Weekend Wanderers | Children's Outdoor Programs Toronto

We know there’s a lot going on during the week. That’s why we offer kids the chance to adventure out on weekends! Once a month, the Weekend Wanderers – children’s outdoor nature program – explore forgotten areas of the forest, sing songs by the fire, play games that use all our senses, and more. By spending time outside over three seasons, kids learn how to creatively solve problems, find confidence in their unique skills, and build deep connections to nature and community.

We welcome registrations at any time during the year for programs with availability. A prorated price will be applied.

Weekend Wanderers is a children’s outdoor program in Toronto, geared toward kids aged 4 to 13. In it, campers learn:

About a range of plants and animals that share our environment
About edible and medicinal plant uses
How to identify and manage risk
Survival skills like fire-building, carving, and shelter-building

Click here to learn more about our curriculum and learning outcomes.

2024/25 Season Details:

This is a year round children's outdoor program in Toronto with 9 sessions. Sessions occur on a monthly basis and run on the following dates (Sat/Sun):

Weekend Wanderers EAST END (Stan Wadlow) Dates:
October 19 & 20, November 9 & 10, November 30 & December 1, January 11 & 12, February 1 & 2, March 1 & 2, April 5 & 6, May 3 & 4, May 31 & June 1

Weekend Wanderers WEST END (King's Mill) Dates:
October 27, November 17, December 8, January 19, February 9, March 23, April 13, May 11, June 8

Participants typically register for one session per month (see session options below). We ask that Coyote Pups (ages 4-6) only register for one session (morning or afternoon).

EAST END: Stan Wadlow Park

Saturday Afternoons (Coyote Pups, Ages 4-6)

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Saturdays (Fiery Foxes, Ages 7-9)

9:30am – 4:00pm

Sunday Mornings (Coyote Pups, Ages 4-6)

9:30am – 12:30pm

Sunday Afternoons (Coyote Pups, Ages 4-6)

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sundays (Fiery Foxes, Ages 7-9)

9:30am – 4:00pm

Sundays (Raccoons, Ages 10-13)

9:30am – 4:00pm

Sundays (Rainbow Trout, Ages 10-13)*

9:30am – 4:00pm

Price: $540 half day / $1,010 full day

WEST END (King's Mill Park)

Sunday Mornings (Coyote Pups, Age 4-6)

9:30am – 12:30pm

Sunday Afternoons (Coyote Pups, Age 4-6)

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sundays (Fiery Foxes, Age 7-9)

9:30am – 4:00pm

Sundays (Raccoons, Age 10-13)

9:30am – 4:00pm

Price: $540 half day / $1,010 full day

A payment plan is available. Bursaries are available through our Bursary Fund.

We welcome registrations at any time during the year for programs with availability. A prorated price will be applied.

*Rainbow Trout (ages 10-13) is a group for girls, non-binary and gender non-conforming participants. Anyone who feels like they’d thrive in this setting is welcome!

Registration

Registration for the 2024/25 season is now open! To view availability and apply to register, click the ‘Register’ button below and complete an application.

If a program is full, we encourage you to sign up to waitlists! We typically see some turnover throughout the year and we’d love to let you know if a spot opens up.

Click here for registration policies.

*If you anticipate a disability creating a barrier to completing our online registration process, please contact our office prior to the registration date.