MONTHLY PROGRAMS (8 - 20 Sessions)

Hours

• 9am to 3:30pm; extended hours available (AM: 8:15 - 8:45; PM: 3:30 - 4:00)

When

• Programs offered Wednesdays from September to June on specific dates - see below

Fees

• 25% deposit due at time of registration; instalment plans available for no fee
• $74+HST per participant per day for all 10 sessions (reflects a 5% school year discount)
• $70+HST per participant per day for all 20 sessions (additional 5% school year discount will apply)

*See policies for specific program cancellation information*

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SEEDS (5 - 7 YRS) & SPROUTS (8 - 10 YRS)

Similar to our weekly programs, but only takes place once or twice per month throughout September to June. Students can build connection and friendships with the same group of students, spaces and throughout each season to develop their skills and community. It provides children the opportunity to experience an outdoor learning environment without a weekly commitment.

NOTE: Families will have the option to register for 1 or 2 monthly sessions (i.e. Maple Seeds + Cedar Seeds, to attend 2 dates within a given month)

Maple Seeds & Maple Sprouts

• 10 Dates: Wed: Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 9, May 7, June 4

Cedar Seeds & Cedar Sprouts

• 10 Dates: Wed: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 22, Feb. 19, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, May 21, June 18

Beech Seeds

• 8 Dates: Wed Oct 2, Wed Oct 30, Mon Nov 25 (subject to switch to Wed Nov 27), Wed Jan 29, Wed Feb 26, Wed Apr 2, Wed Apr 30, Wed May 28

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WILDERNESS WOLVES (9 - 13 years)

Students develop wilderness, bushcraft, and survival skills along with communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration and mindfulness skills; topics may include fire building, knots, shelter, cooking, animal/plant ID, tracking, orienteering, whittling, first aid, cordage & natural dyes + more.

10 Dates: Wed: Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 15, Feb. 12, Mar. 19, Apr. 16, May 14, June 11

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FOREST RANGERS (11 - 14 years)

In a more advanced learning environment, youth will examine nature concepts through inquiries, field studies, and exploration; learn about and make connections to local, national, and international environmental issues; and continue to refine and master skills in woodworking, cooking, orienteering, crafting, outdoor survival skills and more

• Activities will also focus on the development of leadership and mentorship skills through peer and role modeling experiences

10 dates: Wed: Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 15, Feb. 12, Mar. 19, Apr. 16, May 14, June 11

18 dates: Wed: Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Oct. 30, Nov. 13, Nov. 27, Dec. 11, Jan. 15, Jan. 29, Feb. 12, Feb 26, Mar. 19, Apr 2, Apr. 16, Apr 30, May 14, May 28, June 11

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SPECIALTY PROGRAMS (6 Sessions)

BUSY BEES (9 - 14 years)

Students develop bushcraft, foraging, and cooking skills along with communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration and mindfulness skills; topics may include whittling, basket weaving, foraging, cooking, cordage & natural dyes + more

Hours

• 9am to 3:30pm; extended hours available (AM: 8:15 - 8:45; PM: 3:30 - 4:00)

When

• 6 Dates: Tuesday: Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26, Jan 28, Apr 29, May 27

Fees

• Pay in full or 50% deposit due at time of registration with instalment plan available for no fee
• $78+HST per participant per day