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Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek

Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek

Inclusive outdoor trekking and nature exploration for children and youth with diverse abilities.

▌ Editor's read The ECOTrek website (ecoplay.ca) loads successfully and presents itself as a provider of nature-based day camps in Ontario, Canada. While the camp name provided was 'Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek', the website primarily refers to itself as ECOTrek or EcoPlay. The site details various day camp programs, including 'Forest School' and 'Wilderness Adventures,' for different age groups, indicating a day camp program type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is there information about provincial licensing numbers on the website. The 'About Us' section does not list a founder's name or specific years of operation. The website does not explicitly state whether staff undergo background checks. Social media handles found are @ecoplay_canada on Instagram and 'ecoplaycanada' on Facebook. Google reviews for 'ECOTrek' or 'EcoPlay' in Ontario are limited, but generally positive, with one Google review for 'EcoPlay Canada' showing a 5.0-star rating from 1 review. The owner type is not specified, but it appears to be a private organization focused on outdoor education.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Hours: 9am-3pm
  • Address: 22776 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1H8, Canada
  • Phone: (604) 462-8484
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CAD. Prices are not available on the website. Used 2025 data as a proxy.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek

What ages does Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek accept?
Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek is open to children ages 6–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek cost?
Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. Prices are not available on the website. Used 2025 data as a proxy. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek's hours?
Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek runs 9am-3pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek provide lunch?
Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek compare to other specialty camps in Maple Ridge?
Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - ECOTrek is one of 13 specialty camps in Maple Ridge that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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