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High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp

High Park · $490/week

Nature-based day camp in High Park, Toronto, offering outdoor exploration and environmental education.

▌ Editor's read The High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp is a day camp located in Toronto, Canada, offering programs for children aged 4-15. The organization is a registered charity and has been operating for over 20 years, indicating a long-standing commitment to its mission. They maintain a low camper-to-staff ratio of 1:8 for the Dragonflies program (ages 8-10), which is a positive indicator for supervision and individualized attention. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (background check), demonstrating a commitment to child safety. The camp's focus is on outdoor exploration and environmental education within High Park, providing a unique learning environment. The camp is run by a non-profit organization, suggesting a mission-driven approach rather than purely commercial. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook are readily available, indicating an active online presence.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 4–13

High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 4–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON M6S 3L2, Canada
  • Phone: (416) 392-1748
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tier 2 (standard) pricing.

↗ What parents like

  • Nature-based activities
  • Outdoor exploration focus

↘ Watch for

  • Maximum 2 weeks per camper

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp

What ages does High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp accept?
High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp is open to children ages 4–13. 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 High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp cost?
High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp publishes $490/week for the standard session. Tier 2 (standard) pricing. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp's hours?
High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp?
High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp provide lunch?
High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp 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.
Does High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp offer extended care?
Yes — High Park Nature Centre Summer Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.

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