Our Story
Frontenac Forest School began with a simple belief: every child deserves to learn with joy, freedom, and belonging.
As a certified teacher and early childhood educator, I’ve supported diverse learners in classrooms, forest schools, and community programs. I’ve taught science, literacy, and French—and I’ve seen firsthand how children thrive when we honour their natural curiosity. But I also saw how traditional learning environments often left some kids behind.
So I stepped outside. Into the woods, into the water, and into a new way of learning.
Frontenac Forest School is rooted in the forest school philosophy: child-led, play-based, and grounded in the rhythms of nature. But our approach goes further. We welcome all children—neurodivergent, multilingual, sensitive, spirited, and everything in between.
Here, learning happens through loose parts play, storytelling under trees, STEM experiments in the mud, and French songs by the fire.
We also offer something rare: water-based confidence building. As a certified lifesaving and swim instructor, I help children develop safety skills and comfort in natural water settings—an essential life skill, especially in our lake-rich region.
We’re growing something meaningful on this land: trails, relationships, resilience. And we’re doing it gently—always with care for the environment and the community around us.
Whether your child is climbing logs, counting clouds, or reading by the water’s edge, they’ll be seen, supported, and celebrated.
We’re so glad you found us.
what is forest school?
Forest School is learning that happens outside, not in a regular classroom. Kids play, explore, and try things out for themselves.. They build forts, climb trees, dig in the dirt, and learn from nature—rain or shine.
Instead of sitting at desks, kids follow their own curiosity. Grown-ups are there to guide, not tell them what to do. There’s no rush or pressure—just time to play, learn, and grow at their own pace.
It helps kids build confidence, think for themselves, and handle real-world risks safely—like using tools or starting a fire with help. It’s good for all kinds of learners, especially those who struggle in regular school.
Forest School helps kids feel strong, curious, and connected to the land. It’s learning the old-fashioned way—by doing.
Learn more at the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada: https://childnature.ca.