Oak Learners Summer Camps 2024
Summer Camps for ages 4 through 12 at two convenient locations in South Etobicoke!
REGISTRATION FOR 2024 SUMMER CAMPS OPEN!
Environmental Stewardship
Understanding the responsibility of caring for our local environment.
Navigation and Mapping
Developing skills to navigate the local community and trails.
Observation and Inquiry
Sense of “Place” and Belonging
Local Culture and Heritage
Developing an appreciation for local culture, tradition and heritage.
Classic Arts & Adventure Camps
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Celebrate our 10th Summer Camp Season with us this year!
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.
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.
2024 Arts & Adventures Camp Weekly Themes
| Week | Dates | Weekly Theme | Theme Overview |
| 1 | July 2-5 (4days) | Celebrate Canada | Our home and native land! Start your summer with an engaging and entertaining celebration of Canada. From Alberta to Zambonis, campers will explore famous Canadians, a rich history and stunning geography, artistic and cultural traditions, and the future of our home. |
| 2 | July 8-12 | Exploring Art in Nature | Let’s get messy and explore the beauty of the world around us! This is the week for campers who like to draw, paint, and create. Each day, campers will explore different artistic mediums and methods, both in the studio and out in nature. They will learn how nature often inspires art and how to look for such inspiration each and every day. Throughout the week, campers will work towards producing a portfolio of art and share their work in a special gallery for parents and friends. |
| 3 | July 15-19 | Junior Scientists | Calling all backyard scientists! Would you like to explore fun aspects of science through exciting outdoor adventures and hands-on experiments? Our Junior Scientists will explore aspects of Science from Astronomy to Zoology and everything in between in a wonderful mix of excitement, experimentation, and exploration. Eureka! |
| 4 | July 22-26 | Summer in the City | Love where you live! This week, campers will celebrate their great city and investigate ways to improve it. Let’s get outside and enjoy what our neighbourhood has to offer! Campers will learn about the natural wonders in our own backyards. They will engage in hands-on activities that encourage them to think about sustainability and inventions to make Toronto even better. |
| 5 | July 29-Aug 2 | Let the Games Begin | Get Set, Go! The 2024 Olympic Games kick off on July 26th in Paris, France! This week will celebrate Canadian athletes and create future competitors. In this active week, campers will design their own games and compete to beat their own goals and targets. The week will culminate with a camp-wide Olympic-style fun competition! |
| 6 | Aug 6-10 (4day) | Musical Theatre | Casting call! Campers in this specialty camp will work with a guest instructor to explore all aspects of performance arts, including singing, dancing, and acting. Over the course of the week, they will work together to prepare a special performance that will be shared on the last day of the week. |
| 7 | Aug 12-16 | Food & Gardening | Our very own garden will be the classroom for this week, while campers explore how to plant, grow, and prepare their own food! We will be getting our hands dirty in the garden while campers explore the science of growing food, including seeds, soil, water, and more. They will also learn how to harvest food from the garden to prepare new and nutritious snacks for themselves and the rest of the camp. |
| 8 | Aug 19-23 | Bugs & Butterflies | Insects and creepy-crawlies! During this week, campers will explore the fascinating world of the little creatures in the parks nearby. Campers will learn about the life, and habitat, and have the chance to investigate where they can find the bugs. Making their annual cameo, this week will be a busy week for our native and endangered Monarch butterflies and caterpillars as they devour milkweed and metamorph in front our very eyes! |
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 – 9:15 – Drop-off, welcome and arrival activities
9:15 – 10:00 – 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!
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.
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 8:45-9:00
- Pick-up from 3:45-4:00
Extended hours available if needed for an additional fee.
Our extended day options are: 8:00am-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.
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.
Registration Adjustments
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.
Force Majeure Clause
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.
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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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