Nature Is Our Classroom.

Weekly Christian Outdoor Learning Program 2026-27

Introducing our Outdoor Learning Program — a brand-new weekly program where students trade the four walls of the classroom for the forests, fields, and rivers of Chilliwack. One full day, every week, spent learning through hands-on outdoor experience

This program gives students a full day each week to build, explore, question, and discover in a real natural environment. It's curriculum-connected, teacher-guided, and built around one simple idea: children thrive when they get to move, touch, test, and experience the world firsthand.

Real-World Learning: Math, science, and literacy come alive when a lesson happens next to a creek instead of on a worksheet.

Better Focus, Better Mood: Time in nature is linked to improved attention, lower stress, and better classroom behaviour on the days that follow.

Stronger Social Skills: Team-based outdoor challenges build cooperation, problem-solving, and resilience.

Real Movement, Every Week: No screens. No sitting still. Just active, engaged, outdoor learning.

Why Outdoor Nature Learning? we believe students can also grow closer to God, who speaks through the beauty and order of what He's made.

A Full Year of Discovery

Our 40-week outdoor curriculum is fully mapped to the BC curriculum and layered with hands-on Pathfinder AY

🍂 Autumn: Senses & ecosystems, seed dispersal, tree ID, salmon life cycles

❄️ Winter: Weather science, light & heritage, geology, animal adaptation

🌱 Spring: Plant growth, water cycles, insect anatomy, soil science

☀️ Year-End: River safety, rock cycles, community cleanup, and a Bio-Blitz portfolio showcase

🚌 Field trips to local favourites, including the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve, Chilliwack Corn Maze, the Chilliwack River Salmon Hatchery, and the Vedder River Rotary Trail.

By June, Grades 3–5 students will have earned 8 official Pathfinder AY Honours ( Seeds, Birds, Trees, Weather, Animal Tracking, Insects, and Rocks & Minerals) — presented as patches at our end-of-year closing ceremony.

Full week-by-week curriculum available upon registration.

Who It's For

Open to all enrolled students. No outdoor experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to get a little muddy.

What to Bring:

Weather-appropriate clothing & footwear

A refillable water bottle

A backpack lunch

A sense of adventure

(Full gear checklist provided after registration.)

Program Fee

Registration Fee (one-time): $100

Monthly Tuition: $175/month

Your registration fee secures your child's spot for the full year and covers program setup and materials. Monthly tuition covers weekly field instruction, curriculum materials, and Pathfinder AY Honour resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which day of the week is Outdoor School?

Every Thursday, from September 2026 through June 2027.

2. What happens if it rains?

Outdoor School runs rain or shine — we just dress for the weather! Only extreme conditions (severe storms, extreme cold) would move the day indoors.

3. Do parents need to volunteer?

Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated, but not required to participate.

4. What ages or grades can join?

Outdoor Program is open to all enrolled students in Grades K–5, with activities differentiated for K–2 and Grades 3–5.

5. What if my child misses a Thursday?

No problem — just let your child's teacher know in advance. Since Outdoor School is curriculum-aligned, we're happy to share what was covered so your child can catch up.

Testimonials

"I’ve always been a little hesitant about using child care services, but after an unexpected work emergency, I’m so glad I had care arranged. The process was smooth, and the staff was incredibly kind and professional. It gave me peace of mind knowing my child was safe and happy."

John D

"Leaving your child with someone else can be stressful, but knowing there was trusted care available really helped me feel at ease. I had a last-minute situation, and the team was responsive, understanding, and supportive. I’ll definitely use this service again when I need child care in the future."