Educational Programs
Welcome to the Outdoor Education Program at the Tiffin Centre
At the Tiffin Centre, one of our most important goals is to provide a quality and innovative Environmental Education and Outreach Program for the students and residents of our watershed. In our custom-designed educational and recreational programs, we make as many connections to the Ontario Curriculum as possible and, most importantly, we give students the opportunity to connect with the natural world. Our student-centered approach to learning provides many opportunities for students to investigate first-hand the environment in which they live. Students will gain a better understanding and sense of appreciation for all living things as they explore, experience and enjoy the Tiffin Centre.
Our connections to the Ontario Science & Technology curriculum are extensive. To provide a more holistic approach, we have also integrated the arts, social studies, health and physical education, literacy and numeracy into our programs.
Please select a link for more information on our programs:
| CAMP TIFFIN | |
| 2013 dates and registration form now available | |
| SCHOOL PROGRAMS | |
| Primary Junior Intermediate High school Seasonal programs: -Winter electives |
 Click here for information on our bus subsidy program |
| OUTREACH PROGRAMS | |
| In-school programming for grades K-6 (PDF flyer) | |
| SEASONAL PROGRAMS | |
| Winter/Spring - Maple Syrup Tours | |
| DAYCAMPS AND DAYCARES | |
| Pre-school programs March Break programs Summer vacation programs (coming soon!) |
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| SERVICE GROUPS | |
| Girl Guide programs Scouting programs |
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HOW TO BOOK A PROGRAM:
Step 1:
Call and speak directly with our Environmental Education Program Coordinator at (705)424-1485 ext.280 to select/confirm a date and discuss program availability.
Step 2:
Click here for a booking form to print and and fill out.
Step 3:
Send your completed booking form to the Program Coordinator either by fax to (705) 424-4694 or by e-mail to outdoored@nvca.on.ca.
You will be contacted by program staff one week prior to your visit to confirm details and discuss any special requirements or objectives.
FEES:
Full Day = $13.50 per student
Half Day = $9.65 per student
* There is no charge for teachers and parent volunteers
** The Tiffin Centre requires a minimum of 20 students per program, or a minimum fee of $270 for a full day or $193 for a half day.
*** A different pricing structure applies to preschools and daycares - please visit the program page for details.
For more information
If you have questions about our programs, facilities or reservation procedure, please contact the Environmental Education Program Coordinator by phone at (705) 424-1485 ext.280 or by e-mail at outdoored@nvca.on.ca.
photo by Bethany Reddy
OUR FACILITIES:
The Tiffin Centre for Conservation
In addition to unique natural features on the 300+ acre Tiffin Centre site, we have a wide range of facilities to accommodate your group:
- the 6,000 sq. ft. John L. Jose Environmental Learning Centre has two labs and a Great Hall which seats up to 100 people
- an outdoor classroom
- a picnic pavilion
- a 17 km network of trails, including many that are wheelchair accessible
- an operating maple sugar bush
- a group campground
- a Low Ropes Challenge Course
photo by Bethany Reddy