Forest Explorers
Year Round
Outdoor
Enrichment Program
Monday and Wednesday
or Mondays ONLY
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
At the TIMBERNOOK SASKATOON LOCATION
Not at Cardinal Leger School with Explorers Preschool
Ages
4 to 10 years old
(Must be 4 by
November 30, 2024)
Ratio
8 children to 1 adult
Days
Monday and Wednesday
OR Mondays ONLY
Teacher
Shelley Bettker: Bachelor of Education, Forest School Practitioner, and TimberNook certified
Times
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
100% Outdoors
Outside in Nature Learning!
Costs
$55/ session
Loactions
# 6 Bergheim Road
RM of Aberdeen
Where are we located?
We have a true private prairie oasis on 160 acres. You enter through the trees and follow a winding path into the bluff of poplar trees to the clearing where our campfire is located. Our location has many other enchanted spots such the hidden hollows, the willows, a mud pit, and lots of open rolling hills of natural prairie grasslands. We provide the props and initial inspiration, and the children use their imaginations and creativity to create experiences they will never forget.
HOW CAN IT BE 100% OUTDOORS?
Our aim is to be outside for the full day, our goal is 100% outdoors, but I am AWARE that we live in Saskatchewan so I am flexible and reasonable. In saying that I do believe “there is no such thing as bad weather only poor clothing selections” so children will need to come dressed for the weather. We will go inside to warm up, dry off and gather as the children need to. Being outside in all kinds of weather builds resiliency and grit but I know we live in Saskatchewan so during the cold months more time will be spent inside with shorter times outside. The shelter will allow them to connect with nature inside during those cold days.
We will STAY INSIDE for:
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Temperature is colder than -25
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Winds speed higher than 35 kph
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Electrical storm
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Heavy rain
We follows safety procedures to ensure a successful outdoor experience: Risk assessment/Safety and Health procedures/Emergency procedures
ALL programs are canceled when the buses are not running or at -45.
What will a full day look like?
Parents will drive children 15 min east of Saskatoon to the TimberNook Saskatoon location.
9:00 Children arrive
9:30 Morning meeting where topic of the day is highlighted along with a story and activity.
10:00 to 12:00 Children will then have an opportunity for deep meaningful play and learning.
12:00 to 12:30 We will then have lunch as a group.
12:30 to 1:00 Reflection time- quiet time to read book under a tree or draw in journals.
1:00 to 2:30 Afternoon meeting with a new learning invitation set out for the children to discover.
3:00 Dismissal and parent pick up.