Outdoor Education Centre
Douro-Dummer, ON
Our Outdoor Education Centre (located at 1010 Birchview Road, Douro-Dummer, ON) has been providing outdoor & environmental education programs since 1985.
Our outdoor education centre offers over 60 dynamic and innovative programs grounded in the Ontario Curriculum for elementary and secondary students throughout the Fall, Winter & Spring (September – June).
New for Teachers and Students
Forest School for a Day
Experience the Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre Difference!
Camp Kawartha’s mission is to activate and empower students to become environmental stewards. By using innovative teaching strategies, showcasing sustainable living in action and connecting students to nature, we inspire students to care for the very life systems that support and nurture us all.
Our instructors strive to deliver nothing short of a magical experience for students in the natural environment. We believe we can do this by offering:
Professional & Dedicated Staff
Our educators, all university graduates, many teacher-trained, share a lifetime commitment to excellence in education in the outdoors.
Excellence in Programming
Our outdoor education programs are educational, engaging and fun! Every program is linked to the Ontario Curriculum and our Environmental Stewardship Framework.
Small Learning Groups
Students benefit from a low student to instructor ratio (usually 1 instructor to 12 students, or less).
Sustainable Living
With straw-bale buildings, examples of wind and solar energy and solar greenhouse, Camp Kawartha showcases examples of a low carbon future. Camp Kawartha also operates one of Canada’s most sustainable buildings, the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre
Commitment to Safety
We carefully examine all aspects of our programs on an ongoing basis to ensure they provide the highest standards of safety and care.
Healthy Food
Mealtimes are a special part of the day as we have created menus that are specifically geared to using locally grown and seasonally produced food. We are committed to delivering the best food we can to insure that our visitors are healthy, happy and energized!