WILD CHILD is a FREE outdoor playgroup for families. We offer our WILD CHILD Outdoor Playgroup three times a week all year round.

WILD CHILD Outdoor Playgroup Schedule

Drop-in to one of our FREE weekly playgroups:

Wednesdays at 10am at Westminster Ponds (930 Western Counties Rd)
Thursdays at 10am at Westminster Ponds (930 Western Counties Rd)
Saturdays at 10am at the Medway Forest (1600 Attawandaron Rd)

Join us with your little ones as we head into the woods to enjoy free play in a natural setting. Let us demystify the risks of outdoor free play and increase your confidence and competence in providing child-led, inquiry-based opportunities for your children. We will meet no matter what the weather! Dress accordingly, and bring a snack - all of this physical activity and fresh air works up an appetite.

NOTE: There will be no playgroup on statutory holidays or the Saturdays of holiday weekends.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HEAL Report on WILD CHILD Outdoor Playgroup

More Outdoor Play Resources

A bird lands on an outstretched hand holding peanuts. The birds wings are extended and the bird is holding a peanut in its beak. — What’s that bird? Some tips for identifying birds we see regularly.

A child stands on a forested trail facing away from the camera. There are tall tree trunks on either side of the trail and the trail continues into the distance. — Find a new forested space to explore.

5 painted rocks sit in a ring on a wooden board walk. The rocks have images of a goose, a cardinal, a turtle, and a heron. — I found a rock! Learn more about these hidden painted rocks.

FREE Outdoor Play Resources to Download at Home

Printable ESA Scavenger hunts

Got a question not covered here? Email info@childreach.on.ca or call us at 519-434-3644.

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“I have fond memories of playing in the woods as a child and wanted to pass those on to my kids.”

— leah

“I have enjoyed meeting other families who value spending time outdoors. I also love the emphasis on risky play and child-led play too!”

— Sarah

Additional supports

are available to enhance the outdoor play experience for all families. Please contact info@childreach.on.ca for more information.

Partners & Supporters

Partnerships are at the heart of our WILD CHILD Outdoor Playgroup. Some of our partnerships involve collaboration with governments, universities and research institutions and other community groups. Others bring us together with corporate partners who are committed to building our success through fundraising and awareness. We also value the important contributions of philanthropic organizations that support our work through their granting.