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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 2026 - We are the Wild
When: Monday March 16th - Friday March 20th, 2026
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 nearing the 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 information on topics such as cold water awareness, ice safety, and watershed stewardship.
To register: complete payment via the portal above (Click: Reserve Your Spot Today), and download and complete a 'Day Camper' waiver. Email the completed waiver to: programs@mvc.on.ca.
PA Day Camps 2025/26 - Wild for Watersheds
When: Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 dates now available. Spring 2026 dates to be launched shortly.
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).
Guided Public Walks - Partnered with CMHA
'Mood Walks' Dates, Themes and Locations (more dates to be added):
- Saturday, September 21st, 2025 - Fall Colors Mood Walk
- Where: Mill of Kintail Conservation Area
- 1pm - 3pm
- Join us to enjoy the fall leaves, soak in the beauty of nature and connect with community members for this mindful excursion.
- Thursday, October 30th, 2025 - Under the Moon Walk
- Where: Mill of Kintail Conservation Area
- 6pm - 8pm
- Join us for a walk after dusk. Experience the calmness (and spookiness) of the forest at night just ahead of Halloween. Headlamps to be provided.
Visit the payment portal for up-to-date availability, and to purchase a ticket. You will receive a confirmation email ahead of your booked walk with all relevant information.
Ages: ALL AGES. Children must be supervised by an adult.
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.
We want to thank CMHA for partnering with us on 'Mood Walks'.
School Groups - Watershed Education
NOW TAKING FALL BOOKING REQUESTS - EMAIL Programs@mvc.on.ca
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. Pricing will be discussed as we process your booking form.
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)
- Water Awareness Safety Program (previously 'SWAP'): ice and cold-water safety
- And more!
Site Visits and Custom Programs
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 Water Awareness Safety Program (previously known as S.W.A.P) in the Winter or Spring - speaking to ice, cold/fast water, and general water safety. Contact us today to discuss your booking.
To register: email programs@mvc.on.ca directly to inquire about your desired program.
Summer Adventure Camps 2026 - Coming Soon
2026 dates to be added in Fall 2025.
Summer 2025 registration is closed.
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.
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