Our Mission
Parry Sound Forest School strives to provide a child-centred, inquiry-based experience where our learners can develop greater:
resilience,
perseverance,
confidence,
communication and social skills,
the ability to navigate risk safely,
and to form personal connections to many facets of the Georgian Bay Biosphere.
Through this personal connection with nature, we strive to foster an ethic of care towards our local environment and ultimately towards living a more ecologically sustainable life.
Tuition Assistance Fund
The Tuition Assistance Fund is a project in partnership with Small Change Fund and eligible donations will receive a tax receipt from Small Change Fund.
Do you want to support children's healthy growth and develoment for today and the future?
We at PSFS take care in equipping children with the tools they need for positive mental and physical health and wellbeing. Children can build confidence, resilience and a deep connection with nature here - preparing them for the future.
Will you join us in our mission of offering outdoor experiences to all children?
This month donations go to our Tuition Assistance Fund.
Last year your generosity allowed 16 children to attend our programs at a discounted rate. Thank you!
This year, around a dozen families are already seeking assistance; please consider donating.
Weekly programs are broken into 3 semesters - Fall, Winter & Spring. Each run one day a week throughout the school year.
Spring Programs
run from March 23 - June 19
-
Rangers
For children aged 10+, this program acts a a supplement to regular schooling or homeschooling. It offers challenging outdoor play and learning activities.
THURSDAYS
-
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.
TUESDAYS
-
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!
WEDNESDAYS
-
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!
WEDNESDAYS
-
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.
MONDAYS
-
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.
EVERY AFTERNOON
All the fun of Summer 2026 awaits!
Look forward to days full of exploration, skill development, friendship building, personal growth and connection with nature.
Upcoming Events
Thank you Knights of Columbus for your generous financial support of Parry Sound Forest School.
Thanks to your kindness, we are able to continue providing rich outdoor learning experiences where children explore, discover, and grow, in connection with nature.
Learn more by visiting their website.
