Summer Camps

FAB Nature Camps

Summer Nature Camp registration is now open!

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The first FAB Nature Camp was founded back in 2003 at Landons Bay in Lansdowne, Ontario. Today, Landons Bay Nature Camp has become a staple in the community and has paved the way for the opening of three more FABulous sites throughout the Frontenac Arch Biosphere. FAB Nature Camp has become a place where friends meet, memories are made, and where children and youth can reconnect with Nature. 

At FAB Nature Camps we enjoy the “small camp” vibe and offer a staff to camper ratio of 1:10. With smaller group sizes, we aim to create a supportive environment where campers create their own paths of learning. Follow your curiosities into the woods, wetlands, waterways, and skies of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere because you never know what you will discover!

Summer Camp offers children and youth a chance to jump out of their comfort zone and into a grand adventure, in a supportive environment and with the guidance of outdoor professionals. Our staff are top-notch but Mother Nature is the real guide on our adventures at camp – inspiring games, crafts, and the imagination. Enjoy water-based activities at all 4 sites and swimming opportunities at Mac Johnson, Sand Lake, and Kendrick’s Park this Summer. What would Summer be without water-play, so be sure to pack a bathing suit and towel for when we bring the adventure into the water – swim time will be supervised by NLS certified Lifeguards. What else can you do at camp? 

Whatever your imagination can dream of…

✔ Hiking ✔ Swimming ✔ Pond Dipping ✔ Fishing ✔ Science Experiments ✔ Forest Play ✔ Reading ✔ Artistic Expression - drama, crafts, and dance ✔ Skill Building - shelters, orienteering, and knots ✔ Team Building - challenges and games ✔ Woodworking ✔ Gardening ✔ Survival Games

See our full list of Summer Nature Camp themes and guiding questions here.​

Another great year of FAB Summer Nature Camps has wrapped up!
 
Thank you to all the amazing campers, staff, volunteers, guest speakers, educators and storytellers who made it so special.
 
Details and registration for the 2025 Summer Nature Camp will be posted here in early January 2025. Former campers will receive an advanced notice and early-bird rate prior to January and public registration opening.

Registration for all Summer Nature Camp locations opens the first week of February 2025.

2025 Summer Nature Camp Registration

Cost: $225 per child/per week ($135 for the three-day week, and $180 for the four-day week)

Nature Explorers: 5 to 11 years old (must be 5 years old as of July 1, 2025)

Leaders in Training: 12 to 13 years old (same registration as our Nature Explorers)

Volunteers: 14 years +

Dates: July 2nd to August 22nd, 2025

Drop off: 8:30 to 9 am daily

Pick up: 4 to 4:30 pm daily (aftercare will be available from 4:30 – 5:30pm for an additional fee) 

Locations: 4 FABulous sites from across the Region to choose from; Elgin, Lyndhurst, Brockville and Lansdowne (see details below)

Each week of camp has a different fun and engaging theme for your child to explore! Themes can be found by clicking on each of the camp locations below or reading our full list of Camp themes and guiding questions.

Questions about Summer Nature Camp details, logistics, confirmation of a child’s registration, etc. can be sent to: Kim Chamberlain, Nature Camp & Education Manager at education@fabn.ca | 343-422-8189

Four Camp Locations in the FAB Region to Choose From

Kendrick's Park

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Kendrick's Park

Kendrick's Park is located in Lyndhurst, Ontario on the beautiful shores of Lower Beverley Lake. This property consists of the perfect, sandy bottom beachfront, a great marshy area to find minibeasts, trees for shade, fields to roam, and just next door, there are over 24 acres of mature forests to discover. Kendrick's Park 245 Short Point Road, Lyndhurst
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Landons Bay

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Landons Bay

Landons Bay is located just outside of the riverfront town of Gananoque, in the beautiful 1000 Islands. Landons Bay is an important part of the 1000 Islands National Park and boasts great hiking trails and beautifully intact ecosystems. With rolling hills, ground water steams, bird filled bays, and a wetland oasis, this is the perfect place for your next grand adventure. Landons Bay Centre 302 Thousand Islands Parkway, Lansdowne
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Mac Johnson

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Mac Johnson

Mac Johnson Wildlife Area is a Conservation Area is a 600+ hectare property boasts fantastic pond dipping opportunities, maintained hiking trails, mixed wood forest - perfect for shelter building and bushcraft, and even a tree nursery. Mac Johnson Wildlife Centre 4649 Debruge Road, Brockville
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Sand Lake

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Sand Lake

The Nature Camp at Sand Lake is located outside of the town of Elgin. It is perfect for cooling off on those hot Summer days and for pond dipping too. Whether you are exploring the aquatic ecosystem of the lake or building shelters and meeting new friends on the Forest Trails, your days are bound to be full of adventure and discovery. Sand Lake 345 DeLong Road, Elgin
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