Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–12 · $225/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–12

Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp

Shubenacadie · $225/week

Nature-focused day camp at a wildlife park, offering educational and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their day camp programs for children aged 6-12. The camp is operated by the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park, which is a provincial government facility, indicating a municipal parks ownership type. The website details weekly themes, activities like animal encounters, crafts, and games, and states the camp runs from July 2 to August 23, 2024. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for Shubenacadie Wildlife Park (the parent organization) show a strong rating of 4.6 stars from over 2,600 reviews, with many positive comments about the park's animals and educational opportunities, which bodes well for the camp experience. Social media handles for Instagram (@shubenacadiewildlifepark) and Facebook (ShubenacadieWildlifePark) are prominently displayed on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: of operation: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Address: 11615 Highway 2, Shubenacadie, NS B0N 2H0, Canada
  • Phone: (902) 758-2040
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CAD.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp

What ages does Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp accept?
Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp cost?
Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. CAD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp's hours?
Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp runs of operation: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp?
Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp provide lunch?
Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Summer Camp 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.

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