcome to Valentines in the Pines, where nature meets friendship in the most magical way! Get ready for a day full of heartwarming activities amidst the beauty of the great outdoors.

Make sweetheart smores around a fire, create friendship bracelets at Cupids Craft Corner, cuddle up with our classroom pets, and compete in our fun heart themed bingo game!

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June 9 – Spring into Summer

Monday, June 9, 2025
Spring into Summer Nature PA Day Camp:
Embrace the Season of Growth and Adventure!

School Boards: PDSB/DPCDSB

Welcome to Spring into Summer Nature Camp, where the magic of spring transitions into the joys of summer! Join us for a lively and engaging adventure that celebrates the vibrant changes in nature as we leap through the seasons.

Get ready for a day full of exploration, creativity, and outdoor fun with a garden adventure where you can bring home your own plant, outdoor games to get us moving and then cool down in the “Claireville Rainforest” misting zone.

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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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students enjoy outdoor adventure at Claremont PA Day camp
student uses magnifying glass to study animal skull at Claremont PA day camp
student enjoys outdoor adventure at Claremont winter PA Day camp

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

Friday, November 15, 2024 REGISTER NOW
Friday, January 24, 2025 REGISTER NOW
Monday, March 31, 2025 REGISTER NOW
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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.

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 4:00 p.m.
Camp Fees: $74.00 per day
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

CAMP DATES

Friday, September 27, 2024 This camp is SOLD OUT. Check out PA Day Camps at nearby Claireville Conservation Area
Monday, October 21, 2024 REGISTER NOW
Friday, November 15, 2024 REGISTER NOW
Friday, January 17, 2025 REGISTER NOW
Friday, January 31, 2025 REGISTER NOW
Monday, June 9, 2025 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.

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, October 21, 2024 REGISTER NOW
Friday, November 15, 2024 REGISTER NOW
Friday, January 17, 2025 REGISTER NOW
Monday, June 9, 2025 REGISTER NOW
Friday, June 27, 2025 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
students explore a trail during a PA day camp at Tommy Thompson Park
students examine native plant life during a 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, September 27, 2024 REGISTER NOW
Friday, October 11, 2024 REGISTER NOW
Friday, November 15, 2024 REGISTER NOW
Friday, November 29, 2024 REGISTER NOW

WINTER CAMPS

 

Winter Camp at Claireville

Play, explore, and make memories outdoors this winter break at Claireville Conservation Area!

Our fun-filled days will feature a combination of games, crafts, and classic winter activities – such as following animal tracks through the forest, snowshoeing, sledding, making shelters, and warming up 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 Regional Road 50, Brampton, ON L6T 0A6.

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students enjoy outdoor activities during winter camp at Claireville Conservation Area
camper enjoys outdoor activities at Claireville Conservation Area winter camp

CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 4 to 11
Camp Dates: Thursday, January 2 and Friday January 3, 2025
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Fees: $74.00
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

CLAIREVILLE WINTER CAMP BOOKINGS

Thursday, January 2, 2025 REGISTER NOW
Friday, January 3, 2025 REGISTER NOW

 

Winter Camp at Claremont

Play, explore, and make memories outdoors this winter break!

Our fun-filled days will be a combination of games, crafts, and classic winter activities – such as following animal tracks through the forest, making shelters and forts, and, of course, warming up around a fire with hot cocoa!

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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students play in snow during winter camp at Claremont Nature Centre
student holds up large piece of ice during winter camp at Claremont Nature Centre
students explore trail on snowshoes during winter 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/$245.00 for the entire week
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

CLAREMONT WINTER CAMP BOOKINGS

REGISTRATION COMING SOON


 

Winter Camp at Kortright

Join us at Kortright Centre for Conservation over the winter break 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.

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

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students frolic outdoors in the snow at a TRCA winter day camp at Kortright Centre
a student learns how to build a shelter at an outdoor winter camp at Kortright Centre
students learn to snowshoe at a TRCA winter camp at Kortright Centre

CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 4 to 10
Camp Dates: Thursday, January 2 and Friday January 3, 2025
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Fees: $74.00 per day
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

KORTRIGHT WINTER CAMP BOOKINGS

Thursday, January 2, 2025 REGISTER NOW
Friday, January 3, 2025 REGISTER NOW

 

Winter Camp at Lake St. George

Join us for snowy adventure, crafts, friends, and winter fun. Campers will build shelters, search for animals, play games, and warm up by a cozy fire.

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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student enjoys outdoor activities in the snow during Winter Camp at Lake St George Field Centre
students and teacher enjoy outdoor activities in the snow during Winter Camp at Lake St George Field Centre

CAMP INFORMATION

Ages: 5 to 12
Camp Hours: 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: $75.00 per day/$280.00 for the entire week
Extended Care Fees: $20/day
Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE.

LAKE ST. GEORGE WINTER CAMP BOOKINGS

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

SUMMER CAMPS

TRCA’s 2024 summer camps have wrapped up. Thanks for a great summer – we’ll see you next year!

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

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.