Summer 2026
Registration opens March 1, 2026, 8:00 am
A Brief Overview of Summer Camp
3 locations summer 2026 - Canadore forest, Foley forest and Holmstead farm & forest
Age: 4.5 years minimum - your child must have attended JK or be born in 2021 or earlier to attend.
Drop off is between 8:30-9:00 and pick up is between 3:30-4:00. No after hours are offered at any location.
We are closed on Canada Day (July 1) and Civic Holiday (August 3)
We accept a maximum of 22 children at each camp, so ratios of educators to children are low
Our staff are confident and excited to bring your children out in nature, to help them grow and learn more about themselves and the land, developing friendships along the way. All staff are at a minimum first aid and CPR trained with lead staff having Wilderness First Aid. Many have completed or are working towards ECE or teacher certification. Our staff come from a variety of backgrounds and outdoor interests and all love being in nature and working with children.
$325 for a 5-day week, $260 for a 4-day week (holiday weeks).
A nonrefundable $50 deposit (deducted from the total cost) per week holds your child’s spot.
Please note our updated payment options (we offer payment plans!) and cancellation policies below.
We start every day with a gathering circle, where we talk about community agreements, sing songs, share gratitude to the land and make a plan for the day.
Every day is different at Forest School. We let the children decide how our day is structured by following their lead. Tree climbing, pond-dipping and berry picking are often favourite summer activities.
We explore the land around us, sometimes going on day-long hikes or hanging out at our base camp whittling, starting fire with flint and steel, crafting, playing on the slack lines or in the mud kitchen.
In case of extreme weather, every site has a roofed shelter where we wait out the storms with stories, crafts and games.
Spending a week with us at PSFS
Summer Camp Locations 2026
Canadore
College
1 College Drive, Parry Sound
Weeks offered:
June 29 - July 3 (closed Canada Day)
July 6 - 10
July 13 - 17
July 20 - 24
July 27 - 31
August 4 - 7
August 10 - 14
August 17 - 21
August 24 - 28
August 31 - Sept 4
Foley
Fairgrounds
60 Rankin Lake Road, Foley
Weeks offered:
June 29 - July 3 (closed Canada Day)
July 6 - 10
July 13 - 17
July 20 - 24
July 27 - 31
August 4 - 7
August 10 - 14
The Holmstead
Farm & Forest
29 Dillon Rd. Carling
Weeks offered:
August 24 - 28
August 31 - Sept. 4
Is there swimming at PSFS?
No, there is no swimming at any of our locations. We do allow pond dipping, which means children can go up to their knees to catch frogs or minnows, but swimming is not permitted.
Can I take my child out of camp to attend swimming lessons?
We advise against this. Since our days are always different, we never know exactly where we will be in the forest at a certain time. If we are in the middle of a hike or exploring a new place, we cannot have one of our staff members trek back with your child so you can pick them up for swimming. We advise against having swimming lessons during camp time.
What if I need to pick my child up early?
We understand children will occasionally need to be picked up early. Please advise us ahead of time so we are aware, and we will have a staff member walk them back to base camp for you or plan our day to be back early.
Can I send my child for a few days or a partial week?
No. In order to ensure our camps can run smoothly, you must register your child for the full week of camp.
What is the $50 non refundable deposit?
The $50 non refundable deposit is subtracted from the total week’s fees in order to hold your registration. It is applied to each family, each week. For instance, if you sign up 2 children for a week of camp, we ask that you pay $50 within 14 days of registration to secure both children’s spots for that week. If you register a second week we ask for another $50 deposit for that week, etc. You then owe the remaining balance of each week which can be paid through various options below (we have payment plans! ).
Frequently Asked Questions
Payment Policy
Payment Option 1 - Pay in Full
Pay a $50 non-refundable deposit to confirm registration per family, per summer week.
Pay the remaining balance in full at time of registration.
Payment Option 2 - Payment Plan
Pay a $50 non-refundable deposit to confirm registration per family, per summer week.
Set up a payment plan by emailing admin@psforestschool.com.
Payment Option 3 - Subsidy
Request DSSAB subsidy support by first emailing subsidy@psdssab.org then emailing admin@psforestschool.com to confirm registration and payment by DSSAB. Learn more about subsidy support by visiting the Parry Sound District of Social Services website.
Please note the timeline for payment:
All payments are due within 14 days of registration. A 1.5% interest rate will be applied to any overdue balance.
If you have an outstanding invoice that has not been paid, you cannot register a family member for a new program. Please pay all outstanding balances to ensure opportunity for full enrollment. Thank you.
Cancellation Policy
Please note the timelines for cancellations:
28 days notice or more prior to the program start date: a full refund will be issued, minus the non-refundable $50 registration fee.
14-28 days notice prior to the program start date: 50% refund
Less than 14 days notice prior to the program start date: no refunds will be issued.
We will provide full refunds within any timeframe if any of the following occur:
** In the event we are forced into mandatory closure by our governing bodies
** In the event that we are not able to hold a program based on staffing shortages/illnesses
** If a participant comes down with an extreme and/or long term illness, that lasts longer than 14 days or an injury that would prevent participation in our program (with a written note from their physician)