Little Critters

Welcome to the Great Outdoors. We’ll get our hands dirty as we learn about different insects and arthropods—their habitats, their food, their strengths and their vulnerabilities. How do tiny bugs contribute to our larger environment? How can we protect them? Campers will also embark on a treasure hunt this week.

Field trip: Toronto Botanical Gardens*

*Please note that since July 3rd is a statutory holiday, the weekly fee of July 4th-7th (4-day week) has been reduced.

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10) $230
Single Week (Age 4)* $305

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Flower Power

This week we’ll get knee-deep in plants! Do you know which flowers attract butterflies? What about tall grass—which arthropods do they attract? Can you identify the sugar maple tree? (Yes, the very one where maple syrup comes from?) Our botanists-in-training will learn about plants, trees, bushes and flowers. We’ll deepen this learning experience with a visit to the urban forest and tall grass project of Downsview Park!

Field trip: Downsview Park*

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10) $250
Single Week (Age 4)* $330

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Treasure Hunt

Have you ever wondered about the mysteries and secrets that hide beneath our feet? Are there fossils down there? Precious stones? Let’s grab our tools, hike to new sites, and dig into the rich soil on this week’s natural treasure hunt. Fun for your inner Indiana Jones and your imagination!

Field trip: Centennial Park

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10) $250
Single Week (Age 4) $330

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Archaeological Adventure

This week’s activities, games, and lessons revolve around archaeology. Do you know how dinosaurs are discovered? How many dinosaurs were found in Canada? How much did they weigh? Which one is your favourite? Let’s go see some of them at the ROM!

Field trip: Royal Ontario Museum*

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10) $250
Single Week (Age 4)* $330

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

A Space Odyssey

Look way up! This week is all about the stars and planets. There are so many fascinating things to learn. Which one is bigger, a planet or a star? Why do planets look like stars at night time? What do a planet and a star have in common? What else is in space? We’ll learn all this and more as we make and mount our rocket ship. We’ll also take a fun field trip to the Ontario Science Centre!

Field trip: Ontario Science Centre*

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10) $250
Single Week (Age 4)* $330

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Water Works

Water is all around us (and even in us!) Water is life, and we’ll learn all about its importance this week. Where do we find water? What creatures thrive in water? Who else needs water to live? At camp, we’ll help our flower and vegetable gardens to grow by watering them. This theme deserves a ride on the ferry boat at the lake!

Field trip: Pirate Life! *

*Please note that since August 7th is a statutory holiday, the weekly fee of August 8th to 11th (4-day.week) has been reduced

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10) $230
Single Week (Age 4)* $305

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Marine Science – Beach Bonanza

There is so much for our budding geologists to take in this week: the three ways rocks can form, which plants grow and live underwater, and the different sources of sand. (Spoiler alert: sand castles will be built!) Join us for fun, hands-on activities and games provided by our friends at KELP, a local organization that promotes marine life. Our field trip this week takes us to the aquarium!

Field trip: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada*

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10) $250
Single Week (Age 4)* $330

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Animals & Species

Toronto contains a mosaic of ecosystems—forests, rivers, streams, and wetlands, allowing it to support a large variety of fauna. This week, let’s explore Toronto’s fauna and habitat. Have you seen any animals who breathe through gills and also through lungs? What creatures live in Toronto and which animal classes do they belong to? Campers will get up close with their favourite ones, when we visit the Toronto zoo!

Field trip: Metro Toronto Zoo*

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10) $250
Single Week (Age 4)* $330

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Planet Protectors

Throughout the week, children will participate in a variety of outdoor activities, games, and educational sessions that promote sustainability and eco-friendly living. They will learn about the importance of reducing waste, recycling, and conserving energy, as well as how to protect and care for local ecosystems.

Activities will include nature explorations, bird watching, plant identification, composting workshops, and art projects using recycled materials. The children will also have the opportunity to learn about endangered species and ways they can help protect them.

Our goal is for children to leave this program feeling empowered to make a positive impact on the environment and to become passionate advocates for the planet. We believe that by inspiring a love and respect for nature in young minds, we can help create a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come.

Farewell party!

Summer comes to an end leaving us with new memories, new friends and what better way to say goodbye than a great party! Piñatas, sweet treats and a whole lot of fun for all campers.

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10) $250
Single Week (Age 4) $330

Dyeing & Science

This week is a mix of art, science, and fashion! Our Art Camp kids will head into the kitchen to start, making their own dye from scratch using vegetables, fruits and spices. Once the different dyes are ready, the artistic aspect of the project begins. Campers get to choose their favourite colours from the freshly made dyes to use on their garments. It’s time for creativity to take over, as campers test and experiment to design their own masterpieces!

Campers will learn how royal garments were dyed using indigo and other natural dyes during a visit to Casa Loma.

Each camper needs to bring a garment of choice to dye: t-shirt, socks, headbands, sweater, etc.

Field trip: Casa Loma*

Please note that since July 3rd is a statutory holiday, the weekly fee of July 4th- 7th (4-day week) has been reduced.

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10) $230
Single Week (Age 4)* $305

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

3D Art

This week, our Art Camp kids will create three-dimensional art as big as their imagination. It’s a confidence and self-esteem-boosting voyage.

