Registration 2025-26 School Year

Current Members and Alumni families:

New Families:

Registration opens May 20 @ noon (12 pm)

Registration link will appear here when registration opens.

CFS has a Bursary Program to reduce tuition fees for families who may not otherwise be able to join our school. Bursary applications should be submitted at the same time as registration and no later than May 23. Click here for more info.

Chelsea Forest School
summer camp 2025
at Rock's End Farm

A week-long day camp filled with outdoor fun and learning. Inspired by forest school, but from a wonderful working farm setting!

July 7-11 for children 8-12
July 21-25 for children 5-7

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Where nature and creativity come to play

We are a bilingual outdoor learning experience serving the Ottawa-Gatineau (NCR) communities in Chelsea, Quebec for over 50 years! We strive to create a community of resilient, active children, empowered by valuing, enjoying and being curious about their natural and social surroundings.

Registration for the 2025-26 school year will open on:

May 12, 2025 for returning families and alumni

May 20 , 2025 for new families

current Members and Alumni Register here!

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What is Forest School?

Chelsea Forest School is a beautiful part of my kids' childhood! Forest School Day is my son's highlight of the week. Most mornings he looks out of his window and regardless if it rains, snows or the sun is shining, he declares that we have perfect forest school weather and that he should be able to go more often during the week. We have had kids in different forest school programs for the past 5 years and even though my oldest daughter was already in grade 5 when she attended, she loved the freedom to explore, create, climb, and relax in a marvelous setting just as much as her younger brothers. I notice how the kids learn to take calculated risks in nature and are confident in making good decisions outdoors. The teachers are calm and patient and always have kind words to share about each child during pick-up, and my son has remarked that he feels understood.

Esther Shoemaker, PhD.

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