Nature Camps at Tommy Thompson Park
Your kids will love exploring the urban wilderness of Tommy Thompson Park!
TOMMY THOMPSON PARK NATURE CLUB
A nature club in Toronto’s Urban Wilderness – just for kids!
This coming spring, Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) is excited to host a six-week nature club for kids!
Spring is a great time of year to spot creatures waking up from hibernation, observe bird migration, and discover plants as they regain their foliage. Experienced leaders will guide participants in hands-on exploration of these phenomena and more as we immerse ourselves in the wilderness of TTP.
The Tommy Thompson Park Nature Club is an opportunity for youth ages 6-12 to develop long lasting relationships with the natural world and each other.
We will meet weekly to:
- Practice and develop our naturalist skills
- Explore on nature hikes
- Play games
- Create nature-based crafts
- Participate in stewardship activities
- Have fun!
Minks (Ages 6-9)
Our Minks club is a community of nature-lovers aged 6-9 who enjoy getting outside and getting curious about the amazing plants and animals that live here in Toronto.
Experienced leaders will guide youth in hands-on learning and play that is centered around building a connection with the land and water of Tommy Thompson Park. Participants will experience opportunities to play games, create arts and crafts, explore the park on guided nature hikes, and more!
Minks will meet on Sunday afternoons in April and May. We encourage participants to attend all six sessions, if possible. To attend, all you need is a love of nature!
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Ages: 6-9
- Dates: Sundays from April 16 to May 21 (April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21)
- Hours: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Fees: $175 for six-week session*
- Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE
*Please note: fees are for the entire session, not on a day-by-day basis unless otherwise specified. We will not refund fees for days missed, and any day missed cannot be made up.
To be placed on a waiting list, please contact jasmine.thompson@trca.ca.
Coyotes (Ages 9-12)
Our Coyotes club is a community of youth aged 9-12 who have a love of nature and a curiosity to discover more.
Experienced leaders will guide youth in inquiry-driven learning about the flora and fauna that live at Tommy Thompson Park.
Participants will experience opportunities to get involved in stewardship activities, explore on guided nature hikes, share their interests with other like-minded youth, and more!
Coyotes will meet on Sunday mornings in April and May. We encourage participants to attend all six sessions, if possible. To attend, all you need is a love of nature!
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Ages: 9-12
- Dates: Sundays from April 16 to May 21 (April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21)
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Fees: $175 for six-week session*
- Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE
*Please note: fees are for the entire session, not on a day-by-day basis unless otherwise specified. We will not refund fees for days missed, and any day missed cannot be made up.
PA DAYS CAMPS AT TOMMY THOMPSON PARK
Come to Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) on your PA Day and explore Toronto’s Urban Wilderness.
TTP is home to birds, mammals, insects, and more! Campers will discover how the diversity of bird species changes throughout the year, keep an eye open for mammal tracks and scat, and explore the seasonal transitions of plants both big and small.
Camp days will be spent adventuring on guided hikes, playing nature-based games outdoors, and developing our connection with the natural world.
CAMP INFORMATION
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- Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Camp Fees: $60 per participant per day
- Ages: 6-12
- Cancellation Policy: READ MORE HERE
2023 CAMP DATES
SUMMER NATURE DAY CAMPS
Tommy Thompson Park’s 2023 summer nature camps are now open for booking.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Nature Camp at Tommy Thompson Park offers the opportunity to discover our city’s animal and plant life among wetlands and meadows. Your child will love spending their days outside exploring Toronto’s urban wilderness!
We look forward to seeing your nature lover at this summer!
CAMP INFORMATION
| 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:* |
$285/week $225/four-day week Extended Care Fees: $100/week $80/four-day week |
| Location: | MAP + DIRECTIONS |
| *Conservation Parks Members: Please contact TRCA visitor services to get a 10% membership discount. | |
CAMP SCHEDULE
July 4-7: WILDLIFE ADVENTURES* - Day Camp
Wildlife thrives in Toronto’s Urban Wilderness! During our Wildlife Adventures camps, campers will adventure through forests, wetlands, and meadows to learn about the flora and fauna (plants and animals) of Tommy Thompson Park. We’ll take a closer look at these residents, learn how to identify them, and have fun gaining a new appreciation for their incredible diversity.
*Four-day week.CAMP BOOKINGS
July 4-7: LEADERS IN TRAINING (Ages 14-16)* - Day Camp
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program provides youth ages 14-16 with an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a beautiful wilderness day camp setting – all while having fun! In this one-week program, LITs will spend their days in a leadership role, helping to develop and conduct Nature Camp activities for younger campers. Mentorship and guided training activities will provide LITs with the skills that they need to excel in a leadership capacity.
Spaces are limited, ensuring that participants will have meaningful growth experiences through the program.
*Four-day week.CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 14-16 | REGISTER NOW |
July 10-14: SCIENCE ON THE SPIT - Day Camp
There’s always more to discover about the natural world! During our Science on The Spit camps, campers will use microscopes, magnifying glasses, and more to take the first steps into scientific discovery. We’ll take part in science experiments, collect specimens, and discover Tommy Thompson Park from a new perspective – all while getting outside, playing games, and having fun! To attend, all you need is a love of nature.
CAMP BOOKINGS
July 10-14: LEADERS IN TRAINING (Ages 14-16) - Day Camp
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program provides youth ages 14-16 with an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a beautiful wilderness day camp setting – all while having fun! In this one-week program, LITs will spend their days in a leadership role, helping to develop and conduct Nature Camp activities for younger campers. Mentorship and guided training activities will provide LITs with the skills that they need to excel in a leadership capacity.
