Earth Explorers
Nature immersion programs for children
A deep connection to nature develops a deep connection to God by reflecting on His signs. In our nature immersion programs, our Earth Explorers develop a knowledge of the natural world along with outdoor survival and crafting skills. There is an emphasis on caring and stewardship of the earth through hands-on immersion. When children can touch and interact fully with nature, they develop a love for it and a desire to protect it for the future. Our programs take place in a beautiful outdoor setting with forest, hills, rivers and valleys. Through time spent engaging with nature in a variety of terrains and weather conditions, children build resilience, confidence, foresight and wisdom to face life's challenges. Led by their own curiosity, questioning and exploration, learning is natural and FUN!
Earth Explorers
A weekly naure immersion program for children
Ages: 5 to 13
Days: Thursdays
Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: Burlington, ON
Our programs maintain a 1:5 adult to child ratio.
In our Earth Explorers programs, children engage in a mix of the following activities, with an Islamic perspective:
Outdoor Survival Skills: Fire making, woodcraft, shelter building, animal tracking, cordage (rope making)
Bushcraft Projects: Knife/saw/axe skills, knots & lashing
Winter Science: Winter weather, snow & ice, animal adaptations
Nature Journaling and Nature Art
Literacy in Nature: Storytelling, songs, poetry, drama
Reflection: Mindful sit spots, outdoor salah, Quranic reflections
Games: Team-building games, agility games, rope games, senses games
Free play: in the forest and creek
Cubs Parent and Tot
A weekly nature immersion program for toddlers and their caregivers
Ages: 2 to 4 with a parent or caregiver
Days: Mondays or Thursdays
Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: Burlington, ON
In this nature immersion program, our Cubs engage in a mix of outdoor arts and crafts, science explorations, sensory play, group games, songs, storytelling and drama. Through time spent engaging with nature in a variety of terrains and weather conditions, young children build resilience, confidence, and comfort with the outdoors. When children can interact fully with nature, with all their senses, they develop a love for it and a desire to protect it for the future. Led by their own curiosity, questioning and exploration, learning is natural and FUN!
TrailBlazers
A weekly nature immersion program for teens
Ages: 13 to 17
Days: Mondays
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Location: Burlington, ON
A deep connection to nature develops a deep connection to God by reflecting on His signs. In this nature immersion program, our Trailblazers develop a knowledge of the natural world along with outdoor survival and crafting skills. Youth will practice fire building, shelter building, knife/axe/saw skills and lashing through various bushcraft projects. They will hike through our beautiful forest and riverside trails and observe the plants and animals in the area. They will develop a sense of community through team-building games and discussions, a quiet mind through creative crafting and mindfulness activities, and a connection to Allah through Quranic reflections. There is an emphasis on caring and stewardship of the earth. Through time spent engaging with nature in a variety of terrains and weather conditions, youth build resilience, confidence, foresight and wisdom to face life's challenges.
Earth Explorers Summer Camp
Our Earth Explorers will Immerse themselves in nature through hiking, games, animal and plant studies, nature reflections, forest and creek exploration and more!
Ages: 5-9 years old
Date: Mondays, July 22nd to Aug 12th 2024
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Burlington, ON