Are you ready for a summer adventure that goes beyond the ordinary?
Camp Gedi is a radical approach to summer day camp. We have carefully crafted an unparalleled experience for children (and their families)!
We’re full for summer 2026
If you're still looking for a place for your child this summer, please join the waitlist. We work through it in order and reach out directly when something opens up. You can sign up for one session or both.
“The Gedi team is made up of passionate educators who are dedicated to developing an inspiring, safe, empathic, and empowering community of kids and their families .”
Ashley Baylen
Quinn Simpson
Co-founder + Staff Development
Ashley Baylen
Co-founder + Camp Director
“I’ve been fortunate to work with Camp Gedi since our first summer in 2024. It’s been so special to watch this project grow from a small, committed team into an expansive, thriving community.
Every summer, I’ve seen campers make huge strides over the course of a session. They overcome fears, make new friendships, learn new things, and grow confidence in their social-emotional and communication skills.
Gedi has impacted me as an educator because now I really see that I can make a difference. What makes Gedi stand out from other learning environments is how it empowers children to be leaders in their communities and in their own lives. When kids are asked what they want to make happen, versus being told what to do, the results are so much more creative — it feels magical.”
— Gus, Camp Gedi educator
What you need to know
Ages
Children 4-12 (entering SK-entering Gr. 8)
25 children per session
Location
Day Camp will take place in Etienne Brulé Park located in the West End of Toronto. Our Festival Weekends are held twice each summer at Haute Goat Farm in Port Hope.
Cost
$1550* per session, including Festival Weekend
*This is the suggested cost, however all families are welcome to register and pay any amount that feels good to them - even it’s that zero!
Dates
Session One July 6-24 with Festival Weekend from July 18-19
Session Two
August 4-21 with Festival Weekend from August 15-16
Staff
Our camp team are fully certified in CPR, First Aid, and EpiPen administration. In addition, every member has successfully completed a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Session Format
With only 25 campers per session, we will build a connected, empathic and meaningful community. Led by Ontario-Certified Teachers and Co-Teachers, our program is based on our values and the science of learning.
WEEK 1 & 2: BUILDING CAMP COMMUNITY
Two exciting weeks of team sports & games, nature exploration, orienteering, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activities, meditation and collaborative creative projects including filmmaking, photography, drama, visual arts and music.
FESTIVAL WEEKEND: FAMILIES JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Families join their campers for 2 days/1 night at Haute Goat Farm!
WEEK 3: EXPLORING OUR COMMUNITY
Campers will visit a different site every day exploring neighbourhood businesses and organizations, participating in unique activities and experiences.
“Camp Gedi was truly remarkable. Both my children were terrified, filled with anxiety about starting camp and joining a new group... That changed real quick. In the end, they left crying, both not wanting it to be over, really having loved every moment and the unique bonds they created.
The family festival weekend was truly something wonderful. The Gedi community planned and accommodated such a special event for all of the campers & their families at the beautiful haute goat farm. we enjoyed up close meetings with all of the animals, did group activities, had a parent workshop, enjoyed delicious farm to table meals, hiked the gorgeous grounds & spent quality time with each other camping under the stars, breathing in the fresh air.”
- Lauren Paris, mother of two
Will you join us for July or August? Or, both?
Session One
July 6-24, 2025
Session Two
August 4-21, 2025