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Education & Outdoor Recreation

Great Moose Adventures

Outdoor Education, Wilderness Retreats & Canadian Culture

Forest Classes
Spring Term Registration Now 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 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 2022 :  March - May (8 weeks)


Tuesday Forest Class (Ages 5-8): Every Tuesday starting from March 21st to May 9th - 2 spots available

Wednesday Forest Class (Ages 5-8): Every Wednesday starting from March 22nd to May 10th - Currently Waitlisted

Senior Forest Class (Ages 7+): Every Thursday starting from March 23rd to May 11th -  1 spot available


Times: 9:00 - 3:15

Sample Day Itinerary

TIme
 Activity
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 - 200
 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.


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Payments and Refunds


Spring Term (8 sessions): $480 per student (no tax) or $60 per session (if joining mid term). 


Payments can be made in one lump sum or in 3 installments of $160


Installment #1  is due on March 1st (for returning families) or when registering (for new families)

Installment #2  is due on April 1st

Installment #3  is due on May 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)