Saskatoon
TimberNook is a nature-based program that is designed to be a sensory rich play experience that restores the mind and body. TimberNook inspires change in children through the natural environment and child driven free play. Children have an unhurried opportunity to explore and immerse themselves in deep meaningful play using the worldwide curriculum. Our location is 15 min east of Saskatoon and the rolling prairies hills and forest are the backdrop for this grand play.
Overview
TimberNook Saskatoon is a true private prairie oasis on 160 acres. You enter through the “sister trees” and follow a winding path into the bluff of poplar trees to “the clearing” where our campfire is located. Our location has many other enchanted spots such the hidden hollows, the willows, a mud pit, a gentle seasonal stream, and lots of open rolling hills of natural prairie grasslands. We provide the props and initial inspiration, and the children use their imaginations and creativity to create experiences they will never forget. Come play the TimberNook way!
TimberNook Saskatoon
Fall Tiny Ones Programs
Thursday am sessions- Sep 1 to Oct 6 9:30 - 11:30 am Ages: 1 to 5 Friday pm sessions- Sep 9 to Oct 14 12:30 - 2:30 pm Ages: 1 to 5Tree Babies
SIGN UP HERE! Tree Babies is 100% outdoor sessions facilitated by an OT with training in maternal health.School Aged Day Camps
TN Saturday, September 17: 9 am to 3 pm Ages: 4 to 10 School's Out- Friday, Sept 30: 9 am to 3 pm Ages: 4 to 10 School's Out- Friday, Oct 7: 9 am to 3 pm Ages: 4 to 10 TN Saturday, October 15: 9 am to 3 pm Ages: 4 to 10 School's Out- Monday, Nov 14: 9 am to 3 pm Ages: 4 to 10 TN Saturday- November 19: 9 am to 3 pm Ages: 4 to 102023 Spring
Spring registration opens in 20232023 Summer Programs
Summer Camps registration opens February 2023Year Round Programs
Little Wild Ones- Sep 12 - May 25 9 am - 3 pm Ages: 4 - 8 Explorers Preschool Sep 12 - May 26 Ages: 2.5 - 5Professional Development
Outdoor Excursions- Inspire Outdoor Play and What is TimberNookField Trips
Experience outdoor learning and skill development through play at TimberNook Saskatoon- NOTE: Programs may differ slightly from the program description listed below. Please click on the tab to explore more information for the correct program description.
Your Certified Provider:
Crystal Itterman / Shelley Bettker
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 306-227-4325
Available Programs
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Late Fall Tiny Ones Thursdays
Ages: 1 - 4
Dates: Oct 13 - Oct 27
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Capacity: 15
Price: $75.00 per child
Overview:
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive weekly ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Fall 2022 Thurday AM- Tiny Ones – TimberNook Saskatoon
Ages: 1 - 5
Dates: Sep 1 - Oct 6
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Price: $150.00 per child
Overview:
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive weekly ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
TimberNook Saskatoon- Saturday, Sept 17
Ages: 4 - 10
Dates: Sep 17
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price: $60.00 per child
Overview:
Our popular forest program engages children in outdoor play and learning during fall, winter, and spring months. Children will enjoy bringing stories to life, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering grand-scale play experiences, and so much more. Forest programming has never been more fun! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
TimberNook Saskatoon- Friday, Sept 30
Ages: 4 - 10
Dates: Sep 30
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 18
Price: $60.00 per child
Overview:
Our popular forest program engages children in outdoor play and learning during fall, winter, and spring months. Children will enjoy bringing stories to life, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering grand-scale play experiences, and so much more. Forest programming has never been more fun! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
TimberNook Saskatoon-Friday Oct 7
Ages: 4 - 10
Dates: Oct 7
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 18
Price: $60.00 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
TimberNook Saskatoon-Saturday, October 15
Ages: 4 - 10
Dates: Oct 15
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 18
Price: $60.00 per child
Overview:
Our popular forest program engages children in outdoor play and learning during fall, winter, and spring months. Children will enjoy bringing stories to life, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering grand-scale play experiences, and so much more. Forest programming has never been more fun! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
TimberNook Saskatoon-Monday, Nov 14
Ages: 4 - 9
Dates: Nov 14
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 17
Price: $60.00 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
TimberNook Saskatoon- Saturday, Nov 19
Ages: 4 - 10
Dates: Nov 19
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 18
Price: $60.00 per child
Overview:
