Dogwood Forest
Dogwood Forest, in Port Perry, ON, provides outdoor nature-based mentorship programs for children, youth, and families.
Dogwood Forest
Dogwood Forest, in Port Perry, ON, provides outdoor nature-based mentorship programs for children, youth, and families.
PROGRAMS
Seeds and Sprouts Programs (5 - 10 years of age) - Fall, Winter, Spring
Our days are spent exploring the natural environment, practicing skills & risk management, developing mindfulness, embracing passions, and engaging in games and activities that teach. The learning experience is ever-changing and driven by questioning, storytelling, and inquiry. Children will have opportunities to develop an understanding of nature concepts and learn and practice new skills such as woodworking, cooking, orienteering, crafting, outdoor survival skills and more. Through facilitator mentorship, reflection, community building activities, and nature inspired challenges, we aim to develop critical thinking skills, resiliency, focus, positive social skills, and overall physical and emotional well-being of individuals and the whole group.
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Forest Rangers Leadership Program (11 - 14 years) - Fall, Winter, Spring
In a more advanced learning environment, youth will examine nature concepts through inquiries, field studies, and exploration; learn about and make connections to local, national, and international environmental issues; and continue to refine and master skills in woodworking, cooking, orienteering, crafting, outdoor survival skills and more; activities will also focus on the development of leadership and mentorship skills through peer and role modeling experiences.
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