Play doesn’t stop for winter!
Tuesday and Friday afternoon options.
Ages 3-5 year olds (some flexibility)
Nature Playcare provides children with an opportunity to immerse themselves in play-based and social learning in a natural environment. Our winter program features 10 facilitated 1/2 day afternoon experiences. We are excited about the fantastic learning opportunities these consecutive weeks of snow-immersion will create!
Nature Playcare promotes respect for our natural environment and a sense of well-being in nature. Parents can expect an age-appropriate nature experience, which is designed to foster the
development of each child's resiliency, confidence, creativity, imagination, and independence.
What does Nature Playcare look like? Each session will begin with a short gathering followed by unstructured play and exploration in the beautifully wild Gabriel Dumont Park. This includes children
taking carefully managed and supported risks appropriate for their capabilities and the site (for example, sliding down a hill and climbing or balancing along a log). Wildernook facilitators will use holistic, child-centred practices to support each child’s development.
Requirements: This is a fully outdoor program that will proceed in nearly all types of weather. To ensure your child has the best possible experience, warm outdoor clothing that can get dirty including rain pants, jacket, rubber boots are required. Suggestions for types of clothing and layering will be provided on registration.
Is Nature Playcare the right fit for my/our child? The age grouping of 3-5 allows children to help each other and find ways to help lead within the group. We suggest that each child be able to communicate a need to go to the bathroom. Please contact claire@wildernook.com if you have any questions about clothing or other requirements.
Location: Gabriel Dumont Park, Saskatoon
Dates: Tuesday Jan. 12th - March 23rd / Friday Jan 15th - March 26th (We have built in one additional cold weather cancellation day)
Cost: $250.00 per child for one afternoon a week.
Our Covid-19 Response Includes:
· Families maintaining distance from each other during drop off
· We encourage face coverings (e.g. neck tubes) and mask use.
· We facilitate activities which promote spreading out rather than gathering.
· We use hand sanitizer before snack and after washroom use.
· We ask that all toys be left at home.
Parents will receive a detailed information package in advance of the program outlining the following information:
Program guidelines
Information on risky play
How we approach weather and illness
Recommended Clothing and Supplies
Washroom access
Emergency Procedures and First Aid
Location
“My little guy had so so much fun! When I asked him what he did he told me he learned to play with sticks “safely”! 😂👌🏻 A perfect skill for kids! Thanks @wildernook !”