Our Mission
Parry Sound Forest School strives to provide a child-centred, inquiry-based experience where our learners can develop greater:
resilience,
perseverance,
communication and social skills,
the ability to navigate risk safely,
and to form personal connections to many facets of the Georgian Bay Biosphere.
Through this personal connection with nature, we strive to foster an ethic of care towards our local environment and ultimately towards living a more ecologically sustainable life.
Do you love caring for children and spending time outdoors? Come join us at Parry Sound Forest School this year.
We’re Hiring
After School Assistants
Accepting applications until August 8.
Thank you for your interest.
Weekly Programming for Kids
Weekly programs are broken into 3 semesters - Fall, Winter & Spring. They run throughout the school year.
Registration for Fall 2025 Programs opens on August 1.
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Rangers
For children aged 10+, this program acts a a supplement to regular schooling or homeschooling. It offers challenging outdoor play and learning activities.
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Saplings
For children ages 6-12, this program acts as a supplement to regular schooling or homeschooling. It includes hikes and snowshoe adventures, camp fire skills, wild edibles, wood craft and more.
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Chickadees
For children ages 4-6. This program offers opportunities for the growth of so many skills!! Language, numeracy, gross and fine motor, socialization, self regulation, and so much more!
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Sprouts
This is a half-day introductory program to Forest School, for children ages 3.0+, geared to younger learners. If your child is not quite ready for a full day of Forest School, this program is for them!
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Forest Families
This program is designed for infants, young children and their caregivers or parents. It is an opportunity to spend time in the forest together with an experienced forest educator.
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Forest Friends After School
Forest Friends offers your child after school care in the outdoors. Wood working, nature art, hiking, flashlight tag, campfires, knot tying, snowshoeing, sliding and so much more await.
Upcoming Events
September 12 &13
February 28 - Mar 1, 2026
Animal Tracks & Sign Certification
by Cybertracker North America,
hosted by Parry Sound Forest School
The Cybertracker Track and Sign Certification is an internationally applied, professional-level certification used to promote wildlife tracking and knowledge.
The Tracker Certifications emphasize practical tracking and the development of reliable field skills.
We gratefully thank donors who have already given to our Tuition Assistance Program, giving children the gift of nature play and connection for healthy growth.
