https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/philosophy daily 0.75 2026-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/5f32f59a-f3bd-4e28-a842-a39f6a12ab23/Resized_20240905_132723.jpeg Philosophy - Holistic Child Development We foster children’s growth and development in an holistic way through instilling a love of playing and learning in an outdoor environment while nurturing a deep sense of wonder about the natural world that surrounds us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/80fcd0ef-02e8-40de-bc6f-5e4069094fbb/image+2.png Philosophy - The Value of Inclusivity We treat all children, their families and communities with dignity and respect by honoring culture, ethnicity, neuro-diversity, beliefs, gender identification, and will welcome all to our program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/877160f4-313a-40d2-a35b-e153798cccd1/IMG_5018.jpeg Philosophy - Stewardship We encourage the children to be curious, to explore their environment as a steward of the land and their community. 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Risky play in early childhood can help develop a child’s self-confidence, resilience, executive functioning abilities and even risk management skills. We believe in an evidence based approach to Risky play following the work of Mariana Brussoni of the University of British Columbia and the BC Children’s Hospital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/1617131829371-XPC345HNR8CN4QRLOULC/logo+budding+minds.jpg Philosophy https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/home daily 1.0 2026-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/a0eee6df-5e22-4b95-9f8d-c9c1059a17c8/PHOTO-2026-01-12-07-21-51+2.jpeg Home - EARLY YEARS DISCOVERY PROGRAM Two nature exploring, fun-filled days a week for 3-5 year olds who love to adventure…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/b9ebe9d8-823c-4d47-b04e-97c7d6a34098/IMG_1190.jpeg Home - NEW!! SEEDLINGS DISCOVERY PROGRAM Friday morning adventures for young tots, 2 year olds, who love to play and explore outside…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/e3b000e3-0394-4373-88dc-255e96a73270/PHOTO-2026-01-17-17-20-10+3.jpg Home - NEW!! SCHOOL AGE DISCOVERY PROGRAM Two hours of after school fun on school days Mon-Thurs and full discovery days on non-school days for ages 5-9 throughout the year… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/8012f142-77a4-42f2-a1f8-d84a0b9ee42a/IMG_7617.jpg Home - THE TEAM Meet the Adventure Leads that will be guiding your children through their self-discoveries and the ‘behind the scene” folks… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/ef4544bc-e017-406b-8b34-0b4527b34da1/IMG_4464.jpeg Home - SUMMERTIME DISCOVERY PROGRAM Join us for some summer fun with these adventures weeks for 3-5 year olds…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/5e68c4fd-710c-4a64-8386-29e54f8c1ef4/PHOTO-2026-01-07-11-33-59.jpeg Home - RESOURCES Check out the Budding Minds Family Handbook and other resources for answers to all your questions…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/1617131515131-CERSJL973OV88ZSV4SY3/logo+budding+minds.jpg Home https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/parent-resources daily 0.75 2021-03-08 https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/take-action daily 0.75 2021-03-08 https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/about-us daily 0.75 2021-03-09 https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2025-01-15 https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/family-handbook daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/other-resources daily 0.75 2024-01-02 https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/faqs daily 0.75 2024-01-02 https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/sponsorship-program daily 0.75 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/ec1e3206-54f0-4b5f-be2d-e2d3706c0f80/tempImageyCeeTg.jpg Sponsorship Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/ab6287e7-36f5-4bf9-bdf8-76a003dc3477/tempImagejjZ6gr.jpg Sponsorship Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/ba0d8e18-f426-4eec-8356-6ac1e4bd5123/728F47E2-DBCD-4136-940A-DB93156751B6.jpg Sponsorship Program - AND EVERYONE WHO HAS PURCHASED A BUDDING MINDS HAT, TOQUE, OR MUG! 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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 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, venture up to Keith King Memorial Park to play and take part in some activities, and greet families at 5pm pick up time. A light snack will be provided for those hungry students after a good day of learning. 3pm- 5pm Children ages 5-9 Monday to Thursday(school days only) $22/day (snack included) Can choose any combination of days from Monday to Thursday Very flexible enrolment, do not have to commit to full school year Fees will be divided into three invoices throughout the year based on how many days per week your child is enrolled for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/06d4ccc2-1594-49ad-8fea-53de37c4f09d/PHOTO-2026-05-10-13-58-40+3.jpeg 2026/27 School Age Discovery Program - Pro-D, Winter Break, and Spring Break Discovery Days When school’s out of session for professional development, winter break and spring break, have your child join us for a full day of fun to play with their friends, explore the forest, and take on some cool outdoor projects! 9am- 4pm Children ages 5-9 $50/day Drop off and pick up at Keith King Dates (can sign up for one, all or any combination of days): Monday, September 21, 2026 Monday, November 30, 2026 Monday, December 21, 2026 Tuesday, December 22, 2026 Monday, December 28, 2026 Tuesday, December 29, 2026 Monday, January 25, 2027 Tuesday, February 16, 2027 March 15 - 19, 2027 March 22 - 25, 2027 Monday, April 26, 2027 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/56c85b96-b2af-48e8-8012-cbd3c8e65804/PHOTO-2026-01-13-11-53-20+4.jpg 2026/27 School Age Discovery Program - “Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” — Jimmy Carter https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/early-years26-27 daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/ca04ff7c-62cb-4af4-8d90-0089434ced63/PHOTO-2026-01-13-11-53-19+2.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/3f0c2a32-673c-4bb0-92d2-66db947ba177/PHOTO-2026-01-12-07-21-51+11.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/e7c54d87-d2ff-4d2d-98ee-f65369b5691c/PHOTO-2026-01-13-11-48-01.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/02d9a251-a9ea-4795-a2f6-6ed873264555/PHOTO-2026-01-12-07-21-50+7.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/569a9941-387f-432e-84d1-d6e71eacac9a/PHOTO-2026-01-13-11-53-22.jpeg 2026/27 Early Years Discovery Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/073f2fa8-3e29-4904-b8d9-6e4b7db435ba/PHOTO-2026-01-12-07-21-49.jpg 2026/27 Early Years Discovery Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/03340405-244f-485e-8742-8dc590e830e4/PHOTO-2026-01-12-07-21-49+2.jpg 2026/27 Early Years Discovery Program - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/e88b3950-7838-49a8-ae23-5c938f010c74/PHOTO-2026-01-12-07-21-51+5.jpeg 2026/27 Early Years Discovery Program - “No barefooted, tree climbing, frog holding, mud pie baking, cloud spotting, puddle stomping, bird calling, wild foraging, moon gazing, firefly chasing, fort building, creek following, rock hunting moment with Mother Nature is ever wasted.” — Nicolette Sowder https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/2627-early-years-application daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/1617130947327-0NTGF7MER2OSC9LXFP4K/logo+budding+minds.jpg 26/27 Early Years Application https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/26-27-seedlings daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/a73c6b5e-5921-455a-bbdb-08ccfa9f4e15/PHOTO-2026-01-13-11-47-59.jpg 2026/27 Seedlings Discovery Program - Seedlings Nature-Based Discovery Program Friday Mornings Keith King Location 9am- 12pm Children between the ages of 2 and 3* *Must turn 2 prior to the journey starting, cannot have turned 3 prior to the journey starting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/0b5627e4-576f-4c0d-98c1-b402ce6d248a/PHOTO-2026-01-12-07-21-51+16.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/b9ebe9d8-823c-4d47-b04e-97c7d6a34098/IMG_1190.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/c19093a5-8193-453e-860b-387d8aa8bf67/PHOTO-2026-01-12-07-21-50+6.jpeg https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/2627-seedlings-application daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6046ac90f82dd23dad52c4a6/1617130947327-0NTGF7MER2OSC9LXFP4K/logo+budding+minds.jpg 26/27 Seedlings Application https://www.buddingmindsdiscovery.com/store daily 0.75