Peterborough, Ontario
Timbernook-Peterborough, a division of Compass Early Learning and Care, brings transformative, sensory rich outdoor experiences to Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Timbernook-Peterborough strives to provide authentic, inspiring creative play in the great outdoors.
Overview
While we use a variety of fantastic locations here at Timbernook-Peterborough, our main site is located at Northcote Campus, part of Lakefield College School. This historic property once belonged to beloved Peterborough resident, Dr Gastle.
Our "hollow", as we affectionately call it, is nestled inside 160 acres of varying landscape- tall cedar trees, swampy marshes and beautiful shorelines of Lake Katchewanooka. There are endless nooks and crannies to explore, small wildlife and birds to observe, and magical places to get lost in imagination.
Available Programs
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April 17th Tiny Ones – Timbernook Peterborough
Ages: 1.5 - 4
Dates: Apr 17
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Price: $14.67 per child
Overview:
This program was designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture into the woods for creative play opportunities that engage the mind and challenge the senses, such as hosting a tea party in the garden to doing “construction work” in mud puddles to experimenting with color in giant foam experiences. You’ll also walk away each week with an idea on how to inspire creative play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Going Wild – Timbernook Peterborough
Ages: 4 - 12
Dates: Aug 24 - Aug 28
Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Price: $206.00 per child
Overview:
An all-time classic TimberNook camp for older children that enjoy taking play to a whole new level. This week is inspired by the classic, “Lord of the Rings” series. This Middle Earth themed week will having children doing everything from building a fortress & hobbit homes to traversing over mud, land, and water on different warrior missions. It will be a week full of adventure, games, and surprises! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Extreme Art – Timbernook Peterborough
Ages: 4 - 12
Dates: Aug 17 - Aug 21
Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Price: $206.00 per child
Overview:
Children will work together to create a grand-scale art fair from scratch! They will be designing their own art pieces, creating art exhibits, and then selling their merchandise at the end of the week to paying customers. If you think your child will enjoy art experiences orchestrated through play, than this is the program for them! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Storybook – Timbernook Peterborough
Ages: 4 - 7
Dates: Aug 10 - Aug 14
Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Price: $206.00 per child
Overview:
One of our most popular programs, where young children “live and breath” stories out in the wild. Inspired by Dr. Seuss classics, children will be doing everything from creating a life-sized circus to enjoying a “green eggs and ham” experience in nature. With the turn of every day, comes a new story for the children to experience and lots of FUN! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Friends in the Wild – Timbernook Peterborough
Ages: 4 - 7
Dates: Aug 4 - Aug 7
Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Price: $165.00 per child
Overview:
This program is all about diving deep into one’s imagination with a little help from one’s friends. Children will pick a stuffed animal from home to bring into the woods this week. They will enjoy handcrafting items for their special stuffies and taking them on sensational journeys such as rafting down a waterway, mud play, and “bath time.” This week will inspire hours of pretend play out in the wild. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Woodland Tinkering – Timbernook Peterborough
Ages: 7 - 12
Dates: Jul 27 - Jul 31
Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Price: $206.84 per child
Overview:
This program is all about design and creativity in the wild. Children this week will delight in making their own life-sized vehicles and create elaborate track systems throughout the woods. They will also have plenty of time for classic games & sensory experiences such as bubbles galore and more! This program will inspire hours of creative play! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Enchanted – Timbernook Peterborough
Ages: 4 - 12
Dates: Jul 20 - Jul 24
Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Price: $206.84 per child
Overview:
Children will dive deep into their imaginations, as they enter the world of Heroes & Villains. Children will choose to become either a super hero or super villain for the week. They will create their own lairs, test their skills over and through the mud, and enjoy battles, feasts and more! This week is sure to inspire and create lasting memories for years to come. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Castaways – Timbernook Peterborough
Ages: 7 - 12
Dates: Jul 13 - Jul 17
Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Price: $206.00 per child
Overview:
A brand new week-long adventure for 2020 where children’s survival instincts & imagination are challenged. “Stranded” on a deserted island, children are given only the bare essentials to make their own little world in the woods. Each day is filled with adventure and excitement as the theme unfolds and children build huts, tools, rafts, and more! Programs may vary based on locationExplore
Sensory Adventures – Timbernook Peterborough
Ages: 4 - 12
Dates: Jul 6 - Jul 10
Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Price: $206.84 per child
Overview:
This week is sensory extraordinaire. Children will design unique musical instruments using junk & host their own concert. They will also have fantastic sensational adventures such as creating their own “dunk challenge” and hosting a waffle café. This program is sure to challenge the mind, while fully engaging the senses at the same time. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Reviews
Little Wild Ones - TimberNook London
reviewed by Amybell
Thank you Ausra for another fantastic week of Timbernook this half term. My daughter absolutely loved it and has come away with more amazing stories of her experiences with you and your team. She also seemed completely unfazed by the fact it rained most of the week! Timbernook Wimbledon offers a brilliant opportunity for children to explore the outdoor world, really immerse themselves in it and gain new skills and confidence in what they can achieve if they just give things a go. I couldn't recommend it more highly!
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