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
E-mail:
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, 2025.
Programming
Winter Forest School Sessions
Registration open
Forest School is an enchanting experience during the winter months as students explore, play and learn in a snowy, winter wonderland.
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(10 sessions) | Ages 6 - 10 | January 6 to March 10, 2026 | $600 |
Wednesdays(10 Sessions) | Ages 9 - 12 | January 7 to March 11, 2026 | $600 |
Thursdays(10 sessions) | Ages 6 - 10 | January 8 to March 12, 2026 | $600 |
HALF DAY SESSIONS
Program Session | Age Group | Date/Time | Cost (not including applicable taxes) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mondays(9 sessions) | Ages 4 - 6 | January 5 to March 9, 2026 | $315 |
Tuesdays(10 sessions) | Ages 6 - 10 | January 6 to March 10, 2026 | $350 |
Fridays(10 sessions) | Ages 4 - 6 | January 9 to March 13, 2026 | $350 |
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.
Full Day Sessions
Program Session | Age Group | Date/Time | Cost (not including applicable taxes) |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuesdays13 sessions | Ages 6 - 10 | March 24 to June 16, 2026 9:00am to 3:00pm | $780 |
Wednesdays13 Sessions | Ages 9 - 12 | March 25 to June 17, 2026 9:00am to 3:00pm | $780 |
Thursdays13 sessions | Ages 6 - 10 | March 26 to June 18, 2026 9:00am to 3:00pm | $780 |
Half Day Sessions
Program Session | Age Group | Date/Time | Cost (not including applicable taxes) |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday A.M.11 sessions | Ages 4 - 6 | March 23 - June 15, 2026 | $385 |
Monday P.M.11 sessions | Ages 4 - 6 | March 23 - June 15, 2026 | $385 |
Tuesday A.M.13 sessions | Ages 6 - 10 | March 24 - June 16, 2026 | $455 |
Friday A.M.12 sessions | Ages 4 - 6 | March 27 - June 19, 2026 | $420 |
Fall Forest School Sessions
Fall Forest School is a magical experience as students watch the forest transform from green and lively to sparse and quiet.
We look forward to exploring the forest together!
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