Franco-forêt Thursdays

4-12 Year Olds

Full Day Program

Are you looking for an opportunity for your child to experience or practice another language? Are you looking for an immersive, hands on, nature-based, authentic learning experience to support their growth in French?

Franco forêt is an outdoor French immersion experience that welcomes all children—whether they are native French speakers, new to the language, or anywhere in between. No experience with the language is required; we value and recognize the importance in offering this experience to all members of our community. Led by a certified Early French Immersion teacher with over 13 years of experience, this unique program blends experiential learning with language acquisition, offering a rich, engaging, and supportive environment where children learn through exploration, play, and connection with nature.

Immerse your child in nature AND language!

Thursdays

9:00am - 3:00pm

April 24 - June 26

Use this program whenever it fits your family's schedule. Sign up for the days that suit you. You can pay a drop-in fee at the end of the session or email us to buy a punch pass in advance. You can cancel your sign-up up to 24 hours before the session.

What Your Child Can Expect

  • An immersive French language environment

  • Forest exploration, hands-on learning, and play

  • Outdoor games and skill-building

  • Story sharing and creating

  • Opportunities for purposeful and intentional writing and/or drawing

  • Music

  • Arts and Crafts

  • Basic bushcraft experiences

  • Dramatic expression and play

  • Creating

  • Ideating

  • Learning about local plants and animals

  • Gardening

  • Building

  • Likely getting dirty!

  • Cozy hangs and activities in the dome

  • Acceptance and belonging

  • Opportunities for mentorship for older participants

What You Can Expect

  • Your child working with a Certified BC Teacher with a specialization in Early French Immersion and Forest School.

  • French resources and materials

  • A focus on curiosity, confidence, and natural language development.

  • A full day of quality, enriching experiences for your child.

  • A space free of curricular pressures and full of hands-on, inquiry-based learning.

  • The space and freedom for your child to explore their interests and curiosities linked to the natural world.

  • A safe space for creativity and self-expression

  • A heated, beautiful shelter space.

  • Small group sizes 1:8 adult to children.

  • An onsite, rustic bathroom.

  • Time to eat and honour their body’s needs.

  • Down time/integration time, for your child to reconnect and reflect on their learning and wellness.

  • Guidance around managing social emotional themes with Nature as an ally.

This Might Be a Good Fit If

  • You have an interest in your child learning or practicing French. Non-French speaking families welcome!

  • Your family is considering French Immersion for your child.

  • Your child is needing a refreshing, enriching break from the public system

  • Your child is at least 4 years old by April 24 (first day of programming)

  • Your child is potty-trained and independent with toileting.

  • Your child comes prepared with all gear.

  • Your child comes well-rested and healthy.

  • Your child comes ready to listen to instructions and show respect to friends and facilitators.

  • Your child comes feeling brave and independent or open to get there!

  • Your child comes with a good attitude or is open to get there!

  • Your child feels comfortable asking for help.

  • Your child is comfortable working within a multi-age setting.

  • Your child needs a break in their routine to come be outside. School and academic burnout is real!

Investment

  • Drop in

    $80.00

  • 5 Time Punch Pass

    $350.00

    Email us to purchase wildthingsforest@gmail.com

    1 child per punch pass

  • 10 Time Punch Pass

    $700.00

    Email us to purchase wildthingsforest@gmail.com

    1 child per punch pass

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