Homeschool outdoor learning in Canada
4 hand-checked outdoor learning resources for homeschooling families, with honest cost labels. Free options are listed first. See the full resource directory for every category.
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- FreeAges 6–11
Parks Canada Xplorers
A free activity booklet program for children (usually about 6–11) offered at many national parks and historic sites; kids complete a set number of activities to earn a souvenir. This page is Prince Edward Island National Park's version, and each site has its own.
Visit parks.canada.ca ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 5–14
Let's Talk Science: Outdoor STEM
Free activities that take science outside, such as investigating soil, designing a bee house and exploring local habitats.
Visit letstalkscience.ca ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAll ages
Parks Canada Learn-to Camp
Workshops for families new to camping covering wildlife safety, campfire skills and gear for a first trip. This page covers Rouge National Urban Park in Toronto; other parks run their own sessions, and dates change each season.
Visit parks.canada.ca ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 5–18
Canadian Wildlife Federation: WILD Education
Wildlife and environmental education guides (Project WILD, Below Zero and WILD About Sports) delivered through workshops for teachers and informal educators. Related CWF programs include schoolyard pollinator projects and webinars with scientists.
Visit cwf-fcf.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)