Registration for Summer 2023 Nature Camps:
NOW OPEN
The Kortright Summer Nature Day Camp is for children 4-11 years of age 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 2023 programming includes leadership camps for youngsters ages 12-14 and 14-16.
Conservation Parks Members receive a 10% discount for camp registration. Please see below for fee information, and contact visitor services to get the discount.
TRCA IS NOW HIRING CAMP COUNSELLORS
Enjoy the outdoors this summer while gaining valuable experience working in an education environment. Lifeguard, visitor services, and other positions are also available.
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* • Leadership 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 $308/week (Four-day camps: $248/week) |
| Ages 6-14 $298/week (Four-day camps: $238/week) |
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| Ages 14-16 $596/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. |
2023 Camps
July 4-7: AMAZING ANIMALS* - Day Camp
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.
*Four-day week.CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 6-7 (Chickadees) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 7-8 (Fireflies) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 8-9 (Cicadas) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 9-11 (Coyotes) | SOLD OUT |
July 10-14: NATURE HEROES - Day Camp
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!
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 6-7 (Chickadees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 7-8 (Fireflies) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 8-9 (Cicadas) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 9-11 (Coyotes) | SOLD OUT |
July 10-14: LEADERSHIP ADVENTURE (Ages 12-14) - Day Camp
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 Leadership 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!
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 12-14 (LAs) | SOLD OUT |
July 17-21: 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!
CAMP BOOKINGS
July 24-28: FOREST MAGIC - Day Camp
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!
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 6-7 (Chickadees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 7-8 (Fireflies) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 8-9 (Cicadas) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 9-11 (Coyotes) | REGISTER NOW |
July 31-August 4: NATURE HEROES - Day Camp
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!
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 6-7 (Chickadees) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 7-8 (Fireflies) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 8-9 (Cicadas) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 9-11 (Coyotes) | REGISTER NOW |
August 8-11: AMAZING ANIMALS* - Day Camp
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.
*Four-day week.CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 6-7 (Chickadees) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 7-8 (Fireflies) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 8-9 (Cicadas) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 9-11 (Coyotes) | REGISTER NOW |
August 14-18: ART IN NATURE - Day Camp
Mask making, painting, music and traditional summer camp activities are all a part of this creative week. No experience necessary to participate.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 6-7 (Chickadees) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 7-8 (Fireflies) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 8-9 (Cicadas) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 9-11 (Coyotes) | SOLD OUT |
August 14-18: LEADERSHIP ADVENTURE (Ages 12-14) - Day Camp
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 Leadership 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!
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 12-14 (LAs) | SOLD OUT |
August 14-25*: LEADERS IN TRAINING (Ages 14-16) - Day Camp
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 the weekend of August 19-20.CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 14-16 (LITs) | REGISTER NOW |
August 21-25: 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!
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 6-7 (Chickadees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 7-8 (Fireflies) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 8-9 (Cicadas) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 9-11 (Coyotes) | SOLD OUT |
August 28-September 1: FOREST MAGIC - Day Camp
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!
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 4-5 (Bumblebees) | SOLD OUT |
| Book camp for ages 6-7 (Chickadees) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 7-8 (Fireflies) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 8-9 (Cicadas) | REGISTER NOW |
| Book camp for ages 9-11 (Coyotes) | REGISTER NOW |
Information for Parents
ABOUT
ABOUT KORTRIGHT SUMMER NATURE DAY CAMP
Our camp leaders are mature adults with many years of experience working with children. Home base is our spacious, air-conditioned Visitor Centre, which the campers will be in and out of throughout the day.
Campers are placed into groups of approximately 10 with children of similar age.
WHAT TO PACK
WHAT TO PACK
We are an outdoors based camp and will spend a good portion of the day outdoors. Clothing must be practical and comfortable. Please bring clothing and footwear that can get dirty. Make sure all personal belongings fit into one bag. Please carefully check the list below on what to bring to camp.
Please clearly label all your child’s belongings with his or her name.
Every day ensure your child has:
- Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher (please apply sunscreen on your child before coming to camp as well as packing it for them to use during the day)
- An insect repellent containing DEET or Icaridin
- Wide-brimmed hat
- Reusable water bottle filled with water
- Backpack
- Closed-toed, flat-soled shoes (such as running shoes)
- Lunch*
* Due to allergies of some campers, please only pack nut-free lunch and snack items.
On the first day of camp, you are welcome to pack the following in a separate bag and have your child leave these items at camp for the week. If your child does not leave these items at camp, please ensure that they bring them every day instead:
- Long pants and a sweater
- An extra set of clothes: shirt, socks, shorts, underwear
- Rain gear: rain jacket, rubber boots
Optional items to pack:
- Sunglasses
- Inexpensive camera
Please do not bring:
- Mobile phones (your leaders will have phones in case of emergency)
- iPod, video games or other electronic devices
- Money
- Any kind of aerosol sprays
- Knives or hand axes
CAMP HOURS
CAMP HOURS
- Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Drop-off is between 8:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. at northwest corner of the Visitor Centre parking lot.
- Before and After care is offered at $25/child per day starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. A weekly Before and After care option is available for $100.
- All campers at camp more than five minutes after the camp end time will be transferred to the After Care program; applicable fees apply.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests received by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (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.