Our program begins each day with free play in our outdoor classroom from drop-off (beginning at 7:45am) until snack, followed by a group outdoor adventure until lunch at 12:00.  After lunch will be a rest period for indoor naps or quiet activities from 12:45-2:45pm, followed by an afternoon snack, then outdoor free play from 3:15-4:40pm.  Along with the benefits of time in nature, children will also be learning curriculum content as recommended by the Ministry of Education for the early years. This is an unlicensed child care program and thus will have a maximum of 5 participants per day.
            Cost:$45/day, payable at the beginning of each month through our online store, e-transfer to info@natureandyou.org, or cheque to Nature and You.
            Location:  584 Cedar Heights Rd., North Bay, ON
            Operating Times:  Drop off/pickup is 7:45am-4:45pm, main program runs 9:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday.  We will not be operating on major holidays, or between Christmas and New Years Day.  

Monthly Newsletters 2019-2020

Newsletters September-June 2018-19

Benefits of Outdoor Play

 All people, but especially children, thrive and develop optimally when they are allowed regular opportunities for unstructured free play and exploration in a natural setting. Children who spend time in the outdoors experience numerous benefits including greater knowledge and understanding of the world around them, improved attitude and self-perception, improved communication and teamwork skills, and improved health and fitness.  
          

Outdoor Activities

Our child-focused program follows children's interests as we navigate our site and some of the surrounding gems nearby. Activities may range from catching frogs on the edge of a tiny pond, to building houses with sticks, to rolling in the mud, to sliding down snow piles in the winter.  All of our activities will enhance your child's physical, cognitive, and emotional development, while keeping them challenged and engaged.

Cozy Indoor Space

As we are a full day child care program, we do have a clean, cosy, and comfortable indoor space for lunch, snacks, and quiet/nap time.  Our indoor space provides numerous learning opportunities including reading, loose parts play, and artistic expression.  We will also use this space in the even of extreme weather situations where outdoor time may be more limited.