July Summer Programs at Foley Mountain Conservation Area

Foley Mountain Conservation AreaFREE MORNING PROGRAMS (10 to 11:30 a.m.) — Free with a park day or annual pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult for all morning programs. Meet at the Interpretive Centre unless otherwise specified.

FULL DAY PROGRAMS — (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) The cost for these full care programs is $35 per child and $30 for an additional family member registered in the same session. Programs are for children aged 6 – 12 and pre-registration is required.

NEW HALF DAY KINDER CAMP ( 9 to 11:30 a.m.) – Enjoy this new camp for only $15 per child and $12 for an additional family member registered in the same session. Programs are for children aged 4 – 6.

INTERPRETIVE CENTRE (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Experience the children’s nature discovery centre and get local tourism information from the experienced RVCA staff from Monday – Friday.

Click Here to download July’s Events at the Foley Mountain Conservation Area.

Tuesday July 9, 2013 – FULL DAY PROGRAM Mini Beasts and Super Bugs: Interact up close and personal with animals that fly, slither, crawl, and swim!

Thursday July 11, 2013 – FREE MORNING PROGRAM 50 Things To Do in your Conservation Area: 10–11:30 a.m Discover all kinds of adventures that you can experience in your local conservation area.

Tuesday July, 16, 2013 – FULL DAY PROGRAM Way of the Woods: Learn survival techniques like how to build a shelter, build a fire in the woods, cook outdoors and much more!

Thursday July 18, 2013 – FREE MORNING PROGRAM Orienteering and GPS: 10–11:30 a.m Lose yourself in the ways of map and compass! Discover the basics of map and compass work and navigate through our orienteering course.
(Meet at the Group Campground)

Nature Adventurers Day Camp Ages 6 – 12 
Monday July 22 to Friday July 26
 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Pre-registration required)
 Join our outdoor educators for a week full of fun in the forest for children aged 6 – 12!
• Activities include nature-based exploration, games, crafts, and more with qualified and experienced outdoor education staff.
• Cost is $175 per child or $150 for an additional family member.

Tuesday July 30, 2012 – FULL DAY PROGRAM Art in the Park: Get ready to be inspired to create unique art by the beautiful nature surrounding you!

*August events will be announced soon!

*Too old to be a camper but still think you would like to be involved in camp? If you are interested in becoming a “Leader in Training” or volunteer at one of our programs, contact Rebecca Whitman at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca.

For more information, contact Foley Mountain at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca. Visit www.rvca.ca for more information on the Foley Mountain Conservation Area.

Beatle Juice

Celebrate how the Beatles revolutionized music and pop culture by coming out to Beatle Juice: The Beatles Undercover presented by the Westport Arts Council. The Beatles Dance will be on Saturday, June 15th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Cove Inn in Westport, Ontario. It’s only $50 per person
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Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association 19th Annual August Show & Sale

Enjoy original watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings at the 19th Annual August Show and Sale presented by the Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association on August 23-25, 2013. The show is currently looking for a new venue and will be posted soon. Admission is free, just come and enjoy. For information call
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Explore Westport Ontario ONTARIO

Westport Ontario is one of the most beautiful towns in Ontario. This heart warming village has kept its charm and quaint feel for the past 50 years! There is so much to do as well as natural beauty. The fishing is great. Westport is surrounded by lakes and is linked to the Rideau Canal so your options for fishing, boating and water sports are limitless.

If you enjoy shopping, Westport has always been known as a shopping destination. The downtown area of Westport is filled with unique shops and fun boutiques. There are several great restaurants in Westport that have delicious menus. Westport constantly has festivals and events taking place so any time you visit you are sure to be entertained.

Westport is a landmark between Kingston and Ottawa, so it's the perfect escape. With several accommodations and bed and breakfasts, you can make Westport a weekend vacation or enjoy an expended stay. There are several Cottage rentals as well.

Of course while you are in Westport you must go up to Foley Mountain and catch the famous view from Spy Rock. There are also several trails and sights to see at the Foley Mountain Conservation Area.

Some common attractions are the Rideau Valley Art Festival, Westport Music Festival, Antique Show, Fall Studio Tours, Blues on the Rideau, July 1st Celebration and the Westport Heritage Festival.

There are so many local artisans and you can view a lot of their work at the local Art Gallery - Artemisia. We could go on and on about how wonderful Westport Ontario is, but you will have to come visit it yourself!

If you have never been to Westport or you are a returning visitor and would like to find out about places to stay, stores to shop at and things to do, visit our Business Directory.

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