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Hudson Forest Play

Where Nature is the Classroom.

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Empowering children ages 3–12 through child-led play, forest exploration,
and community-rooted learning in the heart of Hudson, Quebec.

 

Fall Registration for Hudson Forest Play is Open!

Home: Welcome

What Is Forest Play?

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PLAY

Freedom to Play, Create & Follow Your Curiosity

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EXPLORE

Wander, Wonder & Build a Connection

& Respect for Nature

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LEARN

Through Play Based Child-Led Inquiry, Build Confidence, Independence, Creativity & Skills For Life.

What Parents Say

"As a parent of a newly turned four-year-old, I cannot imagine not being a part of this group.
His language, emotional boundaries and cognitive behaviour have developed tremendously! They are always so attentive and really guide each child to be their best selves. He has learned so much in the year he has attended and is always asking how many days before he gets to go back. He comes home filled with confidence, love and knowledge and is always teaching us something! We are so lucky to have found this group and are looking forward to many more years of forest play."

- Chelsea Lefebvre

Fall 2026 Registration is OPEN!

Three Program Choices:

Little ones, ages 3-6  

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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