summer nature Day Camp - Kortright Centre for Conservation

Camp Fees
(This program is HST exempt)
One week: $244
Two weeks: $444
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Save $20.00 per registration if you...
• register before May 1, 2015; or
• register with a sibling or friend for the same week
General Camp Information
Additional information is available on the website or can be
mailed or faxed upon request through Customer Service.
A minimum registration number must be met two weeks
prior to the start of camp in order for a camp session to run.
Registrations are accepted up to one week prior to the
camp start date.
KORTRIGHT 2015
Summer Nature
Day Camp
For camp program information, please call
905-832-2289, ext. 240
Discount offers cannot be combined.
CAMP HOURS
Camp Hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm
Drop off is between 8:45am and 9:00am at the kiss and
ride location at the North West corner of the Visitor Centre
parking lot.
Before Care is offered at $10/child/day starting at 8:00 am.
After Care is offered at $15/child/day for each half hour until
5:30 pm. A weekly Before and After Care option is available
for $100. Any camper who is still in program more than
5 minutes after the Camp end time, will be transferred to the
After Care program, applicable fees apply.
Registration
Please visit our website to download registration forms:
www/kortright.org/daycamp
Email completed forms to:
customerservice@trca.on.ca
Mail completed forms to:
TRCA Customer Service
1000 Murray Ross Pkwy
Toronto ON, M3J 2P3
Owned and operated by:
To register by phone please call: 416-667-6295
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amazing animals
LEADERSHIP ADVENTURE CAMP
July 6–10, for ages 5–11
July 20–24 & August 17–21, for ages 9–11
Learn about the many different types of insects, mammals,
birds, reptiles and amphibians that call Kortright home! In this
animal focused program, all of the activities, crafts and games
will be related to learning more about animal behaviour,
adaptations and senses, through fun, hands-on activities.
Leadership, character and teamwork skills are key
factors in life and academic success. Kortight has teamed
up with Dynamix for an action-packed and innovative
week with fun, hands-on learning that builds each
camper’s planning, communication, teamwork and
leadership skills!
all camps include:
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Discover wildlife up close and personal with a live
animal show! Campers have the chance to meet and
interact with fascinating live animals and their handlers.
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Experience outdoor cook outs! Each Friday we will
provide lunch and snacks for the campers. We will
continue a great outdoor tradition by roasting
hotdogs and marshmallows over a campfire in the
valley surrounded by majestic hardwood forests.*
*Pending appropriate weather conditions. Alternative meal
leadership in training
July 6–17 & August 10–21
(2 week program, excluding weekends), for ages 12–14
provided for poor weather conditions or dietary restrictions.
history week
July 27–31, for ages 5–11
Through progressive leadership activities, exercises and
group tasks, campers are given opportunities to excel in
a leadership capacity. This 2 week program has campers
using our low ropes course, meeting new friends, learning
leadership strategies, having a lot of fun and participating on
an overnight camping experience at one of our
conservation areas. Please note: 12 registrants maximum.
Overnight happens on the 2nd Thursday of this 2 week program.
Experience a “blast from the past!” Participate in an
archaeology dig, use ancient technologies, learn
about traditional uses of plants, play pioneer and early
Aboriginal activities and crafts. Enrich your child’s
historical knowledge through fun, hands-on and exciting
activities.
spy camp
survival camp
July 13–17, for ages 5–11
August 10–14 & August 24–28, for ages 5–11
Learn how to spy on nature! In this exciting and unique
program, campers will supercharge their senses and learn
techniques to dramatically increase their observation
skills. Join us and learn about archeology, tracking
animals, using binoculars, camouflage, moving silently
and spying into the private lives of animals.
Learn basic survival skills in this fun filled outdoor
focused program. Start a fire, build a shelter, learn what
to eat (and what not to eat!) in the wild. Learn about
navigation basics and animal adaptations and play the
popular “predator-prey” game.
music and art in nature
July 20–24, for ages 5–11
Mask making, painting, singing and making an instrument
are all a part of this creative week. We have partnered
with McMichael Canadian Art Collection and professional
musicians to deliver a quality one week music and art
experience. No experience necessary to participate.
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Each Thursday evening, a hearty and nutritious meal
is provided followed by a campfire program including
fire side treats, activities, skits and songs! Pick up on
Thursday is 8:00pm.
INCREDIBLE INSECTS
August 17–21, for ages 5–11
Creepy Crawlies, bugs that wiggle, bugs that swim and
bugs that jiggle! Welcome to Incredible Insects! Learn
about different types of insects, their behaviours, senses
and adaptations. Crafts, activities and field studies will
be packed with insect fun!
CAMP AGE GROUPS
Campers are placed into 3 separate age categories; Ages
5–6, 7–8 and 9–11. Age categories are only combined
when minimum registration numbers are not met.