Environmental Education Programs
Environment Centre, Peterborough
Our talented educators, many teacher-trained offer dynamic and interactive environmental programming grounded in the Ontario Curriculum. Educators use hands-on exploration, experiments, storytelling, drama and games to make learning come alive for students. All of our programs are connected to our stewardship framework and are offered at Camp Kawartha’s Environment Centre, on Pioneer Road in Peterborough. Each program typically last 1½ hours. A school field trip visit starts at 9:30am and ends at 2:30pm, and includes two program periods.
Rates
Regular Rate: $12.50 / student / day.
Program List
If there is a topic that you do not see listed below but are interested in exploring please contact us. We are happy to work with you to create a day specifically geared to you and what your students are learning in the classroom. Feel free to contact us about modifying programs to suit older or younger students.
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Legend: F = Fall, W = Winter, S = Spring
| Science Programs | Seasons | Best Curriculum Fit by Grade |
|---|---|---|
| A Bug’s Life | F,S | K-3 |
| A Day in the Life of a Squirrel | F,W,S | K-3 |
| All Things Green | F,S | K-3 |
| Alternative Energy | F,W,S | 5-12 |
| Is Anybody Home? | F,W,S | 4-5 |
| Living Sustainably | F,W,S | 9-12 |
| Sensorama | F,W,S | K-2 |
| Tracking and Trailing | F,W,S | K-12 |
| Nature Art Programs | Seasons | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| The Ins and Outs of Nature Weaving | F,W,S | 3-5 |
| The Magic of Felting | F,W,S | 2-5 |
| From Wood to Words – The Joy of Papermaking | F,W,S | 3-6 |
| Nature Sculpture – Finding Forms in the Forest | F,W,S | K-12 |
| Sensorama | F,W,S | 2-4 |
Camp Kawartha is thrilled to partner with Otonabee Conservation and the Gainey Foundation in a unique program to help students learn more, care for and participate in direct action to protect and enhance the Otonabee Region watershed. Click here for more information
Please Note – Due to the ephemeral (seasonal) nature of the streams and wetlands near the Environment Centre, several of our ‘Be A Watershed Steward’ programs are offered seasonally based on water levels. Typically, wetland programs are available from April 15th to May 15th each Spring and variable dates in the Fall depending on conditions. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
| Be A Watershed Steward Programs | Seasons | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Biodiversity April 15th to May 15th |
F,S | 4-6 |
| Celebrating the Minuscule – Biodiversity & Aquatic Invertebrates April 15th to May 15th |
F,S | 7-12 |
| The Liquid of Life – Protecting our Water Quality April 15th to May 15th |
F,S | 7-12 |
| Water Conservation Pentathlon | F,W,S | 4-12 |
| Wandering Watersheds | F,W,S | K-4 |
| Wetland Wonders April 15th to May 15th |
F,S | K-4 |
| Physical Education Programs | Seasons | Best Curriculum Fit by Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Games | F,W,S | 3-5 |
| Outdoor Living Skills | W | 4-12 |
| Snowshoeing | W | 1-12 |
| Team Building Challenges | F,W,S | 6-12 |
| Traditional Games | F,W,S | 3-12 |
| Traditional Skills | F,W,S | 6-12 |