Adolescent
Sustainability Summit
MAY 26-29, 2026
Strata Montessori School
Dundas, Ontario
Join us for the Sustainability Summit, a 4-day all-inclusive event set in the beautiful surroundings of Canterbury Hills Camp, right next to Strata Montessori School in Dundas, Ontario.
This dynamic summit features hands-on workshops led by sustainability leaders, inspiring talks from industry professionals, and collaborative sessions where students will craft actionable plans to create greener schools and more sustainable lifestyles.
Beyond the learning, participants can connect through exciting activities like rock climbing, high ropes, and sports — perfect for making new friends and embracing self-discovery.
The Summit is all about empowering students with truth, courage, and actionable solutions to build resilience in the face of climate change.
The Summit Experience
Minimalism and Alternative Living Tour of Tiny House
Keynote Speakers: Climate Activists and Environmental Educators
Regenerative Gardening and Permaculture Practices
Invasive Species Removal
Water Quality Testing in Ponds and Rivers around Strata
Art and Activism
How to become a Certified EcoSchool
Pollinator Habitats
Workshops &
Breakout Sessions
“It was magic — stepping into a world where Montessori principles were a tangible reflection of her counsel to honour the wisdom of the cosmos in guiding the future of humanity. I witnessed structural integrity, a prepared environment grounded in nature, surprises flowing up from student epiphanies.”
— Wendy Agnew, Celebrating Strata’s Climate Change Summit
The Summit Agenda
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4-6pm
Welcome groups in AdventureWorks!/Canterbury Parking Lot
Allocate cabins and cabin set up
6:30pm
Dinner, schedule, housekeeping, guide meeting
Games and free time
10pm
Lights Out
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8:00am
Breakfast at Lions Lodge
8:30 am
Opening Address
9-10:30am
Shannon Thunderbird
10:45am-12:15pm
School Presentations
12:30-1:15pm
Lunch at Strata
Workshop Introductions
1:30 - 3:30pm
Experiential Sustainability Workshops at Strata
3:30-5pm
Free Time
5:30-6:15pm
Climate Friendly Dinner at Strata
6:30-7:30pm
Free Time
8-9pm
Open Mix at Lions Lodge
10pm
Lights Out
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8:30am
Breakfast at Lions Lodge
9:30am
Day 3 Schedule
10am-12pm
Medicine Wheel with Shannon Thunderbird
12:30-1:15pm
Lunch at Strata
1:30-3:30pm
Experiential Sustainability Workshops at Strata
3:30-5pm
Whole School Brainstorming Sessions and Summit Skit Prep at AdventureWorks!/Canterbury
5-6pm
Free Time at AdventureWorks!/Canterbury
6-7pm
Dinner
7:15-9pm
Live Concert! Games! Sports! at Lions Lodge
10pm
Lights Out
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7:45-8:30am
All schools packed up & cabin clean
8:45 - 9:15am
Breakfast at Lions Lodge
Day 4 Schedule
9:30-10:30am
Summit Skit Preparation
11am-12pm
Summit Skits!
Closing Address
12-1pm
Lunch and Goodbyes
How to Register
We’re using TUIO to streamline both payment and registration for the Sustainability Summit. The registration form gathers essential details to ensure we can accommodate all participants' needs. Guides attending the Summit will also need to complete this form.
To secure a spot, a parent or guardian must click the registration link, create a TUIO account, and select “New Student.” From there, simply fill out the registration form and submit payment.
Payments can be made online via credit card or direct debit. Please note that a $1.50 service fee applies to all invoices, and credit card payments will incur an additional fee of $0.75 + 3.5%.
For more information about TUIO please access the link here.
Questions?
Contact our Summit Director:
Justin Metz – justin@stratamontessori.ca