2026 Fresh Air Tykes Summer Day Camp (ages 5-6)
C$315.00
Fresh Air Tykes Summer Day Camp
9:30am-4:00pm (6 ½ hours)
Ages: 5-6 years
Maximum = 16 children
Cost = $315.00
Dates:
Week 1: July 6-10, 2026.
Week 2: July 13-17, 2026.
Week 3: July 20-24, 2026.
Week 4: July 27-31, 2026.
Week 5: August 3-7, 2026.
Week 6: August 10-14, 2026.
Week 7: August 17-21, 2026.
This outdoor summer camp is all about getting comfortable with our “wild” backyard! Children have a natural sense of wonder and during this program they will safely explore and discover nature through stories and their senses. Using the Gathering Place as our base, we will fill our days with fun games, crafts, sensory activities, stories, and exploration! Your child will have the opportunity to meet (no riding) our Ojibwe Spirit Horses during a special Pony Meet & Greet! There are two snack breaks and a lunch break supervised by Abbey Gardens’ Staff. Food is to be provided by parents/grandparents/guardians. Camp runs daily from 9:30am-4pm and is $315.00 per child for the week.
There are seven weeks to choose from between July 6th and August 21st. Please indicate your preference from the drop-down menu. If the date doesn’t appear, it’s sold out. Please feel free to email Irene at irene@abbeygardens.ca to place your child on a waitlist.
Weekly variations in camps will provide fun new experiences for campers participating in multiple weeks!
If your child is turning 5 in 2026, you are welcome to contact us to discuss their suitability for this camp. Please consider their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks independently.
After registration, you will receive a registration package with additional details a few weeks before the camp starts.
Payment Information & Cancellation Policy
We request that all participants commit to the full 5-day program. Full payment is due at the time of registration.
Since most of the programming will be outside, staff will be checking weather daily for risks of extreme weather conditions; extreme heat/humidity, thunderstorms, excessive rain, etc. If staff decide to cancel the day’s program due to extreme weather, they will communicate this to parents/grandparents/guardians within 1-1 ½ hours prior to drop off time. Cancellation of a program will be emailed to the primary contact person of the participant ONLY if the program is not running that day. It is the responsibility of the primary contact to check their email prior to transporting their child/grandchild to the program.
If any program days are canceled by staff due to inclement weather, you will be refunded for time missed less administration costs.
If you choose to cancel your child’s camp registration prior to the start of camp our cancellation policy is as follows:
- 30+ days’ notice: 90% refund
- 15 - 29 days’ notice: If we can successfully fill camp spot = 90% refund; If we’re unable to fill camp spot = 50% refund
- 7 – 14 days’ notice: If we can successfully fill camp spot = 80% refund; If we’re unable to fill camp spot = 25% refund
Please note: Refunds are not granted if a parent/grandparent/guardian withdraws their child(ren) from the program early, or if a participant is dismissed or disinvited from the program due to misconduct and inappropriate behaviour, deemed as such at the discretion of the Abbey Gardens’ staff.
General Program Schedule
9:30 – Arrival & Sign In
Waiting activity
Welcome
Morning
Story Time
Sensory Exploration/EcoActivity/Nature Hike
12:00 – LUNCH
Afternoon
Sensory Exploration/EcoActivity/Nature Hike
Craft
Sharing Circle
Colouring Journal Time
Enchanted Forest Play
4:00pm – Pick up
Participant Information: Full name and age of child, Emergency contact name and phone numbers
I acknowledge that I have read the waiver/medical information below & included all information here:
Quantity
Waiver
I acknowledge that Abbey Gardens Community Trust, its Directors, employees, agents or volunteers and hike leaders will not be held responsible for any accident or loss, however caused, and hereby agree to release, discharge and indemnify the said Abbey Gardens Community Trust, their Directors, employees, agents or volunteers and hike leaders from: all liability, any and all claims for damages, liabilities or losses to the abovementioned participant which may arise as a result of, or by reason of accident or loss during participation in the abovementioned program and activities related to it or by reason of the provision of medical care to me. In the event that the abovementioned participant is injured and next of kin cannot be contacted, permission is granted to the attending physician to render such treatment as would be normal.
Photo & Video Consent - I acknowledge and accept that the participant registered in the abovementioned program may be photographed and/or filmed and may be used and published for promotional and educational materials by Abbey Gardens Community Trust. Please indicate by entering Yes Photo or No Photo.
BY ENTERING YOUR NAME IN THE ABOVE DESIGNATED BOX, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE CONDITIONS, RELEASE AND WAIVER.
Please indicate if your dependent has any medical conditions that you are aware of that may affect their health during the program experience.
Medical Information
Please indicate if your dependent has any medical conditions, such as Heart Condition, Epilepsy, Asthma, Insect/plant allergies, Food allergies, Drug/serum allergies, that you are aware of that may affect their health during the program experience.
Any other injuries, conditions, medical or behavioural issues we should know about which could affect you or your dependent(s) participation?
Does your child experience behavioural challenges, or been diagnosed with a behavioural condition such as anxiety, autism, ADD/ADHD?
Does your child have an Education Assistant (EA) while attending school or other 1:1 support during other activities? If this is required, they likely need this support during Abbey Gardens’ programs and it is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to provide such support for the duration of all Abbey Gardens’ programs. It is necessary to inform us of this and by entering this information in the above designated box, you agree to provide 1:1 support for the duration of the registered program.
I have provided medical information that is accurate.