Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday!

We are looking for new owners and operators to continue and build on Wildernook's vibrant outdoor and nature programming foundation. Please contact claire@wildernook.com to discuss.

Ages: 3 - 6 regular program and ages 4 and up for Friday p.m.

(Suggested age range - we have some flexibility)

This popular program gets kids outside and hooked on nature. Nature Playcare meets kids where they are at in a play-based, social learning and nature immersion environment. We now have a private indoor play space to use on the inclement and smokey weather days. All the better to continue to enjoying our extended hours of nature play together! We’re excited for the opportunity to learn through the seasonal changes together with your child.

Nature Playcare promotes respect for our natural environment and a sense of well-being in nature. This program is led by certified outdoor education teachers with additional ecological and forest school training. 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 begins with a short gathering followed by unstructured play and exploration in Saskatoon’s naturalized spaces. 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 nearly all types of weather (we have options to access indoor shelter if needed). To ensure your child has the best possible experience, warm outdoor clothing that can get dirty including snowsuit and warm winter boots are required. Suggestions for types of clothing and layering will be provided in the parent information package we email out.

Is Nature Playcare the right fit for my/our child? The age grouping of approximately age three and up 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.

Winter Program Dates: Instalment 1

Tues. Jan. 9th - Tues. March. 26 (11 weeks), 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - $37/ per 2.75 hr session at Victoria Park (note: we plan to switch back to Gabriel Dumont Park for April - June block).

Weds p.m. program is on break for the winter months. Please register and join us in the spring! See below for details.

Fri. a.m. program is on break for the winter months. Please register and join us in the spring! See below for details.

Fri. Jan. 12 - 15 - Fri. March 22 (10 weeks- no program on March 29 - Good Friday), 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - $40/per 3 hr session (not recommended for three-year-olds). at Victoria Park (note: we plan to switch back to Meewasin Park for April - June block).

Spring Program Dates: Instalment 2

Tues. April 9 - Tues. June 18 (11 weeks), 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - $34/ per 2.5hr session at Gabriel Dumont Park (with access to indoor warm-up space as needed).

Weds. April 10 - Weds. June 19 (11 weeks), 12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. -$34/ per 2.5hr session at Gabriel Dumont Park (Drop off timing is flexible and kids can eat their lunch during the program)

Fri. April 12 - Fri. June 14 (10 weeks - no program on June 21, Indig. Persons Day), 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - $34/ per 2.5hr session at Meewasin Park (with access to indoor warm-up space as needed).

Fri. April 12 - Fri. June 14 (10 weeks - no program on June 21, Indig. Persons Day), 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - $40/per 3hr session (not recommended for three-year-olds). at Meewasin Park

Drop-in booking options will be added if we have remaining spots available to offer for drop-in booking. This is based on our leader to child ratio.

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

Full registration requires our receipt of payment, health information and completed waiver forms. We are open to having children with additional needs, however, facilitators require advance notice of each participant’s health information in order to prepare for the session. Families who do not disclose pertinent health and learning considerations (e.g illness requiring additional care, life threatening allergies, learning disabilities, etc.) before the program start date will not be permitted to participate and no refund will be provided.

Cancellation: A refund, minus a 10% administration fee, can be issued up until one week prior to this event. After this time no refund will be issued.