Give your child a week of outdoor discovery, play, and hands-on learning in nature! We will be offering 5-day programs for youth designed for ages 4-12 all summer long throughout July and August 2026. Youth get to experience the bounty and beauty of the summer time in specialty programs tailored to their interests. Bushcraft skills, navigational skills, plant identification, foraging, building, music, nature connection, tree climbing, hammock time, and free play will be things they can look forward to during our summer programming.
July & August 2026 Programs at Turkey Tails
What you can expect:
Daily forest play and guided exploration: games, trail walks, and habitat discovery.
Bushcraft skills: shelter-building, safe tool use (aged-appropriate), wildlife observation, and plant ID.
Creative, sensory activities: natural arts and crafts, storytelling, and music with found objects.
Free play and social skills: unstructured time to develop independence, cooperation, and confidence.
Petite Rivière Summer Program
Amongst a beautiful pine and oak stand at our main site on Mount Pleasant Road, we are offering five 5-day sessions for age groups 4-7 and 8-12. Please see our registration form by clicking the link below for dates for each age category and more details.
Dayspring Summer Program
We are happy to offer our first program at the Miller Point Peace Park just outside of Bridgewater in Dayspring. Located along the Pijinuiskaq (LaHave River), the park offers gorgeous old growth hemlock, white pine, and red pine stands with 5km of trails and facilities. We are offering two 5-day sessions for 4-7 year-olds and 8-12 year-olds. Please see our registration form by clicking the link below for dates for each age category and more details.
Session Details
Drop-off at 9:00 AM, pick-up at 4:00 PM Monday-Friday
Locations:
Capacity: 12 children per session
Staff: 3 trained forest school leaders, first-aid certified, Vulnerable Sector background checks
Younger aged children must be potty-trained
Outhouses and Porta Potties for bathroom facilities
Health & Safety
Daily Outdoor Risk Assessments
4:1 Participant: Staff Ratio
Emergency plans and on-site first aid kits; staff trained in first aid and CPR
Hand-washing stations
What to bring (see Parent Handbook for more detailed description)
Weather-appropriate layered clothing and closed-toe shoes
Waterproof jacket and extra change of clothes
Packed lunch and two snacks (nut-free policy enforced)
Water bottle, sunscreen applied at home, and hat
Optional: small backpack, sun protection supplies, comfort item for younger children
Fees & Registration
One-week session fee of $350.00 per child
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis; weekly capacity limits apply
Deposit and cancellation/refund policy explained during sign-up
We are offering payment options in the payment link in the Registration Form to help subsidize fees for families who face barriers to access this program (Solidarity Fund option), as well as an option to help cover PayPal fees incurred upon Turkey Tails.
Inclusion & Access
We aim to welcome children of varied abilities. Please indicate any special needs, medical conditions, or support requirements at registration so we can plan supports or discuss accommodations. The trails at Miller Point Peace Park are all level, smooth, and accessible to walkers, strollers, and wheelchairs.
If registration fees are a barrier for your child to participate, please ask us about municipal and other types of subsidies that are available to apply for.