Camp Programs
Summer Camp Programs
Monday to Friday (5-day camps)
Summer Camp (5 - 14 years)
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Days will be spent fully immersed in the natural environment, exploring unique ecosystems, embracing child passions, playing games, creating arts & crafts, practicing mindfulness, developing nature knowledge & skills, and making friendships and memories to last a lifetime
This is a fantastic experience for children to disconnect from screens & technology and reconnect with the natural world around them!
Check out our Summer Program Guide for more details!
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Camp Groups
Seeds: 5 - 7 yrs (min. JK completion)
Sprouts: 8 - 11 yrs (Gr 2 - 5)
Saplings: 12 - 14 yrs (Gr 6 - 8)
Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities
application process
Rangers -- now called JCITs: July 2 - 3 Leadership Course
Volunteer CITs: July 2 - 3 Leadership Course
Apply by Feb 20th via Google Form Link
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2026 DATES: 6 Weeks
Register for a maximum of 3 weeks per participant:
July 6 - 10
July 13 - 17
July 20 - 24
July 27 - 31
Aug 10 - 14
Aug 17 - 21
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Extended Hours
AM: 8:15 - 9:00
PM: 3:30 - 4:00
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Camp: $78+HST per day, 5-day commitment
Leadership Course: $160+HST for a 2 day program
5% sibling discount
Payment plans available
Summer Camps Extended Hours
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AM Care: 8:15am to 9:00am
PM Care: 3:30pm to 4:00pm
Week 1 July 6 - 10
Week 2 July 13 - 17
Week 3 July 20 - 24
Week 4 July 27 - 31
Week 5 Aug 10 - 14
Week 6 Aug 17 - 21
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$7.75 +HST per AM or PM block per child
Seasonal Programs
Friday
Forest Camps: 5 - 10 years
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An outdoor immersive forest school program that only takes place once per season and provides children the opportunity to explore the changes of the seasons and develop self-awareness, risk assessment, collaborative skills, resilience, and confidence.
Children will be supported in building connection to nature, self, and others through cooperative challenges, creative projects, and imaginative games and play.
Dates align with DDSB/DCDSB PA Days, however any child is welcome to apply/register
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FRIDAYS 4 sessions:
Fall: Nov 13 2026
Winter: Jan 22 2027
Spring: Apr 16 2027 TBD
Summer: June 4 2027
(PA Days for DDSB/DCDSB)
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Extended Hours
AM: 8:15 - 9:00
PM: 3:30 - 4:00
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$78+HST when registering for all 4 dates
$85+HST for single drop in sessions
25% deposit due at time of registration; installment plans available for no fee
5% sibling discount
2.5% E-transfer Payment Discount (reach out to michellegraves@dogwoodforest.ca directly)
Seasonal Program Extended Hours
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AM: 8:15 - 9:00
PM: 3:30 - 4:00
Fall: Nov 13 2026
Winter: Jan 22 2027
Spring: Apr 16 2027 TBD
Summer: June 4 2027
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$7.50+HST per AM or PM block per child
