The Friday Crew

5-12 Year Olds

Full Day Program

Is your child needing an enriching experience to supplement their learning journey? Do they need space to express themselves and explore their creativity outside of the confines of 4 walls? Does your child need a healthy balance of structure and freedom? Does your child need to connect with peers who share their interests and adults who understand their needs?

This program is designed to provide children with enriching outdoor learning/exploration experiences. We focus on bringing an awareness to their emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health. We explore important topics like connection, healthy and calculated risk taking, empathy, self-awareness, confidence building, independence, and fun! We aim to integrate their curiosities about the world around them and provide the space for expansive imagination and creativity through outdoor explorations and teachings. As this is a multi-age program, there is also a great opportunity for leadership, accountability, mentorship, and building trust.

Fridays

9:00am - 3:00pm

April 25 - June 27

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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Experienced outdoor educators and facilitators to guide your child.

This Might Be a Good Fit If

  • Your child is at least 5 years old by January 8th (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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