Campers are free to choose what they want to create. Will it be a creature, a character or a landscape? We support their choice of technique as well. They can paper mâché, draw, sculpt or skillfully fold and glue paper pieces together to create a 3D masterpiece. The final stage is decorating, when campers get to select from a variety of colourful materials to add the finishing touches to their creation.

In addition to their own 3D Art creations, campers get to appreciate the awe-inspiring art at the AGO.

Field trip: Art Gallery of Ontario*

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10)* $250
Single Week (Age 4) $330

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

The Science Of Paper Mâché

This week, campers get to make their own paper mâché solution from scratch! Art meets science in the kitchen, where we keep all the child-friendly ingredients to concoct our paper mâché mixture. Measuring, mixing, stirring and pouring are all important steps.

While the solution cools down, we’ll make our way to the art shop to work on the structure campers want to create. What to make? A mask? A 3D creature? The list is endless – they decide! Once paper mâché structures are completed, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get ready to paper mâché! Let it dry, repeat, let it dry again and voilà – we have arrived at the decoration stage. Whatever they wish to create, we are here to guide them through it all!

Campers will discover how paper mâché was used in pioneer life during a visit to Black Creek Pioneer Village.

Field trip: Black Creek Pioneer Village*

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10)* $250
Single Week (Age 4) $330

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Clay Creations

This week is a timeless favourite for all ages. We’ll get out the child-friendly ingredients for our homemade clay recipe. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Measure, mix, stir, and voila! After the clay is made, campers will mould and decorate their creations: animals, creatures, characters, whatever it is that inspires them. Campers will become clay-making and sculpting experts!

Campers will learn about the uses of clay in the conservation and restoration of historical objects on a trip to the Royal Ontario Museum.

Field trip: Royal Ontario Museum*

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10)* $250
Single Week (Age 4) $330

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Magnetic Art

Magnet play introduces fun scientific principles and also increases fine motor development and coordination. This week, campers will learn, experiment, and create with magnets and other craft supplies to make art the whole family can enjoy: fridge magnets!

Campers will expand their knowledge of magnets as they visit the Ontario Science Centre.

Field trip: Ontario Science Centre*

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10)* $250
Single Week (Age 4) $330

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Earth-Friendly Art

This week, our young artists will get to create their own masterpieces from recycled and natural materials. Doubly fabulous! It’s an imagination inspiring, creativity building, and problem-solving adventure. This is the time where once more, campers will get to let their originality and creativity run free and, at the same time, help the planet by using recycled and natural materials such as cardboard, paper rolls, paper bags, pinecones, dried leaves/twigs, tree bark, rocks, masking tape, glue and paint.

Our field trip also mixes nature and creative fun: we’ll make our way down to the waterfront and take a pirate cruise!

Field trip: Pirate Cruise!*

*Please note that since August 7th is a statutory holiday, the weekly fee of August 8th- 11th (4 day week) has been reduced.

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10)* $230
Single Week (Age 4) $305

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Jewelry Making

Necklaces, anklets, rings and pendants are some of the jewelry to be made this week! Campers can explore our wide variety of materials and let their creativity and originality take their course. Campers get to choose from our staple materials such as resin, ink and colourful hot glue, among others. A large range of adornments is available to decorate and add the finishing touches to jewels.

Remember that in addition to being creative, campers get to work on skills such as fine motor, social and communication, cognitive, bilateral coordination and visual motor skills. We look forward to seeing everyone at the craft shop!

Campers will learn about water animals that create organic gemstones. For a hands-on learning experience, a visit to Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada awaits!

Field trip: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada*

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10) $250
Single Week (Age 4) $330

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Brain-Tickling Origami

Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into different objects, shapes, and animals. Beyond its artistic aspect, did you know that origami provides children with many benefits? Let’s start with hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and mental concentration! Campers are invited to join us in this artistic endeavour, to derive these fabulous benefits as they let their creativity guide the way! Magic balls, diamonds, claws, ninja stars and animals – these are some of the endless creations we can do with origami this week!

Campers will get to see real animals firsthand when we visit the Toronto zoo!

Field trip: Toronto Zoo*

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10)* $250
Single Week (Age 4) $330

*Important: Field trips are only available for children ages 5 – 10. Children aged 4 will be able to participate only if they have an older sibling attending the field trip.
Disclaimer: Field trip costs are subject to change. Venues may choose to change their fees at any time, we will notify you in the event of any fee changes.

Piñata Party!

This week, our budding artists get to create their own piñata! They start by making a hollow sphere or structure to mimic their favourite animal, creature or character. Then, campers decorate their creation with the materials of their choice. The final step: fill it up with enough goodies for all our friends at camp! Everyone partakes at our “hasta pronto” party at the end of the week.

Piñatas are the highlight of children’s parties in Latin America. We want to share this fun tradition with our campers at Jardin Infantil Academy! In Latin American culture, whenever there is a birthday celebration at home with family, at daycare or at school with friends and teachers – there is a piñata!

A celebrar amigos!

Farewell party!

Summer comes to an end leaving us with new memories, and new friends and what better way to say goodbye than with a great party! Piñatas, sweet treats and a whole lot of fun for all campers.

Fees
Single Week (Ages 5 – 10) $250
Single Week (Age 4) $330