PD Day & Summer Camps
2025 Forest Explorers Summer Camp
Baxter’s Summer Camp gives campers the opportunity to enjoy summer adventures immersed in nature while playing, exploring, and making new friends. Camp will include a number of organized activities like our pond study, insect study, crafts, etc. and unstructured, child-directed time where our camp counsellors will follow the campers’ interests while providing a safe and fun summer camp experience.
*NEW* This year we will be offering two summer camps – Salamanders and Bullfrogs!
Baxter’s Summer Camp - Salamanders will be offered for 6- to 10-year-old children. We will have a 1:8 ratio with 24 campers and 3 staff each week at Baxter’s INTERPRETIVE CENTRE. Our Salamander camp is the same camp we’ve been running every summer at Baxter.
Baxter’s Summer Camp - Bullfrogs will be offered for children aged 8 to 12 years old. This camp will give older campers the opportunity to enjoy our favourite camp activities and games, while taking on additional adventure skills and challenges. It will have a 1:8 ratio with 16 campers and 2 staff each week at Baxter’s RIVER CABIN.
CAMP INFORMATION
Age Group | Ages 6 to 12
Bullfrogs: 8-12 years of age
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Camp Hours | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Extended Care | Extended care is available for an added fee:
*plus applicable taxes |
Camp Fees | $275/camper/week *plus applicable taxes. |
Location at Baxter | Salamanders: Interpretive Centre Bullfrogs: River Cabin at the Group Campsite |

REGISTRATION OPEN
July 7 to 11, 2025 | |
July 14 to 18, 2025 | |
July 21 to 25, 2025 | |
July 28 to August 1, 2025 | |
August 11 to 15, 2025 | |
August 18 to 22, 2025 |

PLEASE NOTE that Baxter’s summer camp is small and very popular. Spaces are limited and fill up very quickly once registration opens. Registration requests opened on February 7th, 2025 at noon. Filling out our registration request form does not guarantee you a space in our summer camp program. Registration requests are time stamped and processed in order they are received. Our staff will contact you ONLY if you are able to obtain a space in our summer camp. We will begin notifying families if they have obtained a space in our summer camp programs the week of February 10th to 14th, 2025.

Volunteer at Baxter's Summer Camp!
Love being outside and working with children? Looking to complete your 40 hours for high school? We're looking for mature, enthusiastic volunteers to help with our nature-themed summer day camps. Volunteers must be 14 years old by the first day of camp. Camp includes nature hikes, pond studies, crafts, games and may include swimming at Baxter’s sandy beach. If you or your child is interested in volunteering at camp this summer, please fill out our volunteering intake form. Staff will contact you to arrange next steps. If you have any questions about volunteering at Baxter’s summer camp please contact us at
2025 Summer Drop-In Days
Can't commit to a full week of camp? Why not drop in for the day to play, explore and make new friends in the forest! Drop-in days will be run by our camp counsellors, with a mix of organized activities and unstructured play following the campers’ interests.
See dates below. Registration to open in early 2025.
SUMMER DROP-IN DETAILS
Age Group | 6 - 12 years of age * We will have a 1:8 ratio with 24 campers and 3 staff each week. |
Camp Hours | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Extended Care | Extended care is available |
Camp Fees | $55/day Extended care: Before care: $10/day per camper After care: $10/day per camper All fees are plus applicable taxes. |
Location | River Cabin at the Group Camp Site |

SUMMER DROP-IN BOOKINGS
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 | |
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 | |
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 | |
Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 | |
Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 | |
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 | |
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 | |
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 | |
Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 |

Baxter PD Day Program
Baxter now offers PD Day programs throughout the school year! Programs are themed by our outdoor education staff depending on the season, such as Outdoor Survival Skills, Navigation, Winter Ecology, and Animals and Habitats. The program follows PD Day schedules for the OCDSB, OCSB, UCDSB and CDSBEO boards, but students from all teaching environments are welcome. Families can register for one day at a time or for the entire school year at once. Come join us for a day in the Forest!
PD DAY CAMP PROGRAM DETAILS
Age Group | 6 - 12 years of age * Children are eligible if they will turn six by December 31, 2024. |
Camp Hours | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Camp Fees/Child | $55.00 + applicable taxes You can register for all sessions for your school board or one at a time. |
Location | Baxter Conservation Area's Interpretive Centre |

Please submit your request for Baxter PD Day Programs using our Registration Request Form. We are looking forward to welcoming your child(ren) to Baxter for days of exploration, outdoor learning, and play.
PROGRAM DATES
School Board | PD Day Program Dates |
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OCDSB | 2025
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OCSB | 2025
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UCDSB/CDSBEO | 2025
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Want to Learn More?
Contact
Baxter Conservation Area Supervisor
Phone: 613-489-3592
Fax: 613-692-0831