Spring 2026 Programs

Monday: Forest Foodies

“Real food doesn’t have ingredients. Real food is ingredients.” Jamie Oliver

Our kids are super creative beings. They are, by nature, inherent risk-takers – they don’t care about perfection or things being just so. They love trying new things and learning new skills. They also love tasty eats!! Our Forest Foodie program sees our children working together to read recipes, measure, mix and chop ingredients and then learn to harness fire and flame to kick out some amazing dishes. Think: dutch oven apple crisp; bubbly mac & cheese; fried eggs and bacon; crepes topped with whipped cream and Campbellcroft maple syrup  – all kissed by wood smoke and prepared by our kids working together as a cohesive team.

Ages 5 and up

Tuesday: Art and Animals

“Everyone should be quiet near a little stream and listen.” Ruth Krauss

Is your child creative, deep, perhaps a little on the quieter side? Are you looking for a place where your child can express themselves artistically, with a wide array of media, opportunity and experiences?  Our Arts & Animals program is an opportunity for our children to have an immersive experience where they are simultaneously soaking in the peace and tranquility of our forest setting, while also getting the chance to make art, take care of farm animals, and spend  time with friends who value and appreciate the same things in life.

Children will have the opportunity to experiment with paint, fibre arts, ink, watercolor and even dabble in stop motion animation! We have the pleasure of local artist Amos Shelley leading our artists on their journey.

Ages 5 and up

Wednesday: Bushcrafters

Does your child want to tie knots and build cool shelters? Learn to start a fire using collected materials and a flint and steel? Hike and explore while becoming confident in navigating their surroundings? Use knives and other simple tools to whittle and debark raw material. Identify native plants and figure out what makes great food and medicine? This session we plan to continue our work on our outpost located on a more distant location on our property! Let’s put those outdoor skills to good use! Our Bushcrafters day is the perfect opportunity for your child to build their character and confidence while having a blast outside!

Ages 7 and up

Thursday: Game Day!

Children have played games for as long as there have been children. With this in mind, we have crafted a session full of exploration and fun! What will we get up to? Classic schoolyard games, large group games like capture the flag and man hunt, and what about ancient olympics!? Ball games, dramatic play, cooperative games! Games from different countries and cultures around the world will be tested out and favourites chosen! 

Children will also be given the chance to try developing their own games and teaching them to the group. 

Card games, board games, cats cradle, memory, chess and more will be wonderful options to play fireside on winter days with harsh weather.

Physical skill development, leadership, teamwork, increased confidence and problem solving are all major benefits of the activities this session. 

How will we ever fit it all in!?

Ages 5 and up

Friday: Wee Ones

“Play is the highest form of research.” Albert Einstein

And play we will! Our days will provide ample amounts of free time for the children to explore and engage with the natural world and each other.

The pace will be nice and slow for the Wee Ones as we care for the farm animals, do nature based crafts, sing and read stories and spend lots of time climbing, puddle jumping, and playing games!

Our hope is for your Wee One to come home with muddy boots, treasures in their pockets and a twinkle in their eye!

Ages 3-6

Half and full day options available. (Age 3 may only attend half days, ages 4-6 can choose half or full day)