Celebrate our 12th Summer Camp Season with us in 2026!
We offer a unique summer camp experience designed to engage children and make them want to return year after year.
Creativity: We encourage campers to be creative and explore various means of expression. We plan out a variety of activities including music and art to allow campers to ‘give it a go’.
Mindfulness: In addition to the engaging and busy camp activities, we plan in times where campers can take time to reflect and relax. Mindfulness activities include yoga, meditation, specific self-awareness activities and time to stop and think.
STEAM: Through Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Math activities, campers will have the opportunity to develop their social skills, confidence and cognitive flexibility.Â
Community: Campers will spend as much time outdoors as possible. They will enjoy field trips that give them the opportunity to experience situations that they might not usually have the chance to. Campers can explore natural surroundings and understand their part in nature and the local community.
What to expect at Oak Learners Arts & Adventures Camps:
At our Classic Arts & Adventures Camps, campers will spend the day doing a variety of planned activities indoors and outdoors. Activities are designed to fit within the weekly themes which have been carefully planned by our camp leadership team. Campers will have the opportunity to spend at least 50% of their days outside in the local community and try new activities. If you want your child to have a structured and enjoyable week in a small-group, our Arts & Adventures Camp is the place to go.
Activities may include:
- Arts and crafts
- Enjoying, playing and even composing music
- Mindfulness, yoga and movement
- Sports and physical challenges
- Trips to local parks and hikes on local nature trails
- Team games and team-building activities
- Science investigations and innovations
A Typical Day at Arts & Adventures Camp:
7:30-9:00 – Early Drop-Off Programming (add-on)
9:00 – 9:15Â – Drop-off, welcome and arrival activities
9:15 – 10:00Â – First activity (e.g. Arts & Crafts chosen from the weekly theme)
10:00 – 11:00 – Second activity (e.g. Music & Movement Activity)
11:00 – 11:15 – AM Snack
11:15 – 12:15 – Third activity (e.g. STEAM activity chosen in line with the weekly theme)
12:15 – 1:15 – LUNCH
1:15 – 1:45 – Transition to afternoon Outdoor Adventures
1:45 – 3:00 – Outdoor Activity (e.g. Nature trail hike and hands-on activities on location)
3:00 – 3:30 – Reflections & celebrations back at camp
3:30 – 4:00 – Closing Activities & Dismissal
4:00-6:00 pm – Extended Day Programming (add-on)
A Staff Team that can’t be beat!Â
Each summer, our Camp Director and School Director spend a LOT of time recruiting and hiring staff to help run our camps! Returning staff are invited back and new team members are carefully interviewed and selected. Pre-requisites to join the Summer Camp team require that applicants have completed at least 1 year of post-secondary education and be pursuing a field of study related to education or child care. Priority selection is given to applicants with experience in both camp and leadership roles.
Prior to the start of camp, our counsellors undergo an intensive two weeks of training where they complete or renew their Red Cross First Aid & CPR Certification as well as participate in training workshops on programming, leadership and child development. Safety is our top priority at Oak Learners and ALL staff members must also have undergone (and passed!) a recent Vulnerable Sector Check and partake in Safety & Wellness training during their onboarding process.
Learn more about Our Team or apply to join us HERE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lunch & Snacks:
Campers should attend camp with enough food and water for a busy day!. Please note that their lunch should be:
- Nutritious and filling
- Garbage-free (wrappers will be sent home)
- Enough to last the whole day
- Nut-free
- In a labelled lunch bag
Other items to pack:
Campers will also need:
- A lightweight backpack that can easily fit supplies and be carried by the child
- A reusable water bottle (labelled if possible)
- Appropriate footwear for outdoor exploration
- Clothing and layers appropriate for daily activities
- Sunscreen and Hats!
Timings
Please note the following to ensure a smooth running of each day.
- Day camps run from 9am-4pm
- Drop-off from 9:00am – 9:15 am
- Pick-up from 3:45-4:00
Extended hours available if needed for an additional fee.
Our extended day options are: 7:30am-9:00am ($50 per week) and/or 4:00pm-6:00pm ($50 per week). Registration for the extended day is per-week to allow us to plan for regular staffing and supervision.
Fees & Registration
Full payment of fees must be received at the time of registration to reserve a spot for Summer Camps.
We allow one change free of charge. Any change request thereafter will have an administration fee of $15 per each change request. Please inquire at: camps@oaklearners.ca for details.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations of summer camp programs made before June 1 of the same program year are subject to a 10% administration fee. All cancellations of summer camp programs made on or after June 1 of the same program year are subject to a 50% administration fee. No cancellations will be processed within 7 days of the start of the session to be cancelled.
