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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 2025 - Slide into Adventure Camp
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 Dates 2025 - Wild for Watersheds Camps
When: Fall dates available July 2025.
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
Where: Mill of Kintail Conservation Area
2854 Ramsay Concession 8, Almonte
Ages: 6-12
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 2025 - Outdoor Adventure and Nature Camps
When: Weekly, July 7th until August 22nd, 2025 (no camp on holidays)
Visit the payment portal for up-to-date availability on each program week.
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
Each week, campers will enjoy a variety of nature-themed games and adventurous activities at our beautiful Mill of Kintail location. Each day will include time spent playing, learning and exploring in the forested trails, stream, and fields. Our goal is for children to enjoy time in nature, have a blast, and learn something new about the wild world. For major activities, campers will be split by age groups as needed to ensure age-appropriate levels of play!
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. Registration opens February 19th, 2025.
School Groups - Watershed Education
SPRING BOOKINGS CURRENTLY CLOSED - Now Taking Fall Booking Requests.
Program sponsored by Ontario Power Generation - The Power for Change Project
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.
Typical Timeframe: 9:30am - 2:00pm (2 90-minute activity blocks, and a 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: 10:30am - 1:00pm (90-100 minute activity block, plus break or lunch)
To register: complete a 'School or Private Group' booking form. Send your completed booking form to programs@mvc.on.ca. Programs are only finalized once you have received a confirmation email. Program Fees are listed here: MVCA Square Site.
Activity and Topic Options (including but not limited to):
- Scavenger Hunts
- Snowshoeing or Hiking
- Insect Catching
- Stream Study: search for organisms, Water Rangers
- Nature Arts and Crafts
- Native vs Invasive Plant ID
- Planting, Seeding
- Soils
- Science Projects: 'solar cooking', 'recycled boat-races', 'snow study'
- 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 Presentations: ice and cold-water safety
- And more!
Facilitated Program - Site Visit or Custom Activity
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.
Our most popular program is the Spring Water Awareness Program in the Winter or Spring - speaking to ice and cold-water safety. Contact us today to discuss your booking.
To register: email programs@mvc.on.ca directly to inquire about your desired program.
Guided Site Tours - Coming Fall 2025
Guided tours will occur year-round at our beautiful conservation areas. Tours will focus on seasonal themes and will offer specific information on the history, natural landscape, and special features of our locations. Tours will also offer opportunity for community engagement, networking, and socialization.
Tours will launch Fall 2025.
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
We thought the presentation was very educational and well done. You (Emma, presenter) did a great job... we should hire you as a teacher. You definitely have the skill set to do that...
- Teacher, participated in our Spring Water Awareness presentations, Spring 2025
Excellent camp! The girls didn’t want to leave at the end of each day. You are very well organized and staffed adequately!
- Parent, March Break Slide into Adventure Camp Participant, March 2025