Information for Teachers
Camp Kawartha provides a supportive environment where every student can thrive by trying new experiences, practicing leadership skills and connecting with nature.
Below, please find information to help prepare your class for their arrival.
Before Booking
Download Our Program Guide
Our curriculum-linked programs are divided into five categories:
1. Environmental Science
2. Adventure & Leadership
3. Canadian History & Social Studies
4. Physical Education & Recreation
5. Environmental Arts
Download the guide for a comprehensive overview of each program.
Begin the Booking Process
Check our availability calendar to see if your preferred dates are available and then submit an inquiry form. Our coordinator will be in touch to confirm.
After Booking
Download Teacher's Package
A step-by-step guide to help you plan your entire stay.
Download Packing List
A suggested packing list that you can print and share with your students to ensure they’re best prepared for their stay.
Letter to Parents
A letter to be signed by a parent/guardian of each student attending.
Download Teacher's Checklist
Print off and use this handy checklist to ensure each step of your planning is smooth and efficient.
Contacting Our Office
Our administration office can be reached during regular business hours of Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Messages left on our voicemail overnight will be delivered as soon as possible the next day. We recommend that visiting teachers and parent chaperones carry cellphones in case parents need to reach the group during evening hours.
Resources for Teachers and Schools
Nature in YOUR Classroom
Did you know Camp Kawartha has programs they can bring to your class? We have an amazing team of outdoor educators who have developed nature-focused programming that has been deisgn to deliver right inthe classroom. If it’s too hard to organize a class trip, let Camp Kawarath come to you!
The Book of Nature Connection is Now Available
Executive Director, Jacob Rodenburg, has just had his second book published – The Book of Nature Connection: 70 Sensory Activities for All Ages. The...
Nature Notes: The Earthworm is an Invader!
With the recent rain we saw earthworms emerge from their holes and stretch their way to other locations. The Robins were happy, and probably the...
Nature Notes: The Chipmunk
Now that spring has arrived you may be seeing one of the heralds of spring – the Chipmunk! They are emerging from their winter dens where they...
Nature Notes: Your Bird Feeding Station
Looking out at our feeders we see a variety of birds throughout the day – finches, jays, cardinals, chickadees – the list goes on. We have feeders...
Gikendawmowin book boxes & scavenger hunt!
Below is the description of a great project that one of the young people, Minowe, who has attended programming at the Environment Centre for years...
Nature Notes: Benefits of Indoor Plants
Back in November, someone saved the Boston Ivy that was inadvertently left outside. Although it had snow on it and many of the leaves were brown,...