Forest School Enrichment Day
From Roots to Resilience: Nurturing Confidence, Connection, and Well-Being Through Nature
Our Forest School Enrichment Day Program runs on Fridays and is designed specifically for elementary-aged students. Rooted in an urban nature setting, this enriching program fosters a deep sense of reverence for the natural world and encourages respect and care for the environment. Through immersive outdoor experiences, children develop resilience, teamwork, and confidence, while gaining practical, hands-on skills that connect them meaningfully to the rhythms and wonders of nature.
What is Forest / Nature School?
“Forest School is an inspirational process that offers all learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees.”
~ Forest School Association (UK)
Forest School is based on Scandinavian learning theories and the work of Rudolf Steiner, Maria Montessori, and Kurt Hahn, among others. It is an educational philosophy that fosters connection to self, to others, and to the natural environment and develops a sense of belonging.
Principles of Forest / Nature School
Forest / Nature School is a long-term process of frequent and regular sessions in a natural environment.
Forest / Nature School aims to foster a relationship with nature through regular personal experiences in order to develop long-term, environmentally sustainable attitudes and practices.
Forest / Nature School aims to promote the holistic development of its participants, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.
Forest / Nature School offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves.
The Forest / Nature School leader is a reflective practitioner who continuously develops their professional practice.
Forest / Nature School uses a range of learner-centred processes (play, choice, and inquiry) to create a community for development and learning.
A typical day at Forest / Nature School:
Sample Schedule:
8:50 - Drop off in the outdoor hub
9:00 - Free play / Opening circle
10:00 - Bus to local green space
10:15 - Snack / Morning Activity
12:00 - Lunch / Afternoon Activity
2:00 - Bus back to school
2:15 - Games / Free play
3:20 - Parent pick-up from the outdoor hub
Explore. Discover. Connect.
Forest School Enrichment Day
The Forest School Enrichment Day program for children age 6 to 13 years-old runs on Fridays from 8:50 am to 3:20 pm, September to June .
What People Are Saying:
“It is such a blessing to be able to send our son to such an incredible space. He has been given the opportunity to learn actively outside and instilled a true love and respect for Nature.”
— Parent, Grade School
“Rowan Tree Children’s School is a community full of love, connection, encouragement and enchantment. Our children are excited to head to school each day and full of beautiful stories about their day’s adventures when we pick them up. As parents, we see our children’s needs being met with an empathetic and holistic approach. We couldn’t be happier with our experience.”
— Parent, Nature Kindergarten / Grade School
“I wish all children could have this kind of wholesome nature-based education..”
— Parent, Grade School
