Our Mission
Parry Sound Forest School strives to provide a child-centred, inquiry-based experience where our learners can develop greater:
resilience,
perseverance,
communication and social skills,
the ability to navigate risk safely,
and to form personal connections to many facets of the Georgian Bay Biosphere.
Give the gift of nature play this holiday
We offer gift cards that can be used toward any of our programs including seasonal day programs, summer and PD day camps.
Weekly Programming for Kids
Weekly programs are broken into 3 semesters - Fall, Winter & Spring. They run throughout the school year.
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Rangers
For children aged 10+, this program acts a a supplement to regular schooling or homeschooling. It offers challenging outdoor play and learning activities.
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Saplings
For children ages 6-12, this program acts as a supplement to regular schooling or homeschooling. It includes hikes and snowshoe adventures, camp fire skills, wild edibles, wood craft and more.
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Chickadees
For children ages 4-6. This program offers opportunities for the growth of so many skills!! Language, numeracy, gross and fine motor, socialization, self regulation, and so much more!
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Sprouts
This is a half-day introductory program to Forest School, for children ages 3.0+, geared to younger learners. If your child is not quite ready for a full day of Forest School, this program is for them!
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Forest Families
This program is designed for infants, young children and their caregivers or parents. It is an opportunity to spend time in the forest together with an experienced forest educator.
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Forest Friends After School
Forest Friends offers your child after school care in the outdoors. Wood working, nature art, hiking, flashlight tag, campfires, knot tying, snowshoeing, sliding and so much more await.
Upcoming Events
Family Winter Solstice Celebration
Bring in the season of winter with a magical evening lantern walk for you and your family
