The Children’s Eco Programs offer fun, environmentally focused day camp programming that incorporates art, science, nature, organic gardening, vegetarian cooking, drama, storytelling, music and movement.  Traditional camp activities such as swimming, crafts, hiking and offsite trips are also important parts of the program! Registration is through the City of Toronto starting Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 7 a.m. We suggest starting right at 7 to get the dates you want!

2013 Eco Camp Information

Before and after care (8 am – 9 am and 4 pm to 5pm) are available for all camps. Camp runs from 9 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday unless otherwise noted for Holidays.

Click here for information on how to register for Eco Camp programs with the City of Toronto.

Eco Camp – Sprouts (Listed as Eco Sprouts in FUN Guide)

Age: 4-5 year olds
Location: High Park
Dates & Themes:
Nature Crafts – July 2-5 & July 29-Aug. 2
Wee Critters – July 8-12 & Aug. 6-9
Veggie Sprouts – July 15-19 & Aug. 12-16
Hoppin’ Habitats – July 22-26 & Aug. 19-23

Description:  Start your camper’s relationship with food, nature and gardening off right with a week of Eco Sprouts Eco Camp!  High Park is a natural urban oasis and the perfect setting for your young camper to learn, grow and have fun.  Hiking, organic gardening, games, crafts and bug hunts are just a few of the things your little sprout will do during a week of Eco Camp.

Eco Camp – Junior 

Age: 6-9 year olds
Location: High Park
Dates & Themes:
Critters & Crawlies  - July 2-5 and July 29 – Aug. 2 
Nature Arts - July 8-12 and Aug. 6-9 
Veggie & Ventures - July 15-19 and Aug. 12-16
Habitat Detectives - July 22-26 and Aug. 19-23 

Description:   This is an active fun-filled camp for kids that love the outdoors.  Organic gardening, nature exploration, hiking, offsite trips and more await your junior camper.  Regular camp activities like swimming, crafts and games are also a great part of the program.  With themes like Nature Arts, Super Senses and Beyond Bugs your camper’s sure to learn, have fun and remember their fantastic camp adventure for years to come!

Eco Camp – Youth

Age: 10-14 year olds
Location: High Park
Dates & Themes:
The Wild ‘Hood – July 2-5 and July 29-Aug. 2
Nature Arts – July 8-12 and Aug. 12-16
Veggie Voyage – July 15-19

Description:  For our Youth campers we focus on expanding their relationship with nature, food and community.  Fun is also a big part of the program!  An extra offsite trip to a youth run organic garden, a day of practicing outdoor survival skills or an opportunity to be creative and make a piece of art for the garden help our Youth campers connect with the world around them.

Eco Leaders In Training – Eco LIT’s

Age:15-17
Location: High Park (with a variety of offsite trips)
Dates: July 29-Aug. 23 (not including Monday, Aug. 5)

Description:  A Leader In Training Program with an environmental focus!  Does your teen enjoy working with kids in the outdoors?  In the Eco LIT program your teen will learn how to develop their leadership skills through outdoor nature activities, organic gardening, cooking and more.  They will have the opportunity to build their relationship with nature, food and community and research some of their favourite topics.  These lessons and skills development will provide a solid foundation to build on for the rest of their lives.

For more information about registering for City of Toronto Recreation Programs call 416-338-4FUN Toronto or check out Toronto’s FUN Guide online.

You can find the High Park Eco Camps in the Etobicoke/ York District FUN Guide.