Homeschool Day Trips at Cedar Springs Camp!
Come learn with us in the great outdoors through a rotating variety of instructional sessions and experiences.
Are you looking for a way to build on and enhance what your kids are learning at home?
Are you looking for a way to take their learning off of the kitchen table, and out into the exciting world around them?
Cedar Springs Camp offers regular events specifically designed with the homeschooling family in mind! Our knowledgeable staff will provide your learners with a fun and engaging environment that caters to a multi-age audience.
Through exploring areas of our beautiful campus, and with rotations available in the Animal Park, Treasure Hunter, The Ridge and Timber Valley locations, we are able to offer a variety of instructional sessions and experiences. These could include, but are not limited to, hands-on interactions with our animals, guided nature exploring, tree climbs, fossil finding, gemstone classification, seasonal activities, team building,archery and much more!
Each event will have a predetermined workshop list posted ahead of time and you are welcome to attend all of the sessions, or pick the ones that interest you the most.
Upcoming Sessions
Session Theme: Survival
Activities: Team Building, Fire Building, Shelter Building and Archery
Date: May 22nd 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Suggested Ages: 5-12
Cost: $12 per person or $45 for the entire family (whichever is less), and kids under 4 are free! A lunch option can also be purchsed for $10 per person.
Sign UpWhat to Expect!
What does a session look like?
The session will feature a variety of interactive workshops and free time, designed to be as accessible as possible for a variety of ages.
What age is this event suitable for?
We have endeavored to create a program that is accessible to a variety of ages; however, our suggested participant age is 5-13. Younger children will probably need your help to be more hands-on for some of the workshops. You are welcome to check the workshops scheduled for the event for suitability and to reach out if you have any specific questions.
What clothing would you recommend?
We are predominantly an outdoors campus so we would strongly recommend checking the weather forecast prior to your arrival and dressing in appropriate layers. While the majority of our workshop sites are covered, the rest of our parks are open to the elements. Closed-toed shoes are a requirement and unless it has been dry for an extended time, we would suggest waterproof/water-resistant ones.
If it is an outdoor campus, will the event be cancelled due to bad weather?
We believe that there is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothing! That being said, in the event of severely inclement weather or local warnings, we will do our best to communicate that the event has been cancelled or rescheduled with as much notice as possible.
Can I bring food and drinks with me for this event?
Yes! There are picnic tables in your area for you to use however there is currently no access to a fridge or freezer so make sure to plan accordingly. There will also be the opportunity to purchase a packed lunch from our onsite kitchen. Please remember that the food must stay in your designated food area and if applicable, not shared with our animals - no matter how much they ask!
What happens if I can't make the event that I booked for?
Due to the nature of the event we are unable to offer a refund at this time, however if you let us know ahead of time, we will endeavour to reschedule you for another event or come up with another solution.
What workshops are being offered?
We will be offering a rotating selection of workshops with a combination that is unique to that specific event. There will be a variety of classes ranging from local wildlife identification, traditional activities and skills, animal encounters, team building and some of our bigger Elements such as tree-climbs and archery. Check out the details on the website for event specific information.