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Soaring Eagle Nature School

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Ages 6 and under

Ages 6 – 12

Teens

Adults

Program by date

Year-long Program – Weekdays

Year-long Program – Weekends

Spring Break

Summer

Program by location

North Vancouver

Vancouver

Coquitlam

Delta

Year-long Programs

Several options to get into the forest regularly over the course of the school year to enrich children’s learning through nature awareness and connection, in a unique outdoor environment.

Forest Learners Elementary

The Forest Learners Program is an immersive two-day-per-week nature-based program which can be combined with another two-day program run by a public Online School blended program. More information about this program will be provided upon registration. The small class size (14-15) and high adult-to-child ratio (1:7) support our philosophy for hands-on, project-based, and passion-driven learning in a setting that enables secure, genuine, and caring attachment between learner and mentor.

2024-25 intake: Register your Interest

Grades 1 to 3

Dates
Monday to Thursday

Location
North Vancouver – Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve and Camp Capilano

Forest Learners Middle School

The Forest Learners Program is an immersive two-day-per-week nature-based program which can be combined with another two-day program run by a public Online School blended program. More information about this program will be provided upon registration. The small class size (14-15) and high adult-to-child ratio (1:7) is designed in collaboration with Chris Balme, author of “Finding the Magic of Middle School”, allowing for hands-on, project-based, and passion-driven learning that honours the middle schooler’s growing sense of self. 

2024-25 intake: Register your Interest

Grades 4 to 7

Dates
Monday to Thursday

Location
North Vancouver – Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve and Camp Capilano

Young Sprouts Weekly Nature School

A forest adventure every week during the school year for a younger age group to experience opportunities for independence, emotional and social awareness, and comfort within the natural world. Weeks are spent creating a solid foundation of outdoor and place-based learning. The small class size of 12 and high adult to child ratio (1:6) enables high-quality interactions and connections with students.  

* 2023/24 Spots Available!  Email us to register.

Ages 4 to 6

Dates & Location
Thursdays – Vancouver

Weekly Nature School

An adventure in the forest every week during the school year to create deep nature connection and awareness. The small class size and the majority of time spent in a small group environment of 8 kids per mentor support high-quality interactions and programming customized to the group’s specific needs and interests.

* 2023/24 Spots Available!  Email us to register.

Ages 7 to 12

Dates & Location
Wednesdays – North Vancouver
Thursdays – Vancouver

Monthly Nature School

A forest day almost every month during the school year for a total of 7 sessions to reorient youth to nature and support connection with a sense of place. Each session provides inspiration and direction for skills, projects, and challenges.

Ages 6 to 12

Dates & Location
Tuesdays – Coquitlam
Tuesdays – North Vancouver
Fridays – North Vancouver
Fridays – Vancouver
Fridays – Delta

Teen Internship

A day spent in the forest almost every month during the school year for teens with previous Soaring Eagle Nature School experience to be a mentor alongside Soaring Eagle instructors. Each of the 7 sessions allows teens to utilize their knowledge and skills to support younger kids and to continue practicing awareness and nature connection while developing a new skill set and gaining volunteer hours.

Ages 13 to 17

Dates & Location
7 days at Monthly Nature School

 

Teen Wild Within Program

A once a month teen wilderness adventure with eight Saturdays at local parks over the course of a year.

Ages 13 to 18

Dates & Location
Saturdays – Various BC Parks

Forest Learners Elementary

A four-day-per-week nature-based program that merges the BC core curriculum and academics with Soaring Eagle Nature School programming. Two days spent in an indoor setting is complemented by two full days in the forest. The small class size (14-15) and high adult-to-child ratio (1:7) support our philosophy for hands-on, project-based, and passion-driven learning in a setting that enables secure, genuine, and caring attachment between learner and mentor.

2024-25 intake: Register your Interest

Grades 1 to 3

Dates
Monday to Thursday

Location
North Vancouver – Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve and Camp Capilano

Forest Learners Middle School

A four-day-per-week nature-based program that merges the BC core curriculum and academics with outdoor learning to support children in Grades 4 to 7 to discover themselves, connect to nature, and meet their academic potential. Two days spent in an indoor setting is complemented by two full days in the forest. The small class size (14-15) and high adult-to-child ratio (1:7) is designed in collaboration with Chris Balme, author of “Finding the Magic of Middle School”, allowing for hands-on, project-based, and passion-driven learning that honours the middle schooler’s growing sense of self. 

2024-25 intake: Register your Interest

Grades 4 to 7

Dates
Monday to Thursday

Location
North Vancouver – Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve and Camp Capilano

Young Sprouts Weekly Nature School

A forest adventure every week during the school year for a younger age group to experience opportunities for independence, emotional and social awareness, and comfort within the natural world. Weeks are spent on creating a solid foundation of outdoor and place-based learning. The small class size of 12 and high adult to child ratio (1:6) enables high-quality interactions and connections with students.  

* 2023/24 Spots Available!  Email us to register.

Ages 4 to 6

Dates & Location
Thursdays – Vancouver

Weekly Nature School

An adventure in the forest every week during the school year to create deep nature connection and awareness. The small class size and the majority of time spent in a small group environment of 7 kids per mentor support high-quality interactions and programming customized to the group’s specific needs and interests.

* 2023/24 Spots Available!  Email us to register.

Ages 7 to 12

Dates & Location
Wednesdays – North Vancouver
Thursdays – Vancouver

Monthly Nature School

A forest day almost every month during the school year for a total of 7 sessions to reorient youth to nature and support connection with a sense of place. Each session provides inspiration and direction for skills, projects, and challenges.

Ages 6 to 12

Dates & Location
Tuesdays – Coquitlam
Tuesdays – North Vancouver

Fridays – North Vancouver
Fridays – Vancouver
Fridays – Delta

Teen Internship

A day spent in the forest almost every month during the school year for teens with previous Soaring Eagle experience to be a mentor alongside Soaring Eagle instructors. Each of the 7 sessions allows teens to utilize their knowledge and skills to support younger kids and to continue practicing awareness and nature connection while developing a new skill set and gaining volunteer hours.

Ages 13 to 17

Dates & Location
7 days at Monthly Nature School

 

Teen Wild Within Program

A once a month teen wilderness adventure with 8 Saturdays at local parks over the course of a year. 

Ages 13 to 18

Dates & Location
Saturdays – Various BC Parks

Seasonal Programs

Our 5-day camps during Spring Break and Summer are fun-filled days in nature packed with learning and adventure! Camps are a great introduction to Soaring Eagle programming and a way to continue building on year-long program experiences.

Spring Break Camp

A 5-day camp to explore the natural world and deepen connection with it in small group adventures (7 kids per mentor). Using city parks as our venue, we explore edible and medicinal plants, mammals and wildlife tracking, survival skills and nature crafting, gaining valuable skills while having a blast!

Registration is open! Sign up today

Ages 6 to 12

Locations

North Vancouver
Vancouver 

Summer Forest Camp

A 5-day camp to explore the natural world and deepen connection with it in small group adventures (8 kids per mentor). Using city parks as our venue, we explore edible and medicinal plants, mammals and wildlife tracking, survival skills, and nature crafting, gaining valuable skills while having a blast!

Registration is open! Sign up today

Ages 6 to 12

Locations

Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam and Delta

Summer Ocean & Forest Camp

A 5-day camp to explore the natural world and deepen connection with it in a setting with beach and forest access. Using city parks as our venue, we explore edible and medicinal plants, mammals and wildlife tracking, survival skills, and nature crafting, gaining valuable skills while having a blast.

Registration is open! Sign up today

Ages 6 to 12

Locations
Acadia Beach Park


 

Summer Advanced Camp

An advanced 5-day camp for youth with previous Soaring Eagle experience and at the older end of our camp age range to explore higher-level skills, like bow drill making, and deepen naturalist and awareness skills!

Registration is open! Sign up today

Ages 9 to 14

Locations
Vancouver and North

Vancouver

 

Summer Young Sprouts Camp

A 5-day camp for a younger age group with a shorter day to explore the natural world and deepen their connection to it in a small group adventures. Using city parks as our venue, we explore edible and medicinal plants, mammals and wildlife tracking, and other valuable skills while having a blast!

Registration is open! Sign up today

Ages 4 to 6

Locations
Vancouver and North
Vancouver locations

Summer Teen Internship

A five-day internship at summer camp for teens with previous Soaring Eagle Nature School experience to be a mentor alongside Soaring Eagle instructors. Teens are empowered to share their knowledge and skills to support younger kids and to continue practicing awareness and nature connection while developing a new skill set and gaining volunteer hours.

Ages 13 to 17

Dates & Location
5 days at Summer Forest Camp or Summer Ocean and Forest Camp

 

Spring Break Camp

A 5-day camp to explore the natural world and deepen connection with it in small group adventures (7 kids per mentor). Using city parks as our venue, we explore edible and medicinal plants, mammals and wildlife tracking, survival skills, and nature crafting, gaining valuable skills while having a blast!

Registration is open! Sign up today

Ages 6 to 12

Locations
North Vancouver and
Vancouver locations

Summer Forest Camp

A 5-day camp to explore the natural world and deepen connection with it in small group adventures (7 kids per mentor). Using city parks as our venue, we explore edible and medicinal plants, mammals and wildlife tracking, survival skills, and nature crafting, gaining valuable skills while having a blast!

Registration is open! Sign up today

Ages 6 to 12

Locations

Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam and Delta

Summer Ocean & Forest Camp

A 5-day camp to explore the natural world and deepen connection with it in a setting with beach and forest access. Using city parks as our venue, we explore edible and medicinal plants, mammals and wildlife tracking, survival skills, and nature crafting, gaining valuable skills while having a blast.

Registration is open! Sign up today

Ages 6 to 12

Locations
Acadia Beach Park

Summer Advanced Camp

An advanced 5-day camp for youth with previous Soaring Eagle experience and at the older end of our camp age range to explore higher-level skills, like bow drill making, and deepen naturalist and awareness skills!

Registration is open! Sign up today

Ages 9 to 14

Locations
Vancouver and North

Vancouver locations

 

Summer Young Sprouts Camp

A 5-day camp for a younger age group with a shorter day to explore the natural world and deepen their connection to it in a small group adventures. Using city parks as our venue, we explore edible and medicinal plants, mammals and wildlife tracking, and other valuable skills while having a blast!

Registration is open! Sign up today

Ages 4 to 6

Locations
Vancouver and North
Vancouver locations

Summer Teen Internship

A five-day internship at summer camp for teens with previous Soaring Eagle Nature School experience to be a mentor alongside Soaring Eagle instructors. Teens are empowered to share their knowledge and skills to support younger kids and to continue practicing awareness and nature connection while developing a new skill set and gaining volunteer hours. 

Ages 13 to 17

Dates & Location
5 days at 
Summer Forest Camp or Summer Ocean and Forest Camp

 

Adult Programs

Explore hobbies and interests involving the natural world through Soaring Eagle workshops or further your journey in nature connection and facilitation in the apprenticeship. Additionally, see our volunteer opportunities.

Workshops

Join workshops on topics like:

  • Ivy Basketry
  • Family Nature Connection Series
  • Women of the Woods
  • Intro to Birds (Live Video Download)

Teens and Adults

Dates & Locations
Spring 2023

 

Apprenticeship

To empower adults who want to further their skills in nature connection and mentoring, 6 Saturday cohort training days and 7 practicum days at Soaring Eagle’s Monthly Nature Program provide the opportunity to develop the skills and facilitation techniques that are the foundation of Soaring Eagle Nature School programs. 

Adults

Dates & Locations
6 Saturdays and 7 days at Monthly Nature School 

 

Workshops & Events

Join workshops on topics like:

  • Ivy Basketry
  • Family Nature Connection Series
  • Women of the Woods
  • Intro to Birds (Live Video Download)


Teens and Adults

Dates & Locations
Spring 2023

Apprenticeship

To empower adults who want to further their skills in nature connection and mentoring, 6 Saturday cohort training days and 7 practicum days at Soaring Eagle’s Monthly Forest School Program provide the opportunity to develop the skills and facilitation techniques that are the foundation of Soaring Eagle Nature School programs.

Adults

Dates & Locations
6 Saturdays and 7 days at Monthly Nature SchoolÂ