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Ottawa & the Ottawa Valley
Meetups, skill sessions, and family adventures across Ottawa and the Valley—with plenty of easy-access trail options.
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Locations / Service Area
Eastern Ontario + GTA—with a base camp near Sharbot Lake.
Outdoor Kids is a community-based outdoor education program. We organize meetups and skill-building events across the region—and we help families connect with other families near them.
Base Camp
Sharbot Lake, Ontario (50 acres)
We have a base camp on 50 acres near Sharbot Lake. This gives us a consistent home for deeper skill-building days, seasonal projects, and family-friendly learning that benefits from a stable location.
Think: fire and shelter practice, navigation games, tool skills, tracking, and camping foundations—with a community vibe.
What to expect at base camp:
- ✓A safe, family-friendly learning environment
- ✓Hands-on skill sessions (not lectures)
- ✓Space for kids to explore and build confidence
- ✓Clear safety rules and calm supervision
- ✓A welcoming community (English & French)
Sharbot Lake base camp details
- •50 acres of space for skill-building and family-friendly exploration
- •A consistent place for seasonal projects and deeper learning days
- •A calm, safety-first environment designed for real families
A real place to return to
Base camp gives families a consistent home for learning—so skills build faster, and kids feel grounded.
How locations work
We don’t lock families into one spot. Events are scheduled based on season, member interest, and what we’re practicing.
Local meetups
Families connect near them.
Seasonal events
Spring, summer, fall, winter skills.
Base camp days
Sharbot Lake deeper sessions.
Community-led
Members help shape what happens.
Regions we serve
If you’re anywhere in these areas, you’re in the right place. And if you’re just outside them—join anyway. We’re building a network.
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Kingston & the Thousand Islands
Shoreline exploring, navigation, and camping skills in one of the most beautiful regions in Ontario.
KingstonGananoqueThousand IslandsFrontenac
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Cornwall & the St. Lawrence Corridor
Family-friendly outdoor learning along the St. Lawrence—great for wildlife, tracking, and seasonal skills.
CornwallLong SaultMorrisburgSouth Stormont
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Pembroke & the Upper Ottawa Valley
Big nature, quiet trails, and real wilderness learning opportunities—especially for families who want space.
PembrokePetawawaDeep RiverEganville
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Gatineau Park Region
Just across the river—a powerhouse for hikes, nature connection, and skill-building in every season.
ChelseaWakefieldGatineau Park
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Toronto & the GTA
We’re expanding our reach to serve more families in the GTA—with community connection and seasonal meetups.
TorontoDurhamYorkPeelHalton
Want to find families near you?
Join the free community and introduce your family—we’ll help you plug into the right region.
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