The Paris Independent
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October 14, 2023
COMMUNITY NEWS Outdoor, nature-based school asks for community support to start scholarship program In 2019, surrounded by the Heritage Grand River, the Sacred waters of Whiteman’s Creek and nestled within the rich biodiversity of the Carolinian Forest, Growe Outdoor School was established, becoming Brant County’s first Forest School. Outdoor knowledge, once an important part of our everyday living, has been misplaced through the generations of convenience and technology. There is a need in our community to reintroduce and reacquaint nature connection opportunities into our children’s lives today. Naturally, outside amongst the sheltering of trees, connection of the rivers and learning of the skies we can generate a true curiosity for learning which, in turn, gives away to the connections within themselves, within the community and among nature. The benefits are truly immeasurable…just a Growe kid. And then ask their parent. Children can enroll in any and as many days within a calendar week during the conventional school hours; this allows working families seamless access to deliver their child to our program that offers fostering of relationships with their peers and connection to the land. Our mentors/teachers strive to model a well-rounded skill set of listening, observation, engagement, perseverance, celebration of one’s accomplishments and recognizing individual gifts. Nature immersion programs are an essential compliment and alternative to the conventional classrooms we have acclimated. We strive to make Growe Outdoor schooling accessible to any local/surrounding families.
It is our hopes to establish a lasting and reaching scholarship program that will assist in diminishing the monetary barriers and instead lend support to families that will allow children the experience of natural depth learning. In such, we are graciously making a call to the community to assist Growe Outdoor School in the continued efforts of gifting a child(ren) the experience to the lasting impact that will be felt and benefit both families and our local communities. Your donation to our Scholarship funding will go directly towards tuition of child(ren) in need. Funding will be distributed to as many families as we can accommodate and will be known as an extension of your generosity and showing of our communities’ support. Starting at 10 am on October 28th, everyone is invited to the 2nd Annual trunk or Treat event held at the Lynden Park Mall (84 Lynden Rd, Brantford). All proceeds from our Raffle table and 50/50 tickets goes towards our GROWE Outdoor School scholarship fund for families with financial barriers. Your gift of support is directly enhancing a child’s life. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity. