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Vancouver North Vancouver Coquitlam
10am to 3pm
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Weekly Nature School provides an adventure in the forest every week during the school year to create deep nature connection and awareness. The small class size and majority of time spent in a small group environment supports high-quality interactions and programming customized to the group’s specific needs and interests.
Program Highlights
- Curiosity-led exploration outdoors with learning opportunities introduced naturally
- Variety in games, stories, projects, songs, and challenges through weekly themes
- 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 and primarily small group adventures
- Field trips to explore different ecosystems, habitats, and learning environments
- Emphasis on emotional awareness, compassion, and gratitude
- Advanced techniques and skills (including knife skills) developed through multiple approaches to key concepts
Program Details
Minnekhada Regional Park
Ages: 6-12
Sliding scale: $2,600 – $3,600 + TAX
2024-25 DATES
Dates: September 9, 2024 – June 9, 2025
Statutory Holidays: Sep 30, Oct 14, Nov 11, Feb 17, May 19
Winter break: December 16 – January 3
Spring break: March 17 – 28
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Minnekhada Regional Park
Ages: 6-11
Sliding scale: $2,580 – $3,600 + TAX
2024-25 DATES
Dates: Mid-October, 2024 – June 2025
Winter break: December 16 – January 3
Spring break: March 17 – 28
Capilano River Regional Park
Ages 6-12
Sliding scale: $3,000 – $4,200 + TAX
2024-25 DATES
Dates: September 11, 2024 – June 11, 2025
Winter break: December 16 – January 3
Spring break: March 17 – 28
Pacific Spirit Park
Ages 6-12
Sliding scale: $3,000 – $4,200 + TAX
2024-25 DATES
Dates: September 12, 2024 – June 12, 2025
Winter break: December 16 – January 3
Spring break: March 17 – 28
Testimonials
What Families are Saying
“Rain or shine, my kid never wants to leave the forest. We’ve hiked with him since he was a baby but he has a confidence in the forest now that he hadn’t before.” – Beverly, Weekly Program Parent
“My son has been part of this program for almost two years on a weekly basis and would do anything to not miss a class. Connecting with his friends and bonding with his instructors in nature is such a great experience. So many learnings…” – Sylvie, Weekly Program Parent
“[My child] has been really loving the weekly forest program, thank you!” – Alison, Weekly Program Parent