PD Day & Summer Camps
2024 - 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 |
|---|---|
OCDSB | 2024
2025
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OCSB | 2024
2025
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UCDSB/CDSBEO | 2024
2025
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2024 Forest Explorers Summer Camp
Baxter’s Forest Explorers 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. Campers will enjoy swimming at Baxter beach supervised by two certified lifeguards.
CAMP INFORMATION
Age Group | 6 - 12 years of age * We will have a 1:8 ratio with 24 campers and 3 staff each week. |
Camp Hours | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Extended Care | Extended care is available |
Camp Fees | $250.00 /camper /week Extended Care Fees |
Location | Baxter Conservation Area |
CAMP BOOKINGS
Forest Explorers Summer Camp
July 8 to 12, 2024 | |
July 15 to 19, 2024 | |
July 22 to 26, 2024 | |
July 29 to August 2, 2024 | |
August 12 to 16, 2024 | |
August 19 to 23, 2024 |
PLEASE NOTE that Baxter’s summer camp is small and very popular. Spaces are limited and fill up very quickly once registration opens. Please check back here for the link to our registration request form.
PLEASE NOTE that 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 on February 5, 2024.
MAILING LIST: If you are interested in finding out more information about our Forest School, Day Camp and Canoe 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