Spaces are limited, ensuring that participants will have meaningful growth experiences through the program.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 14-16 | REGISTER NOW |
July 17-21: ART IN NATURE - Day Camp
Let’s get creative! During our Art in Nature camps, we will draw inspiration from the natural world of Tommy Thompson Park. Campers will design their own ephemeral art, practice photography skills, create sustainable art using recycled materials, and more! We’ll hone our artistic skills and learn how to view the natural world from new perspectives.
CAMP BOOKINGS
July 17-21: LEADERS IN TRAINING (Ages 14-16) - Day Camp
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program provides youth ages 14-16 with an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a beautiful wilderness day camp setting – all while having fun! In this one-week program, LITs will spend their days in a leadership role, helping to develop and conduct Nature Camp activities for younger campers. Mentorship and guided training activities will provide LITs with the skills that they need to excel in a leadership capacity.
Spaces are limited, ensuring that participants will have meaningful growth experiences through the program.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 14-16 | REGISTER NOW |
July 24-28: WILDLIFE ADVENTURES - Day Camp
Wildlife thrives in Toronto’s Urban Wilderness! During our Wildlife Adventures camps, campers will adventure through forests, wetlands, and meadows to learn about the flora and fauna (plants and animals) of Tommy Thompson Park. We’ll take a closer look at these residents, learn how to identify them, and have fun gaining a new appreciation for their incredible diversity.
CAMP BOOKINGS
July 24-28: LEADERS IN TRAINING (Ages 14-16) - Day Camp
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program provides youth ages 14-16 with an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a beautiful wilderness day camp setting – all while having fun! In this one-week program, LITs will spend their days in a leadership role, helping to develop and conduct Nature Camp activities for younger campers. Mentorship and guided training activities will provide LITs with the skills that they need to excel in a leadership capacity.
Spaces are limited, ensuring that participants will have meaningful growth experiences through the program.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 14-16 | REGISTER NOW |
July 31-August 4: SCIENCE ON THE SPIT - Day Camp
There’s always more to discover about the natural world! During our Science on The Spit camps, campers will use microscopes, magnifying glasses, and more to take the first steps into scientific discovery. We’ll take part in science experiments, collect specimens, and discover Tommy Thompson Park from a new perspective – all while getting outside, playing games, and having fun! To attend, all you need is a love of nature.
CAMP BOOKINGS
July 31-August 4: LEADERS IN TRAINING (Ages 14-16) - Day Camp
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program provides youth ages 14-16 with an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a beautiful wilderness day camp setting – all while having fun! In this one-week program, LITs will spend their days in a leadership role, helping to develop and conduct Nature Camp activities for younger campers. Mentorship and guided training activities will provide LITs with the skills that they need to excel in a leadership capacity.
Spaces are limited, ensuring that participants will have meaningful growth experiences through the program.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 14-16 | REGISTER NOW |
August 14-18: BIRDS IN THE CITY - Day Camp
Tommy Thompson Park is a birding hotspot! During our Birds in the City camps, campers will discover the bird species who call The Spit home. We’ll explore for birds, learn about bird calls, and visit the Bird Research Station to see birds up close before they’re released.
Campers will be provided with binoculars and field guides to use during the camp week.
CAMP BOOKINGS
August 14-18: LEADERS IN TRAINING (Ages 14-16) - Day Camp
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program provides youth ages 14-16 with an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a beautiful wilderness day camp setting – all while having fun! In this one-week program, LITs will spend their days in a leadership role, helping to develop and conduct Nature Camp activities for younger campers. Mentorship and guided training activities will provide LITs with the skills that they need to excel in a leadership capacity.
Spaces are limited, ensuring that participants will have meaningful growth experiences through the program.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 14-16 | REGISTER NOW |
August 21-25: ART IN NATURE - Day Camp
Let’s get creative! During our Art in Nature camps, we will draw inspiration from the natural world of Tommy Thompson Park. Campers will design their own ephemeral art, practice photography skills, create sustainable art using recycled materials, and more! We’ll hone our artistic skills and learn how to view the natural world from new perspectives.
CAMP BOOKINGS
August 21-25: LEADERS IN TRAINING (Ages 14-16) - Day Camp
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program provides youth ages 14-16 with an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a beautiful wilderness day camp setting – all while having fun! In this one-week program, LITs will spend their days in a leadership role, helping to develop and conduct Nature Camp activities for younger campers. Mentorship and guided training activities will provide LITs with the skills that they need to excel in a leadership capacity.
Spaces are limited, ensuring that participants will have meaningful growth experiences through the program.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 14-16 | REGISTER NOW |
August 28-September 1: BIRDS IN THE CITY - Day Camp
Tommy Thompson Park is a birding hotspot! During our Birds in the City camps, campers will discover the bird species who call The Spit home. We’ll explore for birds, learn about bird calls, and visit the Bird Research Station to see birds up close before they’re released. Campers will be provided with binoculars and field guides to use during the camp week.
CAMP BOOKINGS
August 28-September 1: LEADERS IN TRAINING (Ages 14-16) - Day Camp
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program provides youth ages 14-16 with an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a beautiful wilderness day camp setting – all while having fun! In this one-week program, LITs will spend their days in a leadership role, helping to develop and conduct Nature Camp activities for younger campers. Mentorship and guided training activities will provide LITs with the skills that they need to excel in a leadership capacity.
Spaces are limited, ensuring that participants will have meaningful growth experiences through the program.
CAMP BOOKINGS
| Book camp for ages 14-16 | REGISTER NOW |
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation requests received by TRCA more than 14 days before the start of the 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 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 program 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 program to operate. In the event TRCA must cancel the program due to low registration or government order, a full refund will be issued.