KARS-ON-THE-RIDEAU, August 1, 2024 – If you’ve always wanted to try Forest School, now’s your chance.Baxter Conservation Area in Kars will offer Summer Forest School Drop-In Days throughout the month of August for both kindergarteners and school-age kids.
Kids aged 4 to 6 (or turning so before Dec. 31, 2024) can register for half-day sessions from 9 to noon on August 23 and 28. The cost for half-day sessions is $30 per child plus HST.
Kids aged 6 to 10 (or turning so before Dec. 31, 2024) can register for full-day sessions from 9 to 3 on August 9, 14, 26 or 27. The cost for full-day sessions is $55 per child plus HST.
These one-day programs will run out of Baxter’s River Cabin facility on the shores of the Rideau River, and will include forest exploration, outdoor learning and games.
“This is a great opportunity for kids to spend the day outside and see what Baxter’s Forest School is all about,” said Amy Tenbult, acting supervisor at Baxter Conservation Area. “Learning outdoors and taking risks is so important for child development, and by adding these drop-in days we hope more kids will be able to participate.”
Forest School is an increasingly popular alternative education option in which children spend most of their time outside learning through experiential, hands-on activities that promote curiosity in an active and authentic learning environment.
Baxter offers regular Forest School sessions in the fall, winter and spring, in which students visit weekly for the entire semester.
Registration is now open for summer drop-in days. To learn more or to register, visit https://www.rvca.ca/outdoor-education/baxter/new-summer-programs-at-foley-mountain-2.
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