The March Risky Play workshop has been postponed due to COVID -19. Please check back to a new date!

The Canadian Ecology Centre, in partnership with The Children and Nature Alliance of Canada, is pleased to be offering a 2-day (16 hour) informative and experiential “Risky Play Workshop”.

“This outdoor, experiential workshop explores the importance of risky play in childhood development, learning, and health. Participants will examine play types in both educational and recreational settings, and will explore how to support children engaging in risky play while still fulfilling the duty of care, for example, as an educator and/or care provider. Participants will also learn how to develop and conduct risk/benefit assessments, how to include children in the assessment and management of risk, and will examine how all of these risk assessments can be done within their own specific educational or recreational settings.” – Child and Nature Alliance of Canada website

If you teach or work with young and elementary-aged children and are looking for more ways to bring your classes or groups outside, in a form that encourages play-based and inquiry learning, this professional development opportunity is for you!

To register, call the Canadian Ecology Centre at 705 744 1715 ext. 0 or email education@canadianecology.ca. Spaces are limited to 20 participants, so register soon to confirm your spot! For more information on our accommodations, check out www.canadianecology.ca/cabin-rentals.

* University or college student discount: $50 per person
* If you have a group of 5 or more, please contact us for a discount if you are interested in our shared bunkhouse accommodations

Please visit http://childnature.ca/forest-school-canada/ to learn more about CNAC and Forest Schools Canada.

Please contact us if you have any special dietary needs or questions. Looking forward to seeing you at the workshop!