Each day, these practices form the foundation of our activities:

• Storytelling
• Setting community conduct agreements
• Using all our senses
• Being quiet and observant in the forest
• Singing, moving, playing
• Sharing gratitude
• Making space for everyone’s voice in the circle

Depending on the age group, the passions of the group and the expertise of the staff, we offer some of the following activities:

• Friction fire
• Tracking wildlife
• Listening to bird language
• Sneaking and camouflage
• Edible and medicinal plants
• Mapping the land
• Tarp and knot skills
• Crafting with natural materials like basket-making
• Navigation and lost-proofing
• Natural shelter building
• Playing nature-inspired games
• And much more!

Integrated into our year-round programs for ages 7 and above. Most trips occur in October and May. Weekend programs have trips from Friday afternoon/evening to Sunday afternoon. Weekday programs have trips from Tuesday afternoon/evening to Thursday afternoon.

We will connect with the wilderness, test our skills and teamwork, and learn the lessons of living in community. We’ll enjoy the majesty of a starry sky and the warmth of a campfire surrounded by friends after a day of adventure.

In the weeks leading to the trip, we prepare participants for this experience of being immersed in nature. This means going over and preparing our gear, setting goals, getting ready to take on more responsibilities and getting excited for awesome encounters with the forest.

What to Expect:

• Outdoor center rental, approximately 1.5 hours from Montreal
• Parents of hesitant children are encouraged to join for the weekend
• Food and water is included
• Detailed email with trip details and gear list sent a month before
• Boys and girls sleep in different areas
• Male and female staff available at all times
• Non-binary participants can contact us for comfortable arrangements

• When you sign up for a program, you’ll also have access to:
  • Several free community events for your whole family
  • Early registration for future programs and summer camps
  • After each day, we send a short summary and photos of the activities to help deepen the experience.
  • There are two “Make up days” scheduled that you can sign up for if ever you had to miss a day of activities for whatever reason.

• Small staff-to-participant ratio (1:7) ensures personalized attention
• We adapt our teachings to the passions and excitement emerging in the group
• At the end of the fall and spring seasons, parents are invited to hear stories, celebrations, and reflections about their child.
• Staff are available at the start and end of the program to discuss any needs that might arise
  

We are used to facilitating in both languages and have witnessed significant language development in an informal and relaxed setting. We are attentive to make sure no one feels left out, to build friendships and bonds that are beyond language barriers, and will emphasise vocabulary in English and French.

This is an invitation only weekend program offered to youth 12 and up, to participate in an amazing camping weekend with a special challenge. Participants will receive an invitation at some point in the fall, and if they accept (with the support of their parents), will receive special missions through the year. 

These missions will help prepare themselves for a night alone in the woods tending a fire (supported by our team) and to reflect on their life and growing autonomy. Parents are welcomed at the end of the Fire Quest to witness the group and to celebrate their children. The weekend is free, and donations are encouraged.