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Outdoor Education

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Core Curriculum Based Programs

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An Experiential Learning Centre on over 100 Acres of Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve!

Let us help meet your core curriculum needs! At Highlands Outdoor Education Centre your class will experience hands on and inquiry based learning while completing specific expectations of the Ontario Curriculum. We offer a great selection of dynamic programs!

All programs and activities at Highlands Outdoor Education Centre have been cross-referenced to the Ontario Curriculum for your convenience and cover a wide range of both specific and general expectations from strands.  All programs incorporate Language requirements through writing, reading, oral and visual communication components that are inherent in all of our on-site activities. All Programs are dynamic and adaptable to your group.

Bag lunches are always welcome.

Skilled Interpretative Staff ~ Sheltered Lunch Room and Indoor Washroom

Spring & Fall 2023/2024
Half Day (One Program): $20.00 per student
Full Day (Two Programs): $25.00 per student
Winter 2023-2024
Full Day (Two programs): $30.00 per student (rentals and lesson included)
Teachers & Parents: FREE

*Pre-Booking Required

  • Skilled Interpretative Staff - Learning Centre
  • Washrooms and Eating Areas – Cold and Warm Drinks Available for Purchase during the Winter Season

Forest School & Ecological Studies

Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs. PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult for every 5 … Read more

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Kindergarten

General Information All Programs must be reserved in advance and are designed as half-day sessions for a minimum of 15 students per program. Two half-day programs make an exciting full-day program. Program runs rain or shine (unless extreme weather conditions … Read more

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Grade One

Grade 1 Programs Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots (for Farm and Pond or when raining) or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs. PARENT VOLUNTEERS … Read more

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Grade Two

Grade 2 Programs Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots (for Farm and Pond or when raining) or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs. PARENT VOLUNTEERS … Read more

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Grade Three

Grade 3 Programs Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs. PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult for … Read more

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Grade Four

Grade 4 Programs Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs. PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult … Read more

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Grade Five

Grade 5 Programs Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs. PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult … Read more

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Grade Six

Grade 6 Programs Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs. PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult … Read more

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Grade Seven

Grade 7 Programs Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs. PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult … Read more

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Grade Eight

Grade 8 Programs Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs. PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult … Read more

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