Summer Camps 2026!
otters(4-6)
July 13-17; July 20-24, July 27-31,
August 3-7, August 10-14, & August 17-21, 2026
foxes(7-9) & coyotes (10-12)
July 13-17; July 20-24, July 27-31,
August 3-7, August 10-14, & August 17-21, 2026
Each week weaves songs, stories, games, earth skills and arts in a community village where kids are immersed in "the elements" of nature and cultural mentorship, using traditions and approaches learned from the 8 Shields Institute, the Art of Mentoring Program, and Coyote Mentoring.
Kids enjoy our natural playground nestled among white pines, primitive shelters and forts, some designated for play while others are studios for painting, jewelry making, woodcarving, pottery making, bushcraft & wildcrafting.
Kids explore the "studios" and the forest, hills, creek and fields with skilled mentors, who offer tailored activities based on the children's passions and interests!
Past camp activities:
+ camp set up, making benches, stools, spruce bough beds, debris shelters
+bows & arrows
+land art trail
+wild foods & medicine
+coal-burnt wooden spoons
+bark containers
+keeping nature journals
All staff have valid criminal record checks.
Lead staff have First Aid & CPR Level C. Mentor to child ratio is 1:6 for Otters & 1:8 or less for Foxes & Coyotes.
TIME: 9-4pm
LOCATION: 507 ch Shouldice, Wakefield, QC
COST: $350 for Otters (ages 4-6)
$400 for Foxes (ages 7-9 and Coyotes ages 10-12)
Kids bring their lunch, two snacks, a water bottle with their name, extra clothes, sun hat and No DEET bug repellent and sun screen.
To register, please fill out our online registration form here and send a deposit of $200 per child (per week) to hold your child's spot.
Fees are due May 1, 2026
METHODS:
e-transfer to lesarterres@gmail.com.
Cheque: Les Arterres,
507 ch Shouldice, Wakefield, Qc
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