Discover Nature Through Photography

Inspire your child to explore the outdoors, develop creative skills, and build confidence at our photography day camps across Ontario.

Camps

About Our Camps

At Focus on Nature, our camps combine outdoor adventure with photography. Campers spend their days exploring nature, learning creative techniques, and making new friends—all while developing a deeper appreciation for the environment.

  • For kids ages 8 to 12

  •  Led by experienced instructors & volunteers

  • Hands-on photography and nature activities

  • Arboretum at the University of Guelph

    • March Break $60/day or $300/week

      • March 16 - 20

    • Summer Camp $240 to $300/week

      • July 6 - 10

      • July 13 - 17

      • August 4 - 7

      • August 10 - 14

      • August 17 - 21

    Register for Guelph Camp

  • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 530 at the Sea Cadets Building $300/week

    • July 6 - 10

    • July 13 - 17

    • July 20 - 24

    • August 10 - 14

    • August 17 - 21

    Register for Waterloo Camp

  • Hespeler Memorial Arena $TBD

    • July 27 - 31

    • August 4 - 7

    Register for Cambridge Camp

  • Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site

    • July 20 - 24

    Register for Hamilton Camp

  • TBD

    • July 27 - 31

    Registered for Halton Camp

Camper Stories and Testimonials

photo taken by Cale, March Break Camp 2024

Cale, a camper in Guelph, loved his experience so much that he created a calendar of his photos and donated the proceeds to help other kids attend camp.

Cale at March Break 2024

“Focus on Nature has been such an inspiring program for my child. They came home excited to share photos and stories every day!”

-Parent, 2024

“I want to extend a great big thank you to Free to Grow and the Focus on Nature camp! Dean had a wonderful time this past week, every day was a “good day” which has never been the case at any other camp or school week. He especially enjoyed hand feeding the chipmunks, even asking to stay late so he and another boy, Blake, could have extra time with the chipmunks. This was a truly a great week for Dean and I am ever so thankful to both the Children’s Foundation and the Focus on Nature organizers for granting Dean the week. ”

-Evelyn Parent of a Camper, 2025

  • Exploring Bugs at the Arboretum

  • Capturing the Beauty of Nature Together

  • Going on a Nature Hike at the Royal Canadian Legion