programs
Our days at forest school are anything but typical. Everyday brings new learning and adventure based on the children present, the places discovered, the weather, questions asked and various loose parts and materials found around the property. That's what makes Forest School so amazing!
While our activities are ever changing, we keep a basic daily structure that includes a morning welcome, snack breaks, lunch/bathroom break and our end of day reflection circle where we can check in and talk about all the great learning that happened throughout the day.
Some examples of activities we can expect at Forest School include things like tree climbing, fort/bridge building, animal role playing, pretend play, cooking in the mud kitchen, plant identification, bug hunting. Some days might include leadership building by organizing a trail walk while other days are more about artistic development with our wild outdoor art days—each day brings endless possibilities.
Wildflower Forest and Nature School currently offers programming for children aged 4 to 13 years old on Fridays from 8:30am to 3:30pm. See our list below for details on each program.
core programming
wildlings (age 4 to 8)
This group is for our younger forest lovers with a ratio of 1 educator per 6 children. Your child will learn and grow in nature as they explore the beautiful forest through all of their senses. Most of their play happens at the main gathering area (the yurt), however we do go on short distance adventures in the forest and at the pond. You can expect your child to immerse in pretend play, mud (or snow) kitchen creations, story telling and other curious activities that are led by your child’s interest.
explorers (age 9 to 13)
This group is for our older more independent forest lovers with a ratio of 1 educator per 8 children. They will deepen their connection to nature through inquiry based learning and exploring. Guided by the children’s interest and curiosity, educators will assist them in learning about the land, the animals, and about themselves. They will enjoy hikes through the trails, risky play, building and any other activity that might peak their interest along the way.