Program
Description
Grade
Season
Foley Mountain Day Camps
We are sorry to announce that the RVCA is cancelling summer day camp programs due to COVID-19. We made this difficult decision out of an abundance of caution and to protect the healthy and safety of our campers and staff.
CANCELLED: FOLEY MOUNTAIN NATURE DAY CAMPS
Join our experienced outdoor educators for nature exploration, games, crafts, and more! For kids aged 6 – 12
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CANCELLED July 13-17, 2020
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Junior Naturalists
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(for children aged 6–12)
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CANCELLED July 27-31, 2020
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Outdoor Explorers
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(for children aged 6–12)
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9:00AM- 4:00PM | |
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CANCELLED August 10-14, 2020
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Nature Explorers
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(for children aged 6–12)
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9:00AM- 4:00PM |
The following items need to be completed and included for registration in the Foley Mountain Day Camp Program:
- Read and understand the Foley Mountain Day Camp Handbook
- Fill-in and complete all sections of the Registration Form, as well as read and sign for the Assumption of Risks and Informed Consent
- Complete the Prescription Medication Form if needed
Winter Adventurers Day Camp
Fill up those PA days with winter fun! Programs are geared for kids aged six to twelve and are hosted by our knowledgeable RVCA interpreters. Learn how to snowshoe put up a shelter, build campfires and cook outdoors! The fun will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost is $45/child and $40 for additional children in the same family. Each session can accommodate up to 25 children. Pre-registration is required.
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Location
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Cost | Registration Form |
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Foley Mountain Conservation Area
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TBA
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9:00AM- 4:00PM | $45 per child/$40 for additional children in same family |
See you in 2021 |
Download Foley Mountain Winter Day Camp Handbook
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Foley Mountain Forest School (Westport, ON)
Foley Mountain Forest School offers an alternative education in which children spend most of their time outside, 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.
Location: Foley Mountain Lane, Westport, ON — Google map
Programs that we offer:
- Kindergarten for children aged 3-5
- School age for children aged 4-10
- Family drop-in programs for all ages
PLEASE NOTE — We will consider offering additional program days if there is demand!
PLEASE READ our Forest School Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Forest School and COVID-19
We will work diligently to follow guidelines from the federal and provincial governments and public heath officials as well as work with our families and staff to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. This includes but is not limited to:
- Enhanced cleaning and sanitizing of facilities and equipment
- Screening protocols for families and staff
- Providing opportunities for frequent hand washing and encouraging physical distancing
- Protocols in place for suspected cases
- Limiting access to program facilities to staff and students
For more information about our policies and procedures around COVID-19, please contact .
Kindergarten Program
- Pre-registration is required
- Children ages 3-5 years welcome (NOTE — children who are 3 years old can only attend one day per week)
- Participants must be able to use the toilet independently
- Cost per morning is $25/child plus HST
- 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 am
- Please check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Forest School Kindergarten Sessions
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Program Session |
Date/Time |
Cost |
| Winter – Wednesdays | Jan. 20 – Mar. 10, 2021, 9:30 am-11:30 am | $180 |
| Spring – Wednesdays | TBA | TBA |
To Register
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.
School Age Program
- For children aged 4–10
- Cost per child is $50/full day or $25 half day plus HST
- Payment is due one week prior to start date. All prices below include HST.
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Program Session |
Date/Time |
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| Winter Full Day – Mondays | Jan 18 – Mar 8, 2021, 9 am-3 pm (no class on Feb 15) |
$395.50 |
| Winter Half Day – Mondays | Jan 18 – Mar 8, 2021, 9 am-12 pm (no class on Feb 15) | $197.75 |
| Winter Full Day — Thursdays | Jan 21 – Mar 11, 2021, 9 am-3 pm | $452 |
| Winter Half Day — Thursdays | Jan 21 – Mar 11, 2021, 9 am-12 pm | $226 |
| Spring | TBD | TBD |
* To be added to our wait list, please complete the registration request form.
To Register
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.
Forest School FREE Family Drop In Programs
Thanks to the Township of Rideau Lakes, we are offering FREE family drop-in program:
2021 Drop In Programs
• January 16 is cancelled due to provincial lockdown
• February 20, 2021, from 10-11:30am
• March 20, 2021, from 10-11:30am
• April 17, 2021, from 10-11:30am
• May 15, 2021, from 10-11:30am
• June 19, 2021, from 10-11:30am
• July 17, 2021, from 10-11:30am
• August 21, 2021, from 10-11:30am
• September 18, 2021, from 10-11:30am
• October 16, 2021, from 10-11:30am
• November 20, 2021, from 10-11:30am
• December 18, 2021, from 10-11:30am
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 (make this a link to the Google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpbmz6kN97O6gZJ5tx7PrUlAAxv7_z_TUDCSio_gBqQKiZ4w/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpbmz6kN97O6gZJ5tx7PrUlAAxv7_z_TUDCSio_gBqQKiZ4w/viewform
- COVID-19 protocols will be in place
- FREE of cost
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