The Art of Stalking
If you’re like me, a walk through the woods is a loud affair. Stepping on sticks, squelching through mud, shuffling over dried leaves, and smashing through branches—whatever wildlife may have been hiding is long gone.
Take it Outside – Enjoying the Gifts of Winter
It’s a cold February day. A delicate layer of frost edges the corner of each window and mounds of snow smooth over bushes and trees. Birds are huddled under eaves, fluffing their feathers, reminding you that winter is well and truly here.
Nurturing Naturalists – Inspiring our Better Nature for Children of All Ages
Liam could barely contain his excitement as he bounced back and forth from one foot to the other. There, cradled in his cupped hands, was a red-backed salamander, its moist skin glistening in the sun.
The Alien Next Door – Discovering our Special Pond Friends
Ever think about what lives in the slime and the ooze of your nearby pond? It may seem like there isn’t a lot going on down in that muddy underworld — just some mud, plants and a few frogs. But you’d be surprised!
Day Camps (4-11)
Peterborough Summer Day Camps Ages 4-11 Day Camp & Kinder Camp – Ages 4-11 Our Day Camp and Kinder Camp programs are an awesome introduction to summer camp for our youngest campers. These camps run Monday to Friday and are a great chance for young campers to...Ride for the Climate (R4C)
AUGUST 2022 421km in 18hrs 1km for every carbon molecule part/million in our atmosphere In August 2022 Glen Caradus and Nick Ormond will depart from Rowan Tree Children’s School in Peterborough at 1am. Over the next 18 to 19 hours they hope to cover 420 km and end...Getting Ready for Summer 2022
Hello CK families, campers and community members! Thank you to everyone who has reached out to our camp with donations and offering support due to the storm. It’s in times like theses where we are so grateful for the amazing community and the lifelong commitment...
The Book of Nature Connection is Now Available
Executive Director, Jacob Rodenburg, has just had his second book published – The Book of Nature Connection: 70 Sensory Activities for All Ages. The book is packed with fun activities to engage your senses and enhance your connection to the natural world. “Beautifully...
We have Volunteer Opportunities!
We have volunteer positions available! If you are physically fit and like the outdoors, consider helping the Camp with your time, energy, and talents! Gardens We host vegetable and habitat gardens at our two sites and are seeking a few of volunteers who don’t mind...
Canada Summer Jobs Helps Us Hire For Summer 2022
We are delighted to receive a grant from the Government of Canada, Canada Summer Jobs to hire 6 youth for our summer camp 2022 programs. An Eco Gardener will tend and care for our organic gardens; two Nursing Assistants will look after the physical and mental...
