This child-directed play-based program will provide experiences that foster a growing relationship with the natural world. Through DISCOVERY, HEALTHY RISK-TAKING and MESSY FUN, participants will deepen their connection with nature, problem-solve and build on age-appropriate social skills. Our WHOLE-CHILD approach will provide an ideal learning environment.  


Located on the north-east edge of the Town of Cochrane, and only a short drive from Calgary, Bearspaw and Springbank.  Our location gives us access to forests, meadows and valley views to discover and play in. When the days are REALLY frosty, we will have access to a warming tent to get out of the elements.

FOREST PLAY SCHOOL for Early Years development in an outdoor environment.  Options of one, two or three day programs in our our BUSH BUDS and WEDNESDAYS IN THE WOODS programs. Due to overwhelming demand we have added MUDDY MONDAYS!! 
We also offer a school aged program for children 5-11 years called FOREST EXPLORERS.  
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Registration for 2020/2021 season is opening soon.  We have four terms.
I: September 8 - November 5 
II: November 10 - January 21 (Two week winter school break  December 21-January 1)
III: January 26 - April 1
IV: April 13 - June 10

MUDDY MONDAYS FOREST PLAY PROGRAM
MONDAYS
Ages 3-5
9:00-11:30 OR 12:30-3:00
Next Session: September 14 (no classes Labour Day or Thanksgiving)

BUSH BUDS FOREST PLAY SCHOOL 
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 
Ages 3-5
2019-2020
9:00-11:30 OR 12:30-3:00
Next Session: September 8

WEDNESDAYS IN THE WOODS FOREST PLAY PROGRAM
WEDNESDAYS
Ages 3-5
9:00-11:30 OR 12:30-3:00
Next Session: September 9
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FOREST EXPLORERS FOREST PLAY PROGRAM
MONDAYS (no classes Labour Day or Thanksgiving)
TUESDAYS
​Ages 5-11 yrs
12:00-3:00
Next Session: September 8