Tamarack West Summer Camp

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Tamarack West Summer Camp answered our questions

Who are you as an organization?

The Tamarack West Summer Day Camp provides a compassionate, challenging and inspiring environment where kids feel safe to take risks and explore their potential. We are dedicated to helping develop resilient, confident and passionate children with inquisitive minds and strong skills. Tamarack West Day Camp has two main focuses: Nature Immersion, where campers explore and play, while learning about the natural world inside our great parks and islands. Cultural/Urban Adventures, which take us to such destinations as Harbourfront, the Toronto Botanical Gardens, and the Royal Ontario Museum.

Special needs: Not available

What do you do differently or uniquely well?

"At Tamarack West we rally around the enthusiasm, curiosity and playfulness of our kids and use this energy to drive each day. Our activities are guided by camper curiosity and inquiry, turning them into adventures that are filled with opportunities for fun, growth and learning.

Cultural/Urban Adventures, which take us to such destinations as Harbourfront, the Toronto Botanical Gardens, and the Royal Ontario Museum."

Who are your staff and counsellors?

"Our teachers/mentors are extremely caring and patient individuals who subscribe to a philosophy of mutual respect and support. These leaders are passionate about helping develop resilient, strong and confident campers."

What do families need to know about registration?

"Typical Weekly Price: $330 for 5 days
Refunds are accepted up to 4 weeks prior to the first day of camp. Note that a $50 administration fee will be deducted from all refunds.

Tamarack West believes in building a strong sense of community among its campers, our groups are mixed ages who do many things together, splitting up at times when skill and capability require. We take kids who are between the ages of 4 and 10."

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Programs, Rates & Dates

Programs and Sessions Calendar

Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Tamarack West Summer Camp currently has 0 program available; 1 TBD.

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 4 - 10

Traditional (multi activity)

$264

High Park, Toronto, ON
Bloor and HighPark

Date TBD

Cost TBD

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Deposit required with acceptance	Yes
Credit card payment	Yes

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Insider Reviews & Perspectives

The Our Kids review of Tamarack West Summer Camp

The Tamarack West Outdoor School was founded to provide outdoor experiential learning based in the values of appreciation, mentorship, exploration, and stewardship. The camps extend that dedication through the summer months. On the face of it, it’s a traditional approach to camping—getting kids out into the world, exploring nature with bug nets, magnifying glasses, notebooks and art supplies. And, frankly, that’s precisely the draw for the families that turn to Tamarack West. It’s based in the understanding that getting into nature, and to share that experience, is the best kind of adventure. The values expressed within the programming, including those of compassion and positive mentorship, are rightly also a draw.

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Location & Site Details

Address

Bloor and HighPark, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Accommodations

Is Tamarack West Summer Camp technology free? We have two tablets, which we bring into the field as part of our ongoing work with citizen science. We limit the use of these tablets to photos and data collection.

Property Details

Landscape

Forested Area
Lake/Pond/River
Nature Trails
Open Field

More details about property: The Camp spends a significant time in High Park. We also go on weekly field trips to Dufferin Grove and one downtown destination, which may include the ROM, the Toronto islands, The Fringe Kids Festival among others.

What's New

Director's Message

Jay Field, School Principal/Camp Director

We've had a number of meetings in the last few weeks and are really getting excited for the coming Summer. We're building up our mobile supply station to include more arts and crafts and more bug nets, magnifying glasses and excavation tools. We're going to focus on allowing more time at spots where the campers are most happy and engaged. Fingers crossed on having access to some gardens for smoothie foraging. Hope to see you out there and wishing everyone a great rest of the Winter through Spring.

All the best

Jay

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Stories

Testimonial
We had two kids attend Tamarack West Summer Camp last year. It's now February and they still talk about how much they loved the two weeks they were there. There were a wide variety of activities and they loved, loved the staff. We will be coming back again this year.
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Jayden tried out a few different camps last year--city and private--Tamarack West was his favourite!
Creative and Fun
I loved the field trips and I loved the counselors, they were all extremely nice.

Tamarack West Summer Camp

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