Ecosource Summer Camp
About Our Camp
Our summer camp engages children in fun environmental activities outdoors! It provides children aged 6-11 with positive nature experiences and empowers campers to make small changes toward a great impact on the environment and in our communities. The camp takes place at the Ecosource Community Climate Hub in central Mississauga which offers an outdoor play area, community garden, and commercial kitchen. Campers will have the opportunity to:
- Participate in hands-on environmental learning
- Explore and cook with local food
- Plant and harvest food in the garden
- Engage in outdoor play and discovery
- Enjoy offsite excursions and visits to local parks
Registration Fees
$315 per child for 5-day weeks
$260 per child for 4-day week (for weeks June 29 – July 3 and August 4 – 7 only)
A 10% discount automatically applies if registering siblings or signing up for multiple weeks.
We offer a limited number of subsidized camp spots to support access for all families. If you are interested in learning more about our subsidy program, please email camp@ecosource.ca.
2026 Camp Dates
June 29 – July 3 (4-day week, closed Wednesday, July 1st for Canada Day) (FULL)
July 6 – 10 (FULL)
July 13 -17 (FULL)
July 20 – 24 (FULL)
July 27 – 31 (FULL)
August 4 – 7 (4-day week) (FULL)
August 10 – 14 (FULL)
August 17 – 21 (FULL)
Location
Ecosource
St. Hilary Elementary School
2-5070 Fairwind Dr.
Mississauga
Hours
9am-4pm
Schedule
Throughout the week, we will be facilitating activities that explore different environmental themes. Using games, unstructured play and hands-on activities, our experienced educators find unique ways to teach campers to value our natural environment and build knowledge and skills along the way. A weekly field trip will also contribute to campers’ hands-on learning. A sample day of activities may include the following:
9:00 – 9:45 am Drop-off, welcomes, and outdoor free play
9:45 –10:30 am Nature-inspired craft
10:30 – 10:45 am Snack time
10:45 – 11:15 am Outdoor active games
11:15am – 12:00pm Nature walk
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch time and free play
1:00 – 2:30 pm Cooking activity with local food in the Teaching Kitchen
2:30 – 3:15 pm Snack and planting activity in the garden
3:15 – 4:00 pm Free choice activity, goodbyes, and pick-up
- Minimum age for campers is 6 or entering grade 1 in September 2026. Maximum age for campers is 11 or entering grade 6 in September 2026.
- Our camp leader to camper ratio is 1:8.
- There are a maximum of 16 campers per week.
- Campers are required to bring their own lunches and snacks.
- We will do our best to accommodate older siblings of campers who are out of the age range. Contact camp@ecosource.ca for details.
- Full payment is due when registering your child(ren). Your spot will not be secured until payment is received.
- No refunds will be processed after May 1, 2026 to assist us with program planning. If there is a government restriction that prevents the camp from operating, full refunds will be offered.
- If the week you are looking to book is full, contact camp@ecosource.ca to be added to the waitlist.
- For further questions, contact camp@ecosource.ca