Forest Fridays (Weekly)

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.