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Arboretum Camp | Ages 9-12

Ages 9-12 will enjoy the opportunity to explore the University of Guelph's 'Arboretum’s Nature Centre' to learn more about our natural surroundings.   Through experiential learning in various habitats, professional naturalists will lead the way to discover all things wild.

Summer 2023 Camp Registration is open!  Summer 2023 details below.   

If your desired Camp week is full, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if and when an opening is available.

Summer 2023 Camps Calendar at a Glance

Arboretum Nature Centre

Enjoy the opportunity to learn about our natural surroundings with the staff from the Arboretum Nature Centre.  

Arboretum Nature Centre

Enjoy the opportunity to learn about our natural surroundings with the staff from the Arboretum Nature Centre.  

Local Birds

Learn about birds local to Guelph and what really makes them each unique.  

Explore Wetlands

Get a  little dirty while you explore what lives in the Arboretum wetlands and understand the water cycle.

Build Friendships

Create friendships with individuals that have the same love & appreciation for the outdoors.

Professional Naturalists

Learn from professional naturalists through experiential learning.  

Arboretum Nature Centre
Local Birds
Explore Wetlands
Build Friendships
Professional Naturalists

Arboretum Camp | Ages 9-12

Spend time outdoors exploring nature while having fun learning all about the natural environment.  We are excited to collaborate with the Arboretum to combine the award-winning nature education of The Arboretum with our amazing Gryphon Summer Camps program!

Campers will begin and end the day at the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre to participate in a few energizers and moving activities. Then we will take a short hike up to 'The Arboretum’s Nature Centre' for some experiential learning in various habitats to discover all things wild.  Activities take place outdoors, rain or shine, so dress for the weather as we gain knowledge and develop skills through positive & creative social interactions.

  • Learn about birds local to Guelph and what really makes them each unique 
  • Explore what lives in the Arboretum wetlands and understand the water cycle
  • Get a little dirty while discovering the Arboretum 
  • Learn from professional naturalists through experiential learning
  • Rain or shine in the outdoors, so dress for the weather

Arboretum Gryphon Camp - July 24-28/23 - Group #1

We are excited to collaborate with the Arboretum on this summer special program. We are bringing the award-winning nature education of The Arboretum and combining it with our amazing Gryphon Summer Camps program! This allows campers to receive two high quality camp programs, including some themed activities. -----Theme: The Great Outdoors ----- Time to explore the outdoors. During this week at camp, we will focus our activities on being outside, connecting with nature, and learning about outdoor skills. It's going to be a week where the outdoors will be our strong focus in our activities.

Activity Details

31432 - July 24, 2023 to July 28, 2023

Arboretum Gryphon Camp - Aug. 21-25/23 - Group #1

We are excited to collaborate with the Arboretum on this summer special program. We are bringing the award-winning nature education of The Arboretum and combining it with our amazing Gryphon Summer Camps program! This allows campers to receive two high quality camp programs, including some themed activities. -----Theme: Gryphons Time Travel ----- Back to the Future! During this week, we will hop into the Gryphons Time Machine and travel through different time periods as we follow Gryph on some fun adventures. Each day will bring us to a new era.

Activity Details

31433 - August 21, 2023 to August 25, 2023

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