Baxter Forest School DRAFT

Foley Mountain Educational Programming

The outdoor environmental education program at Foley Mountain provides students with interactive, experiential, curriculum-based experiences that will help them to understand our natural world and their relationship with it. The Program can accommodate up to 60 students per day and all equipment is provided. All programs are approximately 1.5 hours in duration. Descriptions are offered as general guidelines — if there are specific objectives that you would like to accomplish, please let us know. Although grade levels are recommended for each program, these are only guidelines. Please select any desired fields to narrow your search.

Half Day Program	$200 / group *	maximum 30 students, 90 minutes with an RVCA instructor
Full Day Program	$275 / group *	maximum 30 students, two 90 minutes with an RVCA instructor
Self-directed	$2.50/person *	Interested in just visiting the conservation area with your class but not booking a program? The cost is $2.50/person. This does not include the use of buildings other than access to public washrooms. To reserve facilities, contact staff. Staff must still be contacted to book a self-directed visit.
Overnight Tent Camping (accommodations only)	1-15 people - $90/night * 16-30 people - $180/night * 30+ people - $7 for each additional person * Additional buildings also available for rent (link to facility rentals)	Take you class on an overnight adventure to our group camping area! Plan your own activities or book our education staff to provide programming during your stay (see above for pricing).
Virtual Outdoor Education Program	$100 for a 45 minute program for up to 30 students *	Our outdoor education staff will guide you and your students through an adventure that focuses on bringing the outdoors to you. Our virtual programs are live, adapted for each grade level listed, curriculum connected, and include opportunities to interact directly with our outdoor educators!

* plus applicable taxes

For information and to book a VIRTUAL program, click here.

Baxter Forest School DRAFT

Baxter Forest School offers an alternative education 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.

PLEASE READ our Forest School Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Location: 7498 Carter Road, Kars, ON, South of Ottawa — Google map

Winter Forest School Registration NOW OPEN:

Complete this Registration Request Form to be added to our registration list. PLEASE NOTE that filling out this form does not necessarily guarantee a space in the program but begins the registration process. We will send registration packages out on a first-come, first-served basis, including the program handbook and other necessary documents, to complete registration and payment.

Program Details

Program sessions offered for ages 4-6, 6-8, 6-10 and 8-13. Children must be the minimum age for the group by December 31, 2024.
Cost per child is $55/full day or $30/half day
We will do our best to accommodate your requests but reserve the right to alter the schedule based on demand.
2025 Spring Forest School dates are listed below, and registration will take place in early 2025.

Tuition subsidies for the forest school program may be available for those who qualify. Please contact for more details.

Winter Forest School

Program Session	Date/Time
Half Day — Mondays (Ages 4-6)	January 6 – March 3, 2025 (8 sessions - no program on Monday, February 17, 2025) 9 am. to 12 p.m.
Full Day (with half day option) — Tuesdays (Ages 6-8)	January 7– March 4, 2025 (9 sessions) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 3 p.m.
Full Day — Wednesdays (Ages 8-13)	January 8– March 5, 2025 (9 sessions) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Full Day — Thursdays (Ages 6-10)	January 9– March 6, 2025 (9 sessions) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Half Day — Fridays (Ages 6-10)	January 10 – March 7, 2025 (9 sessions) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Fall Forest School Sessions (Registration now open)

Program Session	Date/Time	Cost
Half Day — Mondays (Ages 4-6) WAITLIST ONLY	September 9 – December 9, 2024 (12 sessions - no program on Monday October 14, 2024 and Monday November 11, 2024) 9 am. to 12 p.m.	$360
Full Day (with half day option) — Tuesdays (Ages 6-8) One space available	September 10 – December 11, 2024 (14 sessions) 9 a.m. to 12 pm or 3 p.m.	$770 (full day) $420 (half day)
Full Day — Wednesdays (Ages 8-13) WAITLIST ONLY	September 10 – December 11, 2024 (14 sessions) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	$770 (full day)
Full Day — Thursdays (Ages 6-10) One space available	September 12 – December 12, 2024 (14 sessions) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	$770
Half Day — Fridays (Ages 4-6) WAITLIST ONLY	September 13 – December 13, 2024 (14 sessions) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.	$420 (half day)

*plus any applicable taxes

Spring Forest School (Registration Coming in Winter 2024-25)

Program Session	Date/Time
Half Day — Mondays (Ages 4-6)	March 17 – June 16, 2025 (12 sessions - no program on Monday, April 21 and Monday May 19, 2025) 9 am. to 12 p.m.
Full Day (with half day option) — Tuesdays (Ages 6-8)	March 18 – June 17, 2025 (14 sessions) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 3 p.m.
Full Day — Wednesdays (Ages 8-13)	March 19 – June 18, 2025 (14 sessions) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Full Day — Thursdays (Ages 6-10)	March 20 – June 19, 2025 (14 sessions) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Half Day — Fridays (Ages 4-6)	March 21 – June 20, 2025 (13 sessions- no program on Friday, April 18, 2025) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.