Out and About is an outdoor program, offering engagement and self-discovery for all ages. Full day programs: 6 hours a day.
This space is child-centered, interest-led, inquiry-driven, educator-supported, and creating connection through play on the land. 2022 FALL PROGRAMS
BEACHBURG LOCATION: Lavallee Loop, End of Cardel Street
Wolf Program:
Mondays: 8:30am-3pm / Ages 4-10
Fox Program:
Tuesdays: 9am-12pm / 12:30pm-3:30pm
Pre-School Program / Ages 2.5-5
Ages 1-3 with Caregiver if not independently toileting
Coyo
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Tuesdays: 4:30pm-6pm / Ages 6-12 **Educator picks up students at BEACHBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL AT 4:15PM
Bear Program:
Wednesdays: 8:30am-3pm / Ages 4-10
PETAWAWA LOCATION: 30 Woodland Crescent
Wolf Program: Mondays, 8:30-3pm / Ages 4-10
Fox Program: Tuesdays, 9am-12pm / 12:30pm-3:30pm
Pre-School Program / Ages 2.5-5 / Independently Toileting
Ages 1-3 with Caregiver if not independently toileting
Summer programs held at 503 Rafting Road, Forester Falls ON
Children will be exposed to experienced guests, learn new wilderness skills, play nature games, and more. Each day will involve a hike out, exploration and play on the land, and a opening and closing gathering. The children will leave with a sense of accomplishment, self-confidence and resilience, life-long friendships, and a deep connection to nature.
*Spots are limited. Fun Forest Friday Drop In: 5 hours
**Taxes included
Aug 1-4: $225 (ages 4-10)
Aug 5th: $40 (ages 4-12 | 9am-2pm | DROP-IN FUN DAY)
Thank you for checking out Out and About! My name is Arija Bunkis and I am the Director and Founder of Out and About. It has been a life goal to create space and time for children of all ages to explore and grow in the outdoors. My passion for learning, education and the support of my friends ignited this idea of starting a Forest School in Beachburg, ON. Our goals:
To support the holistic development of children and deepen their connection to nature as they play. To discover how nature enables us to enhance and develop self-regulation skills, self-confidence, empathy, friendship, and discover our capabilities. To learn more about the natural environment, how it supports us and how we must support it. To develop skills in the outdoors that will enable them to spend more time outside, choose play in the outdoors over screen time, pass on knowledge, and protect our green-spaces. At Out and About, we support children in becoming confident, capable people who have a sound sense of their abilities and interests, and the ability to take age-appropriate responsibility for their own safety. We believe Risky-Play is an essential part of holistic development, enabling children to discover their capabilities and boundaries that will set them up for success throughout their lives. It is okay to fail, it is okay to try again, it is okay to say no, it is okay to take a break, and it is okay to ask for help. We hope you join us in the forest and on the land!
08/15/2026
About last week.
Colored clay.
Building shelters.
Basking in each other's company.
Embracing and playing in the rain.
Understanding the power of choice.
And a whole lot of trust.
Sometimes as adults who are responsible first, for the safety of the children at Forest School, we forget to play. It is pretty spectacular witnessing this team continue to remind themselves and each other that play is their second job.
Thank you team.
Thank you friends.
Thank you children.
Thank you, land. For it is you that gives us these opportunities to connect, play, and explore.
Just look at all this magical fun they're having.
Do you want to be a part of this learning experience?
We have fall programs running starting in September. We are offering a shortened season this year before our winter programs begin in January.
Check us out on our website, our link is in the bio. If you have any questions feel free to reach out. [email protected]
07/30/2026
Summer has felt fast paced and phenomenal.
Last week we built unbelievable structures in the sand.
There were competing bakeries and shops, striving to give the best customer service and food that you've ever experienced.
There was a dinosaur versus Tigers rally in the sandpit. You had to wear safety glasses to that show.
New friends bonded over mud pie recipes.
All in all, it's pretty great and we love it here
07/20/2026
What do we offer?
Play based learning and an understanding of the power of choice. 🌞
We have our Wolf Program: ages 4-10 who are interested in learning new skills and developing confidence.
Fox Program: ages 2-5 for children developing self-reliance and regulation skills in the outdoors.
Birch and Bud: a caregiver and child program that is based in community. This program also supports parents developing language that guides their children in the outdoors to make their own choices.
We have a few spots left in each program and are excited about our new location in Petawawa!
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See you on the land
07/05/2026
People have said to me: " Well you're outside a lot because it's your job."
Yes. They're correct. I think they may have also forgotten that I built this job so I could be outside to witness the magic and power of play and choices.
They also might not know that being outdoors before Out and About turned me into the resilient and capable individual I am today. (out and about has only quadrupled that resilience).
They also don't know that my belief in taking accountability comes from spending so much time outside as a child and adult.
They might not know how I believe the importance of understanding the history of the Indigenous land, the people and their lessons so we too can be stewards of the earth.
They also might not know that I think they're a little nuts for not wanting to spend more time outside, because it's simply just the best.
We are excited to spend our summer outside being dirty and exhausted and full of stories to tell.
I can't wait to make memories and tap into moments years later and think "that's when this happened."
So for this alone, I hope you get outside as much as you can.
06/19/2026
Summer is almost here and program registeration closes soon.
Let's get off those screens and immerse ourselves in nature!
At Out and About Forest and Nature School, our days are spent learning new skills, developing resiliency, exploring the forest, following the child's lead in play, and connecting with new friends.
Registeration for July closes June 28th.
Don't miss out on an epic summer of play, exploration, and inquiry in the forest with passionate and knowledgeable staff.
- Nature Crafts
- Bushcraft skill development
- Shelter Building
- Basic First Aid knowledge
- Floral and Fauna exploration
- Everlasting friendship
- Resiliency
- and so much more !
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