Fri. Fox Skill-Development Program (PET)
9:30am-12:30pm
Ages 2.5–5
*Children must be independently toileted or working towards it.
Wednesdays + 1 Saturday (Family Play Day and Gathering in Forester Falls)
PROGRAM COST: $600
Payment plans are available upon request
*You will receive an invoice for e-transfer
*Please send your payment via e-transfer to outandaboutinnature@gmail.com
Program Information Session Dates:
First Day: September 19th
Last Day: December 5th
Saturday: October 25
Location: Jack Pine Park, Petawawa, ON
Want to support your child in developing essential skills such as autonomy, resiliency and self-regulation?
The Fox Program is a playful, nurturing, and nature-based experience created especially for preschool-aged children. Rooted in the rhythms of autumn, this program supports young explorers as they develop the independence, confidence, and emotional resilience needed to thrive — both outdoors and in future learning environments.
Led by experienced and caring educators, children are invited to engage with the land through open-ended play, seasonal discovery, and meaningful connection. As the leaves turn and the forest changes, children learn to navigate both new environments and big emotions with curiosity and courage.
Key Elements of the Fox Program:
🍂 School Readiness through Nature Play
Through hands-on exploration, collaborative games, and sensory-rich activities, children build the foundational skills needed for school — including focus, communication, and problem-solving.
🌦 Resilience in All Weather
Whether it's sunny, rainy, or brisk and breezy, children learn:
How to dress for the weather
embrace seasonal changes
build the adaptability needed for lifelong learning.
🌿 Emotional Development & Self-Regulation
With gentle guidance, children learn to:
Identify and express their feelings,
Develop coping strategies
Build tools for navigating social situations and transitions.
🧤 Practical Life Skills
Children will gain confidence in:
Zipping coats and dressing for the weather
Packing and organizing personal belongings
Developing independence and decision making
Exploring early bushcraft and basic outdoor skills
🐿 Connection to Land & Seasonal Rhythms
Each session deepens children’s understanding of the natural world around them:
Collecting and identifying fallen leaves
Observing migrating birds and wildlife behavior
Learning how animals and plants prepare for winter
Exploring seasonal changes through sensory play
🎶 Enriched Experiences
Each week will be unique!
Visits from special guests and storytellers
Singing songs around the fire
Participating in story circles and group reflection
Creating seasonal crafts with natural materials
Why Families Love the Fox Program
Nurtures curiosity, creativity, and self-confidence
Fosters healthy risk-taking, empathy, and problem-solving
Encourages meaningful peer relationships and social development
Builds a deep love and respect for nature and seasonal change
Provides a gentle, play-based foundation for school readiness
As the forest transforms and the air turns crisp, the Fox Program invites young children to grow alongside the land — learning to care for themselves, each other, and the world around them.
9:30am-12:30pm
Ages 2.5–5
*Children must be independently toileted or working towards it.
Wednesdays + 1 Saturday (Family Play Day and Gathering in Forester Falls)
PROGRAM COST: $600
Payment plans are available upon request
*You will receive an invoice for e-transfer
*Please send your payment via e-transfer to outandaboutinnature@gmail.com
Program Information Session Dates:
First Day: September 19th
Last Day: December 5th
Saturday: October 25
Location: Jack Pine Park, Petawawa, ON
Want to support your child in developing essential skills such as autonomy, resiliency and self-regulation?
The Fox Program is a playful, nurturing, and nature-based experience created especially for preschool-aged children. Rooted in the rhythms of autumn, this program supports young explorers as they develop the independence, confidence, and emotional resilience needed to thrive — both outdoors and in future learning environments.
Led by experienced and caring educators, children are invited to engage with the land through open-ended play, seasonal discovery, and meaningful connection. As the leaves turn and the forest changes, children learn to navigate both new environments and big emotions with curiosity and courage.
Key Elements of the Fox Program:
🍂 School Readiness through Nature Play
Through hands-on exploration, collaborative games, and sensory-rich activities, children build the foundational skills needed for school — including focus, communication, and problem-solving.
