July 27th: Birch & Bud Summer Program

Ages: Family an Caregiver Program - all ages welcome!!

Time: 9:00am-12:30pm

PROGRAM COST: $150/Week
$155 2 siblings
*Infants in a stroller or carrier are no extra cost.

*You will receive an invoice for e-transfer
*Please send your payment via e-transfer to outandaboutinnature@gmail.com

Location: Jack Pine Park, Petawawa, ON

Here’s a look into our invitations this season!

• Mud Paintbrushes
  Making brushes from sticks and evergreen sprigs, then paint with water, mud, or crushed berries.

• Nature Crowns
  Cardboard crowns with nature add ons!

• Rock Friends
  Paint (or water-paint!) small stones to create characters, bugs, or faces.

• Spring Suncatchers
  Pressing petals and leaves between contact paper so you can hang them in a window or outside.

• Fairy Houses
  Using air dry clay and natural material to make fairy houses for our forest or to take home.

• Leaf & Flower Hammer Prints
  Creating prints using hammers and rocks.

• Mini Garden in a Jar
  Creating a tiny summer home for bugs or magic

Program Highlights

Family-Centered Exploration

• Activities designed for both children and their grownups

• Strengthens bonds through shared experiences

• Encourages curiosity, joy, and wonder

Growing Early Skills

• Practice independence and self-regulation

• Learn cooperation, problem-solving, and confidence

• Gentle support for families navigating toileting

Emotional Resilience in Nature

• Tools to navigate big feelings

• Grounding activities, breathing, and mindfulness

• Movement and play to support regulation

All-Weather Adventures

• Explore the beauty of every season

• Learn how to dress and adapt outdoors

• Build comfort playing in any weather

Community & Connection

• Meet other families who value outdoor play

• Join a welcoming, supportive community

• Enjoy storytelling, seasonal celebrations, and shared experiences

Birch & Bud is a beautiful way to spend meaningful time outdoors with your child while supporting their early development and connecting with like-minded families.