Upcoming Programs
Jul
7
to Jul 11
Art & Nature Camp -Week 1, Holland Centre Campus (CAMP FULL -email to inquire)
Details: Ages 6-13 years, Monday - Friday, 9am-3:30pm, Holland Centre Campus
Cost: $325 per week ($50 non-refundable deposit to hold your child’s spot)
Contact: Hester Koopman artandnaturecamp@gmail.com or call 416-889-6168
What It’s All About
Our Wolf and Beaver camps take place on a beautiful 18 acre property, near Holland Centre. The property features a large shaded deck where we make art & crafts, an expansive yard for playing games, and trails that run through a mixed forest, bordered by a shallow creek at the back of the property. This year we will have access to a covered porch, for any rain we may get.
Every day we begin with an opening circle and conclude with a closing circle. We sing camp songs, tell stories, play games, make and create, explore in nature, and develop new skills and knowledge about the natural world, science, shelter building, orienteering and fire-starting.
Every summer we introduce new and exciting art mediums, as well as daily drawing practice, painting and our yearly indigo dyed t-shirts! Projects from the past 4 summers include: Sketching exercises and free drawing in sketchbooks. Watercolour and acrylic painting on paper, stone and wood. Woodworking and soapstone carving. Clay sculpting, weaving and papier mâché sculptures. Printmaking, textile printing, felting and indigo dyeing. Bracelet making, beading and hair-wraps. Birdhouse painting and mobile-making.
We strive to offer a mix of structured and unstructured activities that meet the varying ages, needs and interests of our campers. On the last day of every camp we like to invite parents to come and see a little of what we've been up to.We look forward to hosting your children this summer!!
Jul
15
to Jul 17
Youth Adventure & Leadership Camp, Chatsworth Campus (ages 13-17)
Details: Ages 13-17 years, Tuesday - Thursday, 9am-5pm, Chatsworth Campus
Cost: $220 per week ($50 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot)
Register - Click the following link to access the registration form: https://form.jotform.com/250356856427262
Contact: Hester Koopman artandnaturecamp@gmail.com or call 416-889-6168
Footholds Youth Adventure & Leadership Camp
Our camp is designed to help youth build resilience, confidence, and self-awareness through dynamic, hands-on experiences that engage the mind, body, and spirit.Participants will take part in leadership games and group challenges that foster friendship, trust, and collaboration, while also encouraging them to explore new skills. Through guided activities, youth are supported in finding their voice—strengthening their communication and self-advocacy during this formative stage of life.Each day presents opportunities for personal growth as campers face new challenges and reflect on how they respond. With consistent support from trained mentors and peers, participants learn to anticipate and manage their emotions, building greater self-awareness and emotional resilience.Program highlights include:
Outdoor Skills: Orienteering with maps and GPS, traditional fire-starting, shelter building, rope/cordage making, tracking animal signs, outdoor cooking, and plant identification for practical uses.Leadership & Teambuilding: A variety of cooperative games and challenges that promote teamwork, communication, and stepping outside comfort zones—helping youth recognize their strengths and uplift others.Creative Expression: Artistic and observational activities that provide meaningful outlets for self-expression and tools for coping with stress and anxiety in everyday life.
Jul
21
to Jul 25
Art & Nature Camp -Week 2, Holland Centre Campus (CAMP FULL -email to inquire)
Details: Ages 6-13 years, Monday - Friday, 9am-3:30pm, Holland Centre Campus
Cost: $325 per week ($50 non-refundable deposit to hold your child’s spot)
Contact: Hester Koopman artandnaturecamp@gmail.com or call 416-889-6168
What It’s All About
Our Wolf and Beaver camps take place on a beautiful 18 acre property, near Holland Centre. The property features a large shaded deck where we make art & crafts, an expansive yard for playing games, and trails that run through a mixed forest, bordered by a shallow creek at the back of the property. This year we will have access to a covered porch, for any rain we may get.
Every day we begin with an opening circle and conclude with a closing circle. We sing camp songs, tell stories, play games, make and create, explore in nature, and develop new skills and knowledge about the natural world, science, shelter building, orienteering and fire-starting.
Every summer we introduce new and exciting art mediums, as well as daily drawing practice, painting and our yearly indigo dyed t-shirts! Projects from the past 4 summers include: Sketching exercises and free drawing in sketchbooks. Watercolour and acrylic painting on paper, stone and wood. Woodworking and soapstone carving. Clay sculpting, weaving and papier mâché sculptures. Printmaking, textile printing, felting and indigo dyeing. Bracelet making, beading and hair-wraps. Birdhouse painting and mobile-making.
We strive to offer a mix of structured and unstructured activities that meet the varying ages, needs and interests of our campers. On the last day of every camp we like to invite parents to come and see a little of what we've been up to.We look forward to hosting your children this summer!!