Summer Camps Saskatoon & Area
The Secret Garden Retreat Centre offers non-religious nurturing, creative, and confidence-building summer camps
for children ages 9–12. We focus on our values of kindness, respect, and care for one another.
Our programs are designed for thoughtful, curious, and imaginative kids who
might not be drawn to traditional camps — but still want the joy of summer adventures, new friends,
and discovery in nature. Each week welcomes a maximum of 12 campers, ensuring personalized
attention and a close-knit, family-style atmosphere.
Summer Camp Fees
5-day camp – $525*
4-day camp – $475
July Summer Camp Dates
August Summer Camp Dates
July 6–10: Academic Top-Up!
July 13–17: Artist/Writers Camp
July 20–24: Academic Top-Up!
July 27–31: Artist/Writers Camp
August 4–7: Academic Top-Up! (Short Week $450)
August 10–14: Artist/Writers Camp
August 17–21: Academic Top-Up!
August 24–28: Artist/Writers Camp
*Take advantage of our first year promotional pricing!
**5% discount applied for sibling registrations.
Summer Camp Options
Artists & Writers: Creatives Create!
Academic Top-Up: Summer Study
Is your child introverted, a bit on the shy side, loves to read and create but has never been interested in a traditional canoeing or horse-back riding camp? Our Creatives Create! Camp offers the summer camp experience in a calm and supportive environment. Campers write or draw their own book and may opt to have it published on Amazon by the end of the week (extra fees apply). Guest authors and artists visit to provide workshops and inspiration. Physical activities, classic films, and evening campfires round out the day.
Run by professional educators and student teachers, this camp blends academics and fun! Each day includes 2–3 hours of language arts, math, science, and social activities designed to keep your child’s brain active. Campers build birdhouses, play games, and enjoy time outdoors while learning. Our small camp size ensures your child receives one-on-one attention in a fun, supportive environment.
Camp Activities
• Writing, drawing, creative workshops
• Reading, journaling, and open mic sessions
• Outdoor play: frisbee, badminton, nature walks
• Fun with Felting, painting, songwriting, novelists, writing, music performances, bird house making
•Group games, movie nights, and campfire fun
• Telescope star gazing with the Saskatoon Astronomy Society
• Karma Coupons & Prizes for kindness, empathy, and helpfulness
• Healthy, nourishing meals prepared on site
Each camp will include a surprise guest teacher (artists, writers, musicians, speakers) who will provide teachings in their discipline.
Important Information
• Maximum of 12 campers per week
• Monday: Drop-off between 9–9:30am
• Friday: Pick-up 3pm
• Short week (Aug 4–7) runs Tuesday–Friday
• All camp leaders are professional educators or Education students with current criminal record checks and first aid/CPR training
• Sponsorships available for families in financial need (ask for details)
• Campers assist with cooking and cleanup to promote responsibility and independence.
Read our camp refund policy.
*Please notify us of any dietary restrictions