Our popular forest program engages children in outdoor play and learning during fall, winter, and spring months. Children will enjoy bringing stories to life, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering grand-scale play experiences, and so much more. Forest programming has never been more fun! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Taste of Tiny Ones – TimberNook Saskatoon
Ages: 1 - 5
Dates: Jun 16 - Jun 23
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Price: $50.00 per child
Overview:
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive weekly ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Tiny Ones – May Fridays AM- TimberNook Saskatoon
Ages: 1 - 5
Dates: May 6 - May 27
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Capacity: 15
Price: $100.00 per child
Overview:
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive weekly ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Tiny Ones – June Fridays AM- TimberNook Saskatoon
Ages: 1 - 5
Dates: Jun 3 - Jun 24
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Capacity: 15
Price: $100.00 per child
Overview:
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive weekly ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Tiny Ones -Summer- TimberNook Saskatoon
Ages: 1 - 5
Dates: Jun 27 - Jun 29
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Capacity: 14
Price: $90.00 per child
Overview:
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive weekly ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Storybook-July 4 to 8- TimberNook Saskatoon
Ages: 4 - 10
Dates: Jul 4 - Jul 8
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Capacity: 18
Price: $250.00 per child
Overview:
One of most popular programs, young children “live and breathe” stories out in the wild. With the turn of each day, comes a new story and adventure for the children to recreate with friends! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Friends in the Wild- July 11 to 15- TimberNook Saskatoon
Ages: 4 - 10
Dates: Jul 11 - Jul 15
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: $250.00 per child
Overview:
During this program, your child will bring a stuffed animal from home to share in their outdoor play adventures. Children will have the opportunity to create handcrafted items for their special stuffed friend and bring them along for imaginative, sensational journeys. This week will inspire hours of creative play! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Going Wild- July 25 to 29- TimberNook Saskatoon
Ages: 4 - 10
Dates: Jul 25 - Jul 29
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Capacity: 25
Price: $250.00 per child
Overview:
This classic TimberNook program is for older children who enjoy taking play to a whole new level through collaborative, creative, and sensory-immersive experiences with friends new and old. We guarantee a week full of adventure, games, and surprises! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Extreme Art- Aug 8 to 12- TimberNook Saskatoon
Ages: 4 - 10
Dates: Aug 8 - Aug 12
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Capacity: 20
Price: $250.00 per child
Overview:
Your child will collaborate with others to create grand-scale works of art from scratch! If you believe your child will enjoy art experiences embedded in child-led play, then this is the program for them! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Saskatoon
Ages: 4 - 8
Dates: Sep 13 - May 25
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price: $50.00 per child
Overview:
Our popular forest program engages children in outdoor play and learning during fall, winter, and spring months. Children will enjoy bringing stories to life, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering grand-scale play experiences, and so much more. Forest programming has never been more fun! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Explorers Preschool TimberNook Outdoor Education
Ages: 2.5 - 5
Dates: Sep 13 - May 26
Times: 9:15 am - 11:30 am
Price: $120.00 per child
Overview:
This six hour program is for those preschool aged children who want to be free to explore and create in a natural wonderland. Utilising loose parts, all of the natural elements as well as learning about tool use and our native flora and fauna, this program meets ALL of the needs of the preschool aged child. Underpinned by the amazing philosophy of Timbernook, friends, fun and freedom, what more could you want?Explore
Field Trips – TimberNook Saskatoon
Ages: 1 - 13
Dates: N/A
Times: N/A
Price: $150.00 per child
Overview:
School Field Trips provide a unique opportunity for classes to experience outdoor learning and skill development through play. Our field trips can be customized according to your needs and are offered on flexible schedules. *Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Outdoor Excursions – TimberNook Saskatoon
Ages: 4 - 14
Dates: N/A
Times: N/A
Capacity: 1
Price: $300.00 per child
Overview:
School Outdoor Excursions provide a unique opportunity for classes to experience outdoor learning and skill development through play. Our excursions can be customized according to your needs and are offered on flexible schedules. *Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Reviews
Friday 23rd September - Tiny Ones - Inspired EC
reviewed by Suziebrown
Beautiful spot and amazing experience for my 2 yo and 1 yo. They had the best time. Terri is a great instructor. Highly recommend.
