Winter Forest School

Our winter forest school runs from 9am – 4pm. Please select the days for which you would like to register your child(ren)

If a day’s program must be cancelled due to educator illness, a full refund for the day will be issued. Norfolk Forest School will make every effort to notify parents (by email, telephone, text, and Class DoJo) as soon as possible so alternate arrangements for their child can be made.

Attendance Policy (sick/flex days)
Norfolk Forest School understands that there will be days that a child may not be able to participate in forest school due to illness or other commitments. To accommodate for such circumstances, each registered participant is entitled up to 3 sick days/term in which the daily fee will be waived. Once a participant has reached the 3 sick days, the regular daily fee will apply.

If a child attends 3 days a week they are eligible for 1 sick day, if a child attends 2 days a week they are eligible for 2 sick day2, if a child attends 3 or more days a week they are eligible for 3 sick days.

NOTE: Sick/flex days are not transferable to subsequent terms.

If a child is absent for any other reason refunds will not be issued for days absent.

In the case that a child must withdraw from the Norfolk Forest School program for a legitimate reason (health, moving away, etc.), a 50% refund for remaining unused days will be issued.

While the focus of our programming is on fun and learning, there are some behavioural expectations for students to ensure everyone receives an enjoyable experience.

To ensure the safety of all Norfolk Forest School program participants: physical violence, harassment, bullying or foul language will not be tolerated. Parents/guardians will be notified if their child’s behaviour is inappropriate. If such inappropriate behaviour continues, NCEE reserves the right to remove the child from the Program and to refuse any further participation. No money will be refunded.

If a student is not enjoying the Program, is not able to participate in a collegial and friendly manner, or is not willing to behave in a way that means other students are impacted by their behaviour, the parents will be notified. Every attempt will be made to keep a participant in the Forest School but, should the behaviour continue, NCEE reserves the right to remove the student from the Norfolk Forest School.

Definitions of inappropriate behaviour and unsafe behaviour are defined in NCEE’s policies and handbook, which is available on request.

I, the undersigned Parent / Guardian of

do hereby consent to her/his participation in the Eco-Explorer Summer Day Camp. I understand that the camp occurs in a mainly outdoor environment. I understand all program daily commencement and completion times. I also understand that I must be timely in my drop off and pick-up of my child.

I am aware that there are potential risks and hazards associated with my child’s participation in NCEE programs. I understand that the hazards include, but are not limited to:

Outdoor Environment: Navigation in unfamiliar territory; slips, trips or falls; trees and other natural objects.

Allergic Reactions: allergic reactions resulting from contact with cultivated or wild plants; food or drinks; spider, tick or insect bites.

Physical Activities: bumps, collisions, falling, tripping, bruises, broken bones, sprains, eye injuries; failure to play safely within one’s own ability.

Weather: changing weather conditions; wet weather; snowy weather; the effects of heat or strong sunlight.

Other Hazards: the possibility that my child, or others do not heed safety instructions or restrictions given to them.

I acknowledge that accidents may occur during my child’s participation in NCEE programs and can occur without fault on either the part of my child or NCEE staff. I am aware that NCEE will take all necessary safety precautions and will attempt to minimize any risks associated with program activities. Accidents however, may cause loss of personal property, injury or even death.

I understand that my child is expected to be respectful and considerate to other participants and NCEE staff, and must adhere to the rules with regard to student behaviour as set out above. I further understand that inappropriate behaviour on the part of my child may result in her/his removal from Norfolk Forest School and that I will not receive any refund of fees.

To ensure the safety of all summer camp program participants: physical violence, harassment, bullying or foul language will not be tolerated. Parents/guardians will be notified if their child’s behaviour is inappropriate. If such inappropriate behaviour continues, NCEE reserves the right to remove the child from the Program and to refuse any further participation. No money will be refunded.

I understand that my child will be solely responsible for her/his personal property and effects during Norfolk Forest School and acknowledge that it is recommended that valuable items are not brought on to the property.

I release Nature’s Calling Environmental Education and their staff / volunteers from any claim arising from such risks.

If at any time emergency medical treatment is necessary for my child, I give consent for treatment to be given. Every effort will be made to contact parent/ guardian(s) and/or emergency contacts.

Note: In the event of a serious illness or injury, your child will be sent to Simcoe General Hospital.

I consent to my child’s photo being taken using photograph or video. I further understand and authorize that pictures taken at camp may be used for promotion (i.e. social media, print media, NCEE publications and website, and other forms for advertising and promotion). I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product or advertising or other copies that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which they may be applied. I understand that this material remains the property of Nature’s Calling Environmental Education.