Forest & Nature School Practitioners Course - Cumberland, ON

This outdoor, experiential Forest School Practitioners Course takes place in Cumberland, ON in partnership with MacSkimming Outdoor Educational Centre. Over five immersive days, participants will explore the principles and practices of Land-based education, learning how to facilitate child-led and play-based learning rooted in relationship with the Land.

After completing the in-person training, participants can choose to continue their journey with 12 months of coursework and online mentorship to become a certified Forest School Practitioner.

🗓️ Dates: March 28 & 29 + May 1 - 3
📍Location: MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre
💵 Cost: $2,499 per participant (Includes 40 hours of in-person training on the Land with experienced Facilitators) + 📖 Online Coursework & Certification (Optional): + $999 (includes one year of guided online mentorship)

Special Early Bird Cost for In-person Training: $1950
*Get early bird pricing before December 18, 2025. Regular rates take effect afterward.

If the cost of the online certification presents a barrier, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Y29ubmVjdCB8IGNoaWxkbmF0dXJlICEgY2E= to explore a more affordable option.

Registration Links:
Full: https://modern.childnature.ca/2026-cumberland-practitioners-course-registration-pif

Installments: https://modern.childnature.ca/2026-cumberland-practitioners-course-registration-pii

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