We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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Turtle Island

In-person delivery
Ages 9 to 13

Co-ed

This Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) based camp is designed to uncover and explore the relationship between STEAM, Indigenous Knowledge, and the land. Campers will learn to better understand their responsibility as stewards of the environment through hands-on activities.

Features:

daily outdoor cooperative activities
use of high tech equipment
hands-on activities
low camper to counsellor ratio
certified teacher camp counsellors
developed and planned by certified teachers

Availability

Week 4: Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26 (5-days)
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Cost: $325

Please email summercamps@ontariotechu.ca for more information regarding Turtle Island camp scholarships.

*Individual participant pricing only. One camper per registration. Before and/or after care available for an additional fee (see policies page).
**Schedule subject to change without notice.

2023 Turtle Island Camp Testimonials

My camper enjoyed all aspects of the camp. The traditional dancing, live animals from the zoo, and the farm outing. A favorite was probably the animals and outside games.
Krista
2023 Turtle Island summer camp

Turtle Island campers looking into binoculars.

My camper liked the camp because they got to see the dances and go outside and meet friends. My camper liked doing everything.

My camper(s) enjoyed: “Learning about Indigenous culture, medicines, medicine wheel, smudging, caring for Earth, and water.”

My camper(s) learned: “How to grow plants, make a seed pack, thank the earth, and care for environment.”
Camper parent/guardian
2023 Turtle Island summer camp

Campers enjoyed smudging, drumming circle with guest, and learning more about Indigenous communities. They were also excited to learn about the different materials used off the land (i.e., cedar).

Campers enjoyed learning about the different Indigenous cultures and the languages spoken in said cultures. The environment created by camp facilitators was a safe space to foster learning and teaching, as well as making friends and feeling comfortable and confident to be who they are.
Camper parent/guardian
2023 Turtle Island summer camp

A group of Turtle Island campers having fun.

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