After School Nature-Based
Discovery Program
Program Design
Schools out for the day! What better way for your child to spend 2 hours after school than wandering the hills, exploring the forest, and playing with friends in the fresh air. This After School Discovery Program follows the Alexander Park Elementary School (APES) calendar year and is offered on school days (Mon-Thurs) from September to June. Budding Minds Adventure Leads will pick your child up from Ecole la Confluence or APES at the end of the school day, greeting them with waves and smiling faces, then venture up to Keith King Memorial Park to greet families at 5pm pick up time. Where we go and what we do in between is a different adventure every day! A light snack will be provided for those hungry students after a good day of learning.
NEW THIS YEAR - PRO-D DISCOVERY DAYS! CHRISTMAS BREAK DISCOVERY DAYS! SPRING BREAK DISCOVERY DAYS!
WHEN SCHOOL’S OUT OF SESSION, WE ARE OFFERING FULL DAYS 9AM - 4PM OF FUN FOR YOUR CHILD TO PLAY WITH THEIR FRIENDS, EXPLORE THE FOREST, AND TAKE ON SOME COOL OUTDOOR PROJECTS! $50/DAY
Kicking Ponies
After-School Program
Monday to Thursday* (school days only)
3pm- 5pm
Children ages 5-9
*Can choose any combination of days from Mon-Thurs
39 Weeks - $22/day* (snack included)
September 10, 2026 to June 24, 2027
*Fees will be divided into three payments throughout the year based on how many days per week your child is enrolled for.
Pro-D, Christmas Break, Spring Break Discovery Days
September 21, 2026
October 23, 2026
November 30, 2026
December 21 - 22, 28 - 29, 2026
January 25, 2027
February 16, 2027
March 15 - 19, 22 - 25, 2027
April 26, 2027
9am - 4pm $50/Day
“Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.”
— Jimmy Carter