Registration is open for the AECEO 75th Anniversary Membership Retreat & Advocacy Summit. Join or renew your membership today to join us on May 29th - 31st, 2026 at the beautiful Bayview Wildwood Resort!
Summer Camp, but for ECEs
Join us for a weekend of community building, networking, learning, and fun!
AECEO Members' Retreat & Advocacy Summit: A unique professional development experience
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend especially planned for early years professionals interested in building a strong collective voice to advocate for change in the Ontario ECE field.
The AECEO Members’ Retreat & Advocacy Summit is a members-only event happening May 29th - 31st, 2026 at the Bayview Wildwood Resort. Programming includes workshops, delicious meals, and fun activities like nature walks, crafting, bonfire and more surprises planned by the AECEO team. Bayview Wildwood is an all inclusive resort situated by Sparrow Lake in Severn Bridge, ON.
The AECEO Members' Retreat & Advocacy Summit is a members-only event. Click here to join or renew your membership today! If you are unsure about your current membership status, please email Sue at [email protected]
AECEO members can access registration by logging into the membership portal or by following the registration instructions sent via email.
The last day to register for AECEO Members' Retreat & Advocacy Summit is Friday, April 17th. Important note: If you know you are going to register but need additional time (until you receive your next pay, for example) to be able to complete your booking, please email Rachel at [email protected] with details about your situation as soon as possible.
Registration Fee
Registration fee includes accommodations, all meals, parking/transportation from Toronto, and participation and materials for the Advocacy Summit sessions. Registration cost depends on the type of room you book (more info below). The Retreat is a professional learning and networking event. Check with your employer (or union rep) if financial support support is available through Professional Development (PD) funding.
Booking Your Room
We encourage participants to book a suite style room, as there are more of those available and they are more affordable. All rooms have a view of the lake and everyone gets their own private sleeping space. You will select the room style at the time of registration. Two options are available:
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Option 1 - Single Room - $690 + tax (limited availability)
Private bedroom, private bathroom, no living room/kitchenette. -
Option 2 - Suite Style Room - $530 + tax (per person)
Private bedroom, shared bathroom and kitchenette/living room.
The AECEO team will assist participants with finding a suitemate after registration closes.
Registration also includes a welcome gift bundle, with exclusive items made especially for Retreat participants with the support and sponsorship from our partners at belairdirect.
Getting to the Retreat
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors at the Community Services Benefits Trust, we will be able to offer transportation to and from the Retreat at no additional cost to participants! Our team has secured a bus to bring retreat participants from Union Station in Toronto to the Bayview Wildwood Resort in Severn Bridge and back. Sign up for a spot on the bus when you register. More details, such as specific meeting location and time will be shared with registrants at a later date. For those driving, parking will be available at the resort (included with registration).
More information
The AECEO team will lead the workshops happening on Saturday and Sunday morning. Other activities will include a bonfire, nature walks, and more opportunities to connect and recharge! Once registration closes, the AECEO team will host a pre-Retreat (virtual) session to share more details about programming and offer participants an opportunity to meet one another before we go on our adventure.
Want to know more? Check the information package for detailed descriptions of the venue, programming, expectations, etc. If you still have questions, please email our Community Outreach Administrator Rachel at [email protected]. Click here to access the Retreat Info Package.
The AECEO Members' Retreat & Advocacy Summit is a members-only event.