Early Years Programs at the Surrey Nature Centre

Nature Wonders fieldtrips

Bring your preschool group on a nature adventure. Our leaders will guide them through stories, games, a nature walk and self-directed nature play stations. Held outside; rain or shine. 90-minute session, 30 students maximum ($111.55).
 

Spring 2024

Caregiver and Tot - Nature Exploration and Play

 $59.60 per series (8 sessions)

Led by one of our experienced program leaders, you and your tot (1-5 years old) will explore, play and create using natural materials and loose parts. Each 90-minute session will have a different theme including:

• stacking and sorting
• tool-play
• filling and spilling
• mud kitchen
• climbing

Each series runs Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:30 - 11am) for four consecutive weeks. Sessions will be held outdoors (indoor space available during inclement weather); caregiver participation is required.

May 28 - June 20 (Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9:30 - 11am) - 368931
 

Tot-only - Nature Exploration and Play 

 $107.20 per series (8 sessions)

Led by a program leader, children will explore, create and play during this 8-part, outdoor series. Each 90-minute session will include activities such as nature walks, imaginative play, fort building, climbing, and tool-play.

Children must be 3-5 years old at start of the program and potty trained. 

May 28 - June 20 (Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1 - 2:30pm) - 368935
May 29 - June 21 (Wednesdays and Fridays; 9:30 - 11am) - 368936

Register through your Recreation account or by calling 604-502-6065.

Coming Summer 2024

Mini Explorers (caregiver participation required)

 $35.65 per series (8 sessions - 30 minutes each)

Explore nature, listen to stories, and sing songs with your little one. Sessions will be held outdoors (indoor space available if it's too wet).
* For infants 0-18 months.
 

Forest Friends (caregiver participation required)

 $47.55 per series (8 sessions - 60 minutes each)

Explore, play and create with your child using natural materials and loose parts. Each session will have a different theme including stacking and sorting, mud kitchen and tool-play. Sessions will be held outdoors (indoor space available if it's too wet).
* For children 18 - 36 months.
 

Nature Exploration and Play (tot-only)

 $107.20 per series (8 sessions - 90 minutes each)

Led by a program leader, children will explore, create and play during this 8-part, outdoor series. Each 90-minute session will include activities such as nature walks, imaginative play, fort building, climbing, and tool-play.
* for children 3-5 years olds; must be potty trained.