Summer camp

 📅 Weekly Sessions: July 7 – August 22, 2025
🕘 Camp Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🚗 Drop-Off: Begins at 8:45 AM
🛎️ Pick-Up: 4:00 PM

📍Locations: Whitby & Lindsay, Ontario

Please note that Camp Branches is closed on statutory holidays.

Each week is a full-day program designed to provide a balanced schedule for all children. Drop-off begins 15 minutes before the official start to allow for a calm arrival and smooth transition into the day.

Our schedule provides consistency and predictability, with built-in transitions and flexibility to accommodate individual needs. We proudly support children with exceptionalities, ensuring every camper is included and receives the guidance and encouragement they need.

Families can register and manage their child’s enrollment through Pembee, our secure registration and communication platform. Weekly overviews and reminders are provided so families can stay connected to camp routines and their child’s experiences.

 Camp Branches is more than just a summer camp—it’s an immersive outdoor experience designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of nature. Through hands-on, skill-based activities, campers learn cooperation, problem-solving, and creative thinking while exploring forests, streams, and trails.

Our programs encourage children to challenge themselves, take safe risks, and work collaboratively with peers, fostering leadership, resilience, and self-confidence. Whether building shelters, mastering low ropes, or experimenting with nature-based crafts, every activity is designed to support physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth.

With a low camper-to-staff ratio, our dedicated educators provide individualized guidance and encouragement, ensuring each child feels seen, supported, and empowered. At Camp Branches, campers not only make friends and have fun—they build skills, independence, and a deeper connection to the natural world that lasts well beyond the summer.

 Each week highlights a different adventure theme—such as wilderness survival, nature art, outdoor science, or team building—giving campers fresh opportunities to explore, discover, and grow.

Campers enjoy a wide variety of activities, including:
✅ Hiking & creek walks
✅ Archery & low ropes
✅ Shelter building & scavenger hunts
✅ Crafts & nature art
✅ Group games & team challenges
✅ Theme days & campfire circles

These hands-on experiences help campers develop real-world skills such as:
🌿 Teamwork & leadership
🌿 Wilderness safety & navigation
🌿 Environmental awareness
🌿 Creative problem-solving
🌿 Confidence & independence

All while having fun, making friends, and connecting with nature! 🌞🌲 

 🎉 Early Bird Registration

Register before April 1, 2026
💰 $100 deposit holds your spot
🗓 Remaining balance due April 1, 2026

✅ 5-Day Week: $259
✅ Short Week: $199

After April 1, 2026
💰 $100 deposit holds your spot
🗓 Remaining balance due May 1, 2026

✅ 5-Day Week: $299
✅ Short Week: $239

Secure your child’s spot early and save! 🚀

 Our counselors are more than supervisors—they are mentors, guides, and role models who inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love of the outdoors. Each staff member is chosen for their experience with children, outdoor skills, and passion for fostering a positive, inclusive camp environment.

All counselors hold First Aid and CPR certification, have completed police clearances, and participate in Camp Branches’ specialized pre-season training, which covers child development strategies, outdoor safety, and inclusion practices. Throughout the summer, staff engage in ongoing coaching and team-building to refine their skills and share creative ideas for camper experiences.

We often have returning staff who bring years of experience and familiarity with our camp culture, helping create continuity and strong relationships with campers and families.

Our team prioritizes relationship-building with campers, encouraging independence, problem-solving, and collaboration. They work closely together to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to try new challenges, make friends, and discover their strengths.

 To ensure campers have a safe, comfortable, and fun experience, please send your child with:

• Backpack & refillable water bottle
   
• Nut-free lunch and snacks
   
• Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, waterproof jacket/pants, boots)
   
• Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses)
   
• Insect repellent
   
• Closed-toe shoes for hiking and games
   
• Water play items (bathing suit, towel, water shoes)
   
• Optional items: small blanket, nature journal, or favorite outdoor-safe toy
  

We are committed to supporting children with exceptionalities. Please communicate any specific needs, sensory considerations, or accommodations to our staff so we can help your child participate fully and comfortably in all activities.

Parent Communication: Families receive weekly reminders, newsletters, and updates via email before each session, keeping you informed about the schedule, special activities, and tips to help your camper prepare.