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Where kids can learn outside the classroom in Toronto's urban wild!

Please note: Evergreen will be ending the Nature School program at the end of 2026. This fall will be the program’s final session.
 
Nature School has been a beloved part of Evergreen since 2018. We are deeply grateful for the trust families have placed in us and for the curiosity, energy and sense of community that children have brought to the program.
 
Please reach out if you have any questions and a staff member will be glad to speak with you.

About Nature School

Evergreen’s Nature School gives kids the chance to be immersed in the outdoors throughout the seasons. Each day is filled with exploration, learning about the wildlife in the valley, practicing outdoor skills like shelter making and fire building. Each day, Nature School participants will record their experiences in the outdoors in their nature journals!

 

Nature School is designed for children aged 6-10 that want to complement their schooling experience in an outdoor setting. Across the 8-week program, children will build their resilience, confidence, and connection to nature.

 

“My daughter absolutely loved her experience at nature school. She was always excited to go, and each time we picked her up, she was eager to share stories about her day and the new experiences she had. She has become much more curious and aware of the animals, insects, and plants she encounters in our city. She observes the world around her more closely and often surprises us with insightful questions and thoughts about nature.” – Shawna, parent of Amelia (age 8)

Details

Nature School runs on Fridays in 8-week sessions throughout the seasons.

Participants are grouped together based on age to create an age-appropriate experience for all.

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Fall Session (8 week)Junior (6-7) and Senior (8-10Fridays, Oct 16 – Dec 4, 20268:45am – 3:30pm$650* per 8-week session

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Does Nature School run in inclement weather?

We’re outside as much as possible! That being said, in the case of extreme or unexpected weather such as thunder, lightning, hail, extreme heat/cold, we will be moving programming in a sheltered space or indoors for campers to continue having fun while staying safe.

 

In case of flooding at Evergreen Brick Works, or other unforeseen circumstances, Evergreen has the right to cancel programming as weather conditions may change unexpectedly, cancellation may be issued after programming has started.

Do you have a refund & cancellation policy?

No refunds will be issued if a reservation is cancelled within 21 days of the session start date. Otherwise, 75% of program fees are refundable (25% will be retained as an administration fee).

 

Registrations are non-transferable. Cancellation requests for major medical reasons must be received in writing and submitted to camp@evegreen.ca. Cancellation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Program Manager. Mild illnesses (i.e. common cold & flu) and changes in personal circumstances are not considered valid for refund. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please reach out to camp@evergreen.ca.

 

Requests for refunds or cancellations must be made in writing and submitted to camp@evergreen.ca.

Is there an extended after care program?

Unfortunately, there will be no after care program offered at this time.

How do we apply for Nature School

Application for Nature School can only be completed through our online registration portal, CampBrain. Please follow the steps and if you are having any trouble, reach out to camp@evergreen.ca. Upon submitting your application, you will not be charged the full amount of $600*/per 8-week session to secure your spot.

Once our Camp Leadership Team has reviewed your application, you will be contacted via email and we process full payment using the credit card you provided at the time of your application to complete your registration.

Do you have a Lost & Found office?

Our Camp Office is our lost and found! The Camp Office is in the alleyway leading up to the Children’s Garden. Please write to camp@evergreen.ca if your camper has forgotten or lost any item at Evergreen Brick Works. See here for our visitor map.

 

Please note, we strongly encourage campers to avoid bringing items deemed as valuable to camp. Evergreen is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

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