Fall Sessions

offerred in Brighton, Cavan and Cobourg, Ontario

Autumn leaves in various colors including orange, red, yellow, and green.

Fall Into Learning

Session Length:
12 Weeks

Session Dates:
September 14 - December 4/2026

Location(s):
Brighton, Cavan & Cobourg 

Location Schedule:
Tuesdays & Thursdays (Brighton) Tuesdays & Thursdays (Cavan) Wednesdays & Fridays (Cobourg)

JOIN OUR 2026 FALL WAITLIST

2025 Fall Themes:

  • WEEK 1: Fall Festival & Equinox Celebration

    Alongside our new session beginning, so does a new season; fall. This week we will be fostering new connections and group dynamics while celebrating festively as we learn about and celebrate the Fall Equinox.

  • WEEK 2: Together on Turtle Island

    This week our newly formed groups will continue deepening in relationship with one another, as well as the land. For National Truth & Reconciliation Day we will engage in storytelling, activities and discussion that promote awareness, understanding and respect.

  • WEEK 3: Beaver Pond *Hands On* Study(Field Trip) 

    All program locations (Brighton, Cavan & Cobourg) will come together this week for an epic field trip to the Ganaraska Forest! This has become tradition and we are so excited to be guided through the Beaver Pond Study this time. Rumor has it that the fall is the BEST time for this program as pond life is at its peak!

  • WEEK 4: Natures Palette: Fall into Colour

    With the fall colours being in full force this week, we will immerse ourselves in the vibrant colours of fall, exploring nature’s palette through nature-inspired art and science focused discussions as we learn about ‘how and why’ this happens.

  • WEEK 5: Harvest Hooray: Abundance & Appreciation (Thanksgiving) 

    This has to be one of our favourite weeks of the year, nothing beats Thanksgiving in the forest! The vibe: fire roaring, food sharing, song singing, gratitude giving, heart warming… the most sacred and special moments will transpire and everyone is sure to leave this week feeling extra warm and fuzzy.

  • WEEK 6: Pumpkin Palooza (Field Trip)

    Another fall field trip tradition brings all our program locations (Brighton, Cavan & Cobourg) together for a festive day Vanderview Farms! Here we take on a themed corn maze, engage in festive activities, choose the perfect pumpkins for the following week and enjoy a large picnic and group games that deepen the cross-program connections made at the Ganaraska Forest in week 3!

  • WEEK 7: Ancestor Adventure: The Magic of Remembering (Samhain / Halloween)

    This week, we will celebrate Samhain to begin our day, an ancient Gaelic festival that invites us to honour our ancestors and the cycle of life. In the afternoon we will celebrate Halloween with pumpkin carving, a seed roast and costume dance party!

  • WEEK 8: Migration Marvels

    As winter nears, we will look through the lens of the many animals local to us and the journey they have ahead of them as they begin migrating south for the winter months.

  • WEEK 9: Fascinating Fires: Charcoal Pencils & Flame Inspired Creations

    As the cold sets in, the warmth of the fire will nourish us throughout our last weeks of the session. This week we will work together to collect and widdle sticks that our fire will then transform into charcoal pencils for our flame inspired creations.

  • WEEK 10: Campfire Shares: Storytelling & Cacao

    Another fire focused week, except this time we will be sharing stories and talent show performances in its presence along with a gratitude infused pot of cacao that we will make together over the fire.

  • WEEK 11: Winter Wonderland Preparedness & Hibernation

    In preparation for winter, we will explore the wonders of hibernation, learn about animal adaptations, and discover ways to cozy up and thrive during the colder months.. for us humans too!

  • WEEK 12: SNOW Much Fun! Session Closure & Celebration

    In reflection and celebration, we will wrap up our fall session with winter-themed fun, share reflections from our weeks together, and cherish the connections we've made through a day of child-led inspired activities and the sharing of handmade heart gifts… Secret Santa style!

Fall 2026 Themes Coming Soon

A person holding a children's book titled 'Breathe with Me' in front of a group of kids sitting on the ground in a fall forest with orange leaves. The book cover features a girl with curly hair and a smiling face.
Two young girls in a forest with fall leaves, carving pumpkins for Halloween, with pumpkin insides and seeds in bowls.
A woman and four children outdoors in a fall forest, dressed warmly in jackets and hats, enjoying drinks from mugs and sippy cups.
Children and adults outdoors in a forest, gathered around a campfire cooking and drinking hot beverages, dressed in warm clothing and hats.
A group of children and adults sitting on blankets in a forest clearing, participating in an outdoor activity or storytelling session, surrounded by tall trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Three children and a woman in winter clothing play on a fallen tree in a wooded area during the daytime, with two children standing on the tree and one sitting on it, while the woman supports and interacts with the children.
Three children climbing a tree outdoors in a forested area.
Three children and a dog climbing a large tree in a forest with green leaves and sunlight filtering through.
A young girl smiling happily while sitting outdoors in a wooded area, wearing glasses, a knitted beanie, a white fuzzy jacket, and reddish pants. She's holding a small object in her hands.
A young girl with long curly hair in a medieval-style costume holding a large autumn leaf above her head in a forest with fallen leaves and trees.
Young girl with a bandana smiling and holding a large handful of fallen autumn leaves, with other children and an adult in the background on a leaf-covered trail in a forest during fall.
Children engaging in outdoor painting activity at a forested campsite with trees, a wooden climbing wall, and a canopy overhead.
Children sitting around a campfire in a wooded outdoor setting, with a canvas tent in the background.
Child with glasses and a knit hat smiling, buried in fallen autumn leaves at the base of a large tree.
Two children, a girl and a boy, sitting on a picnic blanket in the woods, covered in dirt and mud, smiling and enjoying a snack of bread and cheese with a picnic lunch box in front of them.
Children and adults gathered around a campfire in a wooded area, some sitting on the ground and some standing, with backpacks and outdoor gear around them.
A young boy hugging a large tree in a forest during fall, wearing a blue dinosaur-themed jacket, black pants, gloves, and a gray dinosaur hat.
A young girl wearing a pink patterned jacket and a knit hat is outdoors in a wooded area, cutting a small tree branch with a saw.
A group of children and a woman sitting in a circle on a dry grassy field, playing a card game outdoors in daylight.
A girl wearing a purple jacket holding a clear plastic container with some insects inside, outdoors with a cloudy sky in the background.
A group of children hiking in a wooded forest, some sitting on rocks and others standing with backpacks, among trees and fallen leaves.
Three people are climbing and sitting in a tree surrounded by green leaves, with one person halfway up and two sitting on branches.
Three young girls kneeling on the ground in a wooded area with autumn leaves and pine branches arranged in a circle in front of them, wearing jackets and hats.
Person climbing a tree with red autumn leaves, wearing a pink sweater, black pants, and sneakers.
Three carved pumpkins sit on the ground behind a grill with pumpkin seeds in a cast iron skillet in an outdoor wooded autumn setting.
A girl with long hair wearing a striped dress holding out a bouquet of wildflowers in a forest.
Group of seven young children in a forest, sitting and standing on a large rock, smiling for the camera, with trees and green foliage in the background.
Group of children and a woman sitting in a forest, surrounded by trees, holding containers of food or snacks, with a makeshift shelter made of branches behind them, during a fall or winter day.
A young boy climbing and smiling on a large tree with orange leaves in a forest setting.

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than they seek” - John Muir