Time Travellers
Try-a-Camp

Time Travellers Try-a-Camp is the perfect introduction to the overnight camp experience at Upper Canada Village. A shorter version of our Time Travellers Camp, it is designed for children ages 8 to 11.

Campers step into the 1860s, dressing in period costumes as they join interpreters and artisans to experience daily life in the Village. They may help with early morning chores like milking cows, working with blacksmiths, cabinet makers, dressmakers, shoemakers, spinners, tinsmiths, or weavers, or learn to cook and bake in historic kitchens using stoves and open hearths.

After a day in 1866, campers will wind down with supervised games and evening activities like dancing and stories, fun ways to unwind and make new friends. Activities vary by session, and all experiences are guided by our trained interpreters and education staff, ensuring a safe and fully immersive taste of 1866 life.

This is a technology-free experience; campers should be prepared to leave modern devices and forms of entertainment at home and enjoy the time-period represented at the Village. 

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Program Information



Age & Eligibility

Ages 8 to 11 as of the first day of camp session. Participation is limited to a maximum of 20 campers per session.




Accommodations & Meals 

Campers stay in 19th-century residences with modern washrooms, showers, and A/C. Meals are served in a nut-free kitchen and dining hall, separate from the public. Dietary requests are considered but not guaranteed.

Campers spend significant portions of their day sharing spaces with the public, where contact with food is beyond our control. For allergy or medical concerns, contact UCVyouthprograms[at]parks.on.ca. 




Supervision & Safety

Supervised by Education and Interpretive staff. First responder onsite during program hours of 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (without onsite nurse or doctor; nearest hospital is 30 minutes away). Security staff are also present onsite 24/7 to act as first emergency contact, liaising with appropriate resource and providing in person help to campers and onsite staff.

Each house where campers sleep is staffed overnight by one of our camp counsellors, who is available to address any issues that may arise during the night. 




What to Bring

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Program Fee & Dates

The camp runs from Friday at 3 p.m. to Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

The program fee is $350 plus tax per camper. Once your registration is confirmed, 15% of the total camp fee is non-refundable. This covers administrative and processing costs.

After the camp begins, the entire fee becomes non-refundable, as all resources and staffing have been allocated for your camper’s experience.

2026 Dates:

  • Session 1: July 10 - 12 | Sold Out
  • Session 2: July 31 - August 2 | Sold Out
  • Session 3: August 21 - 23 | Sold Out


Registration

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment in full is due at the time of registration.


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