Summer Forest Academy Application

Forest Academy is a home school outdoor enrichment program for children ages 3-8 years and a caregiver (younger siblings are also welcome). It runs in a seasonal session on Wednesdays with Miss Chelsea, with the summer session running July 1 - August 19. Program will run 10am - 1pm at the Pratt Preserve in Canton with the occasional field trip.

A loose schedule will look as follows:

10am arrive and free play

10:15-11:15 am lesson of the day

11:15-11:45am snack

11:45-1pm hike

Our goal is to build a community of like minded, outdoorsy families who love to learn, explore, play and create!

Snack Time - We will be preparing and enjoying a snack each week all together. Students will be responsible for cutting, mixing, mashing, whatever our snack may require. They will also be responsible for cleaning up after themselves. We will have a no single use plastic policy so all plates/cups/utensils will need to be cleaned after snack time. Snacks will be whole food based. No outside snacks are allowed.

Lesson of the Day - Miss Sam, Miss. Chelsea, parents of students, along with local artists, craftsmen, biologists, business owners, etc. will come to the academy each week to do a lesson on their skills. This does NOT have to be nature related but will be encouraged to abide by our environmentally friendly goals. Parents who teach will not have to pay for class that week or any associated costs with their lesson.

Cost: students aged 3 and up - $320

For any younger siblings, you have the option to pay for them or not. If you choose to pay, they will be treated like any other student - IE will be involved in snack, activities, experiments, crafts, etc. If you choose not to pay, they will just be along for the ride. There may be a fee for siblings for field trips.

All accepted Forest Academy Families will also be required to become 'members' of the Canton Land Trust. This is $50 annually. There will be a link in the acceptance email to fill out.

First name

Last name

What is/are your child(ren's) name(s) and age(s)?

Who will be accompanying them and what is the best contact phone number?

What town do you live in?

Are you homeschooling or planning on doing so?

Yes

Undecided

Are you and your child okay using the bathroom outside? There is no bathroom on site.

Yes

We haven't before, but are happy to try

Are you interested in teaching a lesson this session and what are your topic ideas?

Do you or your child have any allergies? Do you carry an epi pen?

Do you understand that class will be held 100% outdoors? There will be a certain amount of 'risky play' that is allowed and encouraged including climbing rocks and trees and exploring streams.

Yes

Do you understand that children will be preparing snack and occasionally using a chopper that has the potential to cut skin?

Yes

Do you understand that unless allergies are present, there are no snacks allowed aside from the community snack during class time.

Yes

Do you understand that you and your child will likely get messy and/or wet and/or dirty at every class.

Yes

Are there any medical concerns that may affect you or your child's ability to participate in outdoor activities?

Is there anything I should be aware of that may help me connect with your child?

Do you understand that upon receiving an acceptance email from littleexplorersinct@gmail.com you will have 72 hours to send payment for the session or reach out if other arrangements need to be made.

Yes