Educational
offer
GOOD WEATHER, BAD WEATHER, COME PLAY OUTSIDE!
In the Laurentian forest, along the Ouareau River, discover a grandiose nature! Have fun, educational and stimulating experiences, make connections between classmates and invite children to surpass themselves. Our packages adapt according to budgets and desired objectives. Whether for a day trip or for a stay with one night, with or without animation, our 4 seasons offer is for daycares, daycare, day camp, schools and more.
A Day of outdooR fun!
Personalize your day with à la carte activities:
- Forest knowledge workshops, animated by Natura Borealis: forest survival skills, discovery of edible plants, basics of tracking, etc.
- Forest Yoga
- Hiking, cross country, snowshoeing
- Treasure hunt
- Nature art: plant dyeing, solar prints flower bombs, etc.
- Bannick bread workshop
- Circus arts & traditional sports
- “No trace” technique
- Tales and legends around the fire
NATURE CLASS WITH OVERNIGHT STAY
Want to extend your stay with a night in camping? Near the pavilion with all services, on a wooded lot overlooking the Ouareau River, our groups campsite can accommodate up to 40 people each. Come and tell stories by the fire and sleep under the stars!
*Tents available for rent
Details
SPRING
From the beginning of May until the end of the school calendar. It’s spring, come and see nature wake up!
End the school year by creating fantastic memories!
Free activities, included in the price of access to the park
- Hiking, 12 km of trails
- Beach volleyball
- Access to the banks of the Ouareau River (unsupervised)
- Picnic Campfire (wood for sale on site)
- Nature treasure hunt
- Scout hideout
- Cross-country race
Activities à la carte, on demand $
- Forest related knowledge workshops;
- The basics of forest survival
- Fire basics
- The basics of tracking
- Interpretation of the flora + edible plants
- Forest yoga
- Brico nature:
- vegetable dye
- solar prints
- giant mandalas
- flower bombs
- Bannick bread workshop
- Circus arts
- Discovery of traditional sports
- “No trace” technique
- Tales and legends around the fire
FALL
Free activities, included in the price of access to the park
- Hiking, 12 km of trails
- Beach volleyball
- Access to the banks of the Ouareau River (unsupervised)
- Picnic Campfire (wood for sale on site)
- Nature treasure hunt
- Scout hideout
- Cross-country race
Activities à la carte, on demand $
- Forest related knowledge workshops;
- The basics of forest survival
- Fire basics
- The basics of tracking
- Interpretation of the flora + edible plants
- Forest yoga
- Brico nature:
- vegetable dye
- solar prints
- giant mandalas
- flower bombs
- Bannick bread workshop
- Circus arts
- Discovery of traditional sports
- “No trace” technique
- Tales and legends around the fire
WINTER
From January to the end of March, come and experience winter magic. A story around a campfire, a snowshoe expedition, an animal tracking workshop, tie your hat to play under the snowy fir trees!
Free activities, included in the price of access to the park
- Hiking, 12 km of groomed trails
- 10 km of marked snowshoeing and off-road skiing
- Picnic Campfire (wood for sale on site)
- Nature treasure hunt
- Scout hideout
Activities à la carte, on demand $
- Forest related knowledge workshops;
- The basics of forest survival
- Fire basics
- The basics of tracking
- Snowshoe yoga
- Nature art (painting on snow, land art, etc.)
- Quinzy construction
- Initiation to cross-country skiing
- Snow sculpture
- Bannick bread workshop
- Circus arts
- Snow scooter
- “No trace” technique
- Tales and legends around the fire
- Night torchlight walk
SUMMER
We are welcoming day camp wishing to offer their campers an original and natured centred day trip. Our eco-responsible programming focuses on fun and educational activities related to the discovery of the environment, fauna and flora.
Free activities, included in the price of access to the park
- Hiking, 12 km of trails
- Beach volleyball
- Access to the banks of the Ouareau River (unsupervised)
- Picnic Campfire (wood for sale on site)
- Nature treasure hunt
- Scout hideout
- Cross-country race
Activities à la carte, on demand $
- Forest related knowledge workshops;
- The basics of forest survival
- Fire basics
- The basics of tracking
- Interpretation of the flora + edible plants
- Forest yoga
- Brico nature:
- vegetable dye
- solar prints
- giant mandalas
- flower bombs
- Bannick bread workshop
- Circus arts
- Discovery of traditional sports
- “No trace” technique
- Tales and legends around the fire
SERVICES
- 12 km of hiking trails (4 seasons)
- 10 km of snowshoeing and off-piste skiing (winter) Access to the banks of the Ouareau River (unsuppervised)
- Campfire areas and picnic tables
- Beach volleyball court Pavilion: toilets, showers Community room with heated area
- Drinking water
- Parking
- First aid
- Animation
- Catering service
- Children’s park style “Nature play” (coming in 2024)
SCHEDULE
Journée
Selon cet horaire type, jusqu’à 4 activités peuvent être choisies.
Selon votre budget et vos objectifs, elles peuvent être libres et/ou animés.
L’horaire peut être adapté sur mesure. Appelez-nous pour nous parler de vos besoins et envies!
9:30 Arrivée
9:45 Collation
10:00 Activité 1
11:00 Activité 2
12:00 Dîner
13:00 Activité 3
14:00 Activité 4
14:45 Collation
15:00: Départ
Journée + Soirée
À l’horaire type de la journée s’ajoute:
15:00 à 17:00 Jeux libres & montage des tentes
17:00 à 18:00 Souper
18:00 à 19:00 5e atelier/activité
19:00 à 20:00 Feu de camp
20:00 Départ
Avec nuitée
À l’horaire type de la journée + soirée s’ajoute, au jour 2:
7:00 à 9:00 Lever, déjeuner & démontage des tentes
9:00 à 10:00 6e atelier/activité
10:00 à 11:00 7e atelier/activité
11:00 Départ
FEES
- From 9:30 to 15:00
- From $5 per child
- From 9:30 to 20:00
- From $10 per child
Day + 1 night camping, without animation
- From 9:30 (day 1) to 15:00 (day 2)
- From $20 per child
Day + 2 nights camping, without animation
- From 9:30 day 1 to 15:00 day 3
- From $30 per child
Animations à la carte
- Starting at $5 per child, per activity.
One teacher per class of 20 students is received free of charge.
Additional teachers or accompanying adults must pay the regular price.
*Rates are subject to change without notice, taxes not included
RESERVATION POLICY
- No refund possible for
- whatever the reason.
- In case of force majeure, a credit may be granted.
- The payment of the stay must be paid in full upon receipt of the invoice.
SUSTAINABILITY
“We love what has amazed us, and we protect what we love”
-Jacques-Yves Cousteau
We wish, through a program centered on the discovery of nature, to awaken the sense of responsibility of each in the preservation of the environment.
Our commitments:
- Offer programming focused on the discovery of Laurentian fauna and flora
- Prioritize local buying
- Foster collaborations with local businesses
- Waste sorting, composting on site
- Promote the zero waste lunch box
- Promote the “No trace”
OUR PARTNERS
Some à la carte activities are led by partners recognized for the quality of their activities.
APPRENDRE AVEC SAMIA
Samia is a teacher passionate about education and creating educational ressources. She believes that learning while having fun is the best way to favorise the children’s learnings. She offers a range of crafts and scientific workshops for all age groups.
Booking
Contact us, our project manager will help you to select activities according to the season, your budget, the number of participants and your specific needs.
450-944-0165