How Do I Register For Camp?
How old do children need to be to attend camps?
Camps at Oak Learners are open to children 4 through 11 years.
Campers 11 through 17 may apply for our “Learn & Lead” Volunteer Program.
Young campers must have reached their 4th birthday before their first day of camp. Children who are less than 4 years old may NOT attend camp, as per the Ministry of Education regulations.
Can I Switch Weeks After I Register For Camp?
Switching weeks of camp or camp choice is subject to availability.
We allow one change free of charge. Any change request thereafter will have an administration fee of $15 per each change request. Please inquire at: camps@oaklearners.ca for details.
Who Are The Camp Counselors?
Our Camp Counselors are post-secondary students who may be training to be teachers or other professions that work with youth. They all have experience of working in schools or camps.
All counselors go through a training process to prepare them for the summer. They all have Red Cross CPR/First Aid Training and undergo a Vulnerable Sector Check.
What Is My Child Going To Do At Camp?
Our camp team spends a great deal of time and effort planning and preparing activities and excursions for campers of all ages and interests. Activities are loosely based on the weekly themes and camp counsellors tailor the specific daily activities to the groups of campers each week. You can find an outline of a typical day, along with other information for both camps can be found, HERE.
Is There A Sibling Discount?
No. Camp fees are per camper, as stated on the website.
How Are The Groups Created?
Groups are usually based on a variety of criteria including age and specific requests.Â
Groups have an average of 8 campers and 1 counselor. Some groups will also have a volunteer or Learn and Lead camper.Â
Siblings and/or friends may or may not be paired together, as per a parent’s request. Groups CANNOT be changed once campers arrive at camp. If you have special requests for groupings, please included these in your registration or via email to camps@oaklearners.ca Please note that not all grouping requests can be guaranteed.
Does Oak Learners Provide Lunch Or Snacks Each Day?
What Do I Send My Child/ren To Camp With?
What Are The Cancellation Policies?
All cancellations of summer camp programs made before June 1 of the same program year are subject to a 10% administration fee. All cancellations of summer camp programs made on or after June 1 of the same program year are subject to a 50% administration fee. No cancellations will be processed within 7 days of the start of the session to be cancelled.
The above cancellation policy is not applicable during a time of Force Majeure; an Act of God or circumstances beyond our control (i.e. pandemic, quarantine, natural disaster, etc.). In the case that Oak Learners is unable to provide comparable instructional programming through online learning methods, a credit towards tuition fees will be applied. All withdrawal requests made during the Force Majeure period will be provided with a credit, calculated as per the withdrawal policy towards a future program registration. The lifetime credit can be used towards any future Oak Learners program registration and is transferable to any immediate family member.
Where is the camp?
Arts & Adventure camps are based at Oak Learners, 394 Royal York Road . but will spend much of their day outside.
My child needs to take medication. Will there be provisions for this?
Yes. If your child needs to take medication during the day our counselors will ensure this is done safely with minimal disruption to their day. Counselors will be trained for these situations.
Can my child bring their cell phone?
No. At our camps we encourage time away from screens.
Can I drop my child off later or pick them up early?
If you need to do pick-up early or drop-off later this can be arranged. However, please note that the campers may not be on site. Also, there is no discounted rate for late arrival or an early leave.
What happens if there is an emergency? How will you contact us?
We will ALWAYS contact you in case of an emergency. Please ensure you have supplied us with the correct contact information on your application form.
Register by Location
TWO convenient locations in South Etobicoke!Royal York Campus
| 394 Royal York Road Etobicoke, Ontario M8Y 3R2 |
416-820-5233 info@oaklearners.ca |
Lake Shore Campus
| 3003B Lake Shore Blvd W Etobicoke, Ontario M8V 1K2 |
416-820-5233 info@oaklearners.ca |
What are others saying about Oak Learners?
It was my son’s first time at camp (he’s 4.5 years old). He absolutely loved it and was a little sad it was over. I loved that they challenged him. Every day was an activity that incorporated art, music, movement, and fun. The teachers were AWESOME and the location is so welcoming. We can’t wait to return next summer. Highly recommended!
Oak Learners is a wonderful place for kids. My son attended their camp for three weeks this summer and he was so happy there. He would rush to join his counselors and friends in the morning forgetting to say goodbye to his parents, and that says a lot. And in the evening he wouldn’t stop talking about all the fun they were having.
My son attended his first day camp last week at Oak Learners. To say he loved it would be an understatement. They built a fun soap volcano, saw caterpillars and watched them eat and grow, and even managed a visit to a splash pad. They did many arts and crafts projects which are now displayed at home. Thank you to Oak Learners for a great week!
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