The Shoresh Outdoor School bridges meaningful Jewish learning with hands-on, nature-based experiences!
Give your kids the gift of Jewish learning…in the great outdoors! Through urban wilderness experiences, students (SK-Grade 6) explore Jewish holidays and cycles, mitzvot and rituals, and ethical teachings, while being active, building community, and experiencing moments of deep nature connection. The Shoresh Outdoor School is pluralistic and open to the many ways that our community members live and learn Jewishly.
Register Now for Spring! |
Spring Session Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 27, May 4, 11, 25, June 1
*Note: no program on April 13/20 (Passover), or May 18 (Victoria Day)
You asked, we listened: Shoresh Outdoor School now has TWO age groups, and brand new curriculum!
Shoresh Outdoor SchoolMidtown |
Shoresh Outdoor SchoolEast End |
Cedarvale Park
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Riverdale Park
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PRICING:
Season |
Standard Price |
Sliding Scale |
Shoresh Outdoor School – Fall Season (8 sessions) | $392.00 | $294-$490 |
Shoresh Outdoor School – Winter Season (6 sessions) | $294.00 | $221-$368 |
Shoresh Outdoor School – Spring Season (8 sessions) | $392.00 | $294-$490 |
Shoresh Outdoor School – Full year (20% discount) | $862.00 | $647-$1,078 |
Register for Spring by February 23 to avoid a $100 late fee!
We are grateful to be able to provide financial scholarships through the Howard Malach Legacy Fund For Jewish Nature Connection. To apply, please register and select the Howard Malach Legacy Fund option. You will be asked to pay an $18 deposit and then let us know what amount your family is able to afford.
To contribute to the fund and support community members in accessing Jewish learning outdoors, please click here.
If you have any questions or need help with your registration, please email Shalva.
Register Now for Spring! |
TESTIMONIALS:
“[My child] has enjoyed every moment of the program and is so eager to share what she’s learned each week.”
-Parent of Shoresh Outdoor School Participant
“The girls LOVED their time at Shoresh yesterday. [They] talked to me about the forest this morning on our walk to school. They both wished that Shoresh Outdoor School could be every day, all day long! Thank you for putting so much energy into creating and implementing such a wonderful program. WOW!”
-Parent of Shoresh Outdoor School Participants
“[My child] has been loving outdoor school. And it is so exciting to watch how much he has already learned. He told us about how the water in the ravine is going to Lake Ontario (and asked lots of questions about other rivers/ravines and if they are going to Lake Ontario). On a hike this weekend he identified garlic mustard and ate some!”
-Parent of Shoresh Outdoor School Participant
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What does Jewish outdoor education look like at the Shoresh Outdoor School?
The Shoresh Outdoor School is designed to bridge Jewish learning with hands-on, nature-based activities. Our daily schedule is based on the FLOW Learning Model, allowing our educators to provide structure while following the natural interests and passions of our students.
Who are the staff?
All staff are first aid trained and certified, have undergone hands-on training in outdoor Jewish environmental education, and are truly gifted at communicating the awe and wonder they experience relating to the natural world.
What happens in the event of rain or inclement weather?
In the event of rain, our educators will make use of naturally sheltered areas in the ravine. In the event of extreme weather, such as lightning storms, extreme cold alerts, or any other situation that the Shoresh staff deem unsafe for Shoresh Outdoor School staff and participants to be outside, the program will be rescheduled.