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

Fall 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 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.
• 2025 Winter and Spring Forest School dates are listed below, and registration will take place during fall and winter.

Fall Forest School Sessions (Registration NOW OPEN!)

Winter Forest School (Registration Coming in September 2024)

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

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