Join us for Fresh Air Learning this fall!
Gabriel Dumont Park
a.m. group: 3-5 year olds - $300.00
p.m. group: 3-5 year olds - $300.00
Nature Playcare provides children with an opportunity to immerse themselves in play-based and social learning in a natural environment. Our autumn program features twelve facilitated 1/2 day experiences in either the morning or afternoon. We are excited about the fantastic learning opportunities these consecutive weeks of nature play will create!
Nature Playcare promotes respect for our natural environment and a sense of well-being in nature. Parents can expect an age-appropriate nature experience, which is designed to foster the
development of each child's resiliency, confidence, creativity, imagination, and independence.
What does Nature Playcare look like? Each session will begin with a short gathering followed by unstructured play and exploration in the beautifully wild Gabriel Dumont Park. This includes children
taking carefully managed and supported risks appropriate for their capabilities and the site (for example, sliding down a hill and climbing or balancing along a log). Wildernook facilitators will use holistic, child-centred practices to support each child’s development.
Requirements: This is a fully outdoor program that will proceed in all types of weather. To ensure your child has the best possible experience, warm outdoor clothing that can get dirty including rain pants, jacket, rubber boots are required. Suggestions for types of clothing and layering will be provided on registration.
Is Nature Playcare the right fit for my/our child? The age grouping of 3-5 allows children to help each other and find ways to help lead within the group. We suggest that each child be able to communicate a need to go to the bathroom. Please contact zoe@wildernook.com if you have any questions about clothing or other requirements.
Our Covid-19 Response Includes:
· Families maintaining distance from each other during drop off
· We will call your child ‘in’ at drop off and send your child back to you at pick-up.
· We will facilitate activities which promote spreading out rather than gathering.
· We will use a soap hand washing station before snack and after washroom use.
· We ask that all toys be left at home.
Parents will receive a detailed information package in advance of the program outlining the following information:
Program guidelines
Information on risky play
How we approach weather and illness
Recommended Clothing and Supplies
Washroom access
Emergency Procedures and First Aid
Location
Location: Gabriel Dumont Park
The morning program: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Cost: $300.00 ($25.00/session)
The afternoon program 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost $300.00 ($25.00/session)
“My little guy had so so much fun! When I asked him what he did he told me he learned to play with sticks “safely”! 😂👌🏻 A perfect skill for kids! Thanks @wildernook !”