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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

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


Salamanders:
*6-10 years of age

Bullfrogs: 8-12 years of age


*Campers must be turning 6 by December 31st, 2025 in order to register for summer camp in 2025. 

Camp Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Extended Care

Extended care is available for an added fee:

  • Before Care: 8 to 9 a.m. ($10/camper/day)
  • After Care: 4 to 5 p.m. ($10/camper/day)

*plus applicable taxes

Camp Fees

$275/camper/week

*plus applicable taxes.

Location at Baxter

Salamanders: Interpretive Centre

Bullfrogs: River Cabin at the Group Campsite

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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

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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. 

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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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 613-489-3592.

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
Before Care: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
After Care: 3 to 4 p.m.

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

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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

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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

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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

OCDSB

2025

  • January 24
  • February 14
  • March 28

OCSB

2025

  • January 31
  • April 4

UCDSB/CDSBEO

2025

  • January 31
  • April 11
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MAILING LIST: If you are interested in finding out more information about our Forest School, Day Camp and  PD Day Camp programs, and other education programs at Baxter Conservation Area, please fill out the following Google form to be added to our mailing list.

Want to Learn More?

Contact

Baxter Conservation Area Supervisor
Phone: 613-489-3592
Fax: 613-692-0831
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