Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education for Children and Teens
An Open-Air Classroom
At Jouvence, learning happens through hands-on experience, environmental respect, and the joy of being active. Our outdoor education programs offer elementary and high school students an immersive experience that builds autonomy and environmental awareness. More than just a school trip, it is a unique encounter with the living world, where theory gives way to real-world connection.
A play-based educational adventure awaits your students.
Inside our Outdoor Education Programs
Our approach is built on 50 years of expertise in guiding youth:
All-Inclusive
A package that covers accommodations, meals, entertainment, and access to outdoor equipment, simplifying logistics for schools and teaching staff.
On the Move
An active experience that relies on physical challenges and social interactions to foster personal growth.
Comfy Cozy
A superior stay featuring delicious meals and hotel-standard accommodations. With a maximum of six students per room, everyone can enjoy a relaxing night’s sleep.
Three Seasons of Educational Adventures
All-inclusive getaways designed to stimulate curiosity and foster teamwork.
Winter Nature Camps
Where Winter Wonders Spark Bright Minds
The snow-covered landscapes transform your school outings into excursions where curiosity, fun, and independence take center stage. From cooperative challenges and wilderness survival workshops to snowshoeing treks and broomball games, students unite, push their boundaries, and embrace the cold.
Our customized offerings adapt to your vision and pedagogical goals, forging warm memories that last long after your stay is over.
Spring Nature Camps
Where Curiosity Springs to Life
Beneath the canopy of Parc national du Mont-Orford, learning comes alive along the trails and waterways. Through a variety of workshops, physical challenges, and social activities, students discover, question, and connect.
From paddling a Rabaska canoe (ages 5–11) to hiking up Mont-Chauve (ages 12 and up), our flexible programming adapts to each school’s vision to create a stay that blends fun with environmental awareness.
Autumn Nature Camps
Where Fall Colours Inspire Fresh Perspectives
Invite your group into the heart of the forest for an unforgettable start to the school year. Our autumn getaways turn nature into a classroom: through sports challenges and collaborative workshops, students take on new goals and build lasting friendships.
From archery (ages 8 and up) to orienteering (ages 12 and up), our guided activities promise an engaging school trip where team spirit can thrive, whether on the trails or along the waterways.
Accommodations & The D’Jouv Space
Where Group Spirit Meets Comfort in Nature
Designed to foster a sense of community, the D’Jouv lodges stand out with their spacious lounges, indoor climbing wall, prime access to the lake, and beautiful campfire area. Rooms are limited to six occupants, creating a cozy atmosphere that promotes rest and bonding among friends.
The experience continues in their dining hall reserved for school groups, featuring a balanced and generous buffet that focuses on freshness and variety.
Our Outdoor Education Programs at a Glance
At Jouvence, we believe that learning is profoundly enriched when paired with the joy of the great outdoors. Our education outing program offers schools a flexible experience that aligns directly with current educational goals: to instruct, to socialize, and to provide qualifications.
Our stays, ranging from 1 to 3 nights, feature a balanced schedule that alternates between discovery activities, eco-citizenship workshops, and lively evening entertainment. This programming is brought to life by our skilled animators, who combine creativity and professionalism. Between group challenges and moments of reflection in the forest, every adventure is designed to allow participants to forge lasting bonds with their community.
Prepare Your Child’s Stay
For a seamless adventure filled with wonder
The group coordinator must complete the Health Summary Form as well as the Student Teams List. Please send these completed documents to us at least 2 weeks before your arrival at Jouvence.
To assist students and their parents in their preparation for this outing, please provide them with the following essential information at least one month prior to the trip.
