GreenUP Summer Camps
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GreenUP Ecology Park provides nature-based children’s camps offering exciting hands-on exploration and activities delivered by experienced educators.
During our fun and active Earth Adventures Camp, children explore and learn in a diversity of habitats including the Meade Creek wetland, tree nursery, meadow, forest, and demonstration gardens. Each week features a nature-based theme exploring animals and habitats, plants and trees, food gardens, insects, and much more!
Through our Urban Bike Adventures Camp, campers travel together by bicycle to nearby nature and other fun destinations using Peterborough’s trails and cycling infrastructure. Under the supervision of our trained cycling educators, campers build bike skills using Canada’s HopOn Curriculum — a games-based program that teaches the joys of cycling safely.
Registration
Due to a fantastically high demand for GreenUP’s hands-on outdoor environmental education summer camps, we have moved to a lottery registration process. Thank you to all who participated. The lottery is now complete and further registration is open to all! *Click on one of the camp graphics below to register.*
We’re really looking forward to welcoming your family to camp!
Earth Adventures Camp
(Ages 5-8)
Earth Adventures (age 5-8)
Learn new skills and make new friends at our week-long camp. GreenUP Ecology Park is located within the City of Peterborough; our 5-acre park provides children with an outdoor experience and a deeper understanding of our urban ecology.
Your camper’s week with us will include a variety of hands-on activities, including (but not limited to) plant identification, stream studies, nature art, gardening, wildlife tracking, bird language, and insect counts. Each week we have a different theme for campers with an added interest in select topics.
Earth Adventurers spend their time completely outdoors, with a camper to counsellor ratio of 7:1. On hot days, we may walk to Beavermead Beach or Roger’s Cove splash pad for a swim or water play.
Our experienced staff foster an appreciation for each other and respect for the land as Michi Saagiig Anishinaabe territory. The Ojibway word for Peterborough is Nogojiwanong, which translates into “place at the end of the rapids.” For thousands of years, this region was known as a gathering spot where different First Nations, families, and leaders would come together to exchange ideas and knowledge.
Earth Adventures Camp is eligible for the City of Peterborough, Recreation Division Recreational Fee Subsidy Program to assist qualifying families with the cost of camp registration – Click here to learn more or to apply for the subsidy
GreenUP camps have moved to a lottery-based registration process to equitably meet community demand for hands-on outdoor environmental education.
In 2026, we are offering 8 weeks of camp, with various themes for your campers:
Week 1 | July 6-10 | $345
Earth Adventures (age 5-8) – Adventures Take Flight – From seeds to birds, bees to bubbles, we’ll explore the magic of flight! Campers will discover how nature takes to the sky and create their own soaring wonders.
Week 2 | July 13-17 | $345
Earth Adventures (age 5-8) – Insect Adventures – Get ready to explore the buzzing world of bugs! Campers will step into a bug’s life—discovering, learning, and experiencing the incredible insects that call the park home.
Week 3 | July 20-24 | $345
Earth Adventures (age 5-8) – Sense-sational Summer Adventures – Explore Ecology Park like never before—through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell! Campers will engage their senses to experience nature up close and discover how the wild creatures of the park use their adaptations to survive and thrive.
Week 4 | July 27-31 | $345
Earth Adventures (Age 5-8) – Garden Adventures – Dig, plant, and explore! Campers will get their hands dirty in the gardens of Ecology Park, discovering the joys of growing plants, tending to nature, and letting their green thumbs shine.
Week 5 | August 10-14 | $345
Earth Adventures (Ages 5-8) – Magic of the Forest Adventures- Step into a world of wonder where fairies and folklore come to life! This week, campers will explore the enchanting forests of Ecology Park and the stories nature has to tell.
Week 6 | August 17-21 | $345
Earth Adventures (age 5-8) – Tiny Treasure Adventures – Join us for a week of discovery as we uncover the tiny wonders of Ecology Park! With magnifying glasses in hand, campers will explore the fascinating world of small creatures, hidden habitats, and nature’s little surprises.
Week 7 | August 24-28 | $345
Earth Adventures (age 5-8) – Adventure Camp – Live the adventure – build forts, play games, and explore the wilderness of Ecology Park and beyond.
Week 8 | August 31- September 3 | $280*
Earth Adventures (age 5-8) – Best of Earth Adventures – In this 4-day finale to summer, we’ll celebrate by bringing back some of our favourite crafts and activities from summer 2026!
Please contact camps@greenup.on.ca if you have questions.
* this is a four-day camp.
Refunds and Cancellation Policy for 2026 – A cancellation fee will apply to all refunds to cover our administration costs and payment processing fees.
Applicable Fees:
$50 before May 15th
NO REFUNDS after May 15th, unless your spot can be filled by our wait list, in which case the $50 fee applies.
Urban Bike Adventures Camp
(Ages 9-12)
Urban Bike Adventures (age 9-12)
Based in Downtown Peterborough (at GreenUP’s Aylmer Street location), campers meet and explore our city by bike, together. This full-day roaming camp is infused with opportunities for fun, friendship, and climate action! These are bike adventures with a purpose, offering young people the opportunity to build the skills and confidence they need to become climate leaders.
- Under the guidance of our trained Cycling Educators, campers will build bike skills with Canada’s HopOn Curriculum – a games-based program that teaches the joys of cycling safely.
- Urban Bike Adventures will highlight the many trails, public spaces, and nearby nature destinations that our City has to offer.
- Campers must be able to ride independently and confidently over a medium distance. Bike & helmet required (available to borrow, as needed).
We are offering 8 weeks of Urban Bike Adventures camp.
Week 1 | July 6-10 | $345
Week 2 | July 13-17 | $345
Week 3 | July 20-24 | $345
Week 4 | July 27-31 | $345
Week 5 | August 10-14 | $345
Week 6 | August 17-21 | $345
Week 7 | August 24-28 | $345
Week 8 | August 31- September 3*| $280
* This is for a 4-day camp
Read below for our new Cancellation Policy.
Refunds and Cancellation Policy for 2026 – A cancellation fee will apply to all refunds to cover our administration costs and payment processing fees.
Applicable Fees:
$50 before May 15th
NO REFUNDS after May 15th, unless your spot can be filled by our wait list, in which case the $50 fee applies.
Please contact camps@greenup.on.ca with any questions.
Questions About GreenUP Camps?
Many answers to our frequently asked questions can be found in our camp handbooks. Click the image to the right to open the handbook for your camp.
Still have questions? Email us at camps@greenup.on.ca
Here’s what families are saying about our summer camps…
“We have tried many camps and this is by far one of the best and the camp, that my daughter has felt most comfortable at. We look forward to returning next year!”
“This is absolutely our favourite camp! We come back over and over again because our son thrives here! The staff are excellent at providing accommodations for our neurodivergent child in a respectful and organic way.”
“New favourite camp.”
“One of the best things about the camp was that the instructors NEVER looked at their phones! She said that was very special and indicated how invested they were in the kids and their time together.”