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SUMMER PROGRAM INFORMATION
Our summer program will be open to Grades 1 -3 (OSC) and Kinder over the months of July and August. Summer care is a full-time time commitment for July and August.
Please note that this will exclude a week of closure July 1-5 and August 26-30 to do maintenance before Fall.
We will have 16 spaces available for children registered in Grades 1 to 3 and 12 Kinder spaces available.
All spaces will be on a first come basis.
A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to hold your space for new registrations.
Grants and subsidies apply to kindergarten programs. OSC (grades 1 to 3) may qualify for subsidy funding for summer programs. We recommend applying in early May for additional subsidized hours for July and August. 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.
We will be introducing a new type of programming this summer. This is a pilot program meant 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.
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