Summer Day Camps
This picturesque 19th century waterside community is an ideal setting to provide a fun learning experience for almost any youth group, including Cadets, Scouts, Brownies and Girl Guides.
This picturesque 19th-century waterside community is an ideal setting to provide a fun learning experience for almost any youth group. Let our program staff work closely with your leaders to design a program that can teach your youth valuable new skills relating to pioneer life.
Learning about Discovery Harbour is made fun by involving your group in historical hands-on activities on the site. Combine your tour with in-depth workshops including rope-work, pioneer life and surviving in the backwoods of Upper Canada.
For more information, contact our Tour Coordinator today!
Adventures in Time
The years following the War of 1812 saw an uneasy peace between British Canada and the United States. In this dynamic tour of Penetanguishene’s Naval and Military base, campers learn first-hand the challenges faced by those working and living at an isolated outpost.
This program is available July- August 10 AM- 4:30 PM for groups of 15 youths or more, and recommended for ages 6 to 12. Choose between a half-day or full-day program.
Half-day rate (2.5 hours): $6.00 per person (+ HST)
- Walking Tour of the Historic Site
- Visit the original 1836 Officer’s Quarters
- See the original hull of the H.M.S. Tecumseth
- Hands-on make-your-own quill pen
- Campers will sign their own muster card and a class muster sheet
Full-Day rate (5 hours): $12.00 per person (+HST)
Everything in the Half-Day Program PLUS:
- Soldier’s Drill: Explore a soldiers’ camp and learn the basic maneuvers of Musket Drill
- Sailors’ Ropework: learns core sailor skills and make your own Rope Belt
- Historic Games: learn about and play various early 19th century games and pastimes
Chaperones/Supervisors: Free admission at a ratio of 1 per 5 youths
Our Programs run RAIN or SHINE
Science North Camps at Discovery Harbour
Since 1987, Science North has been delivering summer science camp experiences to children in communities across Ontario. This year, these camps are coming to Discovery Harbour! Science North offers children the opportunity to get hands-on with real tools, engage in modern science, and most importantly, socialize and have fun with friends!
- Dates: July 22 to 26
- Location: Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene
