Year-long Nature School
Forest Learners School
Grades 1 to 5
North VANCOUVER
9:30AM to 3PM
9,300 + tax
The Forest Learners Program is a two-day-per-week outdoor learning experience designed to complement home education.
Rooted in nature connection and experiential learning, this program offers homeschool learners the chance to build community, explore the forest through hands-on discovery, and grow their confidence and independence in a supportive, multi-age group setting.
Each Monday and Thursday, mentors guide children through immersive experiences that weave together naturalist knowledge, storytelling, and BC curriculum concepts — all through play, curiosity, and direct engagement with the land.
Mission & Values
Mission:
To support homeschool families by offering rich, outdoor learning experiences that nurture curiosity, creativity, and deep connection to the natural world.
Values:
- Meeting each learner where they are, and honoring their unique learning journey
- Fostering a strong sense of belonging to community and the land
- Encouraging imagination, self-reliance, and wonder
- Building relationships rooted in respect, mentorship, and shared learning
To join the Forest Learner Program, fill out the form to register your interest. We will contact you based on your preferences to have a conversation about what you are looking for in your child’s education program and determine together if we are the right fit. Then, your child can join an in-person visit week, and if everything is seamless, we will take a deposit upon acceptance.
Program Highlights
- Two full days of outdoor learning each week
- Small, close-knit group (approx. 14–15 learners, 1:7 ratio)
- A supportive community for homeschool families
- Nature-based exploration of science, ecology, and seasonal cycles
- Hands-on projects: crafting, weaving, carving, shelter building, tracking, and plant identification
- Storytelling, music, theatre, and art integrated into daily rhythm
- Emphasis on emotional awareness, communication, and collaboration
- Field trips to local ecosystems
- Gentle, play-based approach that honors each child’s pace and individuality
Program Details
Mondays, Thursdays – Capilano River Regional Park
Tuesdays, Wednesdays – Camp Capilano
Siblings receive a $700 discount
2026-27 dates to be announced
2025-26 DATES
Dates: September 8- June 11
Winter break: December 15-January 2
Spring break: March 16-27
A Forest Program for Homeschoolers
Forest Learners is designed specifically for homeschool families who want a deeper, more immersive nature experience. Unlike our regular weekly program, Forest Learners meets two full days per week (Monday & Thursday), giving children time to explore projects in depth, revisit concepts, and build strong skills over multiple days.
With a consistent small cohort, children develop lasting friendships and enjoy mentorship in naturalist knowledge, survival skills, and hands-on learning. Mentors track each child’s growth and offer optional reflections, progress documentation, and check-ins with parents, so you can see your child’s development unfold over time and integrate these experiences with your home learning.
This program allows children to:
- Engage in longer-term projects and skill-building activities that span multiple days
- Experience a continuity of learning that strengthens confidence, curiosity, and resilience
- Participate in a close-knit, supportive community with peers and mentors
- Access structured feedback and optional parent meetings to stay connected to their child’s learning journey
In short, Forest Learners is a rich, forest-based learning program that complements homeschooling by combining experiential nature education, mentorship, and intentional skill development — providing more depth and consistency than our regular weekly program.
