Forest Explorers & Adventure Team
Shuttle service available - scroll down for details.
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Our goal with FEAT is to provide a unique Forest School experience that combines inquiry-based forest exploration, adventure sports, Science, leadership development and stewardship.
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FEAT can be 1 or 2 days a week for students 9+ looking to integrate outdoor adventure and learning into their regular public school or homeschool schedules - with opportunities to make new friends. The day runs from 8:30am - 3:30pm with options for early drop off (7:45am) and late pick up (4:30pm).
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Here is what it will look like:
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Classic Forest School Activities = hiking, exploring, games, arts & crafts, drama, building projects and team building initiatives
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Adventure = Canoe Tripping in the Fall & Backcountry cross-country skiing in the winter including ski instruction for beginners to advanced
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Science = Utilizing our amazing landscape - 'The Land Between' (please check it out - it is really cool)
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Leadership = Red Cross first aid training, citizenship / community building
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Physical Education = field games, ultimate frisbee, trail running and skiing with options to compete at local races with Great Moose Adventure’s race team
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Students should be comfortable being outdoors all day, though a covered area and indoor space is available for lunches where needed, inclement weather and for storing gear. In the winter we also have a heated space available to use as needed.
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Optional
Canoe trips &
Winter Camping
(when signed up for
all 3 sessions)
Program Dates & Rates (taxes already added)
Fall Sessions - $67 per day x 10 days = $670
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Wednesdays - Sept 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Nov 6
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Thursdays - Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10,17, 24, 31 & Nov 7
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​Winter Sessions - $67 per day x 8 days = $536
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Wednesdays - Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 & March 5
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Thursdays - Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20 & March 6
*Ski Gear can be rented or bring your own from home ($5 per day x 8 = $40)
Spring Sessions - $67 per day x 8 days = $536
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Wednesdays - March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & May 7
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Thursdays - March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 & 8​
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Transportation Options:
Fall session = $200 ($20/day for 10 sessions-no HST)​
Winter & Spring Session = $160 ($20/day for 6 sessions-no HST)
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Wednesdays - Orillia/Washago/Gravenhurst
Washago - Pick up/drop off - 8:20am & 3:40pm (Washago Car Pool - across from LCBO)
Gravenhurst - Pick up/drop off - 8:00am & 4:00pm ((Independent parking lot -290 First St N)
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Thursdays - Bracebridge/Gravenhurst:
Bracebridge - Pick up/drop off - 8:25am & 3:40pm (Rotary Club - 131 Wellington St)
Gravenhurst - Pick up/drop off - 8:00am & 4pm (Independent parking lot -290 First St N)
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*Now Accepting Winter Registrations*
Lunches & Snacks
Students need to bring their own lunch and snacks. We ask that students bring ‘boomerang lunches’, where students take home all garbage from their lunches.
As part of the learning at GMA, students will be involved in the school garden and foraging in the forest and any harvests collected will be offered from time to time for the children to try or take home. Fireside snacks will also be cooked occasionally as part of our outdoor studies and circle time. If your child has a special dietary need or allergy please let us know. We will be in touch if there are any other students who have food allergies that may result in certain items being banned from all lunches and snacks.
Registration Information
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How to Register?
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Step 1 - Click on the purple 'Registration button' to fill out a form. Please note, you will be redirected and this window will close.
Step 2 - Once we receive your registration we will send you a confirmation email including the cost for your specific program request and information on how to complete your payment
Step 3 - Once we receive your payment we will send a confirmation email and you are all set to go!
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