Durham Children's Watershed Festival
With over 35 curriculum connected learning centres, grade four students enjoy a day of fun, hands-on learning that helps increase their awareness about the importance of water conservation and the ecology of their watershed.
2021 FESTIVAL DATES:
Monday, September 27 to
Friday, October 1, 2021
NOTICE: Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Festival has been modified and is now available as an online and virtual program. For more information and access to the program, please contact ystorm@cloca.com
Admission
$11.50 / student
(bussing fees are covered by Festival Sponsors)
Teaching staff and adult volunteers are free.
Payment can be brought on the day of the Festival.
Bussing
Payment and schedule arranged by Festival Coordinator.
Bus company contact information will be provided.
Grade four classes from the four participating school boards will be booked for a day at the Festival on a first come, first serve basis.
FESTIVAL BACKGROUND
How We Do It
A large effort is made every year towards Festival sponsorship to help keep costs down for students. Festival activities are also frequently updated so they continue to meet curriculum standards, teacher’s needs, and are inclusive for people of all abilities. The only thing we don’t do is arrange the weather!
In order to carry out these messages successfully, a committee was established in 1998 with Central Lake Ontario Conservation (CLOCA) being the lead organization. Currently the community partners on the committee include representatives from:
- Central Lake Ontario Conservation
- Durham Catholic District School Board
- Durham District School Board
- Friends of Second Marsh
- Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
- Ontario Power Generation (Darlington Nuclear)
- Region of Durham (Health Department & Works Department)
- Scouts Canada (Camp Samac)
Our Philosophy
About Us
Launched as part of Central Lake Ontario Conservation's (CLOCA) 40th anniversary theme of “Water Quality” in 1998, the goal of the Durham Children's Watershed Festival is to increase the awareness of grade four students concerning water issues and motivate them to become water stewards in their home, classroom and community.
IMPORTANT DATES
June 11
Registration Deadline
September 10
Cancellation Deadline
($75 fee after deadline)
September 17
Confirmation Deadline

TICK
AWARENESS
Ticks are present in the natural environment and the Blacklegged (Deer) Tick has the potential to carry and transmit Lyme Disease. It is important to be aware so you and your students know how to properly protect yourselves from ticks, check for ticks, and remove and collect ticks. Please see the Durham Region Health Department's website for more information.
MATERIALS FOR YOUR TRIP
Festival Map*
Volunteer Info Sheet & Map*
print for each adult volunteer
OPTIONAL RESOURCES
Watershed Activities List*
description of activity centres
Festival Planner*
activity selection guide
scavenger hunt
TICK RESOURCES
*NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR 2020
FAQ
Parking
Structure of a Festival Day
Adult / Parent Chaperones
Curriculum Expectation
Online Resources
A list of online resources is prepared each year for teachers interested in supplementing students' learning before and after their day at the Festival.
CONTACT INFO
Yvonne Storm
Special Events Coordinator
905 579 0411 ext 144
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DIRECTIONS
Camp Samac
275 Conlin Road East, Oshawa
Note: The main entrance off of Simcoe Street is not the entrance for the Festival. Please enter off of Conlin Road East.
Sponsor
Volunteer
Thank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors...
CAF America
Cargill
Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Ontario Power Generation
RBC Blue Water Project
Region of Durham
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
TransCanada
Tribute Communities