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Teen Programs in Nature

This year, we are offering two summer day camp options for teens ages 13-16:

Teen Ecology Summer Camp

Our Teen Ecology Summer camp is a transformative summer experience designed for teens who are passionate about the environment, hands-on learning, and deepening their connection with the natural world.

At this immersive camp, participants will explore ecology, stewardship, and indigenous ways of knowing, while gaining practical skills that foster self-reliance, mindfulness, and respect for the land.

  • Ecology, conservation, and environmental stewardship
  • Indigenous knowledge and traditional ways of understanding the land
  • Mindfulness and nature connection techniques
  • Hands-on skills like whittling, beading, and using traditional tools
  • Foraging for edible and medicinal plants
  • Cooking with wild ingredients and learning their uses in healing and nutrition.

DATE: July 13-17, 2026
TIME: 8:30am – 3pm daily
AGE: 13-16
COST: 395+gst

Teen Survival Skills Camp

Designed for teens ready to challenge themselves and build real-world outdoor skills, this hands-on summer camp goes beyond the basics. Over the week, teens will develop confidence, leadership, and resilience while learning practical wilderness skills in a supportive, team-based environment.

This program empowers teens to step outside their comfort zone, think critically, and work together all while having fun and making unforgettable memories with their peers.

Program topics include:

  • Hiking/Preparedness/ Trip Planning
  • Emergency camp setup and safety assessments
  • First aid
  • Hands-on skills (tool use & knot tying)
  • Navigation and orienteering
  • Foraging & plant ID

Limited spaces available!

DATE: August 4-7, 2026
TIME: 8:30am – 3pm daily
AGE: 13-16
COST: $316 +gst