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

Sign Up for Winter Forest School:

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 Program Option for Youth (Ages 10-13)

Baxter is excited to welcome a new age group opportunity for older students from 10-13 years old for a forest school session to develop new skills, independence, teamwork, and responsibility while playing, exploring and problem solving in the outdoor environment.

Program Details

• Program sessions offered for ages 4-6, 6-10 and 10-13. Children must be the minimum age for the group by January 1, 2024.
• Cost per child is $55/full day or $30/half day plus HST.
• Payment is due upon registration. All prices below include HST.
• We will do our best to accommodate your requests but reserve the right to alter the schedule based on demand. 

Winter Forest School Sessions (Registration Open!)

Spring Forest School Sessions (Registration Opening in the New Year)

Want to try forest school before registering? Email  to inquire about a trial forest school day available for your child. 

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