DATES (2025-2026)
Fridays, 9:30am – 3pm
32 sessions:
September 5th 2025 – Dec 12th, 2025
Winter Break Dec 19th – Jan 23rd 2026
Return Jan 30th – March 13th
Spring Break March 20th and 27th
Spring April 3rd – to June 5th 2026

Location: Lila Music & Nature Centre

Ages: 7-15 years

Cost: $67/day. 32 sessions: $2176.00, plus $110.40 GST
A Non refundable $300 deposit is required to secure a place.

Additional reciprocity expense: We are honoured to have Qwiyahwultu-hw / Robert George Quw’utsun’ Elder & Thuitsiye / Pamela Bourque Quw’utsun Knowledge Keepers and Elders, back sharing their teachings, songs, games, stories and culture with us monthly throughout the year. We have been truly fortunate to have their support over for the last 4 years. We ask for minimum donation of $100 per child for Honorariums to help offer reciprocity and payment for their time, teachings and contribution to the Nature program. Thank you for your support.

TYPICAL DAY STRUCTURE

• Morning: Nature-themed games, morning circle with songs and gratitude sharing.
• Midday: Skill-focused guild activities like tracking, weaving, or bow making.
• Afternoon: Free time in nature followed by group games and reflective sit-spot time.
• Closing: Reflection and sharing of daily highlights and gratitude.

Join us for a transformative educational experience that nurtures lifelong learning and a deep connection to the natural world!

Additional Information:

• Easy Monthly Payment Plans Available: Choose a plan that works for your family — available for both weekly and monthly program options.

• Use Your Homeschooling Funds: Lila Nature Programs are approved for homeschooling funds.

• Read Our Cancellation and Refund Policy on the Program Page

• Indigenous Student Scholarships: In the spirit of reconciliation and reparation, all Indigenous students accepted into our programs automatically receive a scholarship, independent of financial need.

Date & Time: Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12 noon, April 7th – May 26th (8 weeks)
Location: Lila Farm
Ages: babes in arms – 7 years
Cost: $50 per family, per class / $300 per family for the full 6 week session. 

From the tiniest babes-in-arms to curious 7-year-olds, Forest Music Families invites parents, grandparents, and caregivers to gather with their children for  music exploration, story, rhythm, and seasonal songs, nature crafting and playful exploration in nature.

Together, we build community through music, seasonal rituals, and time outdoors. Families share laughter, learning, and connection in a safe, nurturing space inspired by the rhythms of the forest. 

Waldorf Pedagogy, 8 shields Deep Nature Connection and Coyote Mentoring inspired. Parent and Child Music in

Nature Series will include:
Songs, stories, puppets, verses, and games
Playtime and outdoor exploration
Nature crafts, plant, bird, and tree discovery
Connection to the seasons
Quiet time (playful rest)
Gathering around the fire
Sharing gratitudes
Snack time (with parents bringing snacks to share)
Many parents appreciate the sense of community, meeting other families and sharing meaningful experiences with their children.

As this program is longer and takes place mainly outdoors, a deeper nature connection is woven throughout. This aspect is guided by the 8-Shields teaching model, developed by Jon Young, and includes principles such as:

Fundamental life skills reinforced through nature-related activities
Creative expression and physical agility developed in natural settings
Exploring societal structures and music through interaction with the environment
Nature-Connected Learning: Engaging meaningfully with the outdoor world
Community and Respect: Fostering a culture of reciprocity and mutual support
Hands-On and Child-Led Learning: Encouraging self-directed exploration

Learn More About the Forest Music Families Series

Date & Time: One Sunday per month, 9:30 am – 2:30pm: Sept 14th, Oct 5th, Nov 9th, Dec 7th, Feb 1st, March 1s, April 12th, May 3rd, June 7th.

Location: Lila Music & Nature Centre

Ages: 7-15 years

Cost: Total for 9 sessions: $585, plus Gst $29.25
A non refundable deposit of $100 to secure space is required at final registration
to secure a place. 

Suggested Offering: We are honoured to have two Quw’utsun Elders guest teaching throughout the year. We suggest a minimum donation of $100 per family for Quw’utsun Elder Honorariums to help pay for their time and contribution to the Wilderness program. Thank you for your support.

TYPICAL DAY STRUCTURE

• Morning: Nature-themed games, morning circle with songs and gratitude sharing.
• Midday: Skill-focused guild activities like tracking, weaving, or bow making.
• Afternoon: Free time in nature followed by group games and reflective sit-spot time.
• Closing: Reflection and sharing of daily highlights and gratitude.

Join us for a transformative educational experience that nurtures lifelong learning and a deep connection to the natural world!

Deposit of $100 to secure space is required at final registration.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Easy Monthly Payment Plans Available: Choose a plan that works for your family — available for both weekly and monthly program options.

• Use Your Homeschooling Funds: Lila Nature Programs are approved for homeschooling funds.

• Read Our Cancellation and Refund Policy on the Program Page

• Indigenous Student Scholarships: In the spirit of reconciliation and reparation, all Indigenous students accepted into our programs automatically receive a scholarship, independent of financial need.

See our Program Page for complete details.