Ecoventure Summer Day Camp
Offering 62 acres of natural land for children aged 5–10 years to experience an unforgettable summer exploring! Expect hands-on projects, problem-solving challenges, and immersive nature-based learning that builds confidence, spark creativity, and develops a deep connection to the natural world!
Benefits by Design!
Located on 62 acres of natural land, your child will explore streams, green spaces, walking trails and forest areas too!
Choose from wildlife skills, earth exploring and natural element interest streams
Values of collaboration, team work, leadership and resilience represented in every experience, challenge, project and adventure!
Bridging summer break literacy skills through ‘sit spot’ journal reflections each day. Every camper receives their own nature journal to keep
Accessible hours from 8:30am-5:30pm, with no additional fee’s
Lower ratios, operating at 1:6 with a maximum of 1:8 at some times of day
Which Interest Streams Will You Choose?
Creatures of the Wild
Our Creatures of the Wild stream fosters hands-on learning that deepens children's understanding of wildlife, enhances their problem-solving skills, and nurtures a sense of responsibility for the natural world through activities like building shelters, designing habitats, and tracking animals.
Eco Explorers
Our Eco-Explorers stream empowers children to explore sustainability and environmental stewardship by engaging them in creative, hands-on projects that promote eco-friendly practices and deepen their connection to nature like making recycled paper, creating bird feeders, planting mini greenhouses, experimenting with nature dyes, and investigating ecosystems.
Natures Elements
Our Nature’s Elements stream encourages children to explore and harness the power of natural forces through interactive activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of renewable energy and environmental science. They will harness natural forces through windmills, solar energy, water filtration, seed paper, and weather and plant ID challenges.
The Details
Who
For children 5-10 years of age
When
July 7 - 11th, 2025 • July 14 - 18th, 2025 • July 21 - 25th, 2025 • July 28 - August 1st • August 11 - 15th • August 18 - 22nd • August 25 - 29th
Where
352 Marsland Dr, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z1 (Hillside Park)
Hours
8:30am - 5:30pm
Value
$295.00/week includes
Hands-on projects in sustainability, wildlife, and environmental science
Adventures and challenges designed to develop leadership, problem-solving and collaboration skills
Small group sizes for personalized learning & support
A memorable camp experience
Nature-Immersive Homeschool Learning Pods
What Is A Homeschool Learning Pod?
A homeschool learning pod is a small, collaborative group of families who come together to educate their children, usually around a particular commonality of interests. It combines the flexibility of homeschooling with the social and academic benefits of group learning, fostering connection, creativity, and responsive education for each child.
What Makes Us Unique
Our nature-immersive learning pods focus on education outdoors, blending key academic concepts with hands-on experiences in natural environments. Rooted in curiosity and exploration, our pods emphasize
• Immersive learning using forests, gardens, and trails as classrooms to spark creativity and problem-solving.
• Eco-literacy, fostering respect for nature through sustainability practices and understanding ecosystems.
• Well-being by encouraging mindfulness, physical activity, creative expression and emotional regulation through nature play and exploration.
• Holistic growth through nurturing social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic and physical development, with the view that they are all interconnected & required for sustainable growth and learning.
How To Sign Up!
Our homeschool learning pods will pop up as 3-6 week series throughout the year and are inspired by seasonal pedagogy opportunities. When a learning pod spot opens up, you will be notified through our email list, our instagram page and right here on our website!
Registration for Our Spring Pod is now closed - Follow us on Instagram @ChildhoodConnect, join our email list or check back regularly for our Fall Program Selection!
