Educational Programs
Welcome to the Outdoor Education Program at the Tiffin Centre
At the Tiffin Centre, one of our most important purposes is to provide a quality and innovative Environmental Education & 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, yet 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 click the following links for more information on our programs:
Primary
Junior
Intermediate
High school
In-school Outreach programs - NEW for 2009-10 school year
Winter programs for 2009-10
Pre-school programs
Girl Guide programs
Scouts Canada programs
YMCA Summer Day Camp at the Tiffin Centre
The Tiffin Outdoor Discovery Camp gives campers an opportunity each day to enjoy and learn about nature through hands on adventures! Each session includes themed activities as well as the following: team dynamics and a low ropes challenge course, canoeing, a sleepover during the 2nd week, wilderness skills, special guestsand more.
Week 1 June 30 to July 2* Welcome Week
Week 2 & 3 July 5 to 16 Where the Wild Things Are
Week 4 & 5 July 19 to 30 Science and Nature Explorers
Week 6 & 7 Aug 3 to 13* The Amazing Race
Week 8 & 9 Aug 16 to 27 Predators and Prey
Day Camp Cost YMCA Members Non-Members
1 week session $90 $102
2 week session $300 $340
$270* $306*
* short weeks
For more information and to register for the camp with the YMCA, please click here.
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Tiffin Centre Facilities
In addition to unique natural features on the 500-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 kilometre network of trails
- an operating maple sugar bush
- a group campground
- a Low Ropes Challenge Course
Reservation Procedure
Step 1: Call and speak directly with our Environmental Education Program Coordinator at (705) 424-1485 to select/confirm a date and discuss program availability.
Step 2: Click here for a booking form to complete.
Step 3: Send your completed booking form to the Program Coordinator either by fax to (705) 424-4694 or by email 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.
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 or by email at outdoored@nvca.on.ca.