Winter Break runs from Dec 19th-Jan 6th
Powell River Yearlong Programs
Fianna offers yearlong nature-based mentorship in the 8-Shields model for education.
Kids will learn: responsible harvesting, medicinal and food plants, natural materials, wild crafting, navigation, tracking and stalking, bird language, ancestral heritage and local ecology.
With strong core routines of gratitude, circle sharing, singing, storytelling, inquiring, mindful “sit spots”, and mentoring of each other, they will experience and incorporate a nature-connected community-minded culture, grounded in relationships of respect and reciprocity.
// Seedlings //
// Wayfinders //
// Wayfinders //
Ages 4-6
Nature and the children’s interests will guide our days as we explore the forest and coastline and attune to seasonal changes. Children are encouraged to experience and express their knowledge through diverse activities including story, song, dance, and crafts. As they experience their gifts in a natural setting, they will be gaining an awareness of respect for self, others, materials, and the environment. Empathy and social-emotional skill development is promoted through everyday encounters with each other.
Where:
Willingdon Beach
Day and Time:
Every Thurs
Sept 22, 2022 - Jun 4, 2023
10am-2pm
Ages:
4-6
Cost:
$1024 (for 32 sessions)
// Wayfinders //
// Wayfinders //
// Wayfinders //
Ages 7-10
This program establishes a strong foundation in nature connection and naturalist skills. We balance our time between engaged learning and free play that develops the social-emotional capacity of kids. Skill development and an awareness of the natural world, strengthens our sense of community and our empathy for the land. Each day will bring a specific focus, while also allowing for the land, and the passion of the kids, to guide us.
Where:
Willingdon Beach
Day and Time:
Every Friday
Sept 23, 2022 - Jun 5, 2023
10am-3pm
Ages:
7-10
Cost:
$1450 (for 32 sessions)
// Adv Wayfinders //
// Monthly Farm School //
// Monthly Farm School //
Ages 8-12
Advanced Wayfinders is for kids who have been in our programs for at least one year and are ready for advanced focus on skills. We will spend more time on the core routines of nature connection and the skills that create competency in the wilderness. This program is for kids who have a passion for learning about the natural world and have the capacity to engage in extended projects.
Where:
Willingdon Beach
Day and Time:
Every Mon
Sept 19, 2022 - Jun 1, 2023
10am-3pm
Ages:
8-12
Cost:
$1450 (for 32 sessions)
// Monthly Farm School //
// Monthly Farm School //
// Monthly Farm School //
Ages 7-10
This program combines nature education and permaculture in an hands on, dynamic program. We focus on the relationships and seasonal cycles connecting life in the forest with life on the farm. Kids will learn about wild plants and animals, foraging, shelter making and tracking in the forest; complemented by hands on experience with soil production, seed tending, food harvesting, animal husbandry and other seasonal activities on the farm.
Where:
Day and Time:
Once a month on Saturdays
10am-3pm
Ages:
7-10
Cost:
$500 (for 10 sessions)
THIS PROGRAM IS ON HOLD