There are still a few spots available for day campers aged 6-13 to take part in the outdoor fun and exploration this August.
Humber Arboretum day camps are based out of the Centre for Urban Ecology, but campers spend most of their time outdoors making their own discoveries in the forest, river, meadows, wetlands, gardens, and ponds of the Humber Arboretum. Active and engaging, Arboretum Nature Camps are designed for ages 4-13 and take place right on North campus.
Although Beaver Camp for four- and five-year-olds and the Growing Gardeners theme taking place in the final week of August are fully booked, there are still a few opportunities for more Nature Campers (ages 6-12) and Jr. Naturalists (ages 12-13) to take part in camp at the Arboretum before the summer of 2019 comes to a close:
AVAILABLE JR NATURALIST SESSIONS (ages 12-13)
Practical Plants - Monday August 12 - Friday August 16, 2019 (Registration closes Saturday, August 10 at midnight)
At the Arboretum we have a great appreciation for the plant life here, from the tiniest dandelion to the mightiest oak. Not only will the Jr. Naturalists learn how to identify some common trees and wildflowers, but they will learn how to use them for food, medicine, and so much more! Campers will learn how to use a field guide and will collaborate to create one of their own.
Survival Skills - Monday August 19 - Friday August 23, 2019 (Only two spots left)
Shelter, fire, water, food—these things are crucial to any survival situation. In this final week of camp, the Jr. Naturalists will learn about making natural shelters, tying tarps, fire safety, friction fire, and how to find sources of food and drinking water in nature.
AVAILABLE NATURE CAMP SESSION (ages 6-12)
Radical Roots and Sensational Soils - Monday, August 19 - Friday, August 23, 2019
This week is all about getting down and dirty with nature by exploring roots and the soils they call home! Soils are fascinating and are the cornerstone of any ecosystem as they provide the minerals and nutrients that help our plants and fungus thrive. This week campers will dig deep to look at different root structures of plants and will be introduced to the wonderful world of fungus and its amazing relationship with soil and plants. Campers will discover that “dirt is good” not only for their health but for the health of all the animals and plants that live in the Arboretum.
DETAILS
Humber Arboretum Nature Camps are accredited by the Ontario Camps Association. They operate on a one-week basis, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Before care (from 8 a.m.) and aftercare (until 5:30 p.m.) is available for an additional fee; Jr. Naturalists will join Nature Campers (ages 5-12) for Before- and Aftercare.
In 2019 the cost of camp is:
- One week camp fee - $245
- One week of before care - $45
- One week of aftercare - $50
- Both before and aftercare - $80
- Daily rate for before and aftercare also available
Registration: For more details and for online registration visit the Nature Camp or Jr. Naturalist Camp page on the Humber Arboretum website.
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