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Where nature and creativity come to play

Chelsea Forest School has operated continuously as a provider of early childhood learning for more than 50 years - operating since 1964 as Chelsea Cooperative Nursery School, since 2008 as a registered charity, and as a full-time forest school since 2013. We strive to create a community of resilient, active children, empowered by valuing, enjoying and being curious about their natural and social surroundings.

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Our website is getting a big update. Check back in a week. Or contact us by email: david@chelseaforestschool.ca

Notre site web fait l'objet d'une mise à jour importante. Revenez dans une semaine. Ou contactez-nous par e-mail : david@chelseaforestschool.ca 

"We define Forest School as an educational ethos and practice that centres the Land and the child-at-play. Children and educators build a relationship with the Land through regular and repeated access to the same outdoor space over an extended period of time. Educators support learning through a pedagogical framework that is rooted in place and play, directed and inspired by the child, and driven by a process of inquiry.

-Child and Nature Alliance of Canada

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For general inquiries and philanthropic giving, contact David Noble

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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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