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Barefoot and Buckets - TimberNook Northwest Oregon
reviewed by Olivia
Barefoot & Buckets was our first TimberNook program and each day with different sensory activities was memorable! Nicole, Laura, and the team are so kind and communicative. The daily summaries with photos are fun to look through and help spark conversation about the day. Summer weather can be tricky with an outdoor program so we dressed in appropriate layers, wore a swimsuit under clothes and included a towel on water play days, applied sunblock upon arrival, wore a sunhat, and packed extra fruits to help stay hydrated and energized. We look forward to future offerings!
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Storybook - TimberNook Northwest Oregon
reviewed by Olivia
Storybook was our second TimberNook program and each day with different story themes was memorable! We checked out the same books from the library to keep the memories going. Nicole, Laura, and the team are so kind and communicative. The daily summaries with photos are fun to look through and help spark conversation about the day. Summer weather can be tricky with an outdoor program so we dressed in appropriate layers, applied sunblock upon arrival, wore a sunhat, and packed extra fruits to help stay hydrated and energized. We look forward to future offerings!
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Barefoot and Buckets - TimberNook Northwest Oregon
reviewed by [email protected]
This program is so incredibly special. My 8 year old son loved it! To be able to play freely and get creative while in nature is all I wanted for him. He had a blast outside with these camp counselors. It’s a must do camp! Thank you Nicole and all of the other instructors!!!❤️
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Castaways - TimberNook of Greater Cleveland
reviewed by dawncpgardiner
My three children loved this program. They came home full of happiness. They grew closer together as siblings, made new friends, and renewed old friendships. The activities were excellent. My second oldest son would always beat me in any way possible when playing a game with me. After 2 weeks of timbernook this summer, he developed compassion and actually let me win the last 3 games we played together. Timbernook is a transformative experience in a loving and supportive atmosphere. Miss Brenda is amazing.
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Little Wild Ones - TimberNook Northwest Oregon
reviewed by kellysc1
This camp is so awesome. The staff is incredibly experienced and put a TON of effort into the program. The location, Chrysalis Farms, is amazing! And the whole program is so well organized!
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Barefoot and Buckets - TimberNook of Greater Cleveland
reviewed by dawncpgardiner
WE LOVE TIMBERNOOK! My kids (ages 4 and 8) attended this and loved it! They came back covered in mud and gleefully happy every day. They got to play with friends (new and old) and explore and learn. My two oldest children (8 and 10) have grown so much from Timbernook and Miss Brenda's loving care. They love her, and we are so grateful to her for all she does. The camp provides a chance to for kids to explore nature and play in an unstructured manner with peers. Kids are given a chance to do amazingly fun things and challenge themselves. I could NOT be happier with this program. My kids returned happy and exhausted every day full of pure joy. Especially after covid-time, my kids needed this chance for growth, connection with peers, and time in nature.
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Storybook - TimberNook Central Ohio wk 1
reviewed by aafosler
I can’t say enough positive things about this camp. The director and counselors put so much thought into the activities offered but then take a mindful step back to let kids do what they do best, PLAY! Camp weeks are my son’s favorite part of summer!
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Wild Ones - TimberNook Los Angeles
reviewed by Grahamdad
The Wildwood Picnic area proved an ideal setting for the children to explore the river, play games like tug of war, tire-rolling, and more. Sarah and the facilitators provided plenty of cool raw materials and cozy comforts like a fire pit for smores so there were plenty of settings for kids' individual preferences. When there were behavioral challenges, the kids were able to work things out in the end. The photos, quotes and post-session write-ups were fun to read as well. Thanks for the great experience on behalf of my son.
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