Looking for a Memorable, Nature-Inspired Camp Experience?
Registration for Focus on Nature Summer Camp for the 2025 season in Waterloo will open in January!
Focus on Nature is a registered charity offering youth the chance to explore the outdoors through photography. Our day camps at the Hespeler Arena let young artists observe, capture, and celebrate the natural world—combining creativity with environmental appreciation.
We're excited to offer two weeks of Summer Camp again this year in Cambridge—now’s the time to register before spots fill up!
Camp Hours: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Extended Care: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ($5 per half-hour, per day)
Fees: $250 – $350 per week
Ages: 8 to 12 years (at the time of camp)
What to Expect
Participants will spend each day on guided photo walks, enjoy outdoor games, and engage in nature-themed activities led by staff. They'll also learn how to edit their images, create a slideshow, and take these memories home.
Every camper receives a camera and laptop for editing. Familiar with your own camera? Feel free to bring it! Bring along a cleared USB stick too—to save and keep your favorite images.
Safety and Staff
Our camp is thoughtfully designed with care. Equipment is thoroughly cleaned before use, and all staff have passed a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector). Daily attendance is capped at 25 campers to ensure a supportive, attentive environment.
Once registered, you'll receive an email confirmation. If you don’t see it in your inbox, please check your spam folder. We’ll also follow up one week before camp with all the final details.
photo by Mikaela M. at Summer Camp 2025
photo by Victoria G. at Summer Camp 2025
Financial Assistance
This year, Focus on Nature is excited to announce that, thanks to The Waterloo Region Record - Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund, we are able to offer free or discounted camp spots to families in need of financial assistance! This funding is on a first-come, first-served basis, and we have a limited number of free and discounted spots available, so make sure you apply before it’s too late.