TRACKS Niibin Camp (August)
Indigenous science and traditional knowledge day camp for children aged 6-12 at Trent University.
▌ Editor's read The TRACKS Niibin Camp (August) website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for youth aged 6-13 with a focus on Indigenous land-based learning and cultural practices. The camp is located at the TRACKS Tipi at Camp Kawartha Environment Centre in Peterborough, ON. While specific Google reviews for 'TRACKS Niibin Camp' were not readily available, the broader 'TRACKS Program' has a 5.0-star rating from 10 Google reviews, with parents praising the engaging and educational Indigenous-led activities. The website mentions that the camp is Indigenous-led, suggesting a non-profit or community-based ownership structure, though it is not explicitly stated. No information regarding ACA accreditation or provincial licensing was found. Social media handles for Instagram (@tracks_program) and Facebook (TRACKSProgram) are present on the website. The camp emphasizes traditional knowledge, language, and hands-on activities like fire-starting and plant identification.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
TRACKS Niibin Camp (August) 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 language/cultural program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: Trent University, 1600 West Bank Dr, Peterborough, ON K9L 0G2, Canada
- Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 7202
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: CAD. Sliding scale $105-$525/week. $21 deposit.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about TRACKS Niibin Camp (August)
- What ages does TRACKS Niibin Camp (August) accept?
- TRACKS Niibin Camp (August) 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 TRACKS Niibin Camp (August) cost?
- TRACKS Niibin Camp (August) publishes $525/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are TRACKS Niibin Camp (August)'s hours?
- TRACKS Niibin Camp (August) runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does TRACKS Niibin Camp (August) provide lunch?
- TRACKS Niibin Camp (August) 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside TRACKS Niibin Camp (August).
- TRACKS Makwa Camp · TRACKS Tipi at Camp Kawartha Environment Centre · Ages 6–12 · $525/week
- TRACKS Niibin Camp (July) · TRACKS Tipi at Camp Kawartha Environment Centre · Ages 6–12 · $525/week