Programs
COSTS of sessions will change based on number of weeks per session and
number of days your child attends. Please see registration page for pricing.
Cochrane Sessions 2024/2025:
FALL Sept 9 - Nov 8
LATE FALL Nov 12 - Dec 20
WINTER Jan 6 - Feb 14
EARLY SPRING Feb 24 - April 17
SPRING Apr 28 - Jun 20
Airdrie Sessions 2024/2025:
FALL Oct 8 - Dec 13
WINTER Jan 6 - Mar 28
EARLY SPRING Mar 31 - June 20
Days Off:
Statuary Holidays: Orange Shirt Day (September 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 14),
Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Victoria Day (May 19)
Break Weeks: (as observed by Rockyview Schools):
Christmas Break Dec 21 - Jan 3,
Family Day Break Feb 17 - Feb 21,
Easter Break Apr 21 - Apr 25
number of days your child attends. Please see registration page for pricing.
Cochrane Sessions 2024/2025:
FALL Sept 9 - Nov 8
LATE FALL Nov 12 - Dec 20
WINTER Jan 6 - Feb 14
EARLY SPRING Feb 24 - April 17
SPRING Apr 28 - Jun 20
Airdrie Sessions 2024/2025:
FALL Oct 8 - Dec 13
WINTER Jan 6 - Mar 28
EARLY SPRING Mar 31 - June 20
Days Off:
Statuary Holidays: Orange Shirt Day (September 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 14),
Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Victoria Day (May 19)
Break Weeks: (as observed by Rockyview Schools):
Christmas Break Dec 21 - Jan 3,
Family Day Break Feb 17 - Feb 21,
Easter Break Apr 21 - Apr 25
COMMUNITY BASED HISTORIC COCHRANE RANCHE PROGRAMS
LITTLE SPROUTS
Ages: Geared toward 18-36 months, siblings & other ages welcome too
Fridays: 10:30am-12:00pm
Dates: see Registration page
Location: Historic Cochrane Ranche, by the firepits
Cost: $15/class per family
Join our staff as we play, connect and grow together in nature. This program is geared at those littles who are too young for our traditional programs yet love to move and explore. Siblings are welcome, price is per family. We will bring loose parts, go on adventures, create and share space. Bring your own snack if desired. First class is free but please register so that we know you are coming.
RANCHE RAMBLERS
Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 6
Fridays: 1:30pm-4:00pm (we will also pick up at Elizabeth Barrett at the bell and walk down)
Dates: Sept 9 - Nov 8, 2024
Location: Historic Cochrane Ranche, by the stage
Do those Friday early bell times come too quick? Does you child need to run wild after a week in school? Do you want some extra outdoor time built into your child's week? Ranche Ramblers brings Forest School to school aged kids. Tailored to the Tri Schools' bell schedule, we welcome all homeschoolers or other students who want to end their week exploring outdoors with friends. We can pick up at Elizabeth Barrett or your child can walk down the hill and meet us at the stage.
MAIN SITE MOUNT SAINT FRANCIS RETREAT CENTRE PROGRAMS
FOREST PLAY SCHOOL
Ages: 3-5
Mornings: 9:00-11:30
Afternoons: 12:30-3:00
MONDAYS (Muddy Mondays) **MORNINGS ONLY
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS (Bush Buds)
WEDNESDAYS (Wednesdays in the Woods)
(or combine for three days/week)
This program will provide all of the tools needed to confidently enter kindergarten. With an emphasis on whole child development, participants will experience a deep connection to nature, enhance their social interactions and increase their problem solving skills. Our educators bring years of experience exploring with little ones and, as co-learners, will facilitate opportunities for learning with natural tools in an outdoor classroom. Storytelling, nest making, journaling, hiking and building are just a few of the things we get up to. We will play together, connect with each other and the land and grow together.
