We Connect Kids With Nature and Each-Other!

We get kids "unhooked" from smart devices, and hooked on wildlife!
At Turtle Camp kids interact directly with amazing animals and wildlife; Kids get to feed our turtles-in-care, and provide turtles who are unable to walk with physiotherapy too. Children will learn to identify all species of turtles, and will be tested on their knowledge to gain confidence and take pride in their learning. It may be surprising, but when we ask kids, they often say that the Turtle-ID test is their favourite part of Turtle Camp! They earn their official Level 1 Card.
Spending time outdoors.
At Turtle Camp kids will have supervised time in nature; on a 25 acre wildlife property. They will get to explore streams and forests and the wildlife that live within these habitats. Kids will support our Monarch program by searching for larvae and other pollinators. They will explore small rivers and fish populations and the ecology of these systems.


Crafts and Play.
Kids will have fun while learning; playing turtle-survival, and turtle-tag as well as other games. Kids will also explore their creative imagination as they create crafts, from easy to very messy; tie-dying, string art and more.
Interaction, Skills and Relationships.
Kids choose alternating partners to help practice their skills and knowledge. Turtle camp involves talking circles where we share what we have learned, what we liked and didn't like at camp, and jokes too! Turtle camp is about sharing and caring. We support various special needs at Turtle Camp. Simply let us know in the registration form ahead of time.

Turtle Camp Testimonials
My child attended Turtle camp this summer and it was by far one of his favourite experiences. He was so excited to share all of the new turtle facts that he learned each day when I picked him up and couldn’t wait to return each morning. He is so excited to participate again next summer.
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This was a wonderful experience for my child. I was hesitant to sign up due to the very long drive from our home but after picking him up the first day and seeing him so animated describing what he had done made it worth every second of the drive. Thank you!
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I work in camping and I can say that the Turtle Guardian camp is staffed with passionate, caring, well organized, and knowledgeable staff. The immersive experience in a topic is a quality goal for outdoor education and nature education. The group of staff was able to integrate my high needs/medically complex kiddo into the program and group without blinking an eye. I heard a couple of parents in the parking lot express that of all the programs and camps their children attended this summer this was their kids' favourite. High Quality programming with lots of care and attention. -Jane Isbister
Our twins went into the camp unsure and a little negative but came home everyday excited teaching us so much about turtles, snakes, leeches, fish and the environment. They were especially impressed by how a few accommodations (ie. skateboard, summer conditions) could save the life of an injured turtle Jeremiah! -Melissa Caufield
My son loved turtle camp. He came home every day and talked non-stop about everything he learned. It's now been a couple of weeks since he attended and any time someone comes over, he pulls out his official turtle guardian card and tells them all about it. He will definitely be attending level 2 next summer.-Karen Alexander
Tiny Totts Testimonials Too!
Thank you all for a wonderful morning! Levon and Callum loved learning and the hands on experience with the turtles and snake! They have not let their stuffed toy snakes out of sight the rest of the day and are sleeping with them tonight. A symbol of a great experience with you today. Crafts were wonderful and plentiful! Thank you for all you do!!
Patty Wanless aka Grammy!!

2025 Turtle and Wildlife Camps
Camps are located at the HHOA Hatchery at 6712 Gelert Road in Haliburton.
Select from options below.
Camps are from 9am to 3:15pm
* You may also choose to have your child stay on certain days from 3:15 to 4:15 by selecting "Crafty Afternoons". Each afternoon is an additional $40.00
Do you need assistance to send your child to camp? There may be options for those on limited incomes. Email Leora at info@turtleguardians.ca
Traditional Turtle Camp! Level 1 and 2

Level 1 are 3 Day Sessions: $240.00
- Jul 9-11
- Jul 14-16
Add 2 days of Level 2 to these sessions for another $120.00 or join Level 2 camps independently for $150.00
- add July 17-18 for their Level 2!
Level 1 and 2 camps are for ages 7 to 12. (must be turning 7 this year)
In Level 1, kids will learn:
- How to identify all of Ontario's turtles
- How to identify a turtle nest and save nests
- How to help turtles cross roads, help turtle nests and handle snapping turtles too!
- What are the major threats to Ontario's turtles
- How to report turtle sightings
- Pass your Turtle Test to get your TG Level 1 Card
In Level 2, kids will learn:
- How to identify nesting behaviours and turtle eggs of each species
- How to identify all of Ontario's wetlands
- How to help nesting turtles
- How to build a nest protector
- How to monitor wetlands for wildlife
PLEASE NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED to first come first serve.
Introducing: Land Between Fish & Wildlife Camp

These are 3-Day Sessions: $240.00
- Jul 30- August 1
- Aug 13-15
Fish and Wildlife camps are for ages 7 to 12. (must be turning 7 this year)
Each day of camp is dedicated to a suite of species. Games, crafts, and nature based activities are included. There are no certifications that result from this camp at this time, but we may introduce "Levels" in the future.
In TLB F&W camp, kids will learn:
- All about birds (parts of a bird, birds are dinosaurs, how to identify birds, how to go birding, bird habitats, making bird houses/perches and food bundles)
- All about mammals and fish (cool mammal behaviours and habitats; what is a den and what is a nest; different fish and how they survive; how to help fish)
- All about herps -reptiles and amphibians. (what is an amphibian and where do you find them; habitat needs; what is a reptile. Meet the turtles. How to handle and help them).
PLEASE NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED to first come first serve.
Kids 6 and under? Check out Tiny Tots Turtle Times

We have moved! This year will have regular drop ins for kids to feed and interact with the turtles at our new centre: 235 Highland St. Lower Suite.
Register here: