Forest School in Maple Ridge
Our Forest School sessions will delight a child’s senses, pique their curiosity, and ignite a lifelong love for the outdoors.
What our Forest School offers:
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Interactive learning sessions
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A focus on nature-based and environmental topics
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Socializing with like-minded peers
These weekly programs run year round and range from preschool to age 12.
Learn MoreCan’t commit to weekly sessions?
Try our Pro-D Day camps, or our Spring Break camps.
For Adults
Wild Growth Retreats at Loon Lake
For your next corporate retreat, get out of the office and escape the city to a more inspiring and relaxing location.
8 ways to connect
We provide all the tools you need for fun and engaging team-building activities. Our goal is to help you build and strengthen your team’s bonds and encourage personal growth.
Our Research Forest
Situated in the heart of the Fraser Valley, the Malcolm Knapp Forest is a place for exploration and discovery for adults and children alike.
5,000+
hectares
200 kms
of trails and roads
18
lakes
5 reasons nature-based learning is great for everyone
Physical
Helps build stronger muscles, bones, and lung capacity.
Social
Provides opportunities to develop friendships and create a sense of social identity.
Engagement
Activities are more enjoyable with hands-on and interactive learning.
Thinking and Reasoning
Creates opportunities for different types of learning.
Creativity
Inspires imagination and creative play.
I know it’s only been two days but I just need to RAVE. My son is usually tight lipped about sharing what goes on at school, but he can’t stop talking about everything he gets to do at camp. I’ve never seen him so animated and excited to share about his day. It’s honestly made me a bit emotional. He says he loves all of the teachers and has so much fun- which is clearly very high praise in the midst of all the “fun” weather challenges we’ve had this week. This is our first camp experience because I’ve always been worried about how he’ll do in this sort of setting, and you guys have really knocked it out of the park. I just wanted to send a very big thank you! We’ve already registered for a week in August and might add one more if I can find another friend to attend with him for a different week too.
Sending all my gratitude,
Rachel
My daughter received a bursary to attend the Wild & Immersive summer camp. She has had the most amazing week. She had adhd and has difficulty with her peers in a lot of situations. She has made friends, been able to get all that energy out hiking and doing other activities and really loves the camp counsellors. This has been such a positive experience for her that she has even expressed interest in doing an overnight camp and becoming a counsellor in the future. This program is amazing and is not something I would have had access to without the assistance. Thank you so much for providing us with the opportunity.
I just wanted to send a huge thanks, my son attended one day of the camp and he LOVED it. He struggles with anxiety and the staff were so amazing and kind. When I picked him up he was all smiles and said he loved camp (I was expecting a full meltdown). So thank you to everyone for such a wonderful experience – we will be back next year!
Getting all kids outside
All children should have access to nature’s teachings and the ability to make memories they’ll have for the rest of their lives.
With your help, we can give the gift of outdoor education.
What’s growing on the blog?
Our outdoor classroom isn’t the only place you can learn about the natural world. We’ve got great resources, fun games, and more that you can explore right at home.
