March Break Nature Camp

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 3:45 pm with drop off beginning at 8:30 am and pick-up from 3:45 to 4:15 pm.*

*Please note there will be a fee incurred for late pick-up.

Activities

In 2026 we'll be exploring animal adaptations, signs of spring, the science of staying warm, winter birds, and more.

Regular activities include:

• Chickadee feeding
• Nature wanders
• Art exploration
• Animal tracking
• Shelter building
• Survival skills
• Snowshoeing (weather permitting)

2026 Cost

• One week of camp (5 days): $405  
• You may add a camp t-shirt to your order for $18.50

Please note that our new registration system no longer charges you a processing fee!

Sibling Discount

If you are registering multiple children a sibling discount will be applied automatically in the system. You will receive $10 off the additional registration fee.

Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber Student Discount

Current students of Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber can receive $100 off registration. You must be currently enrolled in a program. Students who have been accepted for the Winter 2026 semester but have not yet started classes may use the discount as long as you have paid your deposit. Use the coupon code: ARBSTUDENT2026

This discount is only to be used for children of whom the student is the parent, grandparent, or legal guardian; it does not apply to friends or extended family.

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 for March Break Nature Camp 2026 is now open!

Please note if camp does not fill up, registration will close at 11:59 PM on Monday March 9. 

New Registration System

Please note that we have transitioned to a new camp management system this year called CampBrain.

We have already migrated most information from our previous system. If you are a returning camp family, please click on the reset password link and input the same email address you have used to register for camp in the past. Follow the instructions to create your own password. Once you have logged in, you will find that your account already exists.

If you are not sure which email address you used in the past, you can email us at arboretum@humber.ca to inquire.

For new camp families, you will need to create an account.

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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.

 

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.