🌦 Resilience in All Weather
Whether it's sunny, rainy, or brisk and breezy, children learn:
How to dress for the weather
embrace seasonal changes
build the adaptability needed for lifelong learning.
🌿 Emotional Development & Self-Regulation
With gentle guidance, children learn to:
Identify and express their feelings,
Develop coping strategies
Build tools for navigating social situations and transitions.
🧤 Practical Life Skills
Children will gain confidence in:
Zipping coats and dressing for the weather
Packing and organizing personal belongings
Developing independence and decision making
Exploring early bushcraft and basic outdoor skills
🐿 Connection to Land & Seasonal Rhythms
Each session deepens children’s understanding of the natural world around them:
Collecting and identifying fallen leaves
Observing migrating birds and wildlife behavior
Learning how animals and plants prepare for winter
Exploring seasonal changes through sensory play
🎶 Enriched Experiences
Each week will be unique!
Visits from special guests and storytellers
Singing songs around the fire
Participating in story circles and group reflection
Creating seasonal crafts with natural materials
Why Families Love the Fox Program
Nurtures curiosity, creativity, and self-confidence
Fosters healthy risk-taking, empathy, and problem-solving
Encourages meaningful peer relationships and social development
Builds a deep love and respect for nature and seasonal change
Provides a gentle, play-based foundation for school readiness
As the forest transforms and the air turns crisp, the Fox Program invites young children to grow alongside the land — learning to care for themselves, each other, and the world around them.
9:30am-12:30pm
Ages 2.5–5
*Children must be independently toileted or working towards it.
Wednesdays + 1 Saturday (Family Play Day and Gathering in Forester Falls)
PROGRAM COST: $600
Payment plans are available upon request
*You will receive an invoice for e-transfer
*Please send your payment via e-transfer to outandaboutinnature@gmail.com
Program Information Session Dates:
First Day: September 19th
Last Day: December 5th
Saturday: October 25
Location: Jack Pine Park, Petawawa, ON
Want to support your child in developing essential skills such as autonomy, resiliency and self-regulation?
The Fox Program is a playful, nurturing, and nature-based experience created especially for preschool-aged children. Rooted in the rhythms of autumn, this program supports young explorers as they develop the independence, confidence, and emotional resilience needed to thrive — both outdoors and in future learning environments.
Led by experienced and caring educators, children are invited to engage with the land through open-ended play, seasonal discovery, and meaningful connection. As the leaves turn and the forest changes, children learn to navigate both new environments and big emotions with curiosity and courage.
Key Elements of the Fox Program:
🍂 School Readiness through Nature Play
Through hands-on exploration, collaborative games, and sensory-rich activities, children build the foundational skills needed for school — including focus, communication, and problem-solving.
🌦 Resilience in All Weather
Whether it's sunny, rainy, or brisk and breezy, children learn:
How to dress for the weather
embrace seasonal changes
build the adaptability needed for lifelong learning.
🌿 Emotional Development & Self-Regulation
With gentle guidance, children learn to:
Identify and express their feelings,
Develop coping strategies
Build tools for navigating social situations and transitions.
🧤 Practical Life Skills
Children will gain confidence in:
Zipping coats and dressing for the weather
Packing and organizing personal belongings
Developing independence and decision making
Exploring early bushcraft and basic outdoor skills
🐿 Connection to Land & Seasonal Rhythms
Each session deepens children’s understanding of the natural world around them:
Collecting and identifying fallen leaves
Observing migrating birds and wildlife behavior
Learning how animals and plants prepare for winter
Exploring seasonal changes through sensory play
🎶 Enriched Experiences
Each week will be unique!
Visits from special guests and storytellers
Singing songs around the fire
Participating in story circles and group reflection
Creating seasonal crafts with natural materials
Why Families Love the Fox Program
Nurtures curiosity, creativity, and self-confidence
Fosters healthy risk-taking, empathy, and problem-solving
Encourages meaningful peer relationships and social development
Builds a deep love and respect for nature and seasonal change
Provides a gentle, play-based foundation for school readiness
As the forest transforms and the air turns crisp, the Fox Program invites young children to grow alongside the land — learning to care for themselves, each other, and the world around them.