Preschool (18 months-5 years)
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Outdoor education is an essential part of the GESS curriculum.
Design age-appropriate learning that connects students to nature and the real world. Students have the freedom to explore endless learning opportunities in nature, fostering the development of their physical, cognitive, and social skills.
The outdoors and nature are an extension of the GESS classroom and the perfect counterbalance to the 21st-century digital world.
We believe young children are inherently curious. When this curiosity meets the outdoors, they experience multisensorial learning as they observe ecosystems, biodiversity, animal behaviours, and more. They have the chance to explore independently and make sense of their learning in a real-world context.
Forest hikes, adventure camps, and similar activities encourage students to venture out of their comfort zones and try age-appropriate challenges that strengthen them physically and mentally. Students come away feeling more empowered and confident.
When learning outdoors, students receive stimulus from a dynamic environment filled with exciting possibilities. They become more focused, attentive to the surroundings, and engage with the environment creatively. This promotes cognitive development.
Our outdoor activities foster social cohesion and teamwork as students collaborate, support one another, and work as a team to solve problems and achieve shared goals.