FOREST EXPLORERS
Ages: 5-11
MONDAYS Full Day or Afternoons
Afternoons: 12:00-3:00
Full Days: 9:00-3:00
This program will provide children with time and space to explore and expand on their connection with nature. By following the lead of the children, our educators will help to deepen each child's experience of the outdoor world. In addition to learning through self-directed investigation, children will have the opportunity to work on bush craft skills, explore a nearby creek, go bird watching, play games, make land art, enjoy oral storytelling and communicate their learning through a medium of their choice. We will learn together, grow together and discover together.
Airdrie Programs
NEW in 2024
Ages: 3-11
Mornings: 9:00-11:30
Afternoons: 12:30-3:00
Full Day: 9:00-3:00
Located at Souto Farms Local Market, just 5 minutes north of Airdrie, multi-age groups will explore, play and learn together. Choose Half or Full days on Mondays and/or Wednesdays for a schedule that suits you. Explore in the woods, build with loose parts, make mud soup in the mud kitchen, read stories, cozy up by the campfire, make new friends. With an emphasis on whole child learning our educators will follow the children's lead in play based learning as they gain confidence and work on social skills.
SUMMER CAMP 2024
HALF DAY 9:00-12:00 ($150 or $120 for 4 days weeks)
Ages 3.5-10
FULL DAY 9:00-4:00 ($300 or $240 for 4 day weeks)
Ages 4-10
1. July 2 - 5 (4 days)
2. July 8 -12 (Art week)
3. July 15 - 19
4. July 29 - Aug 2 (Art week)
5. Aug 6-9 (4 days)
6. Aug 12-16
This program will provide children with time and space to explore and expand on their connection with nature. By following the lead of the children, our educators will help to deepen each child's experience of the outdoor world. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore a nearby creek, play in the mud with friends, enjoy oral storytelling. We will explore together, get messy together and learn together.
Half day and full day options available depending on the needs of your child and family. A week immersed in our beautiful outdoor setting will provide a deep connection to our space and forest friends.
New this year- Art week!
What happens when you add art supplies to our already fun summer camps? Art week! We will bring out all the art supplies this week, add creativity and see what we can come up with. This week will have all the things you have come to expect at Growing Roots - exploring, playing, adventuring in nature with new and old friends, with some fun creative opportunities added in. We will be focusing on the joy of creating and enjoying the process as we explore different materials.
LITTLE SPROUTS
Ages: Geared toward 18-36 months, siblings & other ages welcome too
Fridays: 10:30am-12:00pm
Dates: see Registration page
Location: Historic Cochrane Ranche, by the firepits
Cost: $15/class per family
Join our staff as we play, connect and grow together in nature. This program is geared at those littles who are too young for our traditional programs yet love to move and explore. Siblings are welcome, price is per family. We will bring loose parts, go on adventures, create and share space. Bring your own snack if desired. First class is free but please register so that we know you are coming.
RANCHE RAMBLERS
Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 6
Fridays: 1:30pm-4:00pm (we will also pick up at Elizabeth Barrett at the bell and walk down)
Dates: Sept 9 - Nov 8, 2024
Location: Historic Cochrane Ranche, by the stage
Do those Friday early bell times come too quick? Does you child need to run wild after a week in school? Do you want some extra outdoor time built into your child's week? Ranche Ramblers brings Forest School to school aged kids. Tailored to the Tri Schools' bell schedule, we welcome all homeschoolers or other students who want to end their week exploring outdoors with friends. We can pick up at Elizabeth Barrett or your child can walk down the hill and meet us at the stage.
