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July 06, 2017

Baxter Family Programs

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Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we will not be offering any family programs at Baxter in the summer of 2020. Please check back in the spring of 2021 for more information.

July 20, 2016

Baxter Day Camps

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2024 Forest Explorers Summer Camp Ages 6-12 | Five-day program | $250 All fees are plus applicable taxes.

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.

Our Forest Explorers Summer Camp will be offered for 6- to 12-year-old children. If your child turns 6 during the calendar year (by December 31st), they are eligible to register for our summer camp programs this year. We will have a 1:8 ratio with 24 campers and 3 staff each week. One week of camp will run from Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. One week of camp costs $250 per camper. We also offer before and after care for summer camp. Before care ($5/camper/day) is available from 8:00-9:00 am and after care ($5/camper/day) is available from 4:00-5:00 pm. The maximum cost for before and after care is $100 per family. All fees are plus applicable taxes.

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DateProgramAgeCamp HoursCost*  
July 8 to 12, 2024  Forest Explorers Summer Camp
WAITLIST ONLY
6–12 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.   $250
July 15 to 19, 2024 Forest Explorers Summer Camp
WAITLIST ONLY
6–12 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.   $250
July 22 to 26, 2024 Forest Explorers Summer Camp
WAITLIST ONLY
6–12 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.   $250
July 29 to August 2, 2024 Forest Explorers Summer Camp
WAITLIST ONLY
6–12 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.   $250
August 12 to 16, 2024 Forest Explorers Summer Camp
WAITLIST ONLY
6–12 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  $250
August 19 to 23, 2024 Forest Explorers Summer Camp
WAITLIST ONLY
6–12 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $250
*All fees are plus applicable taxes.
 

To Register

Click here to request registration. 

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.

 Additional Information

  • Before and After Care is available at an additional fee. - Before Care 8:00-9:00 am - After Care 4:00-5:00 pm
  • Qualified and experienced outdoor education and camping staff
  • Regular camp hours — 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
  • All fees are plus applicable taxes

Contact

Baxter Conservation Area Supervisor
E-mail:  
Tel: 613-489-3592
Fax: 613-692- 0831
Location: 7498 Carter Road, Kars, ON
Mailing Addess: PO Box 599, 3889 Rideau Valley Drive, Manotick, ON K4M 1A5

  

Contact Us

Address:
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
3889 Rideau Valley Drive
Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A5

Phone:
613-692-3571, 1-800-267-3504

Email:

Hours:

Regular Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Member of: conservation ontario