Saplings Outdoor Program Ltd

Saplings Outdoor Program believes that nature is a child's best education. Fostering a child's sense of wonder for the great outdoors promotes lifelong learning and interest, inspirational, stimulating, and hands-on experiences manifest. The teacher is a resource to help children become aware of the important role nature plays in our lives. Forest programs and being out in nature develops appreciation for the natural world and our responsibilities related to its preservation.

Child care agency Saplings is a Nature based preschool school and school aged program in the lower mainland area. Saplings believes that nature is a child's best education. Fostering a child's sense of wonder for the great outdoors promotes lifelong learning and interest: inspirational, stimulating, and hands-on experiences manifest. The teacher is a resource to help children become aware of the important role nature plays in our lives. Being outdoors develops appreciation for the natural world and our responsibilities related to its preservation. At Saplings we adapt to the natural pace of the children, and allow them to explore their interests to the fullest.
Each day at Saplings is a little bit different. We allow the children’s imagination to guide our exploration and discoveries. Some of the nature based activities include fort and shelter making competitions, fairyhouse building, nature art, and even creating your own bow and arrow! We value the importance of a flexible program which provide children with plenty of free-time to explore their own interests and enjoy the wonders around them.
Child care agency

Saplings believes that nature is a child's best education. Fostering a child's sense of wonder for the great outdoors promotes lifelong learning and interest: inspirational, stimulating, and hands-on experiences manifest. The teacher is a resource to help children become aware of the important role nature plays in our lives. Being outdoors develops appreciation for the natural world and our responsibilities related to its preservation. At Saplings we adapt to the natural pace of the children, and allow them to explore their interests to the fullest.
Saplings is a Nature based preschool school and school aged program in the lower mainland area.
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
About Us
Saplings is a nature-based learning program rooted in the belief that children thrive when given the freedom to explore, play, and connect with the natural world. Founded in Vancouver, Saplings offers outdoor preschool, school-age care, and seasonal camps that take place entirely in local forests and parks. Our experienced educators support child-led learning through hands-on activities, storytelling, and seasonal exploration, encouraging creativity, resilience, and environmental stewardship. At Saplings, we aim to nurture confident, capable children who feel a deep sense of belonging in nature and within their communities.