276 Carlaw Ave. Unit 302, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 3L1
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In the Teen Urban Summer Program – an urban summer program and adventure camp – teens get to experience the wilder side of Toronto city parks and develop their leadership skills. The urban adventure program focuses on three main skill groups: Leadership and Mentoring, Wilderness and Survival Skills, and Naturalist Knowledge.
Leadership and Mentoring Skills:
Teamwork
Communication
Play, learn and lead numerous camp- and nature-based games and songs
Personal character development
Wilderness and Survival Skills:
Fire by friction
Local hazards (plants animals, insects)
Camp safety
Bushcraft: knots, tarps, ropes, wood
Wild edible and medicinal plants
Shelter building
Sensory awareness and sneaking
Leather making and working
Tools such as bows, arrows, stone tools and more
Cordage (making rope out of plants)
Knives and carving skills
Naturalist Knowledge:
Plant identification
Wildlife tracking and observation
Learn bird calls and start to reveal the language of the birds
Learn to use field guides to identify and research
Develop personal nature goals
Get and use a ‘sit spot’ to learn more about the land
Character Development: This program helps build the following traits
Responsibility: The teens program empowers teens to take on responsibility in leadership roles, encouraging them to make decisions, collaborate with peers, and guide younger campers in outdoor activities.
Resilience: Teens are challenged to step out of their comfort zones, navigate new experiences, and overcome obstacles in outdoor settings, helping them develop problem-solving skills and confidence in their own abilities.
Session Dates and Rates:
Jun 30 - Jul 04. '25
East York, Toronto, ON
373 Cedarvale Avenue
09:00 - 15:30
$450
2025-06-30
450
Jul 07 - 11, 2025
East York, Toronto, ON
373 Cedarvale Avenue
09:00 - 15:30
$450
2025-07-07
450
Jul 14 - 18, 2025
Bloor West Village, Toronto, ON
21 Old Mill Road
09:00 - 15:30
$450
2025-07-14
450
Jul 21 - 25, 2025
Bloor West Village, Toronto, ON
21 Old Mill Road
09:00 - 15:30
$450
2025-07-21
450
Special Needs Support: This program is able to accomodate a few campers with special needs
