Join TBGKids for nature fun! We offer hands-on learning experiences in the Wilket Creek Ravine and our outdoor Teaching Garden which has raised garden beds and a vegetable patch sown and harvested by kids. Produce from the garden are donated to the North York Harvest Food Bank. Our cozy and engaging indoor classroom houses learning stations, collections of living plants, and preserved nature specimens.
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Engaging Learning Opportunities
P.A. Day Camp
Experience camp fun in a day at TBG’s nature-themed P.A. Day camps! Join TBGKids for interactive, educational, and engaging activities in our cozy nature-themed classroom, expansive grade, and nearby ravine.
- February 14, 2025 – Animal Architects
- June 6, 2025 – Signs of Spring
Ages: 5 to 10 years of ages
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fees: $60 per day
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March Break Camp
Give your child a chance to explore, discover, and connect with nature. Designed to inspire curiosity and a love for the outdoors, each day features a unique theme, from wildlife exploration to hands-on science experiments.
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Ages: 5 to 10 years of ages
Dates: March 10 to 14, 2025
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fees: $345/week
Garden Discovery Club
Join us for an 8-week journey where children dig, discover, and explore the wonders of growing food! This hands-on adventure invites young, aspiring gardeners aged 7-11 to discover what makes a garden thrive – from tiny seeds to buzzing pollinators, from wiggly worms to fresh harvests. Through planting, crafting, and observing, children experience the magic of growing food while having fun outdoors. Learn more.
Ages: 7 to 11 years of ages
Dates: Saturdays, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 17, May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21 (Please note: No programs on May 10 or May 24)
Times: 9:30 a.m. to noon
Fees: $260
Summer Nature Camps
Your kids will unplug and reconnect with nature this summer in the Teaching Garden and Wilket Creek ravine, and make nature crafts in TBG’s cozy nature classroom. Extended care is also available. Check out our Summer Camp Caregiver Handbook for more details. Learn more.
- June 30 – July 4 (No camp July 1), 2025 – Creature Camp
- July 7-11, 2025 – NEW! Nature Quest Camp
- July 14-18, 2025 – Magical Adventure Camp
- July 21-25, 2025 – Wilderness Camp
- July 28-August 1, 2025– NEW! Nature Quest Camp
- August 5-8, 2025 – Creature Camp
- August 11-15, 2025 – Magical Adventure Camp
- August 18-22, 2025 – Wilderness Camp
- August 25-29, 2025 – Celebrate Summer Camp
Ages: 4 to 12 years of age
Dates: Weekly June 30th – August 29th, 2025
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fees: $345/week, $275 for short weeks
All spots are sold out! Click here to join the waitlist!
Summer Day Camp Visits
Introduce your group to the world of pollinators with Pollinator Pals, a fully outdoor summer program at the Toronto Botanical Garden. Kids will enjoy bug-catching, scavenger hunts, seed ball crafting, and more while learning about pollinators’ essential role in our ecosystem. Extend the adventure with a self-guided hike-in-a-bag to explore Edwards Garden and Wilket Creek.
Ages: 6 to 10 years
Dates: Tuesdays to Fridays, July to August
Times: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Group size: 20 to 60 participants (minimum 20)
Fees: $10 + HST per participant
School Visits
All programs take place outdoors and are designed to support and enhance the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Science and Technology Curriculum. All Garden Programs include the opportunity to plant or harvest in the Toronto Botanical Garden’s Teaching Garden. Hike Programs include activities throughout TBG Gardens, nature trails, and along Wilket Creek. Hike in a Bag is a self-guided optional add-on to all school programs.
Indoor programs are available on special request or when the weather prohibits an outdoor program.
Winter Day Camp
Don’t let winter keep your child indoors – give them a chance to experience the season in a new way. This camp is designed to inspire a love for nature and discovery, with a new theme each day, exploring everything from wildlife to science.
Ages: 5 to 10 years of ages
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fees: $65 per day
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Funded Programs
The Toronto Botanical Garden provides a free, full-day program to Grade 4 students from priority high-needs schools from November to March.
This program is made possible by the TD Ready Commitment, the Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation, Gore Mutual, the Jackman Foundation, the Henry White Kinnear Foundation, and Enbridge.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child’s special day at Toronto Botanical Garden! Kids will explore nature with our Nature Educator, paint and decorate pots, and propagate plants to take home. Afterward, enjoy free time in the nature-themed James Boyd Children’s Centre for cake, presents, and fun with family and friends.
Family Programs & Events
Bring the entire family to the garden for nature walks, seasonal festivals, and nature drop-in activities throughout the year.
Photo Album
Here’s a sneak peek at all the fun your kids will have at TBG Kids Camps and Events.
