Get exploring outside this summer with fun and adventurous day camps!
Most programs take place at the Morton Centre on Heckman’s Island, just 15 minutes outside of Lunenburg!
Most programs take place at the Morton Centre on Heckman’s Island, just 15 minutes outside of Lunenburg!
Two-Tiered Camp Prices
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All camps are eligible to receive funding from ProKids.
ProKids provides financial assistance for children and youth who, due to financial limitations, would otherwise be unable to participate in sport, recreation, and cultural activities. For more information, and to apply, please visit ProKids at the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg. |
2024 Summer camps
For more information about our Earth Adventure Camps, please contact Julia, our Environmental Education Team Lead at julia@coastalaction.org
Earth Heroes (Ages 6-8)
Dates: July 15-19 Time: 9 AM – 4 PM each day Location: Morton Centre (Heckman’s Island) Cost: Tier 1: $250/week or Tier 2: $200/week |
Grab your capes and join us at Earth Heroes! Through hands-on activities, games, and exploration, campers will harness their superpowers to become Earth Heroes and protect our environment from harm. Join us for an epic week of environmental education and superhero training, where every camper will learn from famous Earth Heroes and champion sustainability.
Included in the cost:
Included in the cost:
- 5 fun-filled days of superheroes and super fun!
- A small snack on Friday afternoon
Animal Enigma (Ages 6-8)
Dates: August 5-9 Time: 9 AM – 4 PM each day Location: Morton Centre (Heckman’s Island) Cost: Tier 1: $250/week or Tier 2: $200/week |
An unsolved mystery perplexes the creatures of Monk Point Forest. But who is the pesky menace behind it all? Are you good at searching for evidence, noticing tiny details, and cracking codes? Then join our team of junior detectives! We’ll work together to gather clues and rule out suspects to identify the culprit before time runs out.
Included in the cost:
Included in the cost:
- 5 fun-filled days of clue-solving, following trails, and animal-themed games
- A small snack on Friday afternoon
Morton Centre Olympics (Ages 9-12)
Dates: July 22-26 Time: 9 AM – 4 PM Monday-Thursday (9 AM-5:30 PM Friday) Location: Morton Centre (Heckman’s Island) Cost: Tier 1: $275/week or Tier 2: $225/week |
Get ready for relay races, rock skipping, tree climbing, and team building! Campers will immerse themselves in an adrenaline-packed camp experience. Join us for the perfect blend of activity, education, and inspiration. Become a team of Morton Centre Olympians, mastering challenges, forging friendships, and creating lasting memories in the great outdoors!
Included in the cost:
Included in the cost:
- 5 fun-filled days of competitions, laughter, and team spirit
- Olympics opening ceremony viewing party and snacks Friday from 3-5:30 – families welcome!
Creatures & Creations (Ages 9-12)
Dates: August 12-16 Time: 9 AM-4 PM each day (except 9 AM to 8 PM Thursday) Location:
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Embark on artistic endeavors at the picturesque Morton Centre where each day holds a unique creative exploration. We will take inspiration from the natural world and the creatures that call Heckman’s Island home. Through activities that combine art and science, campers will use various mediums to demonstrate their understanding of the world around them. Art supplies for the planned activities will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own.
Included in the cost:
Included in the cost:
- 5 fun-filled days of art, creation, and exploration
- Art session with Liz McCurdy Therapeutic Art
- Transportation from the Morton Centre to Lunenburg on Wednesday (van charter)
- Supper Thursday
Island Odyssey (Ages 12-15)
Dates: July 2-5, overnight campout Thursday to Friday Time: 9 AM – 4 PM Tuesday and Wednesday (9 AM Thursday – 11:30 AM Friday) Location:
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What have you learned from living on planet Earth? If you could design a world where humans and nature are in harmony, what would it look like? Armed with only their wits and imaginations, campers will work together to construct shelters, gather resources, and develop the foundations of a thriving community. It's a chance to unleash their inner leaders, problem-solvers, and architects of tomorrow.
Included in the cost:
Included in the cost:
- 4 fun-filled days of leadership, teamwork, sustainability and adventure
- Excursion on Wednesday afternoon (additional details will be released soon)
- Transportation from the Morton Centre to the excursion site on Wednesday
- Supper and evening snack on Thursday
- Breakfast and morning snack on Friday
2024 march break camp (ages 6-12) - science Giants
Dates: March 11-14
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM each day Location: Mahone Bay Centre Cost: Tier 1: $225/week or Tier 2: $175/week |
Are you interested in meeting science’s biggest giants? Join us on an exciting journey where campers will discover the contributions made by influential scientists. Through experiments, observations, and clue-solving, we will learn what it takes to become junior scientists! Join us for a March Break full of fun, education, and inspiration.
Included in the cost:
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