Get exploring outside 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!
2025 March Break Camp
Digging through time (Ages 6-12)
Dates: March 10-13, 2025 (Monday to Thursday)
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM each day Location: Mahone Bay Centre Cost: Tier 1: $225/week or Tier 2: $175/week |
Join us for a hands-on adventure into the past! This four-day camp for ages 6-12 will explore how different communities lived in relationship with the land. Campers will learn the steps of archaeology while discovering how people from long ago cared for the environment and passed down their knowledge. Through interactive activities, we’ll connect these traditions to our role in protecting the earth for future generations. A week of discovery, adventure, and fun awaits!
We'll be spending plenty of time outside so please come prepared for the weather! More details about the program will follow at least one week before it starts. Note: we accept 5-year-olds turning 6 by the end of 2025 or currently in primary. |
2024 Summer camps
Stay Tuned for the 2025 dates and themes!
For more information about our Earth Adventure Camps, please contact Julia, our Environmental Education Team Lead at [email protected]
For more information about our Earth Adventure Camps, please contact Julia, our Environmental Education Team Lead at [email protected]
Island Odyssey (Ages 12-15)
Dates: July 2-5, 2024 - 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
- Wednesday Excursion to Big Tancook Island!
- Supper and evening snack on Thursday
- Breakfast and morning snack on Friday
Earth Heroes (Ages 6-8)
Dates: July 15-19, 2024 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
Morton Centre Olympics (Ages 9-12)
Dates: July 22-26, 2024 Time: 9 AM – 4 PM Monday-Thursday (9 AM-5:00 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!
Animal Enigma (Ages 6-8)
Dates: August 5-9, 2024 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
Creatures & Creations (Ages 9-12)
Dates: August 12-16, 2024 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
**NEW** 2024 in-service day camps (Ages 6-12)
Spend your day off outside at the Mahone Bay Centre! These programs run on select SSRCE PD/In-Service Days and are a great way to find out what an Earth Adventure Camp is all about. Each day will include immersive nature activities, exciting games, and free play. Please note that you must register for each day separately.
Dates:
Location: Mahone Bay Centre (45 School Street, Mahone Bay) Cost: Tier 1: $65/day or Tier 2: $50/day |