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Forest School (Grades 1-8) 2025-2026
More than a program—an adventure in learning
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Program Details
🌲 Full-Year Forest School Program (Ages 6–13) 📍 Location: Morningside Park, Scarborough 🗓 Day: Tuesdays | 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 🌅 Before Care: 8:30 – 9:00 AM 🌇 After Care: 3:00 – 4:30 PM 🌿 A Year of Outdoor Learning, Growth & Discovery Is your child eager to explore the outdoors, build confidence, and thrive in a natural environment? Our full-year Forest School program offers an unforgettable learning journey rooted in nature, connection, and hands-on experience. Running every Tuesday from September to June, this program is designed for homeschoolers or public school students looking for a one-day-a-week experience that truly supports their development outside of traditional classrooms. 🍃 What Makes Forest School Special? 🌲 Nature-Based Learning Explore the forest and trails of Morningside Park through seasonal, immersive activities that build survival skills, environmental awareness, and creativity. We follow the children's curiosity—offering emergent, inquiry-based learning that sparks imagination and self-confidence. 🧠 Whole-Child Support Our team includes a Forest School Practitioner, an Ontario Certified Teacher, Child and Youth Workers and more, ensuring every child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are supported. 🔥 Cultural & Land-Based Teachings We are grateful to share Indigenous teachings from local Knowledge Keepers, helping children deepen their respect and connection to the land and each other. 🤝 Connection & Confidence Through group challenges, creative exploration, and unstructured nature play, children build friendships, independence, and self-trust. Weather Policy: We operate outdoors in all conditions. During severe weather, we transition to a heated, 4-season yurt or indoor facility nearby. 💵 Tuition & Registration Flexible Payment Options Available: -Pay in full online -Or send an e-transfer to nurturethenature.forestschool@gmail.com (choose full, half, three-part, or monthly installments) -Secure your spot with a $75 deposit A second deposit for the remaining first month's fee is due by July. 🎯 Spaces are limited and filling quickly—register early to secure your child's spot! 🎒 What to Bring -Nut-free lunch and snacks -Weather-appropriate clothing We are outdoors in all seasons, so proper clothing ensures a safe and positive experience. 🌟 Join the Journey A chance for your child to connect deeply with the land, gain real-world skills, and grow in confidence, creativity, and community.
Refund Policy
Refunds can be given if they are requested 30 days or more before the session start date by emailing us at nurturethenature.forestschool@gmail.com. If you withdraw before 30 days a refund will be given less a $100 admin fee. We reserve the right to withhold all funds 30 days or less before the program start date as well as during the program. Because space in our programs is limited, you will not be refunded during the session for days your child does not attend. Refunds are not issued for weather-related closures, but we will do our best to accommodate a make-up session. Full refunds will be given if we need to cancel a program due to insufficient registration. Terms & Conditions: Registration is on a first come first served basis and space in our programs is limited so you are encouraged to register early! Nurture the Nature Forest School reserves the right to terminate the contract (with refund for theunused days) if it is deemed not a good fit for the child.
Contact us
Nurture the Nature Forest School, Morningside Avenue, Scarborough, ON, Canada
6478576289
nurturethenature.forestschool@gmail.com