Tide View Nature School

Early Year's Program - A Nature Program for Curious Little Explorers

- Give your child the freedom to explore, discover, and grow in nature.

TideView Early Years is a outdoor program for children ages 3½–6, where they build confidence, make lasting friendships, solve real-world problems, and develop independence through child-led play and adventure.

With small groups, great educators, and nearly 100% outdoor learning!

Every day is filled with exploration, creativity, and meaningful experiences that help children become more capable, resilient, and ready for whatever comes next.

- Ages: 3½–6 years
- Multiple locations across HRM
- September 14 – December 18
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Little explorers. Big growth.

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Let kids play! This McDonalds in Alaska probably thought they were giving kids what they wanted (screens!) and giving parents what they wanted (a break!) and giving everyone what they wanted (safety!) They invested resources. They got the latest and what they probably thought was the best.

Only what we know, especially since so much of childhood moved onto screens, is that kids need physical play. They need movement, they need 3D space, they need full-sensory activities. They need touch, seeing at different focal lengths, they need to scan faces and body language, they need to take turns and share resources, and they need to push their own risk boundaries.

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So, it may be modern, it may be advanced, but kids don’t need the latest gadgets. They need physical play, with other kids. Thank you, McDonalds, for providing these opportunities for kids for decades (slides 2 and 3). I hope every franchise that has switched to screens will return to the old PlayPlaces!

Hello Summer Camp families! We're excited to kick off Summer 2026 — here are two quick updates for you:

1. Meet your team!
We're excited to introduce the staff who will be leading and running your child's camp this summer!
https://www.tideviewnatureschool.ca/team-1-1

2. Brightwheel invites
Brightwheel invitations are typically sent out a few days before your camp start date. For families joining us from July 6 to 10, please keep an eye on your inbox in the coming days for your invite.

The Summer Team | TideView My name is Sarah and I am a teacher with 20 years of experience. I have two Bachelor's degrees in Child and Youth Study as well as Education, with hopes of pursuing a Master's degree in the future. Prior to teaching, I worked as an Aquatics Director for an outdoor pool and a Summer Supervisor for Ch...

What IS forest school? Come find out!

Join us at Sandy Lake this Saturday, July 4th for a family-friendly hike through one of the last pockets of trees over 100 years old in Nova Scotia - did you know the province has less than 1% of these forests left?

We'll learn to identify Wabanaki tree species by their leaves, play Tree Bingo, and wrap up with an open Q&A where you can ask us anything about forest school and raising kids in nature. Stick around for a swim after!
Sandy Lake is a special place - and it needs our voices. Come hike, swim, and learn more about what our community can do to protect this critical green space.

📅 July 4 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | Sandy Lake
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages welcome | Easy to moderate terrain
👉 Please register to RSVP — spots are limited: ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/events/hike-greenbelt

Summer Camp Handbooks coming out tomorrow!

Summer is almost here!
Our summer camp offers camp goers a summer full of fun out in nature with:
- nature-based activities
-hands-on learning
- lots of outdoor adventures

We offer two age groups (4–7 and 7–11 year olds)
If you’ve been thinking about signing your kids up, now’s the time! Drop a comment or send me a message before spots are gone.

Or check out our site.

https://www.tideviewnatureschool.ca/halifax-forest-summer-camp-2026

Hey everyone! We still have a bit of space left in our Summer Camp programs this summer

Tideview Nature School Summer Camp is all about outdoor adventure, creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning in nature.

🌲 Small group sizes
🌲 Nature-based adventures
🌲 Bushcraft, exploration & creative play
🌲 Child-led outdoor learning
🌲 Programs for ages 4–7 and 7–11

Our camps are intentionally kept small to create a more personal, engaging, and meaningful experience for every child.

We’re looking forward to another incredible summer of building friendships, confidence, resilience, and unforgettable outdoor memories.

👉 Learn more and register here:

https://www.tideviewnatureschool.ca/halifax-forest-summer-camp-2026