Tuesday Owls

The Out to Play Centre is at Beetbox Farm. It was on this organic people-oriented farm that the magic was first stirred up to become the community that is Out to Play.

Easily accessed from downtown Ottawa, Nepean, Barrhaven and Kanata, Beetbox Farm is surrounded by public land and the Shirley’s Bay Trail Network. At the Out to Play Centre children play in meadows, orchards, forests and along the shoreline of the Kitchissippi River. The farm experience at the Out to Play Centre is unique, where children might gather vegetables from the gardens, feed the chickens or say hello to Fiona, the goat. 

The shelters at the Out to Play Centre are large canvas wall-tents and a cabin. In the winter they’re cosy and heated by woodstoves.

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For children 2.5-4 years, the Owl program offers an introductory independent Forest and Nature program for preschool-age children. From 9am-12pm children are supported by kind and thoughtful ECE's in active, outdoor play, daily hikes, circle time and story. Exploration takes place in the fields, forest and farm and your children are guaranteed to get dirty!

Children are required to be independently toileting, and willing to use the potty or outhouse. Flexible drop-offs are supported as we are aware that children are still learning how to navigate saying goodbye for a few hours.

Families receive a small packing list for the mornings together including back-up clothing, snacks and water. Families receive a monthly newsletter and two invitations to Out to Play Family Gathering events. Join the Out to Play community!

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This program takes place from 9:00-12:00 on Tuesdays from September 9 to June 16 at the Out to Play Centre. There are 37 program days and two Saturday Family Gathering Days on October 25 and May 23.

There is no program on December 23, December 30, January 6, and March 17 for seasonal breaks and one staff training Day.