Question 1

What is the Nature Immersion Program?

Accepted Answer

Learning with the Land is an outdoor program for kids aged between 4 years to 9 years old.

We are located at folks and the rocks site through the year.
However our summer camp will be at North Of 60, on the highway to Bechoko. ( around 10-15 min from Yellowknife)

Question 2

What should my child bring?

Accepted Answer

Children are required to bring their own meals for the day, including a reusable water bottle that can withstand a few drops on the rocks! Sunscreen, bug spray, a hat and at least one change of clothes (and shoes if it is wet out) are highly encouraged. Please keep in mind we will be spending our days outside in almost all weather. Please have your child’s name written on all of their gear.

During winter months, please send kids with the following:
- Face coverings (balaclava)
- Neck warmers
- Multiple pairs of insulated mitts (not gloves)
- Multiple pairs of wool socks
- Dress child in base layer, fleece layer, and snowsuit
- Warm hat that protects ears and forehead
- Insulated boots (bogs and muck boots aren't sufficient below -5 for whole day use; they hold moisture and feet get cold quickly!)

Question 3

What type of training does the staff have?

Accepted Answer

After relocating from France to Canada's North, Amandine Galiussi swiftly became a pillar in the Yellowknife community, thanks to her innovative ideas and passion for early childhood education. Her "Learning with the Land" program emphasizes the importance of outdoor physical activity and practical problem-solving for comprehensive child development. Amandine integrates nature into daily learning, with regular woodland walks, seasonally themed interactive games, and activities like visiting farms or engaging with Aboriginal Elders. She believes in fostering a community spirit, involving parents in projects ranging from bird feeder construction to toy collection drives for local hospitals, ensuring children understand values like sharing and cooperation.

Amandine has a certificate of Early Childhood education, a Bachelor in Nursing and a Forest School Practitionner certificate.

Question 4

What kinds of activities do you do?

Accepted Answer

Children engage with nature in a variety of ways including nature hikes, plant, insect, fungus identification, fort building, forest games, mud kitchens, tool use, nature crafts and so much more! Learn more about the program, HERE

Question 5

Is there a refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Check out our Refund Policy page, HERE to learn more about our Refund Policy.

Question 6

What ages can attend?

Accepted Answer

We happily accept explorers ages 4 through 9! Your child must be 4 at the time of attending in addition to being independent at using the washroom and no longer requiring a nap. We understand that all children have diverse needs and develop at their own pace, so if your child is ready at 4 send them! But if you think they would be more successful if you wait a year, we don't plan on going anywhere and we will happily accept them then.

Question 7

When does the summer camp run?

Accepted Answer

Learning with the Land Tuesdays operates from 9AM to 3:00 PM.
PD Day Programs operate 8:45 AM to 4 PM
​Summer Camp operate from 8:45 AM to 4:15 PM

Over-time fee:
A late fee equal to $20 per child shall be incurred at 5-minute intervals for pick-ups later than 5 minutes past the end times Read more about program details HERE

Question 8

Do I have to sign up for the whole summer program?

Accepted Answer

Nope! You can pick and choose your weeks on our registration page to match whatever summer plans or schedule you desire.  Weekly cost is $380  you will see a total when you check out for all the weeks you've chosen.

Question 9

What are your hours for March Break?

Accepted Answer

Our March break camp is located at our tent frame site at Folks and the Rocks site. Our hours are 9am to 4pm . These hours are slightly shorter than summer camp hours due to colder temperatures.

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