Monthly Nature School provides 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 carries a theme that provides inspiration and direction to work on new skills, projects, and challenges. 

Program Highlights 

• Curiosity-led exploration outdoors with learning opportunities introduced naturally
• Nature-based games, stories, projects, and challenges to inspire connection to place related to the curriculum theme
• Flexibility to account for the energy of the group and the season
• Mentoring delivered by experienced instructors to support students developing problem-solving skills, self-sufficiency, and a deeper level of learning
• High adult to student ratio (1:7) and primarily small group adventures
• Emphasis on emotional awareness, compassion, and gratitude
• Advanced techniques and skills (including knife skills) developed through multiple approaches to key concepts
• On-site director and volunteers who offer additional support and mentorship

Program Details