Little Seedlings & Little Saplings

Join us for an engaging experience designed for families with children aged 1-4 to foster a love and understanding of the natural world.

a Little Saplings program student encounters a salamander at Kortright Centre for Conservation
a Little Saplings program student plays in the snow at Kortright Centre for Conservation

Each session will gently introduce natural elements through sensory play, songs, stories and other thoughtfully crafted, hands-on activities.

Parents and caregivers will receive support and guidance to help their children explore the wonders of nature at their own pace.

Little Seedlings: The focus is on sensory play, songs, stories, and building confidence to play and explore the natural world.

Little Saplings: Activities remain play-based and experiential; participants will venture a little farther afield and will begin to build skills for independent exploration in nature.

Upcoming Sessions

WINTER 2025

Program Dates & Times:

LITTLE SEEDLINGS (Age 1-2):

Saturdays, January 18 and 25, February 1 and 8, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
$89 per participant

Sundays, January 19 and 26, February 2 and 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
$89 per participant

Mondays, January 20 and 27, February 3 and 10, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
$89 per participant

LITTLE SAPLINGS (Age 2-4):

Saturdays, January 18 and 25, February 1 and 8, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$89 per participant

Sundays, January 19 and 26, February 2 and 9, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$89 per participant

Mondays, January 20 and 27, February 3 and 10, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$89 per participant

SPRING 2025

Program Dates & Times:

LITTLE SEEDLINGS (Age 1-2):

Saturdays, April 26, May 3, 10, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
$180.00 per participant

Sundays, April 27, May 4, 11, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
$180.00 per participant

Mondays, April 28, May 5, 12, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
$180.00 per participant

LITTLE SAPLINGS (Age 2-4):

Saturdays, April 26, May 3, 10, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$180.00 per participant

Sundays, April 27, May 4, 11, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$180.00 per participant

Mondays, April 28, May 5, 12, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$180.00 per participant

TRCA Cancellation Policy

Cancellation requests received by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) more than 30 days before the start of the camp program will receive a 75% refund of the relevant program fees paid. Cancellation requests received by TRCA less than 30 days before the start of the camp program do not qualify for a refund. Rescheduling is subject to availability. There is no refund for camp days missed or children opting not to participate in activities. Cancellation requests must be received in writing by email to vservices@trca.ca. Minimum registration numbers required for camp to operate. In the event TRCA must cancel the camp due to low registration or government order, a full refund will be issued.