Natureways Outdoor Education Summer Camp

Dear Visitors,

I am really excited to share my passion for the great outdoors. At Natureways we share a special relationship with our surroundings. Fostering this relationship through the senses is key in developing an understanding, appreciation, and above all, respect for our surrounding natural landscapes.

During this electronic age it is important for humanity to remember where we came from to see clearly where we are going. Richard Louv's book, "Last Child in the Woods", talks about the "Nature Deficit Disorder". Children and adults need to reform their connection with nature. The benefits are boundless. Reducing our global footprint, recycling, conserving energy, stewardship, etc, mean more to people, and especially children, if they have developed that bond. At Natureways we are privileged to have such a great location to share fun and exciting outdoor programs.

Please join us at the Whitevale Festival on Saturday, May 25, 2013 to see the site for yourselves, join in the festivities, and meet the staff at our booth. At 1 pm a guided hike will be provided on the Seaton Trail. Please see the Events page for details.

See you on the trail.

Monique Micallef, OCT 

Natureways Camp Owner / Director 647-221-8373

Monique Micallef has worked in outdoor education since 2004. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher and a naturalist. She is 2nd VP for OSEE, The Ontario Society for Environmental Education and is also a member of the Ajax Environmental Advisory Committee.

Monique offers workshops upon request for teachers who are interested in learning strategies for becoming more comfortable with outdoor/environmental education.

Please email inquiries at mail@natureways.ca for more details.

Natureways was proudly re-opened in 2011 under a new owner, Monique Micallef.

This incredible camp was originally founded in 2003 and operated until 2008. Monique worked as an Outdoor Educator at Natureways during that time.

In 2012, Monique developed workshops for teachers, presenting at the OSEE EcoLinks Conference and DDSB teachers. She also added Fall Programs to enable campers to see how the landscape changes through the seasons.

In 2013, Adventure Packages were added to bring some of our most popular programs to your door step. These are ideal for birthday parties, family reunions, picnics, PA days, or just for the fun of it. Please see our website for details.