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 Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 3:30pm. See our list below for details on each program.
core programming
summer programming
Join us in the summer for unique and exciting themed week camps! Running Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm in July and August, our summer programming will offer the same child-led, play based learning experiences as our regular programming but with a special twist. To see the summer camp schedule follow our social media pages or speak with an educator.
What to look forward too!!
TINKER WEEK
A week focused on tool use and building. Children will get creative with their surroundings and a combination of unique materials while also learning about the safe use and handling of tools.
FOREST ART WEEK
A week focused on art activities in the forest but on an epic scale! Children will work together to create extravagant works of art in beautiful settings.
SENSORY WEEK
A week dedicated to sensory exploration. Children will immerse themselves in mud puddles, foam parties, water play and many more activities that will engage all of their senses.
WONDER WEEK
A week focused on dramatic play and diving into their imaginations. Children will play out stories from books or create their own, and bring them to life in the forest.
SURVIVOR WEEK
Only the strongest will prevail during this week where children become castaways stranded on an island. The children must use their survival instincts to build shelter, build fires, identify plants and use a compass for navigation.
