Nature Day Camps
Summer Nature Day Camps 2023
W.I.L.D Nature Day Camps 2023
At WILD Nature Day Camps, we will Wonder, Investigate, Learn and Discover the world around us. Explore the natural world at Morrison Dam Conservation Area near Exeter, Ontario.
Hybrid – Ages 6-10
August 21-25
Register now for Hybrid (Ages 6-10):
Nature Camp runs daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Morrison Dam Conservation Area east of Exeter.
Registrants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the maximum number of campers is reached.
To find out more email OutdoorEd@abca.ca or phone 519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610.
Below are some highlights on how Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) is creating a safe learning space.
- Increased outdoor time (Yes, more time outside!)
- Low instructor to camper ratios: 1:8 (maximum) or 1:5 (minimum)
- Increased sanitizing
- No shared snacks or food
- Pickup and drop-off will be from the ABCA Administration Centre location at 71108 Morrison Line
- 8:30 a.m. Early Drop-Off and 4:30 p.m. Late Pick-Up
Litterless Lunch
We are committed to the environment and reducing our impact on the Earth! To help us with this commitment please bring food and drinks in reusable containers, with each container clearly labeled with your camper’s name. Recycling and composting facilities are available on site.
Please do not send your child to day camp with any nuts or nut products. As you sign your child into camp each day, we will verbally verify that there are no nuts/nut products in your child’s lunch or snack. If there has been an oversight and there are nuts/nut products, we will request that these be removed.
Typical Day
A typical day begins at 9:00 a.m. and finishes at 4:00 p.m.
Qualified and experienced instructors will build a connection between our child and our local environment by sharing natural history knowledge through exploratory adventures, games, and other activities. Most of the time, campers will be in one group but some activities will be completed in smaller groups.
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A Typical Day at Camp (schedule may change slightly from day to day) |
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8:45 |
9:00 |
Drop-Off |
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9:00 |
9:30 |
Welcome and “Get to know you activity” |
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9:30 |
11:00 |
Block 1 Themed Lesson & Outdoor Skill Development |
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11:00 |
11:45 |
Snack and Free Play |
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11:45 |
1:45 |
Block 2 Themed Games & Activities |
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1:45 |
2:30 |
Snack and Free Play |
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2:30 |
4:00 |
Block 3 30 min Themed Games & Activities 30 min Nature Appreciation 30 min Campfire |
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4:00 |
Pick-up |
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Daily Themes
W.I.L.D Nature Day Camp is a great place to explore and learn about the living natural world! Each day, will we explore a new topic to help build our connection with the local environment.
Drop-off and Pickup
Please park your car in the main parking lot at 71108 Morrison Line and walk your child to sign them in and out.
Drop-off is between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. and pickup is between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m.
On the first day, please ensure you meet with one of the camp staff to introduce your child and remind us of anything we should know about them
Please sign your child in and out by initialing the printed copy of the Sign In/Out/Emergency Contact Sheet