MAIN SITE MOUNT SAINT FRANCIS RETREAT CENTRE PROGRAMS
FOREST PLAY SCHOOL
Ages: 3-5
Mornings: 9:00-11:30
Afternoons: 12:30-3:00
MONDAYS (Muddy Mondays) **MORNINGS ONLY
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS (Bush Buds)
WEDNESDAYS (Wednesdays in the Woods)
(or combine for three days/week)
This program will provide all of the tools needed to confidently enter kindergarten. With an emphasis on whole child development, participants will experience a deep connection to nature, enhance their social interactions and increase their problem solving skills. Our educators bring years of experience exploring with little ones and, as co-learners, will facilitate opportunities for learning with natural tools in an outdoor classroom. Storytelling, nest making, journaling, hiking and building are just a few of the things we get up to. We will play together, connect with each other and the land and grow together.
FOREST EXPLORERS
Ages: 5-11
MONDAYS Full Day or Afternoons
Afternoons: 12:00-3:00
Full Days: 9:00-3:00
This program will provide children with time and space to explore and expand on their connection with nature. By following the lead of the children, our educators will help to deepen each child's experience of the outdoor world. In addition to learning through self-directed investigation, children will have the opportunity to work on bush craft skills, explore a nearby creek, go bird watching, play games, make land art, enjoy oral storytelling and communicate their learning through a medium of their choice. We will learn together, grow together and discover together.
Airdrie Programs
NEW in 2024
Ages: 3-11
Mornings: 9:00-11:30
Afternoons: 12:30-3:00
Full Day: 9:00-3:00
Located at Souto Farms Local Market, just 5 minutes north of Airdrie, multi-age groups will explore, play and learn together. Choose Half or Full days on Mondays and/or Wednesdays for a schedule that suits you. Explore in the woods, build with loose parts, make mud soup in the mud kitchen, read stories, cozy up by the campfire, make new friends. With an emphasis on whole child learning our educators will follow the children's lead in play based learning as they gain confidence and work on social skills.
SUMMER CAMP 2024
HALF DAY 9:00-12:00 ($150 or $120 for 4 days weeks)
Ages 3.5-10
FULL DAY 9:00-4:00 ($300 or $240 for 4 day weeks)
Ages 4-10
1. July 2 - 5 (4 days)
2. July 8 -12 (Art week)
3. July 15 - 19
4. July 29 - Aug 2 (Art week)
5. Aug 6-9 (4 days)
6. Aug 12-16
This program will provide children with time and space to explore and expand on their connection with nature. By following the lead of the children, our educators will help to deepen each child's experience of the outdoor world. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore a nearby creek, play in the mud with friends, enjoy oral storytelling. We will explore together, get messy together and learn together.
Half day and full day options available depending on the needs of your child and family. A week immersed in our beautiful outdoor setting will provide a deep connection to our space and forest friends.
New this year- Art week!
What happens when you add art supplies to our already fun summer camps? Art week! We will bring out all the art supplies this week, add creativity and see what we can come up with. This week will have all the things you have come to expect at Growing Roots - exploring, playing, adventuring in nature with new and old friends, with some fun creative opportunities added in. We will be focusing on the joy of creating and enjoying the process as we explore different materials.
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Additional Program Information
What to Wear:
Dress for the weather, we WILL be outside
We suggest a rain-suit and rain-boots for warmer days,
a rain suit over warm layers for really wet, but cold days
and good quality winter gear for our colder months.
Spare mitts are also needed, a smaller pair for snacking is handy.
The ground will be mucky and wet some days so please dress in clothes that
can get dirty, mucky and messy.
Appropriate Footwear is also required for walking and playing outside.
What to Bring:
Please send a small comfortable back pack to carry,
water bottle and a healthy snack and a change of clothes.
Dress for the weather, we WILL be outside
We suggest a rain-suit and rain-boots for warmer days,
a rain suit over warm layers for really wet, but cold days
and good quality winter gear for our colder months.
Spare mitts are also needed, a smaller pair for snacking is handy.
The ground will be mucky and wet some days so please dress in clothes that
can get dirty, mucky and messy.
Appropriate Footwear is also required for walking and playing outside.
What to Bring:
Please send a small comfortable back pack to carry,
water bottle and a healthy snack and a change of clothes.