OMFS offers a variety of program options to suit your family’s hopes for forest school programming!
Forest Explorers
Ages 3.8-7
Full or half day options
These young friends, play, explore, connecting with nature and their peers. Adventures taking us from our main gathering area are just a short distance away. Storytelling, music, drama, and general creativity through the arts is a big part of this program and the mud (or snow) kitchen is always open!
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Forest Adventurers
Ages 4-10
Full day program
Younger, more independent children (4+) may join their older siblings in this program suitable for a wider age range. These adventurous friends spend their days exploring further off play areas, building and learning new outdoor skills wherever they go. Games and group activities are a big part of their day, while still enjoying many creative opportunities.
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Forest Trekkers
Ages 5-12
Full day program with biweekly options
Those children who are joining us at an older age, or who have spent time in the previous programs can join the Trekkers program to grow their comfort in the outdoors. Projects that the children build upon from week to week tend to be a big part of their time at Forest School. Eager to explore, our adventures take us on longer hikes, following maps and using our outdoor skills to guide our way, often setting up for a day away from our home base.
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Forest Families
Previously known as Forest Friday
Our caregiver and child program is most beneficial for children ages 2-4, though some slightly younger and older participants have enjoyed and thrived participating as well. Adults and children explore together, while our educators take part in carving out a wonderful, child directed environment. Our Forest Families program takes place in pre-registered sessions on Friday mornings with drop in spaces available depending on the session.
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To register for one of the above programs, please visit our Registration page for dates and registration forms.
OMFS Subsidy Program
Part of our mission at Oro-Medonte Forest School is to provide a program that is accessible to children in our community. We recognize that financial assistance is an important element to ensure that this forest school program reaches as many children as possible, in Oro-Medonte and surrounding areas.
Our organization provides a limited number of subsidized spaces to families in need of financial assistance. If you would like information on this subsidy, please email us at info@oromedonteforestschool.ca and we will send you an application.
If you are a family that sees the importance of accessibility and would like to offer a donation to our subsidy program, please get in touch with us. We are grateful for any donations to allow for this program to reach as many children as possible.
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