Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown
EcoPlay offers nature-based programs for children and youth, including those with special needs, focusing on outdoor play and skill development in the Greate...
▌ Editor's read The website ecoplay.ca loads successfully and appears to be a legitimate organization offering nature-based programs. While the specific camp name "Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown" isn't explicitly listed as a standalone camp, EcoPlay does offer a "TeenTown" program described as "Activities for All Abilities" for youth aged 13-18, which aligns with the provided name. The organization is founded by Dr. Laura Armstrong, an occupational therapist. The programs are day camps, with various locations in the Greater Toronto Area. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state/provincial licensing on the website. The site has a Google review rating of 5.0 stars based on 10 reviews, with reviewers praising the engaging activities and supportive staff. Social media handles include @ecoplay_canada on Instagram and ecoplaycanada on Facebook.
Who thrives here Age 12
Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 12–12
- Hours: 5:30pm-8pm
- Address: 22776 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1H8, Canada
- Phone: (604) 467-6911
- Cost notes: CAD. Prices are not available on the website. Used 2025 data as a proxy.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown
- What ages does Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown accept?
- Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown is open to children age 12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown cost?
- Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. Prices are not available on the website. Used 2025 data as a proxy. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown's hours?
- Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown runs 5:30pm-8pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown provide lunch?
- Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown compare to other specialty camps in Maple Ridge?
- Empowered by Nature — Activities for All Abilities - TeenTown is one of 13 specialty camps in Maple Ridge that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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