Teacher Information: Plan Your Trip
Why Choose Camp Kawartha for your School Trip?
A Safe, Supportive, and Educational Experience for Students
Camp Kawartha provides all the school trip planning details you need for teachers and creates a supportive environment where every student can thrive. Our programs are carefully crafted to foster leadership skills, build self-esteem, and inspire a deep connection with nature, ensuring your class has a safe and rewarding experience.
Trip Planning Details for Teachers
We understand that organizing a school trip can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve compiled all the school trip planning details for teachers in one place, making it simple and stress-free. From packing lists to teacher resources, Camp Kawartha is here to support you at every step.
Before Booking
Teacher Information and Program Details
Planning your trip starts with having all the right teacher resources at hand. Our downloadable teacher information package includes:
- Curriculum-linked program guides
- A printable teacher’s checklist
- Step-by-step trip planning instructions
Essential Program Information for Teachers
Our diverse curriculum-linked programs cater to various educational needs. Programs are organized into five key categories:
- Environmental Science
- Adventure & Leadership
- Canadian History & Social Studies
- Physical Education & Recreation
- Environmental Arts
Download our information for teachers program guide, providing a comprehensive overview. This guide contains all the information teachers need to successfully plan their trip.
Begin the Booking Process
Check our availability calendar to choose your preferred dates. Once you’ve confirmed availability, submit our inquiry form. Our coordinator will be in touch to finalize the details and confirm your booking.
After Booking
Teacher Information and Program Details
Once your trip is confirmed, our teacher information guides will help ensure every detail is covered. You’ll have access to a downloadable packing list, a letter for parents, and a complete guide to organizing your class visit.
Download Teacher's Package
This detailed guide will help you plan your trip, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for both you and your students.
Packing List for Students
Print and share this suggested packing list with your students to ensure they are fully prepared for their adventure at Camp Kawartha.
Parent Consent Letter
This letter should be signed by a parent or guardian for each student attending, ensuring all necessary permissions are in place before the trip.
Download Teacher's Checklist
A step-by-step checklist to guide you through the pre-trip process, from finalizing bookings to preparing students.
Contact Our Office for Teacher Trip Planning Details
Reach Out with Any Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions or need additional teacher resources while planning your trip, our administrative team is here to help. Contact us during office hours, and we’ll ensure you have all the school trip planning details for teachers needed to make your school trip a success.
Teacher Resources and Classroom Programs
Bring Nature Into Your Classroom
Can’t make it to Camp Kawartha? We offer in-classroom programming with nature-focused lessons for teachers planning educational activities on-site. Check out our teacher resources to learn more about bringing Camp Kawartha to your classroom.
Touching the Earth – A conversation with Jacob Rodenburg & Drew Monkman
Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with two incredibly inspirational men who have dedicated much of their lives to engaging kids (and parents!) with nature. Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg have written The Big Book of Nature Activities. A year-round guide to outdoor learning.
Balsam Fir Motor Boat
You may be lucky enough to have balsam firs growing where you live, and if you do, you’ve got access to the tools to craft a resin-powered “motorboat” ready to zoom across any pond!
The Art of Stalking
If you’re like me, a walk through the woods is a loud affair. Stepping on sticks, squelching through mud, shuffling over dried leaves, and smashing through branches—whatever wildlife may have been hiding is long gone.
Take it Outside – Enjoying the Gifts of Winter
It’s a cold February day. A delicate layer of frost edges the corner of each window and mounds of snow smooth over bushes and trees. Birds are huddled under eaves, fluffing their feathers, reminding you that winter is well and truly here.
Nurturing Naturalists – Inspiring our Better Nature for Children of All Ages
Liam could barely contain his excitement as he bounced back and forth from one foot to the other. There, cradled in his cupped hands, was a red-backed salamander, its moist skin glistening in the sun.
The Alien Next Door – Discovering our Special Pond Friends
Ever think about what lives in the slime and the ooze of your nearby pond? It may seem like there isn’t a lot going on down in that muddy underworld — just some mud, plants and a few frogs. But you’d be surprised!
Check out additional resources for teachers on Environmental Education Ontario for more insight into nature-based learning.