Climate Connections Day Camp
Ecosource’s Climate Connections Day Camp engages children in fun environmental activities indoors and out! The camp provides children ages 5-10 with positive nature experiences and empowers campers to make small changes toward a great impact on the environment and in our communities. The Ecosource Community Hub in downtown Mississauga offers a Teaching Kitchen, outdoor garden, and play area. Summer camp participants will have the opportunity to:
- Participate in hands-on environmental learning
- Explore and cook with local food in our Teaching Kitchen
- Engage in outdoor play and discovery
- Visit local park spaces and enjoy offsite excursions
Registration Fees
$200 per child/week
All prices are subject to an administration fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per successful charge
Discounts if registering more than one child and subsidized camper fees available upon request. Please contact camp@ecosource.ca to inquire.
2022 Camp Dates
Our Climate Connections Day Camp is now complete for the summer.
Camp Hours
9am – 4pm
Camp Location
Ecosource
St. Hilary Elementary School
2-5070 Fairwind Dr.
Mississauga
A Day at the Climate Connections Day Camp
9:00 – 9:30 Drop off, Yoga + Mindfulness Activities
9:30 – 10:00 Nature-Inspired Crafts
10:00 – 10:30 Indoor Games and Activities
10:30 – 10:45 Snack Time
10:45 – 11:15 Outdoor Active Games and Play
11:15 – 12:00 Nature Walk
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 Crafts – Paper Pots for Planting
1:30 – 2:00 Nature Play and Gardening
2:00 – 3:30 Cooking Activity and Snack Time
3:30 – 4:00 Free Choice Activity, Goodbyes + Pickup
COVID-19 Protocol
Additional Information
- Due to the nature of the camp programming, campers can only sign up to attend 1 week of summer camp.
- A maximum of 4 campers for a specified week can be registered.
- Minimum age for campers is 5 or entering Senior Kindergarten in September 2022. Maximum age for campers is 10 or entering grade 5 in September 2022.
- Full payment is due when registering your child(ren). Your spot will not be secured until payment is received.
- Our camp leader to camper ratio is 1:8.
- No Refunds. If there is a government restriction due to the COVID-19 pandemic that prevents the camp from operating, full refunds will be offered.
- 15 campers per week. A waitlist will be created per camp week.
- If the week you are looking to book is full, please contact camp@ecosource.ca to be added to the waitlist.
- For further questions, please contact camp@ecosource.ca
COVID-19 Protocol
As per Ecosource’s COVID-19 protocol for participants and volunteers, campers (with support from an adult) must complete this COVID-19 self-assessment before attending camp and are asked to stay home if they are feeling unwell.
Mask wearing will be required for all indoor activities. Masks will not be required for outdoor activities. When physical distancing is not possible, campers are encouraged to wear their masks.
Ecosource will update families prior to the start of camp if any of these protocols around COVID-19 have changed.