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Heroes in the Wild

  

Run by Oxford Learning Waterloo


About this Day Camp

Oxford Learning Waterloo, Heroes in the Wild

  • Day Camp
  • Age 7 - 12 (Coed)
  • Specialized in Traditional (multi activity) and Academic/Tutoring (multi)—offers 19 activities
  • 1 session date to choose from
  • Cost starting from $350
  • Busing not available
  • Special needs support available  

This camp is designed to build the following character traits:

  • Self-regulation: Through structured academic blocks, themed challenges, and daily routines, campers practise focus, emotional control, and follow-through. Executive-function skills like planning, persistence, and attention are reinforced in a supportive, engaging environment.
  • Resilience: Adventure-based challenges, team problem-solving, and physical activities encourage campers to try, adapt, and persevere. Students learn to manage setbacks, build confidence through effort, and approach new tasks with optimism and courage.

Designed for students in Grades 2–6, this adventure-based program uniquely blends leadership, learning, and hands-on exploration. Each child receives individualized academic instruction built directly into the week, with two focused 30-minute academic learning blocks daily. Academics are intentionally woven into themed quests and challenges, reinforcing literacy, critical thinking, and executive functioning. Optional additional academic time may be added at the end of the day.

What Children Will Do and Experience
Campers take part in imaginative, high-energy adventures that build confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Activities may include obstacle courses, team sports, brain games, and science-based challenges designed to promote cooperation, communication, and resilience—all within a fun, encouraging environment.

What a Typical Day Looks Like
Each day begins with a community-building icebreaker, followed by a well-paced schedule of academic blocks, collaborative challenges, outdoor movement, and hands-on activities. The day is structured yet dynamic, helping campers build independence, focus, and leadership skills—while staying active, engaged, and excited to learn.

Why Parents Choose This Program

  • A supportive environment balancing challenge and fun
  • Small-group learning with trained educators
  • Clear learning outcomes tied to confidence and leadership
  • Individualized academics included daily
  • Adventure-based learning that motivates and engages
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Session Dates and Rates

Aug 17 - 21. '26
Waterloo, ON
10 Fischer-Hallman Road North

09:00 - 15:30
Before Care: 08:30 (Free)
After Care: 17:00 (Paid)
$350
Hot Lunch (Paid)
2026-08-17350

Special Needs Support

Mild Support       Specialized programming

  Cancer
  Intellectual disability
  Physical Disability

Activities

  Recreational         Instructional      
  Intense or Competitive

  Circus
  Instructor lead (group)
  Leadership Training
  Logical thinking
  Math
  Medieval
  Pickleball
  STEAM
  Storytelling

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