Humber Arboretum day camps are based out of the Centre for Urban Ecology, but campers spend most of their time outdoors where they make their own discoveries in the forest, river, meadows, wetlands, gardens, and ponds of the Humber Arboretum.
Every week at Humber Arboretum Nature Camp includes nature walks, pond discovery, art and ecology, camp songs and games, and indoor swimming on Fridays. The weekly theme inspires other activities.
Wilderness Survival Skills - Tuesday, August 8 to Friday, August 11 and Monday, August 14 to Friday, August 18, 2023
During this special nine-day session, campers will explore the necessities of survival including shelter, water, and way-finding. Campers will use clues in nature to help determine direction, try their hand at shelter building, and learn tips such as how to build a below-ground water capture still.
Special Guest: Older campers will remember Tamarack, who returns with her company Sustainable Roots to talk about edible and medicinal plants.
Details
Ages:
- Nature Camp is for ages 6 to 12
- Junior Naturalist Camp is for ages 12 to 14
Location: Humber Arboretum (at the back of North Campus)
Time: Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Drop-off window 8:30 a.m to 9 a.m.; Pick-up window: 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.)
Cost: $600 for all nine days
Deadline: Registration for "9-Day Wilderness Survival Skills" closes at midnight on Monday, July 31.
Registration: Visit the Humber Arboretum website to learn more about the entire summer camp season and register.
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