Do you offer half days?

You are welcome to pick up your child at any time. There are no half-day payment options available at this time.

Can we try it out before we commit?

We are not offering single-day visits at this time. The most value comes when children are able to discover new things in a familiar space week after week, form strong ties with peers and experience the various rituals of the group. We welcome you to join us for a month during the summer and watch your child flourish. You are welcomed to come meet some of our members and leaders at a community campfire & hike event during the warmer months. If you feel that more information would help you make an informed decision before signing up, please check out one of our social pages (linked in footer) or give us a call, text or email – we’d love to chat.

Are there restrooms?

There are no restrooms on site. However, we will have a pop-up shelter and portable toilet set up for use during the day. We encourage all students to use the restroom before arriving if possible.

Are snacks/lunch provided?

There is no full lunch provided, but we do provide a generous snack and, during the colder months, a warm drink. During the warmer months we work together to create a shared co-op style snack outdoors and during the colder months the leaders bring snack to share (usually something warm). You will be prompted to let us know about any allergies and food preferences when you register, which we will happily accommodate! You may also be asked to refrain from sending certain foods with your child if we have an allergy warning in the group. Otherwise, you are welcomed to send additional food with your child.

How is cleanliness handled for snack time?

Children work together to prep our co-op snacks. We wash hands using soap and water before using our hands to work with the food. On non-co-op days (in the Winter) we wash hands if needed and use serving utensils for the pre-prepared, homemade snack. It is not feasible to expect that food be 100% germ-free when kids are involved, but we do ask those who are actively sick to remain home as not to spread illnesses. Preparing, serving and sharing our food together is an important part of our community.

What kind of food is provided?

We do our best to respect a variety of eating styles and provide nourishing foods to support the vehicles that get us outside – our bodies! While not everything is organic, much of it is. We offer a variety of foods from week to week to please most palates and bring back up snacks such as apples and rice cakes for the times when our snack of the day is not a favourite for every child (or in the event someone needs something extra). We happily accommodate various diet preferences/allergy requests – just let us know when you register!

Do groups run year round?

Yes! Sign up by the season Fall-Spring or by the month during the Summer.

What happens in inclement weather?

Decisions about whether it is safe to hold a session are determined by our leaders using local weather guidance.

Leaders will update families at least 90 minutes prior to the session by email and/or text message.

Whenever possible, the canceled session will be rescheduled.

If the forecast changes toward potential inclement weather during a session, leaders will call caregivers as soon as the change is noted in order to have the children picked up.

Should inclement weather occur once the session has begun, children and leaders will take shelter in a building (if available) or use emergency shelter equipment. Our leaders will call 911 as a precaution & then immediately begin calling caregivers to come pick up their children (if they haven’t already done so).

What is your approach to safety?

Head-counts will be taken at regular intervals throughout the day and children will be asked to remain within relatively close proximity to the rest of the group. Leaders carry a cell phone, a first aid kit, a knife and pepper spray on their person in the event of an emergency. At least one leader at any given session is trained in CPR & Wilderness First Aid.

Your child will be free to explore/climb within reason. By practicing risk-assessment in a natural environment, children become more independent, confident and resilient. Children who engage in “risky play” on a regular basis are more aware of their own limits and subsequently get injured less frequently than those who are given excessive direction and limitations.

If children are taking physical risks, we check in to make sure that they feel sturdy, safe and confident in their risk-taking. Leaders give clear redirection if or when the child’s safety and/or the safety of friends in the group could be compromised. For example, we celebrate that sticks are the #1 toy of all time, but we make sure that our sticks have plenty of space so they do not touch our friends' bodies.

It is our goal to allow children to naturally learn their limits while supporting them in play that keeps them and their friends out of true harm.

What is the leader-to-child ratio?

We have two attentive leaders for a group of approximately 12 children or less.

Are refunds offered?

We appreciate your consideration and encourage families to do their best to arrange their schedules accordingly prior to committing to one of our group nature sessions. Our leaders thoughtfully curate each session’s snacks, books & activities (if applicable) to suit the ages, interests and size of the group. We appreciate your advance notice should you need to cancel or change your registration.

Our refund breakdown is as follows.

–If requested at least 30 days in advance of session start date you will receive a 100% refund.
–If requested at least 14 days in advance of session start date you will receive a 50% refund.
–If requested less than 14 days in advance of session start date you will receive 50% as a credit toward a future session.
–If requested after the session start date no refund or credit will be given.

Are credits or refunds offered for missed sessions?

Credits and refunds are not offered for classes missed by families. Any session that is canceled (and not rescheduled) by the leader will be refunded.

Where can I find the release of liability waiver?

You can download our required release of liability waiver here. Please complete and return to us via email or in person before the start of your first session.