Outdoor Learning Programs and Schools
As Schools programs may change we have decided not to include details for each program. Please go to their websites to see their different program details. Nature schools programs can vary greatly so please read their information carefully to make sure it is the right program for your family.
Please send us information on other programs or activities so that we can keep updating our site!
Victoria and Area
VICTORIA AND AREA! You are so lucky! Check out the following website to find a comprehensive list of schools, programs and camps that are available in your area. This website is AMAZING:
http://ecolearninghive.org/organizations
Here is a list of other programs available on Vancouver Island:
Program Name: Biology Buddies
Age group: 4-6 year olds
Location: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, Victoria
Type: after-school
http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/biology-buddies.php
Program Name: Educating Children Outside
Age group: Preschool
Location: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, Victoria
Type: preschool
http://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-culture/active-living-guide.html
Program Name: Home School Science
Age Group: 7-10 year olds
Location: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, Victoria
Type: Home School
http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/home-school-science.php
Program Name: Monkey Tree Early Years Nature Program
Age group: Preschool
Location: Comox
Type: Preschool
http://monkeytreecomox.weebly.com/
Program Name: Natural Wonders Preschool
Age group: Preschool
Location: Oak Bay
Type: Preschool
https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/programs/licensed-preschool
Program name: Nature Kindergarten
Age group: Kindergarten
Location: Sangster Elementary School, Sooke
Type: Kindergarten
http://naturekindergarten.sd62.bc.ca/
Program name: Nature Preschool
Age group: Preschool
Location: Westshore area
Type: Preschool
https://wsprnaturepreschool.wordpress.com/about/
Program name: Stomping in the Mud
Age Group: Preschool
Location:
Type: Preschool
http://stompinginthemud.blogspot.ca/
Program name: Tree of Life
Age Group: Preschool
Location: Vic West
Type: Preschool
http://www.treeoflifeplayschool.ca/
Program name: Victoria Nature School -Victoria's Original Forest School
Age group: Preschool
Location: Mt Douglas Park, Victoria
Type: Preschool
Program Name: Goldstream Nature House
Age group: Various
Location: Goldstream park
Type: After-school
Program Name: Little Nest Preschool
Age group: Preschool
Location: Salt Spring Island BC
Type: Preschool
http://www.littlenestforestpreschool.com/
Program Name: Oak and Orca Bioregional Forest School
Age group: K-7
Location: Mt Douglas Park
Type: Not for profit
http://www.oakandorca.ca/learn-with-us/home-learning-forest-school/
Nanaimo and Area:
Program Name: Rathtrevor Beach Nature House
Age group: Various
Location: Rathtrevor Beach
Type: Afterschool and Camp
Program Name: Various Nature and Outdoor Learning Program
Age group: Preschool to 15 years old
Location: Nanaimo Parks and Recreation
Type: After-school and early years
http://lin.ca/success-stories/nature-tykes-early-years-nature-program
Comox Valley and Area:
Program Name: Beachcomber School
Age group: Preschool through Grade 8
Location: Fanny Bay, B.C.
Type: School and Preschool
http://www.beachcombersschool.ca/
Program Name: Hand in Hand Education
Age group: Preschool
Location: Cumberland, BC
Type: Preschool
http://hand-in-handeducation.com/
Program Name: Saltwater Waldrof School
Age group: Preschool through Grade 6
Location: Courtenay (Tin Town)
Type: Preschool and School
http://www.saltwaterschool.com/
Program Name: Wild Sprit Nature Awarness.
Age group: Various
Location: Courtenay
Type: After school
http://www.members.shaw.ca/wildspirit/
Program Name: Fresh Jewels Learning
Age group: Preschool to High School
Location: Cumberland
Type: After-school and early years
Program Name: Miracle Beach Nature House
Age group: Various
Location: Miracle Beach
Type: Camp, after-school