Day Camps

Learning by Nature

“We often forget that WE ARE NATURE. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to nature, we’ve lost our connection to ourselves.” 
Andy Goldsworthy

These week long day camps will take place in Toronto’s Urban Parks.  We will take advantage of the quiet mornings to discover the natural rhythm of learning in nature.  Using the land art of Andy Goldsworthy as inspiration, we will explore nature to discover the artistic possibilities of the natural materials (stone, water, wood, leaves etc) in different settings.  We will guide the children to create land art and give them the opportunity to investigate, problem solve and express their understanding of the materials.  Each day and through the week we will document our work together with digital photography, sketching and journals as way to both share and capture our learning through our art.
For more information about Andy Goldsworthy, follow the link below:
http://www.morning-earth.org/ARTISTNATURALISTS/AN_Goldsworthy.html

Week #1 July 7-11  (3 spots left!)
8:30 am-12:30 pm
Humber Bay Park East

Week #2 July 14-18 (4 spots left!)
8:30 am-12:30 pm

Etienne Brule Park-Old Mill

Cost: $95 + HST per child per week

All campers must bring their own water and lunch.  Please dress for the weather.  This camp happens rain or shine!

Sample Schedule:

8:30 am   Arrive at Site

8:30–8:45 am   Visit the Tent to discover Invitations to Play, inspirational photography and books on topic

8:45–9:00 am   Engagement

9:00–10:00 am   Exploration of Land and Collection of Materials

10:00–10:20 am   Snack and Sharing of Photos, Journals and Drawings

10:20–11:45 am   Investigation and Creation of Land Art

11:45 am – 12:15 pm   Lunch

12:15–12:30 pm   Sharing with Parents

12:30 pm   Pick Up 

   

Please fill out the registration form to reserve a place, and we will confirm with you as soon as possible. Fill out one form per child, if registering for multiple children. Payment can be made using cheque or email money transfer after registration is confirmed.