School Year Programs
Room to Roam Outdoor Learning is an outdoor early childhood education program for 2.5 to 5 year olds in and around the Tricities area. We are a roaming program in that we do not have a home base building. Instead we rotate among a variety of parks. In this way we can offer a broad range of natural settings and experiences. We work with the local Parks and are fully insured.
Locations: We will be visiting different parks throughout the year to give the children exposure to a diverse range of natural environments. We operate out of Lions Park, Chelsea Park, Wellington Park, Lafarge Lake and Glen Park.
Class Size: Our teacher to student ratio is 1:6 and we run our programming with a small class size at a maximum of 12 students and 2 educators. In this way each child can connect with our educators and be provided with the support they need.
Choice of days: Your child can attend class either four, three or two days a week from Monday to Thursday. Children who attend classes on a more frequent basis build trust and connection with educators more quickly, develop stronger social ties with their peers, building more meaningful friendships which aids in developing their social and emotional skills. They experience overall improved consistency in their learning and development.
We generally follow the school year operating schedule and break in December for the Christmas holidays as well as spring break.
Registration for the upcoming 2023/24 school year is now open. To register we require a non-refundable registration fee of $50 and a deposit equal to one month of fees.
SALMONBERRIES
3 to 5 year olds
September to June
1 pm to 4 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Locations: Lions Park, Chelsea Park, Wellington Park, Lafarge Lake and more!
Fee: $320 per month
On Tuesday and Thursdays afternoons we are offering a 3 hour program for 3 to 5 year olds run outdoors rain or shine! Children will have the freedom to explore the beautiful parks beyond the playground. This means that with educators to offer guidance, the children can take the lead and explore whatever the natural environment has to offer. We obviously jump in mud puddles, dig for earthworms, and look for spawning salmon and most importantly have awesome adventures! We learn how to be safe while we are outside and how to work together and stay together.
HUCKLEBERRIES
NEW FOR 2023/24!
K – Gr 2
September to June
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Fridays (Starting September 15, 2023 – June 21, 2024)
Location: Lions Park
Fee: $220 per month
Pro D Day Drop in: $75 per day
District #43 Pro D Dates: Sept 22, Oct 20, Feb 23, Apr 19
If your school has other Pro D Days, please contact us.
We may have space available.
This is a 6 hour program designed for children entering kindergarten through second grade. Are you currently homeschooling your child? Perhaps you believe that the traditional school system doesn’t provide enough outdoor time, or maybe your child needs more physical activity than a typical school day allows. In our engaging outdoor school-aged program, we have you covered. Children will have the opportunity to discover and push their physical abilities by hiking, climbing and jumping in a natural environment. Regardless of the weather conditions, we will be outdoors, exploring trails and forests, and engaging in age-appropriate activities that foster outdoor skills. These activities may include identifying plants, learning how to safely interact with wildlife, constructing shelters, tying knots, or utilizing tools.
Register for a 2023/24 School Year Program NOW!
