📖 PA Day Camp at Oak Learners: Cultures and Family

Campers will celebrate the traditions, stories, and connections that bind families and communities together, across cultures and the natural world around us.

🌿 Campers will explore how cultures and families pass down wisdom, traditions, and ways of knowing through generations. We'll discover how different cultures understand family, celebrate seasons, and live in relationship with animals and the land. Through storytelling, art, and outdoor observation, campers will learn that "family" and "culture" look different around the world.

🌲Throughout the day, we'll weave in outdoor time to observe animals, plants, and seasons, recognizing that nature is a teacher in every culture.

This day celebrates the families and cultures in our Oak Learners community. Through storytelling, outdoor exploration, and creative activities, campers will connect with each other and discover the many beautiful ways families live, celebrate, and care for one another.

Please dress warmly in layers, with waterproof outerwear, boots, hats, and mittens.

❄️ PA Day Camp at Oak Learners: Winter on the Waterfront
Step into a world of frost and wonder as campers explore the science of ice and snow along Toronto’s stunning waterfront. This winter-themed camp invites children to investigate how snowflakes form, why ice behaves the way it does, and how animals and ecosystems adapt to the cold season.

🔬 Through hands-on experiments and playful observation, campers will uncover the mysteries of winter—from the physics of freezing to the chemistry behind snow crystals. They'll learn how temperature, moisture, and wind shape the landscape and influence the natural world around us.

⛸️ Outdoor play is a key part of the day, with time spent exploring snowy trails, building snow structures, and engaging in winter games designed to spark curiosity and joy. Campers will experience the magic of winter through movement, creativity, and discovery.

Please dress warmly in layers, with waterproof outerwear, boots, hats, and mittens. 

💞 PA Day Camp at Oak Learners: February Family & Friendship
February is the perfect time to celebrate the connections that matter most. This camp invites children to explore the meaning of family, friendship, and community through art,  creative engineering, and winter activies.

💌 Campers will dive into heartwarming projects like crafting friendship bracelets, l  how animals adapt to winter conditions, building a  literal bridge reflecting on the metaphorical bridges we build through kindness, empathy, and teamwork. Through games and group challenges, they’ll practice teamwork, empathy, and communication—skills that help friendships flourish.

❄️ Outdoor time will include winter games and nature walks, encouraging campers to enjoy the season together and reflect on how relationships grow through shared experiences.

Whether it's making a new friend or celebrating the ones they already have, this day is all about connection, kindness, and joy.

Please dress warmly for outdoor play.

🌆 PA Day Camp at Oak Learners: Summer in the City
Campers will set out to explore the vibrant urban landscape of South Etobicoke, uncovering the natural and cultural treasures hidden within our own community.

🚶‍♂️ Each day will include walking excursions to local parks and creeks, such as Jeff Healey Park and the banks of Mimico Creek, where campers will learn about native species and the unique birds that call Colonel Sam Smith Park wetland their home.

🗺️ Campers will also dive into map reading and geographic exploration, navigating through Humber Bay Shores to the Butterfly Habitat and participating in scavenger hunts across the Humber College Lakeshore Campus. These activities will build spatial awareness and a deeper understanding of our city’s layout and landmarks.

🔍 Through inquiry-based learning and outdoor discovery, campers will investigate what makes South Etobicoke a special and dynamic part of Toronto—celebrating its blend of nature, history, and community spirit.

Please dress for outdoor exploration