Royal Botanical Gardens

Discovery Day Camps


Description

Promote healthy environmental attitudes and lifestyles through safe, respectful, fun and diverse outdoor learning experiences

Programs feature:

  • hikes
  • canoeing in Cootes Paradise (canoeing instruction led by staff certified by Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association)
  • games
  • activities
  • daily exploration of ecologically significant nature sanctuaries including wetlands, fields and forests
  • additional extended care available for daily fee

Programs are:

  • developed under supervision of certified teachers and recreation professionals
  • staffed by trained, experienced and enthusiastic counsellors who are students or graduates of university programs in natural science, recreation and education

Counsellors are assisted by junior counsellors and leaders in training from the programs

  • all counsellors certified in First Aid

Also offers Leadership Development program

Eligibility

Ages: 5 year(s) - 15 year(s)

  • Discovery Camps ages 5-15
  • Leadership Program ages 13-15
Application Process

Call for information or apply online

Toll Free
1-800-694-4769
Office
Day Camp Information and Registration 905-527-1158 ext 340
Office
905-527-1158 ext 340
Fax
905-577-0375
Web Site
www.rbg.ca/camps
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
PO Box 399
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3H8
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Emma Baker, Recreation Coordinator
Fees
Program - pre-sales for RBG members * fee for cancellation ; Fee assistance for children and children with special needs, low-income families, new Canadian families, local not-for-profit children's organizations and schools * Fee assistance available for all children's programs and day camps * to apply, see application form here ; assistance is provided by RBG Green Angels Fund.
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Copyright
Halton Information Providers
Last Updated On
April 12, 2026
Last Verified On
April 8, 2026
Address
680 Plains Rd W
Burlington, ON, L7T 4H4
Cross Street: Botanical Dr and Plains Rd W
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible - RBG Centre, all gardens have some areas that are fully accessible
Hours of Operation

Camps offered Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm:

  • Jul-Aug, summer break
  • Dec, winter break
  • March Break

Extended care available 8 am-5:30 pm at additional cost per day

Service Area(s)
  • Burlington
  • Hamilton