Discover Nature with Us
Are you a day camp provider looking for programs to get your campers active and learning about nature? Credit Valley Conservation is offering exciting opportunities for summer camps to participate in nature-themed games and activities.
Full or half-day programs take place at the beautiful Terra Cotta Conservation Area in Halton Hills or can be facilitated at your centre’s location (you must be in the Credit River Watershed in order to participate).
CVC Camp Programs operate during July and August and are intended for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Please see program selections and offerings for each location.
Day Camp Field Trips to Terra Cotta Conservation Area
The park is only a 30-minute bus ride from Orangeville and Brampton, and a 15-minute bus ride from Georgetown. Your camp group will have use of our education centre during programming time. Centre amenities include air conditioning, private washrooms, chairs and tables for lunch, and a water refill station.
Education Programming at Your Centre
Your centre must be within the boundaries of the Credit River Watershed in the following communities: Orangeville, Caledon, Georgetown, Acton, Erin, Hillsburgh, Brampton and Mississauga. Please provide your camp’s address and we will confirm if you are within our boundaries. To provide a quality program, we require a large indoor or outdoor space, such as a gymnasium or soccer field, where we can carry out running games and activities.
Programs Offered
If attending one of our half-day programs at Terra Cotta Conservation Area, booking leaders will select one of the programs listed below. If participating in our full-day program, we will offer one program session in the morning and one session in the afternoon.
Program Selection for Field Trips to Terra Cotta Conservation Area
Eat, Breathe, Grow
Calling all scientists, can you figure out what makes something alive? How do we tell the difference between living and non-living things? Come and explore the forest with hands-on activities to learn what local plants and wildlife need to eat, different ways they breathe, and what helps them grow.
For: Ages 5 to 8 years
Trailblazers
Come explore the forest! Learn how to prepare for a hike, the benefits of spending time outside for physical and mental health, and gain knowledge of plants and wildlife in the watershed along the way. As you get your heart rate going, you’ll discover why hiking is not only perfect for viewing wildlife – it’s also a great workout!
For: Ages 5 and up
Wonderful Watershed Colours
Check out the trails and learn all about the elements of design found in nature. Let’s create a piece of art that showcases your favourite thing outdoors. All art supplies are provided. Sketching or painting options available.
For: Ages 5 and up
Animal Olympics
Lace up your sneakers and go for gold as you participate in the amazing Animal Olympics. During this interactive and high energy program, students transform into animal athletes and compete in a variety of challenges showcasing the skills and adaptations of local wildlife. Let the games begin!
For: Ages 5 to 8 years
Insect Inspector
Investigate the incredible insects living in Terra Cotta Conservation Area and find out what makes them unique! Students will search for creepy crawlers in the soil, examine sneaky swimmers in the water, and role-play as fantastic flyers through an interactive migration game.
For: Ages 5 to 8 years
Needs of the Many
What do food, water, shelter and space have in common? Survival! Come and learn how the animals of Terra Cotta Conservation Area use their natural environment to fulfil these four basic needs. Students will investigate animal shelters, study animal water use, and play high-energy games involving food chains and habitat limitations.
For: Ages 8 and up
Wandering the Watershed
Explore the watershed at Terra Cotta Conservation Area with the help of technology. Learn to use a GPS unit and participate in a scavenger hunt on the trails.
For: Ages 12 and up
Program Selection for Your Centre
Animal Olympics
Lace up your sneakers and go for gold as you participate in the amazing Animal Olympics. During this interactive and high energy program, students transform into animal athletes and compete in a variety of challenges showcasing the skills and adaptations of local wildlife. Let the games begin!
For: Ages 5 to 12 years
Wild Wild Watershed
The pockets of natural space in urban areas are home to many animals in our watershed. Using furs, skulls and other animal props, students will learn about local animals that live in our watershed and their unique adaptations that help them survive in the urban wilderness.
For: Ages 5 to 12 years
Additional Program Information
Field Trips at Terra Cotta Conservation Area
What: Campers will engage in hands-on forest exploration, learn about the outdoor environment and play nature-based games. Don’t miss out on a truly unique summer experience! A minimum of 10 campers is required for all programs.
Duration: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. (half-day) or 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (full-day)
Cost: $230 plus HST per group for a half-day program or $425, plus HST per group for a full-day program, with a maximum of 30 campers in each group.
Camp Programs at Your Centre
What: Campers will engage in hands-on nature themed activities, learn about the local watershed and play nature-based games. Don’t miss out on a truly unique summer experience!
Duration: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. (half-day).
Cost: $230 plus HST per group for a half-day program with a maximum of 30 campers in each group.
Field Trip Program Notes
- Day camps are responsible for:
- Arranging and paying for transportation to and from Terra Cotta Conservation Area
- Meals and snacks
- Programs do not include travel time
- Programs run rain or shine, with exception of severe weather
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