- Health Form
- Packing List:
- 1 sleeping bag
- 1 pillowcase
- 1 laundry bag (for dirty clothes)
- Plastic bags (to waterproof socks and bring back wet clothes)
- Toiletries: soap, washcloth, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, hairbrush, lip balm, sunscreen
- 1 pair of pajamas and 1 pair of slippers
- 1 pair of pajamas and 1 pair of slippers
- 1 or 2 pairs of running shoes or hiking boots
- Season-appropriate underwear/base layers (see details below)
Optional
- 1 backpack
- 1 reusable water bottle
- 1 camera
- 1 flashlight (or headlamp)
Specific to Autumn
- 1 pair of sandals or closed-toe water shoes (with a secure heel strap)
- 4 pairs of warm socks
- 2 sweaters
- 2 warm sweaters
- 4 t-shirts
- 2 pairs of winter thermal underwear or leggings
- 2 pairs of pants
- 2 pairs of shorts (bermudas)
- 1 pair of rain boots
- 1 raincoat
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 hat or cap
- 1 or 2 scarves (or neck warmers) and a warm beanie (tuque)
Specific to Winter
- Skates, clearly labeled (optional)
- 1 or 2 warm beanies (tuques)
- 1 or 2 scarves (or neck warmers)
- 1 snowsuit with waterproof snow pants
- 1 pair of warm, waterproof boots
- 1 pair of warm mittens, plus 1 or 2 spares
- 4 pairs of very warm socks
- 2 pairs of lightweight socks
- 4 sweaters
- 2 warm sweaters
- 2 or 3 pairs of pants
- pairs of winter thermal underwear or leggings
Specific to Spring
- 1 pair of sandals or closed-toe water shoes (with a secure heel strap)
- 2 sweaters
- 2 warm sweaters
- 4 pairs of socks
- 2 pairs of pants
- 2 pairs of shorts (bermudas)
- 4 t-shirts
- 1 pair of rain boots
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 raincoat
- 1 hat or cap
Items to Avoid
- Dangerous objects (knives, pocket knives)
- Valuables (cell phones, video games)
- Jouvence is located within Parc national du Mont-Orford; therefore, national park laws apply and are strictly enforced. To this effect, it is prohibited to:
- kill, capture, injure, disturb, harass, feed, or tame any animal
- litter anywhere other than in the designated bins, or burn garbage in a campfire
- cut, damage, remove, or introduce any tree, shrub, or herbaceous plant, or any part thereof
- gather deadwood
- leave dishes, utensils, or food unattended outdoors
- Pets are strictly prohibited in all national parks as well as at D’Jouv.
- Campfires are only permitted in authorized and designated fire pits.
- Self-respect and respect for others are required throughout your stay.
- Current curfew hours must be respected.
- It is strictly prohibited to alter, damage, or destroy buildings, furniture, or equipment.
- Recycling and composting of all recyclable or compostable materials is mandatory.
- Food waste will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
- Failure to comply with one or more of these rules may lead to the immediate expulsion of the participant(s) involved, at the organizer’s expense.
Printable version:
Coming from Montreal
- On the Eastern Townships Highway (Highway 10), take Exit 118 toward Orford.
- Approximately 2.5 km after the exit, turn right onto Chemin Alfred-Desrochers.
- Drive 9 km until you reach Route 220.
- Turn left and continue for 10 km until you see the signs for Jouvence.
Coming from Quebec City
- Leave the Jean Lesage Highway (Highway 20) a few kilometers after Drummondville and take Highway 55 South toward Sherbrooke.
- Drive 80 km on Highway 55, then take Exit 137 (Saint-Élie-d’Orford) toward Bonsecours.
- Jouvence is located approximately 17 km from Saint-Élie-d’Orford on Route 220.
Coming from the United States
- From Vermont, take Interstate 91 to the Canada/U.S. border and continue on Highway 55 North toward Magog.
- Take Exit 137 (Saint-Élie-d’Orford) toward Bonsecours on Route 220.
- Jouvence is located approximately 17 km from this exit.
Printable version
The group coordinator must complete the Health Summary Form as well as the Student Teams List. Please send these completed documents to us at least 2 weeks before your arrival at Jouvence.
