Forest School

Baxter

Baxter Forest School

Baxter Forest School offers an alternative educational setting in which children spend most of their time outside, playing and learning through experiential, hands-on activities that promote curiosity in an active and authentic learning environment. Students will receive the benefits of repeated and regular visits to a natural area, in a play and inquiry-based education setting.

Contact Information

Baxter Conservation Area
7498 Carter Road, Kars, ON

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Tel: 613-489-3592
Fax: 613-692- 0831

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Program Details

  • Forest School registrations are by semester, with sessions in Fall, Winter and Spring
  • Programs are offered by age:
    • 4-6 years old (half days only)

    • 6-8 years old

    • 6-10 years old

    • 8-13 years old

  • Cost per child:
    • $55/full day plus applicable taxes

    • $30/half day plus applicable taxes

  • Payment is due upon registration.
  • We will do our best to accommodate your requests but reserve the right to alter the schedule based on demand.
  • Children must turn the minimum age for their requested session by December 31, 2024.

Programming

Spring Forest School Sessions

Register at Noon on Feb 4, 2025

Once registration opens, complete the REGISTRATION REQUEST FORM to be added to our registration list. Upon completion of the form, we will send you a registration package, including the program handbook and other necessary documents.
PLEASE NOTE that filling out this form does not necessarily guarantee a space in the program but begins the registration process.

FULL DAY SESSIONS

Program Session

Age Group

Date/Time

Cost (not including applicable taxes)

Tuesdays

(14 sessions)

Ages 6 - 8

March 18 to June 17, 2025
9:00am to 3:00pm

$770

Wednesdays

(14 Sessions)

Ages 8 - 13

March 19 to June 18, 2025
9:00am to 3:00pm

$770

Thursdays

(14 sessions)

Ages 6 - 10

March 20 to June 19, 2025
9:00am to 3:00pm

$770

HALF DAY SESSIONS

Program Session

Age Group

Date/Time

Cost (not including applicable taxes)

Mondays

(12 sessions)

Ages 4 - 6

March 17 - June 16, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
(no programs Apr. 21 and May 19)

$360

Tuesdays

(14 sessions)

Ages 6 - 8

March 18 – June 17, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm

$420

Fridays

(13 sessions)

Ages 4 - 6

March 21 – June 20, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
(No program on Apr 18)

$390

Winter Forest School Sessions

Please complete the REGISTRATION REQUEST FORM to be added to our registration list. Upon completion of the form, we will send you a registration package, including the program handbook and other necessary documents.
PLEASE NOTE that filling out this form does not necessarily guarantee a space in the program but begins the registration process.

NEW: We have some ​drop in dates available at our Winter Forest School session. These dates are available for families who are not available to sign up for the entire session, or for new families who would like to try out Winter Forest School as it suits their schedule. If you are interested in registering for our Winter Forest School drop in days, scroll down for details. 

Full day sessions

Program Session

Age Group

Date/Time

Cost (not including applicable taxes)

Tuesdays

(9 sessions)

Ages 6 - 8

January 7 to March 4, 2025
9:00am to 3:00pm

$540

Wednesdays

(9 Sessions)

Ages 8 - 13

January 8 to March 5, 2025
9:00am to 3:00pm

$540

Thursdays

(9 sessions)

Ages 6 - 10

January 9 to March 6, 2025
9:00am to 3:00pm

$540

Half day sessions

Program Session

Age Group

Date/Time

Cost (not including applicable taxes)

Mondays

(8 sessions)

Ages 4 - 6

January 6 – March 3, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
((no program Feb. 17)

$280

Tuesdays

(9 sessions)

Ages 6 - 8

January 7 – March 4, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm

$315

Fridays

(9 sessions)

Ages 4 - 6

January 10 – March 7, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm

$280

Drop In Days

We have drop-in spots available for the programs below, for new families who would like to try Forest School or families who cannot commit to the entire session. Families must sign up for a minimum of 3 drop-in days, first come first served as space is available. Please note, this drop-in option will only be available for our winter session. To request registration, please fill in the registration request form and share your preferred dates in the additional information box. 

Program Session

Age Group

Date/Time

Cost (not including applicable taxes)

Mondays

Half Day program

Ages 4 - 6

January 6 to March 3, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm

$30/child per session

Wednesdays

Ages 8 - 13

January 8 to March 5, 2025
9:00am to 3:00pm

$55/child per session

Thursdays

Ages 6 - 10

January 9 to March 6, 2025
9:00am to 3:00pm

$55/child per session

 

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

Our Community Partners

TD friends of the environment foundation