Located at Kemptville Campus, covering 630 acres of land of forests, wetlands, farmland, and a “village” of buildings, including the Kemptville Campus Greenhouses, Out to Play is offering four new programs!
Out to Play programs are based at the beautiful greenhouses and classroom, which offers a warm indoor space in winter, all-gender bathroom, parking and easy drop-off locations. The 360-acre forest comprises several forest stands, including mixed hardwood, conifer and maple plantations, with community sugar harvesting in the late winter and early spring.
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Open to children and their trusted adults, this is the first of three sessions over the Fall, Winter and Spring, with each session lasting for ten weeks.
Each day includes storytelling, circle time, a hike out, play with art, large loose parts, science investigations and periods of deep immersive play. Families will be able to connect with each other, and adventure out together with the support of an educator.
Spring and Fall programming will include mud kitchen play, loose parts in the forest and snacking out on the land. Winter program days will include winter sit spots, tea from the kelly kettle, and snowy outdoor play.
This program includes a dry and warm indoor space for changing clothes, diaper changes and storing bags.
All family program days will follow the pedagogy of the Forest and Nature School approach - child-centred, inquiry-driven, interest-led learning and connecting through play on the land.
The Family Program takes place from 12:30-3:00. Parking for the Kemptville Campus Greenhouse is beside the building with an extra lot across the laneway.
Families will receive a packing list for the days together including back-up clothing, snacks, lunch and water. Families receive a monthly newsletter and two invitations to Out to Play Family Gathering events. Join the Out to Play community!
Locations and Directions:
Address: 75 Campus Dr, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Distance:
35min South from Out to Play in Nepean/Kanata
09/12/2025, 09/19/2025, 09/26/2025, 10/03/2025, 10/10/2025, 10/17/2025, 10/24/2025, 10/31/2025, 11/07/2025, 11/14/2025
Maximum: 12
Registration starts on 04/27/2025 and ends on 11/07/2025.
"Nothing but excellent experiences with the staff and the location. We've watched our child become interested and confident in nature while remaining thoughtful and safe. The staff are caring and engaged." GC
Please contact Out to Play Inc if you have any questions.