Weekday Explore Nature Program – children 4-8 years old
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Explore Nature is a time to unplug, get outside and explore all that nature has to offer. This program allows our young learners to experience the outdoors and nature. Explore Nature is an outdoor learning experience – rain or shine, we will learn outdoors. We will use our indoor space at Pawsitively Pets in extreme weather and for a portion of each day for some of our animal programs. All of our programs are created with the concept of experiential learning, exploring our curiosity for nature and the natural world. Working with our experienced team of outdoor educators children will connect with nature and living things, spending our day outside exploring the world around them. This is a unique experience that is difficult to achieve in conventional learning environments.
SPRING Term 2025 Session Dates:
Need a longer day? Extended hours are available with a pick-up as late as 5pm.
Payment plan? If you would like to break up your payment into 3 installments, please reach out.
FULL TERM – March to June 2025
Forest School – Outdoor Education Program: Open to children 4-8 years old. Tuesday, March 25 to Tuesday, June 17 (13 weeks) 9am – 2:30pm –$780.00
Forest School – Outdoor Education Program: Open to children 4-8 years old. Wednesday, March 26 to Wednesday, June 18 (13 weeks) 9am – 2:30pm -$780.00
Forest School – Outdoor Education Program: Open to children 4-8 years old. Thursday, March 27 to Thursday, June 19 (13 weeks) 9am – 2:30pm –$780.00
13-week extended care PM: Latest pick-up 5pm - $205 per term per day
*FULL TERM - Covered in the enrollment fees – The group will work with our on-staff Psychologist/Social Worker 5 times during a 13-week session on self-regulation, working through big feelings, self-esteem and self-confidence. Up to $250 of the registration fee can claimed back through extended health care benefits with coverage.
PARTIAL TERM – Mid-April to June 2025
Forest School – Outdoor Education Program: Open to children 4-8 years old. Tuesday, April 15 to Tuesday, June 17 (10 weeks) 9am – 2:30pm –$610.00
Forest School – Outdoor Education Program: Open to children 4-8 years old. Wed, April 16 to Wed, June 18 (10 weeks) 9am – 2:30pm –$610.00
Forest School – Outdoor Education Program: Open to children 4-8 years old. Thursday, April 17 to Thursday, June 19 (10 weeks) 9am – 2:30pm –$610.00
10-week extended care PM: Latest pick-up 5pm - $155 - per term per day
*PARTIAL TERM Covered in the enrollment fees – The group will work with our on-staff Psychologist/Social Worker 4 times during an 8-week session on self-regulation, working through big feelings, self-esteem and self-confidence. Up to $170 of the registration fee can claimed back through extended health care benefits with coverage.
Explore Nature WEEKEND PROGRAM – children 4 -10
Next Weekend Program - join us for Saturday morning fun!
Explore Nature is a time to unplug, get outside and explore all that nature has to offer. This is a drop-off program for children to attend independently. Our outdoor educators will take the group out in the forest of Sunnybrook Park and Serena Gundy to explore and learn all about nature and the living world. The program's focus is to allow the group to lead through an inquiry-based approach and create a fun environment to work together. Children will have the chance to learn through shelter building, animal tracking, pond/stream exploration, nature crafts and sharing experiences and stories.
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Weekend Forest School – Outdoor Education Program: Stay tuned for more info
Pre-K - KINDERGARTEN PREP Program – children 3.5 - 6 years
Children must be 3 years old at the start of the program and fully toilet trained and kindergarten age for September 2025 or older. Children 3.5-6 years old may participate
Friday mornings in the Forest – SPRING 2025
Explore Nature Pre-K program focuses on empowering children to lead the way and explore learning outdoors. The program is committed to letting children learn through exploring hands-on, work at their own pace and learn through working together. Our program will focus on creative play, shelter building, nature crafts, connecting with animals, sharing stories of our adventures and appreciating our surroundings. This program is a great way to get your child ready for Kindergarten!
NEXT SESSION - SPRING 2025:
Friday, April 25 to Friday, June 20 (8 weeks – No class Friday, June 6 – PA Day Program that day) 9:30am – 1pm - $345.00 + HST
Toddler & Caregiver Outdoor Nature Program – 18 MOnths-3.5
All children must attend with their caregiver.
Monday morning– 9:30am – 11:30am
Each week we will explore all that nature has to offer in the forest of Sunnybrook Park and Serena Gundy. Our outdoor educator will work with the children and caregivers to explore the natural environment, navigating different ground, balancing, exploring using sensory touch and building and digging using fine motor skills.
SPRING Session 2025:
Caregiver & Tot Program – Outdoor Education Program: Open to children 18 months to 4 years old to attend with a caregiver. Monday, April 28 to Monday, June 16 (7 weeks – No class Monday, May 19 – Victoria Day) 9:30am – 11:30am - $185.00 + HST
All of our programs are created with the concept of experiential learning, exploring our curiosity for nature and the natural world. Working with our experienced team of outdoor educators, children will connect with nature and living things, spending their day outside exploring the world around them. This unique experience is difficult to achieve in conventional learning environments.