PROGRAMMING ON HOLD FOR FALL 2023 - COME BACK FOR MORE INFORMATION IN 2024

Private sessions are available. If you already have a group of children who have a good connection with each other, you can request a Private session for your group by booking a field trip with us instead!

Marsh School

Welcome to Marsh School!

Marsh School is a perfect resource for parents wanting to augment their child’s learning, whether they are new and inexperienced to well-seasoned homeschoolers, or families who afterschool their children. Our programs are delivered by fully trained and experienced Outdoor Educators; they are sensitive to all different learning styles, and allow children to learn through play and exploration while connecting to nature.

We all know learning is a lifelong process, and nature has so many lessons to share with us, so why confine yourselves to a classroom.

Our educational programs are developed and facilitated by fully trained and experienced Outdoor Educators. The staff & volunteers of Wye Marsh are a team of enthusiastic Naturalists who are excited to share their knowledge while you gain the many benefits associated with participating in outdoor physical activities.

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre has been providing outdoor experiential learning focused on the natural world, conservation and environmental stewardship since 1969.

About Marsh School

Marsh School is a Nature-based program for children where they can enjoy the benefits of learning in an outdoor natural environment. Your child will benefit from our knowledgeable naturalists, as well as the added attention and safety of being part of a small cohort of children.What we do:

Head, heart, and hands approach to outdoor learning
Compliment to a child’s academic education
Provide opportunity to play and learn in ecologically significant wetlands and woodlands
Help children develop a strong and healthy sense of self, a positive sense of community, and a deep connection to the natural world through outdoor, experiential, inquiry-based learning
Marsh School is for ages 4-14yrs

Our programs allow children to experience nature at their own pace and to get close to nature and wildlife through quiet, peaceful explorations. They will have opportunities to make greater connections to nature through art and discovering the wonders of nature through a scientific lens.

Marsh School is:

Held weekly.
Has no early care or late care. You will receive a 15min dropoff/pick up window.
Based outdoors with little to no time indoors, please dress in layers and for the weather
Centered on respect; Respect for Self, the environment, and each other
Cost breakdown is $50/child/day; plus $20 monthly honourarium.

Tadpoles

4-6 yrs old
Tuesdays; 10am-3pm
Bilingual ( French & English)

Froglets

7-14 yrs old
Tuesdays; 10am-3pm
Youth driven Ontario Curriculum-linked content

How do we sign up?

Must register for all weeks within a particular session.
Each session is for a calendar month, and months can be chosen independently according to your family's schedule.
Registration and payment to be made a minimum of two weeks in advance of start date. please see cancellation policy below.

Cancellation Policy

We require a minimum 7 days’ notice for all cancellations.
Any cancellations made within 7 days are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
Cancellations made within 72 hours of the start date cannot receive a refund.
For any last-minute absences or late arrivals kindly call the centre at your earliest convenience - 705-526-7809