Schedule At A Glance
Summit schedule
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September 25-27th, 2025 *Tentative* Schedule
All events Are on-site at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON
Thursday, September 25th
11:30 am – 6:00 pm Registration and Information Tent open
12:30 – 1:00 pm Opening Ceremony with Elder Vince Kicknosway
1:00 – 3:00 pm Launch of the 2025 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play!
3:00 – 5:00 pm Concurrent sessions – Block 1
4:30 – 6:30 pm Outdoor Exhibit Area and Networking activity – speed greeting through the outdoor exhibit area
6:00 – 8:00 pm Dinner
8:00 – 9:30 pm Evening Activities around the Campfire
Friday, September 26th
7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast and morning activities, Smudging with Elder Norma Peltier
8:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration and Information Tent open
9:00 – 10:00 am Morning Welcome with Elder Norma Peltier & OPC awards presentation
10:00 – 11:30 am Keynote address – Dr. Stuart Brown
11:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch & outdoor exhibit area
2:15 – 3:55 pm Concurrent sessions – Block 2
4:15 – 5:55 pm Concurrent sessions – Block 3
6:00 – 8:00 pm Dinner and time to play!
8:00 – 9:30 pm Evening Activities around the Campfire
Saturday, September 27th
7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast and morning activities, Nature Healing Salve with Elder Norma Peltier
8:30 – 1:30 pm Registration and Information Tent open
9:15 – 11:45 am Tours of Forest Explorers, Home of the Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play
9:15 – 11:15 am Concurrent sessions – Block 4
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Closing Ceremony
