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Forest Classes
Registration is Open
Our Forest Classes are for children who want to benefit from and enjoy the outdoor learning, exploration and play at GMA Academy for one day per week.
These classes differ from our regular Academy Classes as the entire day is spent outside combining exploration, physical activity, play and child directed learning with our STREAM curriculum (Science, Tools, Reading, Engineering, Art & Math).
Children 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 an heated room in the main lodge available to use as needed.
Program Dates
Spring Term 2024 : 8 weeks
Wednesday Forest Class (ages 5-8): Every Wednesday starting from March 20th - May 8th - Waitlisted
Thursday Forest Class (ages 7+): Every Thursday starting from March 21st - May 9th - 4 Spaces Available
Times: 9:00 - 3:15
Sample Day Itinerary
9:00-10 45: Morning Circle, Hike/Ski, Forest Exploration
10:45-11:45: Snack Time & Outdoor Play
11:45-12:45: STREAM Activity
12:45-2:00: Lunch Time & Outdoor Play
2:00-3:00: Physical & Outdoor Education (POE)
3:00-3:15: End of Day Circle & Pick Up
Lunches & Snacks
Students need to bring their own lunch and snacks. We ask that children 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
Please fill out the form below if you are interested in signing up for one of our Forest Classes or have any questions. Once we receive this we will be back in touch to let you know of availability and next steps to sign up.
Payments and Refunds
Spring Term (8 sessions): $504 per student (no tax) or $63 per session (if joining mid term).
Payments can be made in one lump sum or in 3 installments of $168
Installment #1 due upon registration
Installment #2 is due on Mar. 1st
Installment #3 is due on Apr. 1st
If you wish to withdraw from the program we ask you to give us 30 days notice. Refunds will be given as below:
30 or more days notice - full refund minus a $75 administration fee
Less than 30 days notice - no refund
Closure due to a government order - full refund minus a $75 admin fee
Payments can be made via cheque, E-Transfer (sent to directors@greatmooseadventures.com) or by credit below (please note that credit card payments have a 2.9% admin fee added)