Forest School

Foley Mountain

Foley Mountain Forest School

Foley Mountain 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.

Contact Information

Foley Mountain Conservation Area
Foley Mountain Lane, Westport, ON

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Tel: 613-273- 3255
Fax: 613-692- 0831

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Program Details

  • Program sessions offered:
    • Family Forest School - NEW!
      (2-5 years of age and must be accompanied by an adult)

    • Kindergarten Program
      (4-5 years of age and must be able to use the toilet independently)

    • School Age Program
      (6-12 years of age)

    • FREE Monthly Family Drop-in Programs

    Children must be the minimum age for the group by December 31, 2025

  • Cost per child:
    • Family Forest School
      $18/child per morning plus applicable taxes

    • Kindergarten
      $35/half day plus applicable taxes

    • School Age
      $35/half day plus applicable taxes
      $60/full 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.

Programming

Winter Forest School Sessions

Registration Open!

FULL DAY SESSIONS

Program Session

Day

Date/Time

Cost (not including applicable taxes)

School Age Program

Ages 6-12

Thursdays

Jan. 15 to Mar. 12, 2026
9:00am to 3:00pm

$540

HALF DAY SESSIONS

Program Session

Day

Date/Time

Cost (not including applicable taxes)

Family Forest School

Ages 2-5
(with guardians)

Tuesdays

Jan. 13 to Mar. 10, 2026
9:30am to 11:30am

$162

Kindergarten

Ages 4-5

Wednesdays

Jan. 14 to Mar. 11, 2026
9:00am to 12:00pm

$315

School Age Program

Ages 6-12

Thursdays

Jan. 15 to Mar. 12, 2026
9:00am to 12:00pm

$315

FREE Family Drop-in Programs

Pack up the family and head down to Foley Mountain Conservation Area to explore, adventure, play, and learn in the forest! Thanks to the Township of Rideau Lakes, we are offering FREE family drop-in program.

General Information:

  • All ages of children welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult
  • PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and group size will be limited - please complete the registration request form to pre-register or be added to the waitlist.  
  • FREE of charge thanks to the Township of Rideau Lakes 

2026 Drop-in Dates:

  • January 17

  • February 21

  • March 21

  • April 18

  • May 16

  • June 20

  • July 18

  • August 15

  • September 19

  • October 17

  • November 21

  • December 19

Spring Forest School Sessions

Registration Coming Winter 2026

Summer Forest School Sessions

Registration in Spring 2026

Fall Forest School Sessions

Registration in Summer 2026

Our Community Partners

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township of rideau lakes logo