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

Forest School Coordinator: Mathias Skytte
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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)

    • 6-10 years old

    • 9-12 years old

  • Cost per child:
    • $60/full day plus applicable taxes

    • $35/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, 2026.

Programming

Fall Forest School Sessions

Fall Forest School is a amazing opportunity for students to experience the forest transform from a lush green canopy to the beautiful reds, oranges and yellows of the fall to a sparse open and snowy landscape!

Please complete the REGISTRATION REQUEST FORM to be added to our registration list. Successful registrants will receive a registration package, including the program handbook and other necessary documents, beginning approximately one week after registration opens.
PLEASE NOTE that filling out this form does not necessarily guarantee a space in the program but begins the registration process.

Full Day Sessions (ages 6 to 12)

Program Session

Age Group

Date/Time

Cost (plus applicable taxes)

Tuesdays

14 sessions

Ages 6 - 10

September 8 to December 8, 2026

9:00am to 3:00pm

$840

Wednesdays

13 Sessions

Ages 9 - 12

September 9 to December 9, 2026
9:00am to 3:00pm

(no program on November 11)

$780

Thursdays

14 sessions

Ages 6 - 10

September 10 to December 10, 2026
9:00am to 3:00pm

$840

Half Day Sessions

Due to the popularity of our Kindergarten program, families may ONLY register for one program in either the morning or afternoon. We look forward to exploring the forest together!

Program Session

Age Group

Date/Time

Cost (plus applicable taxes)

Monday A.M.

12 sessions

Ages 4 - 6

September 14 - December 7, 2026
9:00am to 12:00pm
(no program September 7 or Oct. 13)

$420

Monday P.M.

12 sessions

Ages 4 - 6

September 14 - December 7, 2026
1:00pm to 4:00pm
(no program September 7 or Oct. 13)

$420

Tuesday A.M.

14 sessions

Ages 6 - 10

September 8 to December 8, 2026

9:00am to 12:00pm

$490

Friday A.M.

14 sessions

Ages 4 - 6

September 11 - December 11, 2026
9:00am to 12:00pm

$490

Drop In Days

Have you ever wondered what Forest School is like during the cold winter months? Sign up for a one-day drop-in Forest School experience and find out for yourself. Winter at Forest School offers a unique experience, and while attendance is often lower during these months, it’s usually because families aren’t sure what to expect when spending most of the day outdoors in the snow. This is a great chance to try it out before the winter session begins in January.

Program Session

Age Group

Date/Time

Cost (plus applicable taxes)

Monday A.M.

Half Day program

Ages 4 - 6

December 14, 2026
9:00am to 12:00pm

$35

Tuesday

Full day program

Ages 6 - 10

December 15, 2026
9:00am to 3:00pm

$60

Wednesday

Full day program

Ages 9 - 12

December 16, 2026
9:00am to 3:00pm

$60

Winter Forest School Sessions

Winter is such a special time in the Baxter forest, giving us a fresh perspective on how the natural world rests and resets ahead of spring. Spend time outside as you learn how to build shelters and fires, identify animal tracks and more during this unique session.

Registration to open Fall 2026

Spring Forest School Sessions

Spring Forest School is a magical experience as students watch the forest transform from sparse and quiet to green and lively.

Once registration opens, 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.

 

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

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