Field camp for ages 6–13
Kids explore the outdoors through the eyes of a geologist — hiking the trails, hunting fossils, and discovering the science beneath their feet.
What they'll do
Every camper gets their own compass, field notebook, and trail map — then puts them to use on real adventures across the valley.
Read a map and use a compass to find their way through the forest.
Hike 2–7 km of forest trails and decode the markings along the way.
Search for fossils over 450 million years old — who finds the oldest?
Track weather systems and the water cycle like a real field scientist.
Team survival challenges, a giant scavenger hunt, and a camp celebration.
A week outside
The week, layer by layer
Just like reading rock layers, the week goes deeper each day — from the forest floor today all the way back to the bedrock and 450 million years of Earth's history.
Survival challenge → Your team is "lost" in the wild. Navigate your way back.
Survival challenge → Build an Ice-Age shelter. How would you survive the cold?
Survival challenge → Design an "ancient habitat" for a fossil creature.
Survival challenge → How would you survive a flood?
Finale → One last survival challenge, then a camp celebration. 🎉
Who's leading camp
Your campers spend the week with two registered Professional Geologists who've explored the Earth from China to California to right here in Canada.
P.Geo · MSc
A registered Professional Geologist with 15+ years exploring for gold around the world — from mines in China to the geology near Greek ruins to the mountains of Nevada. After having her three kids, she founded her own exploration company closer to home. Her favourite part of the job is seeing curiosity light up in kids' eyes.
P.Geo · MSc
A geologist with nearly 15 years studying rocks across Australia, South America, Africa, and Canada, and a leader in the mining industry active with the CIM Toronto Branch. As an aunt to a very curious five-year-old, she's great at turning big geology ideas into hands-on fun for kids.
The details
or $75 / day
2026 · Mon–Fri
Drop-off & pick-up at Strata
All experience levels
Every camper keeps their own field kit.
Plus a full change of clothes — you'll get muddy. Daily hikes run 2–7 km, rain or shine.
What parents say
"I love this camp because it's unlike any other camp — the kids learn so much and Steph is so knowledgable. Fun meets learning, and you can't get this in school."
"Actual geologists teaching real science, and the kids think it's all just an adventure. Worth every penny."
"My son is already asking if he can go back. The fossil hunt was the highlight of his whole summer."
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