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Kids Bushcraft Skills

We run a full day Friday Forest Program at the Tapiola Outdoor Education Centre.  In the afternoons, from 1:30 to 3pm our Program has a dedicated bushcraft activity / skill. We open up this portion of the day to families that want to drop in to participate in this portion of our Forest School program. While geared towards kids 7-12, all ages and families welcome, however, spots are limited based on the activity, with most activities limited to 10 spots.

The cost to participate is $10/family, which is meant to help cover our costs for the event.
 

Upcoming Events

  • Kids Bushcraft - Nature Mandalas & Cedar Tea
    Kids Bushcraft - Nature Mandalas & Cedar Tea
    Fri, Sep 11
    Thunder Bay
    Sep 11, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    Gather what the forest is offering and build it into art, then warm up with cedar tea by the fire.
  • Kids Camping (Overnight)
    Kids Camping (Overnight)
    Fri, Sep 18
    Thunder Bay
    Sep 18, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    A night under the stars: fire, food, stories, and the woods after dark.
  • Kids Bushcraft - Fishing!
    Kids Bushcraft - Fishing!
    Fri, Sep 25
    Thunder Bay
    Sep 25, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    Casting practice on our land fishing course, then a pond where every cast pulls up something new. All gear provided.
  • Kids Bushcraft - Survival
    Kids Bushcraft - Survival
    Fri, Oct 02
    Thunder Bay
    Oct 02, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    What actually keeps you alive in the bush — then our classic Herbivores, Omnivores & Carnivores game
  • Kids Carpentry (Trail Bridges)
    Kids Carpentry (Trail Bridges)
    Fri, Oct 09
    Thunder Bay
    Oct 09, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    Real tools, real lumber, and a bridge that'll still be here in ten years.
  • Kids Bushcraft - Firecraft
    Kids Bushcraft - Firecraft
    Fri, Oct 23
    Thunder Bay
    Oct 23, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    Tinder, kindling, and three kinds of fire lay — all sparked with a ferro rod.
  • Bushcraft Games
    Bushcraft Games
    Fri, Oct 30
    Thunder Bay
    Oct 30, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    Bushcraft themed games - Teams, challenges, and a bit of competition. Costumes welcome.
  • Kids Bushcraft - Sheltercraft
    Kids Bushcraft - Sheltercraft
    Fri, Nov 13
    Thunder Bay
    Nov 13, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    This term we're going underground: building a dugout shelter that holds its own heat.
  • Kids Bushcraft - Weather Wonders
    Kids Bushcraft - Weather Wonders
    Fri, Nov 20
    Thunder Bay
    Nov 20, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    Read the clouds, the wind, and the old signs — and know when to head out.
  • Kids Bushcraft - Free Play and Catapult Launch
    Kids Bushcraft - Free Play and Catapult Launch
    Fri, Nov 27
    Thunder Bay
    Nov 27, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    Free run of the property, then we roll out the catapult for a new challenge.
  • Kids Bushcraft - Campfire Cooking & Stories
    Kids Bushcraft - Campfire Cooking & Stories
    Fri, Dec 04
    Thunder Bay
    Dec 04, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    Cook a snack over the coals, then settle in for stories and laughs.
  • Kids Bushcraft - Animal Tracks & Sign
    Kids Bushcraft - Animal Tracks & Sign
    Fri, Dec 11
    Thunder Bay
    Dec 11, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    Snow tells on everyone. Learn to read who's been down our trails.
  • Kids Bushcraft - End of Term Party
    Kids Bushcraft - End of Term Party
    Fri, Dec 18
    Thunder Bay
    Dec 18, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Thunder Bay, 140 Pento Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1W4, Canada
    Snacks, games, and a look back at the term. Come celebrate the end of the term with us.
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