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"MY GROWN-UP & ME"
NATURE PLAYGROUP
Join us for "My Grown-Up and Me", our Nature Playgroup guided by an experienced Early Childhood Educator, Ms. Teri! Enjoy the ease of activities set-up for you and your little one, a circle time with stories, poems and songs. This program is for children and an adult to enjoy together. Come out and enjoy nature together, learn about growing food, feed the animals, explore the farm and play in our private forest. Connect with other nature-minded families and enjoy playing alongside your child, or sit back and witness them playing with peers and flourishing with Ms. Teri's guidance. Discover nature's wonders, one tiny footstep at a time.​​
Two different types of classes to fit your unique schedule and needs.
REGISTERED
4-Week Session
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Enjoy 4 classes with the same group of friends every week.
DROP-IN
Sessions
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Sign-up when it works for you.
Multi-Class Pass available
When: Wednesdays, Fridays 10AM-12PM
Saturdays 9AM-11AM
​Ages: All Ages Welcome - Activities set up for ages Walking to 4 years
Educator: Ms. Teri
Investment: $18 per class or purchase a pass to save
15-Class Pass= $150 ; Save $8 per class, classes are $10 each​
10-Class Pass = $120; Save $6 per class, classes are $12 each
5-Class Pass= $70; Save $4 per class, classes are $14 each​​
When: Thursdays - 4 Week Sessions
November 2024: Nov 7; Nov 14; Nov 21; Nov 28
December 2024: No Classes
January 2025: Jan. 9; Jan 16; Jan 23; Jan 30
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Time: ​ 1030AM - 1230PM
Ages: Walking - 3.8 years
Educator: Ms. Teri
Investment: $56 + HST
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Example Day
10:00 - 10:40: Arrival time, Free Play in the Children's Garden
10:40 - 10:50: Bathroom Trip and Greenhouse Visit
10:50 - 11:00: Feeding the Chickens
11:00 - 11:15: Walk to visit Old Maple and Feed the Goats
11:15- 11:25: Circle Time
11:25 - 12:00: Forest Fun, Garden Walk, Playground and Sandbox
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Our time together will be fluid and we'll follow the children's lead in whatever is inspiring their play. If you want to stay longer with the chickens, go for it! Enjoy your time together. This time is for you and your little Wildling. Please do not enter the barn- it is a working farm and the barn has tools in it. Please respect the gardens and watch yours and your littles steps. Even an area that doesn't "look" like anything is growing could be hiding something yummy and we don't want to squish it with our feet!
How to Dress your Little Wildling for Farm & Forest School:
Warm days: Sandals or shoes and clothes that can wet or muddy;
Cool days: Splash pants, rain boots, warm sweater
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Dress for the weather! We will play and explore RAIN OR SHINE! We will need to cancel our activities in the event of severe weather. Don't forget hats for the grown-ups too!
What to bring:
Small bag (backpack is best) with water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen, some snacks, a face cloth for washing mucky hands, and... your sense of adventure! Your littles will get the most out of our time together if grown-ups are ACTIVELY participating in the play!
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Where to go:
We are located on the property of Moondance Organic Gardens at 8463 5th Line, Angus ON. You can park in the parking lot immediately to the right when you turn into the driveway near there big white Market building. Walk down the path towards the big gray barn with the green and purple quilt on it. We will meet you there, in the Children's Garden.
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What to Expect:
Walking paths are either grass or packed dirt. Please wear appropriate footwear for the weather conditions and to be outside.
There are two working dogs on the property: Shasta (white) and Jager (black and white). We call them our "Doggy Doorbells" - they will bark to alert us that someone has arrived. When they are out on the farm, they are working and will likely not approach you. They are extremely friendly but when they are out, they are working and they take their job seriously.
We do not have a changing area for diaper changes. Please plan accordingly. We have a professionally cleaned porta-potty with a potty seat and a stool for the little feet.
