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!)
Program Session | Date/Time | Cost |
Full Day — Mondays |
January 8 to March 4, 2024 |
$497.20 |
Full Day — Tuesdays (Ages 6-10) |
January 9 to March 5, 2024 (9 sessions) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
$559.35 |
Half Day — Wednesdays (Ages 4-6) |
January 10 to March 6, 2024 |
$305.10 |
Full Day — Thursdays (Ages 6-10) |
January 11 to March 7, 2024 (9 sessions) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
$559.35 |
Half Day — Fridays (Ages 4-6) |
January 12 to March 8, 2024 (9 sessions) No Forest School on Good Friday – March 29th, 2024) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
$305.10 |
Spring Forest School Sessions (Registration Opening in the New Year)
Program Session | Date/Time | Cost |
Full Day — Mondays |
March 18 to June 17, 2024 |
$745.80 |
Full Day — Tuesdays (Ages 6-10) |
March 19 to June 18, 2024 (14 sessions) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
$870.10 |
Half Day — Wednesdays (Ages 4-6) |
March 20 to June 19, 2024 |
$474.60 |
Full Day — Thursdays (Ages 6-10) |
March 21 to June 20, 2024 (14 sessions) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
$870.10 |
Half Day — Fridays (Ages 4-6 |
March 22 to June 21, 2024 (13 sessions) No Forest School on Good Friday – March 29th, 2024 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
$440.70 |
Want to try forest school before registering? Email to inquire about a trial forest school day available for your child.
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