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2026-2027 School Year Registration

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Little Wise Owls 2026 /2027

Program Pricing

SEPTEMBER - JUNE

$210

per month, for two days each week Ages 3-5

$120

per month, for one day each week

Ages 3-5

$145

Forest Fridays

9 AM to 1 PM

Ages 5-10

Give your child the gift of adventure, confidence, and a lifelong love of nature through our year-round Forest School programs in Chilliwack, BC.

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    How to Register

    1. Complete the Registration Form

    Fill out the online registration form with your child's information and preferred program.

    2. Let's Connect

    I'll contact you within 1–3 business days to answer any questions, discuss the program, and ensure it's the right fit for your child.

    3. Secure Your Spot

    Once we've spoken, you'll receive instructions to submit the $75 non-refundable registration fee to confirm your child's enrollment.

  • A close-up of a young otter swimming in dark water, looking directly at the camera.

    Mon AM

    River Otters

    FAIRFIELD

    3 -5 year olds

    9:00-11:30AM

    FULL
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    Mon PM

    Snowberries

    FAIRFIELD

    3 -5 year olds

    12:30-3:00PM

    Register Here
  • Close-up of a raccoon peeking through green leaves, showing its face and black mask markings around its eyes.

    Wed AM

    Raccoons

    YARROW

    3-5 years old

    9:00 -11:30 AM

    Register Here
  • Close-up of white dogwood flowers with green centers, some petals having brown spots, on a tree branch with blurred background.

    Wed PM

    Pacific Dogwood

    YARROW

    3-5 year old

    12:30-3 PM

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    Tues/Thurs AM

    Chickadees

    ROTARY

    3 -5 year olds

    9:00-11:30 AM

    FULL
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    Tues/Thurs PM

    Wild Mushrooms

    ROTARY

    3 -5 year olds

    12:30-3:00PM

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    Friday Adventurers - Grizzly Bears

    ROTARY/YARROW

    5-10 years olds

    9AM - 1PM

    FULL - WAITLISTED

A Typical Day at Forest School

Each Forest School session begins with a safety chat as we prepare for the day's adventure together. Children then have time for child-led play and exploration, allowing their curiosity to guide their learning through nature.

Midway through the session, we gather for a healthy snack before coming together for circle time. Through songs, stories, games, and seasonal learning, children build friendships, develop new skills, and deepen their connection with the natural world.

Every session is filled with opportunities to hike, climb, build forts, observe wildlife, create with natural materials, and discover something new. While each day follows a familiar rhythm, no two adventures are ever the same as the changing seasons bring endless opportunities to explore, learn, and grow.

Safety

At Little Wise Owls Outdoor Learning, your child's safety is our highest priority. Every Forest School session begins with a safety chat, and our experienced educators continuously assess the environment to ensure children can explore with confidence.

We complete ongoing risk assessments, maintain appropriate educator-to-child ratios, and adapt our activities based on weather, trail conditions, and air quality. Children are taught important outdoor safety skills, including trail awareness, respectful interactions with wildlife, and age-appropriate risk management.

We believe children learn best when they are given opportunities to explore, challenge themselves, and build confidence in a safe, supportive environment. By teaching children how to recognize and manage risk, we help them develop resilience, independence, and a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.

Why Families Choose Little Wise Owls

At Little Wise Owls Outdoor Learning, we believe childhood is meant to be filled with adventure, curiosity, and meaningful connections with nature. Our Forest School programs provide children with a safe, supportive environment where they can explore, discover, and grow through hands-on, child-led learning.

Small Group Sizes

We intentionally keep our group sizes small, allowing our educators to build meaningful relationships with every child and provide personalized support that nurtures confidence and belonging.

Experienced Educators

At Little Wise Owls Outdoor Learning, our exceptional team is united by a shared passion for helping children thrive through meaningful outdoor experiences. Every educator brings unique knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm, creating a warm, supportive environment where every child feels seen, valued, and encouraged.

Led by Ms. Mandy, an experienced Early Childhood Educator and Certified Nature and Forest Practitioner (CNAC), our program is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong connection to nature.

Year-Round Outdoor Learning

Every season offers new opportunities for discovery. From autumn leaves and winter puddles to spring wildflowers and summer adventures, children experience the changing natural world firsthand.

Child-Led, Play-Based Learning

Children learn best through play and exploration. Our educators thoughtfully extend each child's interests through hands-on experiences that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and joyful learning.

Forest School Philosophy

Our Forest School approach encourages children to take age-appropriate risks, build independence, develop practical outdoor skills, and foster a deep respect for the natural world through regular, meaningful time outdoors.

Building Confident & Resilient Children

Every adventure is an opportunity for children to overcome challenges, develop perseverance, build friendships, and discover what they are capable of. We believe these experiences help lay the foundation for confident, capable, and resilient lifelong learners.