Connect to Nature (7-8)

Spend a day becoming forest detectives! We’ll kick off with a welcoming Soft Start, then dive into Looking Closely at the Forest to spark keen observation skills and set up a fun photo-guided scavenger hunt challenge.

Mid-morning, we head by bus to the forest for hands-on exploration—searching for textures, tracks, and tiny wonders—and use found sticks, cones, and leaves to craft whimsical fairy/gnome houses right in the woods. (We stay near the entrance so the focus stays on discovery.)

Back at camp, makers turn collected twigs into star ornaments, wrapping vibrant yarn around their glued twig frames—an inviting blend of nature art and fine-motor creativity.

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Medieval Times (7-8)

Charge into a day of castles, courage, and clever design! We’ll set the scene with a lively read-aloud from Magic Tree House: Knights & Castles, then sketch a cross-section castle—moats, towers, and all—so kids can picture life in a medieval fortress.

At the park, campers take part in a friendly jousting tournament with safe “noodle” horses and hoops—plus classic medieval games—building teamwork, coordination, and big smiles.

Back at camp, makers become engineers with a mini-catapult challenge: plan, build, test, and compare launch distances—then head outside to see whose design flies farthest.

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Amazing Artists (7-8)

Spend a joyful day creating like real artists! We’ll begin with a vibrant still-life painting—perfecting brush grip, long strokes, shading, and value—while composing a classic pear scene that nods to Pear Tree’s roots. Kids choose warm backgrounds and finish with pastel outlines for a gallery-ready look.

Mid-morning, we head outdoors to gather autumn treasures and craft Andy Goldsworthy–inspired nature art—sorting, patterning, and photographing circular designs right at the park. It’s hands-on, collaborative, and wonderfully mindful.

After lunch and play, artists dive into bold fall-leaf resist paintings—drawing in oil pastel and brushing over with inky black tempera for dramatic contrast.

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Food, Glorious Food! (7-8)

Bring curious tastebuds and big imaginations for a delicious day of learning!

Our morning adventure takes us on foot to a local supermarket scavenger hunt. In small teams, kids hunt for examples from the six food groups and record their finds—no touching the displays, just sharp eyes and great teamwork!

Back at camp, we explore proteins with a quick “unsqueezable egg” science demo and then cook a kid-favourite Egg-in-a-Frame at our supervised station. (Vegetarian options and plant proteins are part of the conversation!)

After lunch and a brain-and-body break at the park, the afternoon turns into a sensory lab: a mystery spices challenge where children sniff, guess, and connect smells to memories—discovering how closely taste and smell are linked.

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Ancient Olympians (7-8)

Step into the world of gods, games, and grand arenas! We’ll kick off a lively intro to Ancient Greece—browsing books, meeting Zeus and King Midas, and reading from Magic Tree House: Ancient Greece to spark curiosity.

Next, kids discover how enormous amphitheatres carried sound to thousands and create bold Greek theatre masks with exaggerated happy/sad expressions—perfect for the stage.

After lunch and time at the park, we put storytelling skills to work in a spirited Reader’s Theatre performance of “King Midas.” Teams of four rehearse and present, building confidence, voice, and teamwork.

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