Camp Programs

Summer Camp Programs

Monday to Friday (5-day camps)

Summer Camp (5 - 14 years)

  • 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!

  • Camp Groups

    1. Seeds: 5 - 7 yrs (min. JK completion)

    2. Sprouts: 8 - 11 yrs (Gr 2 - 5)

    3. 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

  • 2026 DATES: 6 Weeks

    Register for a maximum of 3 weeks per participant:

    1. July 6 - 10

    2. July 13 - 17

    3. July 20 - 24

    4. July 27 - 31

    5. Aug 10 - 14

    6. Aug 17 - 21

    Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm

    Extended Hours

    • AM: 8:15 - 9:00

    • PM: 3:30 - 4:00

  • 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

  • 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

  • $7.75 +HST per AM or PM block per child

Seasonal Programs

Friday

Forest Camps: 5 - 9 years

    • Activities will reflect the season and include forest exploration & learning, various team and leadership games, cooperative group games, and arts.

    • While dates fall on DDSB/DCDSB PA Days, any child is welcome to register

  • FRIDAYS 4 sessions:

    Fall: Nov 14

    Winter: Jan 23

    Spring: Apr 17

    Summer: June 5

    (PA Days for DDSB/DCDSB)

    Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm

    Extended Hours

    • AM: 8:15 - 9:00

    • PM: 3:30 - 4:00

  • $72.75+HST when registering for all 4 dates

    $78+HST for single drop in sessions

    25% deposit due at time of registration; installment plans available for no fee

  • E-transfer is the preferred payment method and families will have the option to make an “offline payment” on Amilia when registering for a program

    Ensure you select the total program fee option to proceed with E-Transfer

    • Select full payment for your child and add to cart

    • Instalments are set up separately outside of Amilia if required - email michellegraves@dogwoodforest.ca

    Following your registration, please e-transfer to info@dogwoodforest.ca (auto-deposit is set up)

    There is an additional fee if choosing to pay via credit card or pre-authorized debit (direct banking)

    • Credit Cards will include a 3% surcharge

    • Pre-authorized debit (direct deposit) will include a 1.25% surcharge

Forest Foxes (10 - 13 years)

    • A play-inspired program for youth that supports physical health & social skill development within a forest environment

    • Activities will reflect the season and support learning through play: large group games, team or individual challenges, physical health and fitness, self-regulation, imaginative games, and more

  • FRIDAYS 4 sessions:

    Fall: Nov 14

    Winter: Jan 23

    Spring: Apr 17

    Summer: June 5

    (PA Days for DDSB/DCDSB)

    Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm

    Extended Hours

    • AM: 8:15 - 9:00

    • PM: 3:30 - 4:00

  • $72.75+HST when registering for all 4 dates

    $78+HST for single drop in sessions

    25% deposit due at time of registration; installment plans available for no fee

  • E-transfer is the preferred payment method and families will have the option to make an “offline payment” on Amilia when registering for a program

    Ensure you select the total program fee option to proceed with E-Transfer 

    • Select full payment for your child and add to cart

    • Instalments are set up separately outside of Amilia if required - email michellegraves@dogwoodforest.ca

    Following your registration, please e-transfer to info@dogwoodforest.ca (auto-deposit is set up)

    There is an additional fee if choosing to pay via credit card or pre-authorized debit (direct banking)

    • Credit Cards will include a 3% surcharge

    • Pre-authorized debit (direct deposit) will include a 1.25% surcharge

Seasonal Program Extended Hours

  • AM: 8:15 - 9:00

    PM: 3:30 - 4:00

    Fall: Nov 14

    Winter: Jan 23

    Spring: Apr 17

    Summer: June 5

  • $7.50+HST per AM or PM block per child

EXPLORE . LEARN . CREATE . PLAY