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Hudson Forest Play

Where Nature is the Classroom.

Empowering children ages 2–12 through child-led play, forest exploration, and community-rooted learning in the heart of Hudson, Quebec.

Spring Registration for Hudson Forest Play is Open!

Hudson Summer Day Camp Registration for Hudson Residents opens April 1st!

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What's New?

Spring & Summer 2026 Updates

  • Summer Camp 2026: Join us from June 22 to August 14 for an 8-week immersion in partnership with the Town of Hudson.

  • Global Adventure: As our founders transition to ICS Addis Ababa, our dedicated local team continues to lead our Hudson programs with the same passion and joy.

Our Values

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Respect

Self, others and the environment

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Joy

Experience joyful learning

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Community

A sense of belonging

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Play: Let's have fun!

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Explore: Respecting Earth's treasures 

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Learn: Play-based, child-led inquiry

Spring 2026 Registration is OPEN!

Three Program Choices:

Little ones, ages 2-6  

Big Kid Adventure, ages 7-12

PED Days, 5-12

New Research about Forest Schooling!

Daycares in Finland Built a 'Forest', And It Changed Kids' Immune Systems. Published in Science Advances, Vol.6

The Canadian Forest School Movement

Published in 2013 

LEARNing Landscapes, Vol.7

CNAC Podcasts

Listen to some of the interviews provided by Child & Nature Alliance Canada

Head, Heart and Hands Approach to Outdoor Learning

What is Forest and Nature School? Forest and Nature School Canada (2014)

Thrive Outside

An online resource hub created by CNAC to support parents, caregivers, and educators in bringing children outdoors.

Connect

Our Meeting Place: 

Sandy Beach Park

394 Rue Main, Hudson, QC J0P 1H0

Le Nichoir

637 Rue Main, Hudson, QC J0P 1H0

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