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Plan an outdoor adventure at the Kortright Centre as part of your camp, daycare or youth group program, and discover the fascinating world of nature.

We offer a variety of fun and informative nature discovery programs, taught by environmental educators.

Most programs are ideal for children aged 6 to 14. For preschool children, we recommend the programs Bug Hunt and Nature Exploration.

kids run on the boardwalk at Kortright Centre

PROGRAM PRICING

Regular Price

PER CLASS
(Up to a maximum of 30 students)

Half-Day Program: $260.00
Full-Day Program: $465.00

Special Program Price

PER CLASS
(Up to a maximum of 30 students)

Team Building and Low Ropes – Half Day: $275.00
Team Building and Low Ropes – Full Day: $505.00
Maple Syrup (half day): $290.00

Material / Maintenance Fees

 

GPS/Geocaching: $15

We are pleased to offer 1 complimentary admission to teachers and supervisors for every 10 participants.
All other adults $8.00

A 50% deposit is due one month before your visit.

Any two half day programs may be combined to make an
exciting full day program.

Prices subject to change without notice.

kids explore trail at Kortright Centre

FIND A PROGRAM

ATTENTION GROUP LEADERS: Please contact us if you do not see a program that meets your needs. Our staff can modify programming to meet the requirements of a wide variety of group types.

  • children use forest camouflage to hide at Kortright Centre survival camp

    ANIMAL GAMES

    Imagine you are a squirrel, a deer, or a rabbit: how would you survive in the forest?

  • bug crawls on boy's hand at Kortright summer nature camp

    BUG HUNT

    Ambush bugs, Tiger beetles, Dragonflies and Painted Lady Butterflies: just some of the fascinating insects and invertebrates you may see…

  • students watch beekeeper at work

    BUSY AS A BEE

    Observe Kortright’s active bee hives from the safety of a screened-in building.

  • students take part in GPS and mapping program

    FINDING YOUR WAY: GPS/GEOCACHING

    Learn about GPS technology and how it is used.

  • trail in woods at Kortright Centre

    FINDING YOUR WAY: MAPPING AND ORIENTEERING

    Learn map reading and orienteering skills and work in teams to navigate your way to orienteering markers at different locations…

  • owl at Kortright Centre

    GIVE A HOOT

    Hike through owl territory and learn to “hoot like an owl”.

  • kite soars in blue sky

    KITE FLYING FUN

    Come fly a kite!

  • kids take part in community cleanup

    LET’S GO GREEN

    Learn hands-on skills to conserve water and energy, to reduce waste and water pollution at home, in school, and in…

  • MOCCASIN WALK

    Journey back 400 years and learn how the Wendat people used natural resources to survive.

  • student cups small frog in hands

    NATURE EXPLORATION

    This seasonally adjusted program focuses on the plants and animals of Kortright.

  • a child examines a caterpillar on a leaf

    NEURDODIVERGENCE IN NATURE FAMILY PROGRAM

    The Neurodivergence in Nature Family Program offers a supportive, inclusive experience for children and their caregivers, including respite workers, social…

  • young girl sits inside forest shelter

    SURVIVAL SKILLS

    Learn what to do if you get lost in the woods. Work in small teams to build a fire and…

  • student balances on low ropes at Kortright Centre

    TEAM BUILDING AND LOW ROPES

    This special program allows participants to develop group skills such as working together, sharing ideas, trust, problem solving, patience and…

  • wetland area at Kortright Centre

    WETLAND DISCOVERY

    With a dip net in hand, look for frogs, fish, turtles, invertebrates and more. Play games and learn what you…

BOOKING YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

All programs must be booked in advance.

Programs are 1.5 to 2 hours long. Morning programs are from 10 am to 12 pm. Afternoon programs are from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. (These times may be adjusted slightly to accommodate your travel arrangements.) Full day programs include a half hour lunch break.

Programs always have an outdoor component. Groups should dress for the conditions on the day of their visit. Before your visit, please discuss the importance of dressing appropriately for outdoor activities. On days of inclement weather the program will be modified to include some indoor activities along with the outdoor components.

Please note that most Kortright programs can be adapted for groups with special needs.

Meal options available. Please contact By Peter and Paul’s for details: kortright@bypnp.com.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR BOOKING? Call 416.667.6295 x 602 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

youngsters hone their nature observation skills at Kortright spy camp

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