SCHOOL AGE
FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM INFORMATION
WHAT IS FOREST SCHOOL?
This program was created to allow students to visit the outdoors for learning opportunities and exploration at the forested areas on and adjacent to the property daily. This type of programming allows for educators and students, weather permitting, to spend considerable portions of the day spent outside. Small-class sizes, individualized programming, outdoor experiences, and a different approach to learning and assessment allows all students to succeed and thrive.
Outdoor based learning takes place in any outdoor space, including urban greenspace, playgrounds, forests, creeks, prairies, etc. Field trips and daily activities will be planned to maximize the outdoor spaces available to us.
The goal of “forest school” is to support children in developing an understanding of themselves as a part of the natural world. Natural learning relies on loose, natural materials to support open-ended, creative play and learning. This method views children and youth as innately competent, curious, and capable learners.
This program will be led by educators who facilitate our learners through play-based, emergent, and inquiry-driven teaching and learning methods. The view is that risky play is an integral part of children’s learning and healthy development, and is facilitated by knowledgeable, qualified educators who support children and youth to co-manage risk.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Our Forest School summer program will be open to Grades 1-3 (OSC) over the months of July and August for 2025.
*Summer care is a full-time time commitment for July and August.
*Please note that this will exclude a week of closure June 30 to July 4 and August 25- Sept1 to do maintenance before Fall.
*We will have 16 spaces available for children registered in Grades 1 to 3
(All spaces will be on a first come basis.)
*A non-refundable $250 deposit is required to hold your space for this program which will be applied to your first month's fees.
COST
The cost for the full time OSC care for children already in school (Grade 1 to 3) is $978.50 monthly. Please note there are no grants for OSC. Some families may qualify for subsidy. Regular fee of $978.50 per month for Kindergarten age children will apply with applicable grants and subsidy for those who qualify.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO PRE-REGISTER. SPACES ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL WE HAVE PROCESSED YOUR DEPOSIT AND RECEIVED A COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM.
DEPOSITS WILL BE INVOICED UPON ACCEPTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
This program was created to allow students to visit the outdoors for learning opportunities and exploration at the forested areas on and adjacent to the property daily. This type of programming allows for educators and students, weather permitting, to spend considerable portions of the day spent outside. Small-class sizes, individualized programming, outdoor experiences, and a different approach to learning and assessment allows all students to succeed and thrive.
Outdoor based learning takes place in any outdoor space, including urban greenspace, playgrounds, forests, creeks, prairies, etc. Field trips and daily activities will be planned to maximize the outdoor spaces available to us.
The goal of “forest school” is to support children in developing an understanding of themselves as a part of the natural world. Natural learning relies on loose, natural materials to support open-ended, creative play and learning. This method views children and youth as innately competent, curious, and capable learners.
This program will be led by educators who facilitate our learners through play-based, emergent, and inquiry-driven teaching and learning methods. The view is that risky play is an integral part of children’s learning and healthy development, and is facilitated by knowledgeable, qualified educators who support children and youth to co-manage risk.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Our Forest School summer program will be open to Grades 1-3 (OSC) over the months of July and August for 2025.
*Summer care is a full-time time commitment for July and August.
*Please note that this will exclude a week of closure June 30 to July 4 and August 25- Sept1 to do maintenance before Fall.
*We will have 16 spaces available for children registered in Grades 1 to 3
(All spaces will be on a first come basis.)
*A non-refundable $250 deposit is required to hold your space for this program which will be applied to your first month's fees.
COST
The cost for the full time OSC care for children already in school (Grade 1 to 3) is $978.50 monthly. Please note there are no grants for OSC. Some families may qualify for subsidy. Regular fee of $978.50 per month for Kindergarten age children will apply with applicable grants and subsidy for those who qualify.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO PRE-REGISTER. SPACES ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL WE HAVE PROCESSED YOUR DEPOSIT AND RECEIVED A COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM.
DEPOSITS WILL BE INVOICED UPON ACCEPTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.