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A Summer of Wild Learning & Adventure
Forest School: Learning Through Nature
A hands-on, nature-based experience where kids explore, create, and develop real-world outdoor skills—building confidence, resilience, and a deep connection to the wild.
Survival Skills & Bushcraft
Explorers learn to build shelters navigate unknown territory, and essential outdoor skills through fun and safe activities.
Fun, Games & Friendship
From team games to creative play, every day is filled with laughter, adventure, and new friendships.
Nature Learning
Children connect with the environment while discovering plants, animals, and the rhythms of the natural world.
Camp Details
1-Week Sessions – Register by the Week
Multi-Week Discounts-Register for as little as one week or save when you book multiple weeks!
- 2 weeks: 5% off each week
- 3 weeks: 10% off each week
- 4 weeks 20% off each week
Camp Dates:
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Weekly sessions running from June 30, 2025 - August 22, 2025 (closed July 1 for Canada Day and Aug 4 for Civic Holiday)
Camp Hours:
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Mondays - Fridays 9:00 AM - 4:30PM (Additional fees apply for before-care from 8:30am and After-care until 5:00pm)
Location:
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Cole Harbour Heritage Park
Age Groups:
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Ages 4 - 7
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Ages 7 - 11
Group Size:
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12 - 16 per group
What to Bring:
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Packed lunch, snacks, and water bottle
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Weather appropriate outdoor clothing
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Hat, sun-screen, bug spray
Pricing:
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$280/week
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Before- and after-care for an additional $50/week
Activities:
At our forest school camp, each day is filled with hands-on learning, with the majority of time spent engaging in outdoor adventure, and creative exploration. Activities are usually guided by the children's curiosity and interest. Some of the engaging experiences may include:
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Shelter Building – Learn how to construct simple, weatherproof shelters using natural materials.
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Raft Building & Water Play – Work as a team to design and float small rafts using logs, twine, and creativity.
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Tree Climbing & Risky Play – Build confidence and coordination with safe, supervised climbing and movement challenges.
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Nature Art & Crafts – Create with leaves, sticks, stones, and other found objects to make beautiful, nature-inspired artwork.
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Hiking & Trail Exploration – Discover local wildlife, plants, and hidden forest paths through guided hikes.
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Map Reading & Navigation – Practice real-world skills like compass use, orienteering, and following hand-drawn maps.
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Wildlife Tracking & Bug Hunts – Observe animal signs, explore mini-ecosystems, and develop a deeper awareness of nature.
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Mindful Moments in Nature – Slow down with storytelling, journaling, or quiet time under the trees to reflect and recharge.
Every day at camp is an opportunity for growth, discovery, and joy in the great outdoors.
Registration
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Each camp week is currently scheduled for one age group only. However, the other age group will have a waitlist open for that week.
If more than 8 children join the waitlist for that given week, we’ll open a second group for that age!
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If you are registering for siblings in two different age groups, please contact us for sibling discounts before registration.