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Geocaching Camps, Tours & Facilitated Programs
MVCA is dedicated to delivering meaningful education programming that fosters a deeper connection to the watershed. We are keen to assist community members of all ages in not only understanding how to safely enjoy the nature around them, but how to participate actively in sustaining the beautiful watershed and wetlands in which they live.
March Break Camp 2025 - Slide into Adventure
When: Monday March 10, 2025 - Friday March 14, 2025
Program Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Early Drop-Off (additional fee): 8:00am or after
Late Pick-Up (additional fee): 5:00pm or before
Where: Mill of Kintail Conservation Area
2854 Ramsay Concession 8, Almonte
Ages: 6 - 12
With spring just around the corner, and winter at it's end, this camp will include educational and fun activities that coincide with the changing seasons in the watershed. Activities will include: snowshoeing (or hiking), campfires, scavenger hunts, survival skills, animal tracking, and more. We will include topics such as cold water/ ice safety, and watershed stewardship.
To register: complete payment via the portal above, and download and complete a 'Day Camper' waiver (email the completed waiver to: programs@mvc.on.ca).
PA Day Camps 2025 - Wild for Watersheds
When: Winter - Spring 2025
Multiple Dates - more dates to be added for spring sessions.
Visit the payment portal for up-to-date availability.
Camps will run for 1-day, from 9am - 4pm.
Early Drop-Off (additional fee): 8:00am or after
Late Pick-Up (additional fee): 5:00pm or before
Ages: 6-12
Where: Mill of Kintail Conservation Area - 2854 Ramsay Concession 8, Almonte
Come join us for our exciting and educational PA Day camps. Each month, programs will change with the seasons to incorporate fun activities that are engaging and informative! Snowshoeing, scavenger hunts, survival skills, stream studies... and activities that touch on important topics such as watersheds, water safety, and wetland wildlife!
To register: choose your session(s)/date(s), complete payment via the portal above, and download and complete a 'Day Camper' waiver (email the completed waiver to: programs@mvc.on.ca).
Summer Camps 2025 - Information coming soon!
More information coming soon!
School Groups - Watershed Education
We welcome educators and their classes to one of our beautiful conservation areas for a day of exploration, curiosity and outdoor engagement! Working with teachers to meet curriculum goals, activities will be focused on outdoor education, connection to nature, and a deeper understanding of the watershed. Teachers can choose from a variety of seasonal activities and programs.
Full-Day Program (4.5 hours)
Where: Mill of Kintail Conservation Area
For full use of our Education Center, Museum, and buildings, the M.O.K is the primary booking location. But, other locations can be booked as desired.
Additional Location Options: Morris Island Conservation Area, Purdon Conservation Area (seasonal)
Typical Timeframe: 9:30am - 2:00pm (2x 90-minute activity blocks, and lunch break)
Half-Day Program (2.5 hours)
Where: Mill of Kintail Conservation Area
For full use of our Education Center and buildings, the M.O.K is the primary booking location, but other locations can be used as desired.
Additional Location Options: Morris Island Conservation Area, Purdon Conservation Area (seasonal)
Typical Timeframe: 9:30am - 12pm (90-100 minute activity block, plus break or lunch)
To register: complete a 'School or Private Group' booking form. Select the booking length via the portal above and complete payment. Send your completed booking form to programs@mvc.on.ca. Programs are only finalized once you have received a confirmation email that indicates your chosen date is available. If you require an alternative payment method such as cheque or electronic transfer, let us know.
Activity Options (including but not limited to):
- Scavenger Hunts
- Snowshoeing or Hiking
- Insect Catching
- Stream Study: search for organisms, water health testing (Water Rangers)
- Nature Arts and Crafts
- Native vs Invasive Plant ID
- Planting, Seeding
- Soils
- Science Projects: 'solar cooking', 'boat-races'
- Shelter Building (shapes and structures)
- Survival Skills/Hard Skills
- Leave no Trace activities
- Watershed and Wetlands activities
- Themed Games ('Predator Vs. Prey' tag)
- Spring Water Awareness presentation
- And more!
Facilitated Program - Site Visit
We offer facilitated programs directly at client locations and schools. This is not exclusive to schools, and we welcome private bookings from any type of organization, club or business within the watershed. Topics can include: an 'Introduction to MVCA', watersheds and wetlands, seasonal themes, and more. Contact us today to discuss your booking.
To register: email programs@mvc.on.ca directly to inquire about your desired program, and once confirmed, complete payment via the portal above.
Guided Site Tours - Information coming soon!
Guided tours will occur year-round at all conservation areas. Please note any children attending must be supervised by a guardian/adult.
Dates and information coming soon!
My son loved this camp! We have tried several camps before but this has been the only one he really enjoys and has asked to go back there. Thank you!! Will be registering him for the summer next year.
- Parent, Outdoor Adventure Camp Participant, Summer 2024