Year-long Nature School
Young Sprouts Weekly Nature School
2026-27 School Year Program Registration is Open!
Ages 4 to 6
Vancouver North Van
10AM to 2PM
2,800 + TAX
The Young Sprouts Weekly Nature Program offers young children meaningful outdoor experiences throughout the school year in the forests and natural spaces of Capilano River Regional Park. Designed for children ages 4-6, the program supports confidence, independence, emotional awareness, and connection to the natural world through consistent weekly immersion in nature.
Through play-based, experiential learning, children build familiarity with the land, develop comfort outdoors in all seasons, and form meaningful relationships with peers, mentors, and place. Weekly adventures encourage curiosity, creativity, resilience, and joyful exploration while creating a strong foundation for lifelong outdoor learning.
With a small group size of 12 children and a high adult-to-child ratio of 1:6, participants receive individualized support, nurturing mentorship, and high-quality interactions throughout the day.
Program Highlights
Curiosity-Led Outdoor Learning
Learning unfolds naturally through exploration, imaginative play, storytelling, observation, and hands-on experiences in nature.
Play-Based Nature Experiences
Weekly themes inspire games, songs, stories, projects, sensory activities, and creative challenges that make learning engaging and meaningful.
Responsive & Flexible Programming
Programs adapt to the energy of the group, seasonal changes, weather, and emerging learning opportunities.
Experienced Mentorship & Skill Development
Instructors support the development of confidence, problem-solving, self-sufficiency, emotional awareness, and deeper connection to the natural world.
Small Groups & High Staff Ratios
A maximum group size of 12 children and a 1:6 adult-to-child ratio create a safe, supportive, and relationship-centered learning environment.
Exploration of Diverse Natural Spaces
Children may visit a variety of forests, parks, creeks, and natural areas throughout North Vancouver to experience different ecosystems and seasonal learning opportunities.
Whole-Child Development
Programs emphasize emotional awareness, compassion, gratitude, cooperation, creativity, and connection to self, others, and the natural world.
Learn more about what a day outdoors looks like in our post: A Typical Day at Nature School.
Program Details
Capilano River Regional Park
2026-27 DATES
Dates: September 09, 2026 – June 09, 2027
Winter break: December 14 – January 2
Spring break: March 15 – 26
Pacific Spirit Park
2026-27 DATES
Dates: September 10, 2026 – June 10, 2027
Winter break: December 14 – January 2
Spring break: March 15 – 26
Testimonials
What Families are Saying
“My son asks me nearly every day, “Is today forest school?”; he always comes back full of energy, bright-eyed and happy, whether it was raining or shining. I have also seen him apply some of the observation skills on our own nature walks. I would recommend Soaring Eagle to each and every parent I come in contact with! Thank you:)” – Alison, Young Sprouts Program Parent
“Everyday, our kids come home dirty, tired and happy. This morning, we stopped along the trail and my son said, ‘Mommy, this is a Vine Maple..and that’s a Red Alder’. He is 5 years old! It’s a great camp!” – Kira, Young Sprouts Summer Camp Parent
“My son absolutely loves outdoor school. He wishes he could go there every day. The staff are knowledgeable, fun, and care about creating a safe environment for kids to learn and grow.” – Jill, Monthly Program Parent
