Learn To Camp 101

This summer, join Across U-hub for a Learn-To-Camp overnight front country tent camping experience and immerse yourself in one of Ontario’s popular campgrounds, Earl Rowe Provincial Park.

During this three-day-two-night camping trip, you’ll not only learn essential camping skills such as setting up a tent, building a campfire, and cooking outdoors, but also participate in different outdoor team challenges to enhance your camping experience.

This campsite is a well-established full-service campground that offers washroom facilities, hot showers, safe drinking water, a park store and more.

Discover how easy and enjoyable camping can be as you embrace nature together and engage in outdoor activities such as hiking, star-glazing, making campfire s’mores, and more!

Objectives

  • Equip participants with important basic camping skills and an understanding of the equipment needed for a camping trip.
  • Strengthen our connection to the natural environment through a simple living style experience.
  • Foster strong friendships among participants through different team challenges.

When?

Date:
August 2 to 4, 2025 (Sat to Mon)
[3-day-2-night camp]

Gathering Time:
11:30 am at Across U-hub
Returning Time:
5:00 pm at Across U-hub

Pre-Camp x Learn To Camp Workshop
Date: July 28, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Across U-hub

Please click the Camping Checklist button below to read before attending the Pre-Camp Meeting.

Grocery Shopping, Materials Drop-off & Packing
Date and Time: To Be Announced

Where?

Location:
Campground:
Earl Rowe Provincial Park

Address:
4998 Concession #7, Tosorontio Township, ON, L9R 1W1

Pick-up/Drop-off:
Across U-hub
(232 Hood Rd, Markham, ON L3R 3K8)

Who?

Youth of 19 and above

Capacity: 20

How Much?

Fee*: $200

*Fees include campground fees, camping tent rental, meals and snacks, campfire activities, transportation, training sessions, and more.

Registration Deadline:
July 18, 2025 (Fri)

Checklist & Info Sheet
Registration

What will the camp include?

  • Camping tent
  • Six meals (from Saturday dinner to Monday lunch)
  • Campfire activities
  • Discovery programs^
  • Learn to Fish programs^
  • Transportation**
  • Training session
  • And more…

^ Subject to availability by the Ontario Park.

** Transportation between Across U-hub and the campground will be arranged during the pre-camp meeting.

What camping skills will you learn?

  • Camping checklist on what to pack for front-country camping
  • How and where to setup a tent and shelter
  • Camping meal planning tips
  • Cooking fun together with your fellow campers
  • Building a campfire for s’mores
  • Tips on trip planning, campsite equipment, outdoor safety, and more

What to bring?

Please click HERE for the Camping Checklist

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