Camp Kawartha has a number of sustainable features including examples of straw bale construction, passive solar design and solar and wind energy. Discover how a straw bale building can be stronger, more fire resistant and warmer than a conventional home. Students will examine their own lifestyle choices and how these impact the environment. Camp Kawartha provides an inspiring venue for students to discover how the green design and construction of buildings can significantly reduce our impact on the environment.
Science Curriculum Links *
Understanding Life Systems:
- Grade 7 – Interactions in the Environment
Understanding Earth and Space Systems:
- Grade 7 – Heat in the Environment
Understanding Structures and Mechanisms:
- Grade 8 – Systems in Action
Geography Curriculum Links
- Grade 9 – Liveable Communities
Environmental Science Curriculum Links
University/College Preparation:
- Grade 11 – Scientific Solutions to Contemporary Environmental Challenges
- Grade 11 – Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry
- Grade 11 – Reducing and Managing Waste
- Grade 11 – Conservation of Energy
Workplace Preparation:
- Grade 11 – Human Impact on the Environment
- Grade 11 – Energy Conservation
- Grade 11 – Natural Resource Science and Management
Season Availability
Fall, winter, Spring
Program Location
Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre
Douro-Dummer, ON
* Curriculum links for this program are based on "The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Science and Technology"
Feel free to contact us about modifying programs to suit older or younger students.
