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Our Mission

les arts au coeur de la nature.  creative arts in the heart of nature

​Our mission is to foster a deep connection to the land and waters, helping children understand their relationships with the natural world and each other. Guided by principles and practices of peacemaking, regenerative culture, and repair, our approach flows through stories, songs, movement, free play, hands-on projects, and outdoor exploration.

​As one of the region's only French-immersion nature programs, we gently weave French language, songs, and oral traditions into our daily rhythm—offering an organic doorway to language and land connection for all children as children develop comprehension, confidence and fluency.

 

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​Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Ages: 2.5 to 5 years (Combined age group with small ratios & dedicated staff support)

​​Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Rate: $70 / day

​Our daily themes bring rhythm and wonder to our time outdoors:

  • ​Music & Movement Mondays: Blending rhythms, French songs, and physical expression in nature.

  • ​Wildcraft Wednesdays: Hands-on projects, natural crafting, and building with materials from the land.

  • ​Forest Fridays en Francais: Deep exploration, immersive land-based play, and seasonal connection rounded out with stories and songs.

JUNIOR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM!

A new program for children ages 2-2.5 that focuses on sensory play, short forest adventures, and a shorter day to accomodate those who still nap. Outdoor play woven with stories and songs, in a gentle rhythm that anchors your child in a loving environment.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

9-1pm

 40/day

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​Program Highlights

  • ​Small Ratios & Two Experienced Mentors: High supervision, warm community feel, and individualized care.

  • ​Land & Water Connection: Rooted in local ecology and environmental stewardship.

  • ​Bilingual Warmth: French is woven naturally through music, puppet plays, and circle times—accessible to fluent speakers and beginners alike.


A Mixed-Age Nature & Language Community (Ages 3–10)

Join us on Wednesdays for an immersive outdoor adventure! To support local homeschooling families and early learners, Wildcraft Wednesday brings together a vibrant outdoor community with tailored tracks for different developmental stages.

With two dedicated outdoor educators, children enjoy small-group learning, shared community circles, and rich French language immersion through nature exploration.

Program Tracks & Hours

Les Petits Explorateurs (Ages 3–5):9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Extended Care to 3:30 PM available)
  Focus: Sensory nature play, song circles, gentle hikes, and foundational French.
Les Aventuriers (Ages 5–12): 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Extended Care to 3:30 PM available)
   Focus: Wildcraft, Shelter building, Seasonal Science, Stories and Songs in French immersion.

Pricing

Core Half-Day (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM): $50 / day ($400 per 8-week session)
Extended Day for Ages 5–12 (9:00 AM – 3:30 PM): $70 / day ($560 per 8-week session)
 

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creative nature​outdoor preschool

Wildcraft Wednesday:
French Immersion

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