Calling all animal lovers, bird watchers, bug collectors, dirt diggers and outdoor explorers... Join us for our 2nd annual Nature Camp at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. Children ages 7-12 are invited to spend their summer days at the preserve while exploring, playing and connecting with wildlife and the outdoors. Each week will explore a different theme, with hand-on activities, games, crafts and lots of animals!
Who can attend?
Outdoor enthusiasts ages 7* to 12. Weekly camp themes will be the same for all children, but activities will be modified according to age groups. (*must have completed grade one)
When is the camp?
Nature camp runs 8 weeks from June 27th to August 19th. Each week will explore a different theme.
Week 1: June 27 to June 30 - Bouncing Babies Abound (no camp on July 1)
Week 2: July 4 to 8 - Give me a home where the Muskoxen roam (animals and their habitats)
Week 3: July 11 to 15 - Things with Wings
Week 4: July 18 to 22 - Animals through Time (Prehistory)
Week 5: July 25 to 29 - Caring for Creatures
Week 6: August 1 to 5 - Wildlife Photography and Nature Art
Week 7: August 8 to 12 - Pond Critters and Plants
Week 8: August 15 to 19 - Who's Eating who? (Predator vs Prey)
Camp runs from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm every day.
Where is the camp?
At the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, located 30 km from downtown Whitehorse.
Is the camp indoor or outdoor?
The entire Nature Camp will be conducted in a wall tent and outdoors. We do have an indoor location for bad weather, but that will only be used in adverse conditions and not on a regular basis.
What is the cost?
Cost for Yukon Wildlife Preserve members is $225 a week.
Cost for non-members is $250 a week. Our prices include GST.
(June 27 to June 30 prices are $180 for members and $200 for non-members)
Our prices include transportation to and from downtown Whitehorse.
How will the transportation work?
There will be daily pick-ups and drop-offs at Shipyards Park in Whitehorse. Camp coordinators will be waiting for your children from 8:15 am to 8:30 am. The van for the Preserve will depart at 8:30 am sharp. Camp coordinators will return to Shipyards Park at 4:30 pm and you must pick up your child by 4:45 pm.
What should my child bring?
Ensure that your child brings everything they need for a day outdoors. This includes a backpack with:
- Raingear
- A hat & sunglasses
- Packed lunch & snack
- Refillable water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito Repellant
They may also want to bring a camera to take pictures of the animals.
How do I register?
Contact the Preserve at 456-7400 for more information. Registration forms will be available by April 21st.
How many kids in the camp?
Maximum of 16 children per week, on a first come first serve basis
We can provide transportation to a maximum of 12 children per week