(Ages 0 to 3 & Caregivers)

Oaks and Acorns

In Oaks and Acorns, we help caregivers integrate nature into their family’s everyday life. As a group, we take short wanders in nature, share stories and songs, and get to know the plants and animals in our area. We actively teach caregivers mentoring techniques and naturalist knowledge, while children learn experientially. It’s also a great chance to connect with a like-minded community, share experiences and advice, and build new friendships.

Oaks and Acorns
Oaks and Acorns

Click here to learn more about our curriculum and learning outcomes.

2023/24 Season Details:

This is a year round program with 29 sessions. Sessions occur on a weekly basis between:
Fall season: October 2 - December 8, 2023
Winter season: January 8 - March 1, 2024
Spring season: March 25 - June 7, 2023
*Holidays excluded

Participants typically register for one 2 hour session per week (see session options below).


You can check if spots are available at any time by heading over to our registration site (click "Register" below). If a program is full, we encourage you to sign up to waitlists! We typically see some turnover throughout the year and we’d love to let you know if a spot opens up. 

WEST END: King’s Mill Park

Wednesdays
9:30am – 11:30am
Price: $1,085

EAST END: Stan Wadlow Park

Fridays
9:30am - 11:30am
Price: $1,085

A payment plan is available. Bursaries are available through our Bursary Fund.

Registration

Registration for our 2023/24 Outdoor School programs will be opening on Wednesday, May 17th at 12:00pm (noon)! 

*We follow an application to register process – families apply to register a participant and then will be contacted if we have any additional follow-up questions.

*Please note: We offer pre-registration to returning participants before this public registration date. Therefore, we’re not able guarantee program availability at open registration. However, we encourage you to sign up to waitlists! We typically see some turnover throughout the year and we’d love to let you know if a spot opens up.

*If you anticipate a disability creating a barrier to completing our online registration process, please contact our office prior to the registration date.

Click here for registration policies.

Register

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