Early Years Programs at the Surrey Nature Centre
Spark a sense of wonder in your child as they explore nature at Green Timbers Park.
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.