Adolescent
Sustainability Summit
MAY 28-30, 2025
Strata Montessori School
Dundas, Ontario
Join us for the Sustainability Summit, a 3-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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9-10am
Welcome Groups in Canterbury Parking Lot
Allocate cabins and cabin set up
10-11am
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Ruby Hudecki
Justin Metz Opening Address
Ben Quigley Adolescent Call to Climate Action
Housekeeping and Agenda
Summit-wide Icebreaker with Michael Rode
15 minute Break – Guides to Meet
11am-12pm
Keynote Speaker: Grant Linney “Climate Change Politics: Our Great Need for Citizens to Speak Up!”
12:30-1:15pm
Lunch at Lions Lodge
Workshop Introductions
1:30-3:15pm
Experiential Sustainability Workshops
3:30-5:30pm
Free Time Activities – Meet at Lions Lodge
5:45-6:45pm
Climate Friendly Dinner at Lions Lodge
7-9pm
Games Night! (Wall-E, Board Games, Open Mic) at Canterbury Hills
10pm
Lights Out
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8:30am
Breakfast at Lions Lodge
9:30 am
Welcome Back and Day 2 Schedule
Justin Metz Key Lesson: Student Action Plans and Summit Skits Overview
10am-12pm
Student Action Plan Brainstorming Sessions: Individual Schools
12:30-1:15pm
Lunch at Lions Lodge
1:30 - 3:15pm
Experiential Sustainability Workshops
3:30-5:30pm
Free Time Activities
5:45-6:45pm
Climate Friendly Dinner courtesy of Wasted!
Intro to Open House
7-9pm
Strata’s Open House – Live Music! Tours! Strata Cafe!
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 3 Schedule
9:30-11:00am
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