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March Break Nature Camp

Monday March 16 to Friday March 20, 2026

Get your kids outside and exploring in all seasons! March Break day camp at the Humber Arboretum is all about embracing the great nature connection opportunities created by the changing seasons. 

Registration coming soon!

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This March Break give your child the opportunity to get outside, get active, and develop a lasting appreciation for the natural environment.

The Humber Arboretum's March Break Nature Camp is for ages 6 to 12. The day camp is facilitated by Nature Interpreters who work regularly throughout the year with school classes and community groups.

March Break Nature Camp takes place over five days, Monday to Friday. The camp day runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with drop off beginning at 8:30 am and pick-up from 3:45 to 4:15 pm.

Activities

  • Chickadee feeding and owl prowls
  • Nature walks & forest exploration
  • Art & Ecology
  • Animal tracking
  • Shelter building
  • Survival skills
  • Snowshoeing (weather permitting)

2026 Cost

  • One week of camp (5 days): $405  

Location

  • The Humber Arboretum is found at the back of Humber Polytechnic North Campus, in North Etobicoke (Toronto). 
  • Campus address: 205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, M9W 5L7
  • Near Finch and Highway 27
  • See the camp drop-off/pick-up location on Google Maps 

Registration

Registration is coming soon. Please check back for updates.

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A child works on a craft using twine and pinecones

Cancellation Policy

All withdrawals requested two weeks prior to the start of the camp week will be refunded the full camp fees, minus a $25 administration fee. Withdrawals requested less than two weeks prior to the start of the camp week will be refunded 50% of all camp fees. There will be no refunds once camp has begun.

 

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What to Bring

  • Morning and afternoon snacks and drinks*
  • Lunch (except Friday, pizza day)*
  • Warm coat
  • Snow pants
  • Scarf
  • Gloves/Mittens - 2-3 pairs for when they get wet
  • Long underwear
  • Rain boots
  • Thick socks - several pairs!
  • Toque
  • Sweater
  • Sunglasses
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Willingness to play in the cold!

 

Meals and Transportation

*The children will bring their own lunches, snacks, and drinks each day except for Friday, when lunch will be provided by the Arboretum. Please inform us of any food allergies and please do not bring nut products of any kind to camp. We strive to minimize the amount of waste produced at the Centre, and a key part of that is promoting Litterless Lunches. Please bring only reusable or recyclable containers and utensils. 

The Humber Arboretum and Centre For Urban Ecology is accessible by TTC - see our directions page for details.

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Humber Arboretum Nature Camp is accredited by the Ontario Camps Association.