Join us in the woods
Check out our programs, running almost year-round, and accommodating children ages 3 – 12.
Fall Drop off programs
Email kellie@allen.net to pay $250 or get a link to pay online. Ideal for children under age 5 but all ages are welcome! Tuesday mornings Fall River Sept. 17-Oct. 22, 2024 9 am-12 pm
Thursday mornings Jerry Lawrence Park Sept. 19-Oct. 24th. 9 am-12 pm. Enjoy learning about nature this Autumn, free play, and socializing with other children in all kinds of weather.
Forest Fledglings: Friday Adventure Program
Are you ready to ignite your child’s sense of wonder and adventure? Look no further than Forest Fledglings, the exciting weekend program designed to spark curiosity and deepen your child’s connection to nature, each other, and themselves.
Hard Skills: Our experienced instructors will guide your child through essential naturalist and survivalist skills, including learning bird calls, mushroom spore printing, shelter building, plant and tree identification, nature crafting, reading nature’s signs, whittling, orienteering, animal tracking, and forest safety.
Soft Skills: Beyond wilderness skills, Forest Fledglings focuses on fostering valuable life skills such as teamwork, resilience, independence, patience, and confidence. Through inquiry-based learning and immersive forest experiences, your child will develop the skills they need to navigate and thrive in the world around them.
Schedule: Forest Fledglings runs on Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm at Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park. The program spans 12 weeks from Sept. 20 to Dec. 6th.
Who Can Join: Forest Fledglings welcomes young adventurers aged 6-12. Whether your child is a curious beginner or a seasoned explorer, our instructors tailor activities to suit individual interests and skill levels, ensuring an engaging and enriching experience for all.
Why Choose Forest Fledglings: With Forest Fledglings, your child will embark on a journey of discovery, connection, and growth in a supportive and nurturing environment. Whether they’re honing wilderness skills, making new friends, or simply soaking in the beauty of the great outdoors, Forest Fledglings promises an unforgettable adventure for your young explorer.
Cost: $900 for 4 months of outdoor learning – amazing value offered in 5 monthly payments. This is a pay-what-you-can program that is being subsidized by Roots and Boots Forest School as a new offering.
Join us and watch your child flourish as they explore, learn, and thrive with Forest Fledglings! Register at this link:
Programs are catered to specific age and interests – please carefully read the program descriptions to ensure you are signing your Child up for the program that best suits their needs. Keep your child’s interests and comfort in mind when signing up for full day programs spent entirely in nature. In Fall River we have a compost toilet and at Jerry Lawrence we have Outhouses.
Roots and Boots believes in every child’s right to enjoy and benefit from nature. We do not however, currently have the resources to provide direct one-to-one support. If your child requires one-to-one support to be safe in an environment such as an unfenced, wooded area then please reach out to the resources below to see if they can provide financial assistance. If you’re able to secure financial assistance please contact us and we can discuss how to set your child up for a safe and successful experience at Roots and Boots Forest School.
1. Department of Community Services Direct Family Support –
https://novascotia.ca/coms/disabilities/DirectFamilySupportForChildren.html
2. Autism Nova Scotia Family Support –
Family Support Services
3. Nova Scotia Early Childhood Development Intervention Services –
4. Or call 211.
We do cancel programs due to the weather; this includes thunder and lightning warnings, heavy rainfall warnings, flash flooding, high winds of 40km consistently or gusts of 65km, and extreme temperatures of +32 with the humidex and -15 with the windchill. We do not refund for weather cancellations.