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Who are you as an organization?
Get outside and discover your full potential! At Red Wolf Overnight Camp, campers have the rare opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the wilderness. Living backcountry, campers practice survival skills, explore the forest, canoe, hike, play games, and more. They leave with a sense of confidence and resilience, life-long friendships, and a deep connection to nature.
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
"Unlike many overnight camps, Red Wolf takes place in Ontario’s beautiful backcountry. Campers sleep in tents and are supported to combine minimal modern equipment with ancient technology. Red Wolf provides a safe space for kids to explore nature, be curious, experience new things, and overcome challenges. We mix wilderness and survival skills (eg. shelter building and fire making), naturalist skills (eg. plant and animal ID), exploration, the arts, games and play, and mindfulness activities for deeply immersive experiences. Through these, kids learn to assess and manage risks, creatively solve problems, and recognize their unique strengths."
Who are your staff and counsellors?
"At the Pine Project, we recognize that each child’s journey of learning, growth and connection takes many paths. That’s why our staff have a wide range of expertise, including ecology, survival skills, arts and education. Our staff and volunteers are all first aid certified, have up to date background checks, and deeply care for nature and the kids they work with."
What do families need to know about registration?
"We begin accepting applications for Red Wolf Overnight Camp in October and spots are limited. A deposit is required upon registration. The balance is collected following acceptance either in full, or a payment plan is available. Heads over to pineproject.org to learn more! "
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; The Pine Project currently has 7 programs available; 1 TBD.
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Coed Ages: 1 - 15 Nature/Environment, Education (multi)
$520 to $2,435/program
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Coed Ages: 1 - 15 Nature/Environment, Education (multi)
$520 to $2,435/program
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Coed Ages: 13 - 17 Nature/Environment, Education (multi)
$695
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Coed Ages: 13 - 15 Nature/Environment, Education (multi)
$1,475
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Day Camp
Coed Ages: 4 - 13 Nature/Environment
$425
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Overnight Camp
Coed Ages: 7 - 14 Wilderness Skills
$1,215 to $2,430
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Overnight Camp
Coed Ages: 15 - 16 Adventure (multi)
$3,435/3 weeks
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Day Camp
Coed Ages: 4 - 12 Nature/Environment
$415
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Payment Options:
Deposit required with acceptance | Yes |
Credit card payment | Yes |
Scholarships & awards:
Bursary Fund
Amount: 70% | Deadline: Rolling |
While all camps are unique, the Pine Project is something of a rarity in that it offers both day programs in the city and overnight programs at a rural property. It’s a nice plus, allowing campers to attend different programs, and grow into overnight camp while staying within the same organization, culture, and to some extent personnel. In all, the Pine Project presents a tried and true array of camp activity, from woods lore, to skill development, to wilderness tripping and adventure. All activities are a means of getting at confidence, belonging, and fun, which is after all what camp is all about. Programs are based on academic research and insight, particularly undertaken at the University of Waterloo, so is sound both in curriculum, intent, and outcomes. Though, as with any great camp, kids learn and build skills entirely unaware that all the fun their having is good for them, too.
Three Things: The Pine Project
Hear the three things that Our Kids’ editors see when they look at The Pine Project
Parent of a Pine participant (Parent) — A transformative experience
“I can’t overstate the impact that the program has had on my kids. In these formative years, the Pine Project has cultivated their curiosity and creativity, and established a solid foundation for a life-long connection... Read More
Parent of two Pine campers (Parent) — A must have for kids who love nature
“Pine is by far the best city based day camp we have gone to. A must for kids who love nature, for parents who want to see their kids grow and gain confidence and independence. Pine counselors are a cut above all other c... Read More
Parent of a Pine participant (Parent) — The best education beyond the classroom
“This is the BEST education beyond the standard classroom. It offers children hands on learning by instructors who care about each child as an individual, providing them with a wealth of knowledge of the natural world in... Read More
Parent of a Pine camper (Parent) — An experience that should not be missed
“Pine is an experience that should not be missed for all Toronto youth. The kindness of counselors along with their attention to getting to know each child individually is only equalled by the outdoor experience delivere... Read More
Parent of a Pine camper (Parent) — Your instructors are a cut above
We love Pine camp - in particular, your instructors are a cut above all other day camps.
Sleeping Accommodations
Washrooms Facilities
More details about accommodations: Our programs take place entirely outside - rain or shine - in all seasons. Nature is our "facility"! Programs that operate out of city parks make use of private portable toilets. At overnight camp, campers have the opportunity to camp and live backcountry. In the true spirit of nature connection and resilience building, we have no electricity, running water or buildings (other than tents and handmade shelters). Campers have access to a wilderness latrine, similar to what you might find backcountry in Algonquin.
Is The Pine Project technology free? Yes Our camps are a chance for participants to unplug from daily distractions, expand their awareness, use their hands to create, and connect with their peers face-to-face. We do not permit the use of any electronics, including cell phones and cameras.
Landscape
More details about property: Our urban programs take place at two main locations within Toronto - King's Mill Park in the West End and Stan Wadlow Park in the East End - giving kids have the chance to explore Toronto's wilder side. Red Wolf Overnight Camp takes place in the forest on the Bark Lake property, nestled between 2 small lakes, where we swim, canoe, catch frogs and watch the sun set.
Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
The Pine Project partners with local schools to deliver weekly outdoor education programming for students ages 4-16 at our two Toronto locations: Stan Wadlow Park (East End) and King's Mill Park (West End). Please email [email protected] for more information!
Please note: We do not offer single field trip-style programs.
Andrew McMartin, Executive Director
Many adults have a special place in nature that they can draw up in their memory. A place where they caught frogs, got stung by bees, climbed trees, or built forts. They may even be able to remember what it smelled like, what birds lived there, where the fox made its den, or a number of different bumps and bruises they got along the way - evidence of great adventures! These are the kinds of experiences we hope to impart on today's children.
The Pine Project provides a space where kids can explore, ask questions, take risks and get very dirty!
At the end of their time with us, children may have burs in their hair, clay on their face, and dirt under their nails. Each of these is a thread, a connection to the natural world that, in addition to clogging up the laundry machine, brings them one step further on their path to connecting with nature, and ultimately themselves.
For us it doesn’t matter if the child’s path is heading towards a life as a naturalist, a biologist, an artist, or mechanic. We see again and again that spending time in nature with great mentors can help a person uncover their unique gifts, and add strength in curiosity, adaptability, creativity and resilience. All are tools that we believe set up kids well for a successful future.
Thank you for considering the Pine Project. We hope to have the opportunity to help fill your child's life with fun, laughs, dirt, and adventure.
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