“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 !”
We believe young people are capable of big adventures!
Join us this fall in Gabriel Dumont Park
SPACE AVAILABLE -LATE REGISTRATIONS WELCOME
Tues. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: 3-6 year olds (13 weeks)
Fri. 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.: 3-6 year olds (10 weeks)
Fri. 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.: 4-6 year olds (13 weeks)
Nature Playcare provides children with an opportunity to immerse themselves in play-based and social learning in a natural environment. Our autumn program features 13 facilitated 1/2 day experiences in either the morning or afternoon. We are excited about the fantastic learning opportunities these consecutive weeks of nature play 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 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 3-6 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 zoe@wildernook.com if you have any questions about clothing or other requirements.
Our Covid-19 Response Includes:
· Children experiencing Covid-19 symptoms are asked to stay home.
· We will call your child ‘in’ at drop off and send your child back to you at pick-up.
· We will facilitate spreading out during snack time.
· We sanitize hands before and after 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
Location: Gabriel Dumont Park
Tuesday afternoon program: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost: $338.00/13 weeks ($26.00/2 hour session)
Friday morning program: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $260.00/10 weeks ($26.00/ 2 hour session)
Friday afternoon program 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cost $416.00/13 weeks ($32.00/2.5 hour session)
Full registration requires our receipt of payment, health information and completed waiver forms. We are open to having children with additional needs, however, facilitators require advance notice of each participant’s health information in order to prepare for the session. Families who do not disclose pertinent health and learning considerations (e.g illness requiring additional care, life threatening allergies, learning disabilities, etc.) before the program start date will not be permitted to participate and no refund will be provided.
Cancellation: A refund, minus a 10% administration fee, can be issued up until one week prior to this event. After this time no refund will be issued.