BGC Strathcona County Nature Program

We love watching littles explore nature and plants, especially with binoculars and magnifying glasses! 🔎

It's fun for them, but it also supports healthy early childhood development. Kids learn how to focus, be patient and stay curious.

When we teach about plants and natural ecosystems, they get an early intro to science, and it fosters empathy for the natural world. 🍃

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Nature is calling! 🐞

ReWild and Forest Friends both offer opportunities for young children to explore nature through child-led outdoor play.

Whether it's observing insects in the grass, creating nature-inspired art, or embarking on imaginative outdoor storytelling, every day is an opportunity to learn something new and grow.

Programs run September - June, with several schedules available.

Register while there is space!
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Join BGC Strathcona County's Nature Program for a Play Day, TODAY from 10 AM - 2 PM (August 18) at Broadmoor Lake Park!

🛝Come play with us at the park.
👋Meet our team and ask questions.
🐞Learn more about our nature programs!

Look for the blue tent. We hope to see you and your little nature explorers today!

Sometimes, you just have to take a nap in a frozen puddle.

Our nature program kids spend every day outside, during every season.

Playing outdoors in the winter has many benefits!

❄️Improves mood
❄️Boosts vitamin D & sleep
❄️Encourages healthy exercise
❄️Enhances creativity and curiosity
❄️Nurtures a connection to nature

Learn more about our nature programs at scbgc.com

Kids love building tarp forts, and they're practical, too!

We use them to teach teamwork, perserverance, and problem solving. And they sure are great for imaginative play.

Then we can use them as a shelter on rainy days for a picnic lunch!

During the Spooky Season, we have a lot of exploratory play with pumpkins.

We use hand tools and pegs to learn how to hammer (fine motor skills, problem-solving), smash them (just for fun), and make fun Jack-o-Lanterns. 🎃

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Looking for something to fill those off-days for your young learner in kindergarten?

ReWild Nature Program is for kids ages 4-6, and focuses on child-led outdoor exploration! It embraces the philosophy that children are natural learners and capable explorers. The great outdoors serves as the ideal place to spark wonder and ignite the imagination.

Register your little explorer for the fall at scbgc.com.

Every fall, we use sunflowers as a learning tool. We introduce life cycles, kids discover different parts of the plant, read about sunflowers and weave these unique flowers into daily play.

In our nature programs, kids love to learn from nature 🌲🌻

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Why do kids love climbing trees? 🌲

Kids love climbing trees because it is an adventure!

It provides thrilling challenges that build confidence, exercises large muscle groups to improve coordination, and gives them a unique bird’s-eye perspective of their surroundings.

Let your littles climb trees with us this fall. Learn more about our nature programs at scbgc.com.

Kids are capable and love to explore!
This photo captures what ReWild is all about!

☀️ Time spent outdoors
🪵 Problem-solving
🌳 Risky play
😀 Friendships
🌸 Child-led exploration

Register for the fall session at scbgc.com