Winter Day Camp

Experience the changing seasons as we explore the winter forest and ravines in Toronto’s Lower Don Valley at Evergreen Brick Works.

Registration for Winter Day Camp opened on Tuesday, October 12th, 2023, at 10am.

 

If you missed the registration window and are still interested in registering, please click here or write to camp@evergreen.ca. Should your desired program be full, please feel free to sign up for our waitlists.

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About our Winter Day Camp

Our Winter Day Camp focuses on exploring the winter forest and ravines in Toronto’s Don Valley. Campers aged 6–12 will adventure through the snowed valley, discovering the wild side of nature in the winter. We’ll track animals through the snow, learn about survival strategies from the animals that thrive here, how to find your own food and build and play in the snow and ice around Evergreen Brick Works.

 

Our highly skilled and passionate outdoor educators will bring a sense of wonder, warmth, adventure and creativity that will be fostered throughout each camp day with a variety of nature-based activities specific to the season, weather, ages and abilities of each camp group to build and grow our Evergreen camp community in a safe and inclusive manner.

 

We hope for our campers to walk away after each camp day with more respect, appreciation and stewardship towards the land, water and air that surrounds us in the Lower Don Valley and feel a sense of belonging and community with each other. Join us for a fun-filled winter camp day!

Details

Drop-off is at 8:45am and pick-up is at 3:30pm. Our Extended After Care program runs from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Meeting locations, maps, parking passes and other camp information will be shared with registered camp families in our welcome emails approximately one week prior to the camp session.

 

This is an outdoor camp program, and we ask for all campers to dress appropriately for the weather. We may not have the perfect fit, however, if your camper needs to borrow a rain/winter jacket, a pair of rain boots or extra clothes, we may have spares for your camper to borrow!

 

Our campers are grouped by age to create the best experience for them to learn and play in. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please write to camp@evergreen.ca

 

December Daily Registration Options:

  • Wednesday, December 27th, 2023
  • Thursday, December 28th, 2023
  • Friday, December 29th, 2023

January Daily Registration Options:

  • Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024
  • Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024
  • Thursday, January 4th, 2024
  • Friday, January 5th, 2024
GroupAgesTimeFees
Junior GroupAges 6-78:45am - 3:30pm$90 per camp day; extended care for $18 per camp day
Intermediate GroupAges 8-98:45am - 3:30pm$90 per camp day; extended care for $18 per camp day
Senior GroupAges 10-128:45am - 3:30pm$90 per camp day; extended care for $18 per camp day

Financial Assistance:

Evergreen offers bursaries for our Day Camp programs!

 

Please click here to submit your bursary application for Winter Day Camp and one of our staff will get back to you as soon as possible. To learn more on our bursary program and application process, please write to us at camp@evergreen.ca.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Please make full payment at the time of registration. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please reach out to camp@evergreen.ca.

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@evergreen.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.

Refunds will not be issued should Evergreen cancel programming days due to inclement weather (including flooding), changing public health regulations or COVID-19 related closures. Evergreen retains the right to change our refund policy without notice to adapt to the evolving public health situation.

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

More information

Take a sneak peek into a ‘Day in the Life’ to learn more about our Winter Day Camp and view Winter Day Camp Handbook for more information.

FAQ

Do you provide inclusion support for campers at Winter Day Camp?

Our priority is to provide a positive camp experience for all our campers. Our camp staff are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe and educational program for all campers. If your camper has special needs or requires accommodation at Evergreen Day Camps, please email camp@evergreen.ca to ensure our Camp Inclusion Team can give your camper the best experience possible.

 

The Program Manager will discuss supports available and our team will reach out with the best available options and suggestions. We recognize that we cannot meet every camper’s needs, however, we will do our best to prioritize a safe and successful camp for all involved.

Do you have a refund and cancellation policy?

Yes, we do! 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@evergreen.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.

 

Refunds will not be issued should Evergreen cancel programming days due to inclement weather (including flooding), changing public health regulations or COVID-19 related closures. Evergreen retains the right to change our refund policy without notice to adapt to the evolving public health situation.

 

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

What happens in the event Evergreen cancels Winter Day Camp due to unforeseen circumstances?

If Evergreen is forced to cancel Winter Day Camp, we will notify you via email. Please keep your household information updated on Camp Brain.

As Evergreen is a not-for-profit organization, refunds will be issued, however, 10% of camp fees will be retained as an administration fees. Evergreen retains the right to change our refund policy without notice to adapt to the evolving public health situation or other unforeseen circumstances.

What happens if my camper falls ill during Winter Day Camps?

If a camper falls ill during a camp day at Evergreen Brick Works, they will be in the care of our Camp Leadership Team in our Camp office which is located in the alleyway leading up to the Children’s Garden! See here for our map.

Caregivers will be contacted to pick up their camper immediately. Please write to camp@evergreen.ca if your camper stays home for the rest of the day on account of feeling ill or sick. Refunds will not be issued for missed camp days and unfortunately, no make-up option is available at this time.

Will lunch be included in the camp fees?

Unfortunately, lunch or meal services will not be provided during camp programming. Campers are asked to bring their own nut-free lunch and are encouraged to bring extra nut-free snacks for each day!

What does a typical Winter Camp day look like?

Campers must be dropped off between 8:45am-9:00am and picked up at 3:30pm. Those registered for Extended After Care will stay with our outdoor educators at Evergreen Brick Works from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Take a sneak peek into a ‘Day in the Life’ to learn more about our Winter Day Camp and view Winter Day Camp Handbook for more information.

Please keep in mind, this is an outdoor camp program, and we ask for all campers to dress appropriately for the weather. We may not have the perfect fit, however, if your camper needs to borrow a rain/winter jacket, a pair of rain boots or extra clothes, we have spares for your camper to borrow!

Where does Winter Day Camps take place?

Our Winter Day Camps takes place at Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8), Don Valley Brick Works Park and around the Lower Don Valley. See here for our visitor map.

Do you have a Lost & Found office?

Our Camp Office is our lost and found office! 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.

Is there an extended after care program?

Yes, we are pleased to offer an extended aftercare program from 3:30-5:30pm for an additional fee of $90/week for weekly camps or $18/day for day camps. Please contact our camp office for more information.

What do we do in inclement weather?

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

 

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

Can my camper be in the same group as their friend?

Building a fun, friendly and accepting group of campers is a key goal for Evergreen Adventure Camp, and we encourage all campers to build new friendships while at Evergreen Brick Works.

 

To ensure this, we accept friend requests only if the campers are in the same grade program and session, and we limit the requests to one per camper. Friend requests that are not in the same grade and session group will not be considered.

 

Please write to camp@evergreen.ca with your friend request with your camper’s information as early as possible including their full name, registered camp session along with their friend’s camp information. We will try our best to accommodate, however, know that we are unable to guarantee friend requests.

Where can I park?

Evergreen’s Day Camp programs offer registered camp families a free parking window in all parking lots at Evergreen Brick Works from 8:45am-9:15am and 3:30pm-3:45pm for each day of camp.

 

Your parking passes will be shared with you in your Camp welcome email approximately one week prior to your camp session. We strongly recommend printing your parking passes to avoid being ticketed during pick-up and drop-off.

 

Those registered for Extended After Care will receive a separate parking pass. If parking outside those hours, you must pay at the meter. For our shuttle bus timings, please see here.

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