MILTON, ON – Registration is now open for Conservation Halton’s   Ways of the Woods summer camps for 2023. Running from July 3 to September 1, 2023, the camps are returning to their traditional format after two years of adapted programming as a result of safety precautions related to the pandemic. This year there will be fourteen different camp streams available for youth ages 4 to 15 with pricing starting at $329 per week.

“Ways of the Woods has always been a favourite day camp option in the Halton community since it started over 30 years ago,” recalls AJ Leeming, Manager, Programs & Services at Conservation Halton. “We are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of program options to suit every camper’s needs and interests, in addition to providing opportunities for a new generation to enjoy our parks and connect with nature in our community.”

The types of day camps offered at Ways of the Woods cover a variety of interests and activities to keep kids active, outdoors, and having fun throughout their week-long session. Some of the more unique programming includes:

  • Construction Camp (ages 10 to 14) where campers will learn to plan, design, and build projects
  • Farm Camp (ages 8 to 12) where kids will have the opportunity to learn what it takes to run a small farm and how to look after crops and animals
  • Raptor Camp (ages 8 to 14) where they can learn and interact with birds of prey
  • Climbers Camp (ages 8 to 14) where campers will spend a portion of each day on a high ropes course
  • Bike Camp (ages 8 to 15) is one ofthe most popular offerings, where participants learn how to properly ride and maintain a mountain bike. They also gain experience by riding the trails through the woods during their action-packed week
  • Our Kinder Camps cater to children as young as 4 years old and offer smaller groups, with fun activities in a safe and supportive environment
  • Other camp streams include Waterfront Camp, Girls Camp, Explorers Camp, Athletics Camp, various adventure camps, and a Counsellor-in-Training Camp (age 15) that allows our most mature campers to begin their journey into becoming counselors themselves

WhileKelso Conservation Area is the home base for all camps, ,some camp streams will have the opportunity to visit other parks as a part of their program. Ways of the Woods has the unique ability to take advantage of the different parks Conservation Halton has to offer including Crawford Lake, Hilton Falls, and Mountsberg, utilizing each parks’ amenities to enhance programming and keep campers engaged throughout the week.

The camp will once again offer additional services to support parents, including an Extended Care program and busing included in the camp pricing with over 20 routes throughout the Halton region, offering a convenient and flexible way for parents to get their children to and from camp. Plus, because the camp has such diverse program offerings, parents can send their children, of different age groups, to Ways of the Woods camps all summer long without repeating programs. With Ways of the Woods, planning a fun and active summer for their kids is simple for parents and guardians.

To learn more about Ways of the Woods summer camps or to register for camp, visit ConservationHalton.ca/wow.

Conservation Halton is the community-based environmental agency that protects, restores, and manages the natural resources in its watershed. The organization has staff that includes ecologists, land-use planners, engineers, foresters and educators, along with a network of volunteers, who are guided by a Board of Directors comprised of municipally elected and appointed citizens. Conservation Halton is recognized for its stewardship of creeks, forests and Niagara Escarpment lands through science-based programs and services.

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Conservation Halton media contact:

Shelly Datseris
Marketing & Communications Manager
sdatseris@hrca.on.ca