Outdoor Discovery Camp
Program Description
The Outdoor Discovery Camp engages campers in exploration of the natural world through movement, observation, and inquiry-based encounters.
Children will investigate the many ways our natural world functions, from exploring plant life and insect habitats to observing weather patterns and seasonal changes in the ecosystem. Discussions of these topics will deepen learning through interactive activities in language, mathematics, and science.
This camp will explore relationships in nature, build investigative questioning, foster curiosity about our environment.
Sample Day Schedule
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | Tiny Worlds | Patterns in Nature | Water Wonders | Rock, Minerals and Earth | Outdoor Explorers |
| Period 2 | Mini Terrarium Building | Pattern Replication | Water Flow Lab | Crystal Growing | A Discovery Story |
| Period 3 | What Can We Discover When We Look Close? | What Kinds of Patterns Can We Find in Nature? | How Does Water Move, Change, and Interact with the World Around Us? | What Can Rocks, Minerals, and Soil Tell Us About the Earth? | How Can We Use Our Skills to Explore, Observe and Create? |
| Period 4 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| Period 5 | Nature Sketch Lab | Nature Mandala Creations | Absorption Experiment | Rock and Mineral Identification Lab | Habitat Investigation |
| Period 6 | Snack & Hydration Break | Snack & Hydration Break | Snack & Hydration Break | Snack & Hydration Break | Snack & Hydration Break |
| Period 7 | Bug Hunt | Messy Mosaics | Mini Raft Building | Erosion and Structures | Reflection and Refraction |
| Period 8 | End of Day Reflection | End of Day Reflection | End of Day Reflection | End of Day Reflection | Weekly Showcase |
Lunch at Camp
A great day starts with a nutritious meal! At Newstead, we prepare fresh meals daily using locally sourced produce. Our state-of-the-art kitchen ensures every meal meets the same high standards that makes Newstead a trusted program for families. This year, we are proud to provide our campers with a lunch and snack program that supports their growth and learning. Our students can enjoy wholesome, nutritious food that fuels their play, exploration, and curiosity.
Best of all, lunch is fully complimentary and included in the camp program, at no additional cost to families.
Fee Information
Multi-weeks Discount:
Refund & Shortening Policy
Deposit Refund
a) Application Not Confirmed — Your deposit is fully refundable if we are unable to confirm your child's application.
b) If You Choose to Cancel:
Shortening of Enrolment
Shortening refers to reducing the number of weeks your child is enrolled (for example, changing from 6 weeks to 4 weeks).
Session Changes and Extensions
Sessions may be moved within Summer 2026 at no additional cost, subject to space availability.
Extending your child's enrolment (e.g., increasing from 2 weeks to 4 weeks) is subject to availability.
Important Conditions
The above refund and shortening policies apply with no exceptions.
Once your child's camp has begun, all camp fees are non-refundable.
Camp fees are charged for a reserved period, not on a daily basis.
Missed days for any reason are not refundable and cannot be made up.
All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Camp Registrar.
Approved refunds will be processed after September 1, 2026 and issued within 30 days.