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WELCOME TO THE FOREST

Forest & Nature School (FNS) is an educational approach that centers around
child led, emergent, and play based learning with regular and repeated access to
the same natural space. FNS fosters the holistic development of each participant
with low child/youth-adult ratios, uninterrupted free play time, a focus on
process over outcome and responsible risky play. 

At FNS, children and youth are understood as competent learners that help forge
their own program; facilitators are there to support, guide and learn with the
participants as co-creators of a safe place for all who join.

Through this approach, children and youth have the opportunity to build an
ongoing relationship with the land, with a dedicated educator, with one another,
and with themselves. 


BENEFITS OF A FOREST & NATURE SCHOOL

Participation in a Forest & Nature school program has both long and short term
benefits including:

 * Improves mental well being and self regulation skills
 * Increases self esteem and confidence
 * Promotes responsible risk taking and problem solving
 * Encourages gross and fine motor development
 * Stimulates creativity and imagination
 * Fosters compassion, respect and empathy
 * Inspires the next generation to be stewards of the land

DISCOVER



CONNECT



GROW


ABOUT US

We live and learn in Drayton Valley, AB.  We acknowledge that we are gathered on
Treaty 6 Territory and the lands of the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saltoux, Nakota
Sioux, and the Metis. We give thanks for the ability to play, learn and explore
on these native lands.

Our mission is to foster a meaningful connection to the natural world and
promote the holistic development of all participants by providing opportunities
to build an intentional relationship with the land, our community, one another,
and ourselves.



Through the Woods Forest & Nature School is an entirely outdoor, nature-based
program for children and youth. Our goal is to connect children and youth with
the natural world and provide the time and space they need to dive deeply into
their play. 

We believe children & youth are intrinsically motivated to learn and capable of
guiding their own learning journey through a process of inquiry and co-learning
with peers and facilitators.  We see participants as more than just learners and
seek to support the development of the whole self; a human being with a vivid
imagination, boundless creative potential and a rich emotional life.




PROGRAM PILLARS

DISCOVER

Uninterrupted free play time allows us to explore who we are and how we connect
to the world around us.

Participants are encouraged to ask questions, explore their interests and try
new things.

CONNECT

Regular and repeated visits to the same location allows us to build a reciprocal
relationship with the land and our natural environment.

Meeting in small groups with low child-adult ratios allows us to develop our
social and emotional skills while building relationships with each other

GROW

Meeting in mixed age groups gives us an opportunity to develop leadership
skills, social skills and empathy towards others.

Participants will develop a sense of self awareness, confidence and resiliency
when given an opportunity to take responsible risks in play.


OUR FACILITATOR


MEET SARAH REDER

Hi! My name is Sarah and I am the founder/facilitator of Through the Woods
Forest & Nature School.

I grew up in a big city but have always loved being outside in nature. As a kid
you could find me climbing trees, jumping in mud puddles or building forts in
the river valley. As an adult I have found nature is my safe space to disconnect
and unwind. I love getting out camping, hiking, snowshoeing or kayaking (I also
still love jumping in mud puddles)

I started working with children and youth as a teenager at summer camp. I loved
getting to be a role model and having a positive impact on the kids. I have
continued working and volunteering with young people in a variety of roles over
the past 20 years.

I have a diploma in Disability Supports and Services, I am a Level 2 Early
Childhood Educator and a certified Forest & Nature School Practitioner through
the Child Nature Alliance of Canada.

I am excited to blend my love of nature and my passion for working with children
and youth to bring a Forest & Nature School Program to Drayton Valley.

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FOREST & NATURE SCHOOL PRACTITIONER CERTIFIED THROUGH THE CHILD NATURE ALLIANCE
OF CANADA


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LEVEL 2 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR


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DISABILITY SUPPORTS & SERVICES DIPLOMA


OUR PROGRAMS

NATURE PLAYGROUP

$10

/session for 1 adult with up to 3 children

This is a stay and play program is for children 0-6 (older siblings are welcome)
and their adults.

Stay tuned for pop up dates through the winter!

Prices do not include GST

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FOREST FRIENDS

$180

6 week session

This is a drop off program is for 2.5-8 year olds. (Participants must be potty
traned)

We will meet on Wednesday from 9am-12pm @ Lions West Valley Park. 

Program will meet 1 day/week for 6 week sessions

Late Fall session: Oct 23-Nov 27

Prices do not include GST

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NATURE KIDS

$240

6 week session

This is a drop off program is for 5-12 year olds.

We will meet on Thursdays from 10am-2pm @ Lions West Valley Park.

Program will meet 1 day/week for 6 week sessions.

Late Fall session: Oct 24-Nov 28

Prices do not include GST

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DRAYTON VALLEY AB

+1 780 542-1910

sarah@throughthewoodsfns.ca

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