Forest Camps

2027 SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE COMING JANUARY 2027

Registration opens Monday February 1, 2027 @ 8:00 PM

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

Forest Camps: 5 - 10 years

  • 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

  • 4 sessions:

    Fall: Monday Oct 26, 2026

    Fall: Friday Nov 13 2026

    Winter: Friday Jan 22 2027

    Spring: Friday 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

  • $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

  • 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

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

EXPLORE . LEARN . CREATE . PLAY