- 1 sleeping bag
- 1 pillowcase
- 1 laundry bag (for dirty clothes)
- Plastic bags (to waterproof socks and bring back wet clothes)
- Toiletries: soap, washcloth, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, hairbrush, lip balm, sunscreen
- 1 pair of pajamas and 1 pair of slippers
- 1 pair of pajamas and 1 pair of slippers
- 1 or 2 pairs of running shoes or hiking boots
- Season-appropriate underwear/base layers (see details below)
Optional
- 1 backpack
- 1 reusable water bottle
- 1 camera
- 1 flashlight (or headlamp)
Specific to Autumn
- 1 pair of sandals or closed-toe water shoes (with a secure heel strap)
- 4 pairs of warm socks
- 2 sweaters
- 2 warm sweaters
- 4 t-shirts
- 2 pairs of winter thermal underwear or leggings
- 2 pairs of pants
- 2 pairs of shorts (bermudas)
- 1 pair of rain boots
- 1 raincoat
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 hat or cap
- 1 or 2 scarves (or neck warmers) and a warm beanie (tuque)
Specific to Winter
- Skates, clearly labeled (optional)
- 1 or 2 warm beanies (tuques)
- 1 or 2 scarves (or neck warmers)
- 1 snowsuit with waterproof snow pants
- 1 pair of warm, waterproof boots
- 1 pair of warm mittens, plus 1 or 2 spares
- 4 pairs of very warm socks
- 2 pairs of lightweight socks
- 4 sweaters
- 2 warm sweaters
- 2 or 3 pairs of pants
- pairs of winter thermal underwear or leggings
Specific to Spring
- 1 pair of sandals or closed-toe water shoes (with a secure heel strap)
- 2 sweaters
- 2 warm sweaters
- 4 pairs of socks
- 2 pairs of pants
- 2 pairs of shorts (bermudas)
- 4 t-shirts
- 1 pair of rain boots
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 raincoat
- 1 hat or cap
Items to Avoid
- Dangerous objects (knives, pocket knives)
- Valuables (cell phones, video games)
- Jouvence is located within Parc national du Mont-Orford; therefore, national park laws apply and are strictly enforced. To this effect, it is prohibited to:
- kill, capture, injure, disturb, harass, feed, or tame any animal
- litter anywhere other than in the designated bins, or burn garbage in a campfire
- cut, damage, remove, or introduce any tree, shrub, or herbaceous plant, or any part thereof
- gather deadwood
- leave dishes, utensils, or food unattended outdoors
- Pets are strictly prohibited in all national parks as well as at D’Jouv.
- Campfires are only permitted in authorized and designated fire pits.
- Self-respect and respect for others are required throughout your stay.
- Current curfew hours must be respected.
- It is strictly prohibited to alter, damage, or destroy buildings, furniture, or equipment.
- Recycling and composting of all recyclable or compostable materials is mandatory.
- Food waste will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
- Failure to comply with one or more of these rules may lead to the immediate expulsion of the participant(s) involved, at the organizer’s expense.
Printable version:
To assist students and their parents in their preparation for this outing, please provide them with the following essential information at least one month prior to the trip.
- Health Form
- Packing List:
Coming from Montreal
- On the Eastern Townships Highway (Highway 10), take Exit 118 toward Orford.
- Approximately 2.5 km after the exit, turn right onto Chemin Alfred-Desrochers.
- Drive 9 km until you reach Route 220.
- Turn left and continue for 10 km until you see the signs for Jouvence.
Coming from Quebec City
- Leave the Jean Lesage Highway (Highway 20) a few kilometers after Drummondville and take Highway 55 South toward Sherbrooke.
- Drive 80 km on Highway 55, then take Exit 137 (Saint-Élie-d’Orford) toward Bonsecours.
- Jouvence is located approximately 17 km from Saint-Élie-d’Orford on Route 220.
Coming from the United States
- From Vermont, take Interstate 91 to the Canada/U.S. border and continue on Highway 55 North toward Magog.
- Take Exit 137 (Saint-Élie-d’Orford) toward Bonsecours on Route 220.
- Jouvence is located approximately 17 km from this exit.
Printable version
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