A wide variety of nature and environmental programs for young people are available throughout Saskatchewan, both as part of the school program and as extracurricular activities. We’ve pulled together a list of some of the possibilities.
The focus on nature and the environment will differ from program to program. Check the glossary for further information about some of the terminology.
Programming for many of these programs has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. While some have had to postpone or rearrange programs, others have added additional resources. Check with organizers for further information.
Pre-Schools
Saskatoon
Alerces Spanish Pre-School & Kindergarten
Bilingual Reggio Emilia-inspired program and forest & outdoor school
Place for Wonder KinderCare
Nature and play-based program
Tykes and Tots Early Learning Centre
Forest school program (ages 3-6)
Wild Sky Learning
Forest school program (ages 3-6)
Wild Spirit Education
Montessori forest & nature school (ages 1-13)
Pre-School Enrichment Programs
Regina
Royal Saskatchewan Museum
Children ages 4-6 in established programs (not day care)
Saskatoon
Saskatoon Zoo Society
Kindergarten & pre-school groups (Nov-Mar)
Pre-School Extracurricular Programs
Regina
Saskatchewan Science Centre
Science Time for Tots (ages 3-5)
Saskatoon
Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation (all ages)
Saskatoon Zoo Society
Animal Antics (ages 4-5)
Wild Spirit Education
Summer camps (ages 1-3)
Wildernook
Experiential nature education programs based on forest school principles, including Nature Playcare (ages 3-5), Nature Tots (under 36 months) and Nature Grandparenting
Schools
Regina
Prairie Sky School (grades 1-8)
Saskatoon
Saskatoon Public Schools
EcoQuest (grade 8)
Off The Grid & Outdoor School (high school)
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
EcoJustice (grade 8)
Wild Spirit Education
Montessori forest and nature school (ages 1-13)
School Enrichment Programs
Saskatchewan
Outdoor & Environmental Clubs
Many schools have extracurricular clubs emphasizing outdoor and environmental activities. Check with your child’s school for availability
Saskatchewan Homeschool Adventures & Canoe Club
Saskatchewan Science Centre
Go! Science Outreach – bring the Saskatchewan Science Centre to your school
Regina
Regina Public Schools
Assist teachers with providing outdoor environmental education experiences
Royal Saskatchewan Museum
Teacher-supervised visits, guided gallery tours, classroom presentations, and resources (Pre-K-grade 12)
Wascana Centre
Interpretive programs involving a classroom presentation and an in-park event
Saskatoon
Saskatoon Zoo Society
Online interactive environmental education & in-person programs
School-Age Extracurricular Programs
Saskatchewan
4-H Saskatchewan (ages 6-25)
Girl Guides of Canada – Saskatchewan Council (ages 5-18)
Scouts Canada – Saskatchewan Council (ages 5-26)
Wild Outside – Canadian Wildlife Federation (ages 15-18)
Regina
Friends of Wascana Marsh
Wings Over Wascana outdoor nature festival
Nature Regina, Nature Saskatchewan, SaskOutdoors
Outdoor Adventures Kids Club (ages 6-12)
Wascana Centre
Wascana Junior Naturalist (ages 9-13)
Sprouts Garden Day Camp (ages 6-11)
Saskatoon
Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation (all ages)
Saskatoon Young Naturalists (ages 5-11)
Saskatoon Zoo Society
Day & summer camps
Timbernook
Outdoor play sessions and camps following an international curriculum (ages 1-12)
Wild Spirit Education
Summer camps (ages 3-12)
Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan
Gone Wild for Wildlife - day-long educational event with displays, speakers, live animals
Yorkton
Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association
Summer youth programming
Glossary
Forest and Nature Schools – children at play in nature; place and play-based, inquiry-driven teaching and learning
KinderCare – a whole child approach “incorporating cognitive development, creative expression, executive function, language and literacy, physical development and wellness, and social and emotional development”; “the curriculum is designed to nurture children academically, socially, emotionally, and physically”
Montessori method of education – activity-based, self-paced learning in a multi-age classroom
Reggio Emilia education approach – student-centred, play-based learning based on the principles of respect, responsibility, and community through exploration, discovery, and play
What is missing? If you know of other nature and environmental programs for kids, email us and we'll add them to the list.
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