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Forest Fairy Camp Teacher Training Program August 2022
The Forest Fairy Camp Teacher Training Program is designed to prepare you to start your own outdoor based Fairy Camp. This is a 20 hour 3 day training program. You will learn how to design a daily rhythm, using the distinguishing magical features of fairy camp, including 100% nature immersion, authentic free play and a culture of kind, calm and connected kids. You will learn the nitty gritty of how to make your program a success through understanding risk and hazard management, how to choose a site and, and work with local parkland with appropriate permits and insurance.
For years parents have been asking when they can come to Fairy Camp. This program is for teachers, and parents who are interested in entering the magical world of fairy camp while learning more about nature immersion education, and gaining the tools needed to build their own outdoor fairy camp. This program is for anyone who wants to connect more deeply to nature and build skills and practices to share with the children in their lives.
Catherine has lead Fairy Camp for 5 years, and previously taught outdoor immersion Preschool Aged Forest School. She is an Early Childhood Educator and has trained with Cedarsong Nature Kindergarten, Mother Earth School and Forest School Canada.
We will spend time learning about:
Forest school philosophy
Storytelling
Designing magical outdoor environments
Creating a kind, calm and connected camp culture
Creation of magical experiences for children
Risk and hazard assessment
Designing and finding appropriate outdoor environments
,After completion you will receive a certificate stating you have completed the 20 hour training
Cost $ 700
Transport/ Food and Lodging are not included but we can guide you in finding cost effective options
For more information contact Catherine using the form below.
The Forest Fairy Camp Teacher Training Program is designed to prepare you to start your own outdoor based Fairy Camp. This is a 20 hour 3 day training program. You will learn how to design a daily rhythm, using the distinguishing magical features of fairy camp, including 100% nature immersion, authentic free play and a culture of kind, calm and connected kids. You will learn the nitty gritty of how to make your program a success through understanding risk and hazard management, how to choose a site and, and work with local parkland with appropriate permits and insurance.
For years parents have been asking when they can come to Fairy Camp. This program is for teachers, and parents who are interested in entering the magical world of fairy camp while learning more about nature immersion education, and gaining the tools needed to build their own outdoor fairy camp. This program is for anyone who wants to connect more deeply to nature and build skills and practices to share with the children in their lives.
Catherine has lead Fairy Camp for 5 years, and previously taught outdoor immersion Preschool Aged Forest School. She is an Early Childhood Educator and has trained with Cedarsong Nature Kindergarten, Mother Earth School and Forest School Canada.
We will spend time learning about:
Forest school philosophy
Storytelling
Designing magical outdoor environments
Creating a kind, calm and connected camp culture
Creation of magical experiences for children
Risk and hazard assessment
Designing and finding appropriate outdoor environments
,After completion you will receive a certificate stating you have completed the 20 hour training
Cost $ 700
Transport/ Food and Lodging are not included but we can guide you in finding cost effective options
For more information contact Catherine using the form below.
Programming
Our program is designed to operate within a community atmosphere in which children and families feel welcome. Families are considered active members of our community and are invited to participate in their children’s learning. Our goal is to build connections, model acceptance, encourage awareness.
At Little Nest children will experience:
~ Small classes
~ A holistic approach to education
~ Community
~ Free Play
~ Child-run projects
~ Self-regulation through yoga and mindfulness
~ An uplifting environment where their expansiveness and curiosity are nurtured
~ Plants and food as medicine ( we practice developing awareness of the natural connections we have with the earth. )
~ Tools for life- how to work in cooperation with others, how to build relationships, how to deal with stress and anxiety and how to understand and express emotions.
We emphasize skills for living, a gentle guidance policy, and a small mentor to children ratio.
We offer an environment that is safe, healthy, and free from chemicals and screens. We want children to grow and learn through their own initiative and to see the outdoors as a their teacher.
Interested in enrolling? Please contact us for more information!