Naturally Nurtured Nature School

Naturally Nurtured Forest School is a year round, completely outdoors school and Nature Camp.

“Forest Kindergarten” is a form of early childhood education based on the German model of waldkindergartens or “forest preschool.” Children learn in a natural environment with experienced adults who support their self-initiated play and discovery.

Learning takes place entirely outdoors in all seasons. Focus is on social-emotional and physical development in a 100% outdoor, natural setting.

We embrace a resilient mindset and give children the opportunity to solve problems on their own. Developing new skills and resolving challenges in the face of frustration can cultivate empathy, flexibility, self-awareness, and self-regulation, together known as “emotional intelligence.”

We believe that developing initiative, persistence, creativity, and a capacity for problem-solving are essential to future academic success.

With a 1:5 teacher/student ratio, we provide educational experiences in outdoor settings to encourage their natural curiosity and help them gain respect for the natural world. 

Tailoring learning to each student's strengths, needs and interests.

Playing in nature triggers a students curiosity which is important to help them develop their own skills. Giving students "voice & choice" in determining what, when and where they learn. This allows different types of learners to develop at their own pace.

Freedom given to children to discover all the wonderful and fascinating things in the world around them for themselves.

Our Camps are open all holidays, Summer, Fall, Christmas, Winter and Spring breaks.