Tommy Thompson Park

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Who are you as an organization?

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) Nature Camp at Tommy Thompson Park offers campers aged 6-12 the chance to get outside and explore Toronto's urban wilderness in a fun, educational, and active setting. Leader In Training programs are offered for youth aged 14-16, and our new youth camp will guide participants aged 12-14 on nature adventures throughout the city!

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LGBTQ+ friendly community

What do you do differently or uniquely well?

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Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Tommy Thompson Park currently has 0 program available; 2 TBD.

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Leaders in Training Program

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 14 - 16

CIT/LIT Program, Nature/Environment

$270

Leslieville, Toronto, ON
101 Exchange Avenue

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Nature Camp at Tommy Thompson Park

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12

Nature/Environment

$270 to $370

Leslieville, Toronto, ON
101 Exchange Avenue

Date TBD

Cost TBD

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Insider Reviews & Perspectives

The Our Kids review of Tommy Thompson Park

There aren’t many places in Toronto that are as unique as Tommy Thompson Park. This park was built from construction debris and became a globally significant bird area and basically a paradise within the city. There are so many great areas in this park to discover wildlife, watch the birds, and just be in nature. The camps they offer through the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority are some of the best in the city. The camp meets weekly and goes on nature hikes, plays games and creates crafts, while learning how to be a naturalist. There is a great emphasis on the plants and trees in the area, as well as the wildlife and birds. Kids have more fun than they think they’ll have and many come back each year. The fall is the best time to be involved in this camp, with the landscape changing dramatically each and every week.

Review(s) of Tommy Thompson Park

- (Parent) — Nature Camp - 2021

Many thanks again to you and everyone who helped make nature camp on the spit so much fun! The kids especially appreciate it this year, after being stuck at home through the pandemic!

- (Parent) — Nature Camp - 2020

Our daughter loved her week at nature camp! She was exhausted at the end of each day but had lots of stories to tell and new little tidbits keep coming out weeks later.

- (Camper) — Nature Camp - 2020

This camp is SO cool! It's like pure science!

Location & Site Details

Address

101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Accommodations

Washrooms Facilities

Flush Toilets
Outhouses

More details about accommodations: At the entrance to Tommy Thompson Park there are flush toilets, which are available to campers at the start of each day. For the majority of the day, campers will be spending their time further into the park, where there are only port-a-potties available. Port-a-potties are rented at the start of each season, locked to ensure that only Nature Camp participants are able to use them, and are sanitized and deep cleaned regularly.

Is Tommy Thompson Park technology free? Nature Camp participants are encouraged to leave phones and other devices at home. We are outside throughout the day in all weather conditions, and there is a possibility that their device could be damaged. Participants are permitted to bring a digital camera, as long as they consent not to take photos of other campers.

Property Details

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Forested Area
Lake/Pond/River
Nature Trails

More details about property: Tommy Thompson Park is a great place to experience nature and the outdoors in the City of Toronto. It is widely considered one of the best places for bird-watching in the city, with more than 300 recorded species. It’s also a prime destination for wildlife viewing. In addition to its unique natural features, the park offers picturesque views of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario.

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Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
During the school year, the education programs at Tommy Thompson Park provide unique opportunities to experience the phenomenon of migration, explore Toronto’s urban wildlife habitats, and more. To learn more about the programs that we offer, visit: https://tommythompsonpark.ca/education/

Tommy Thompson Park

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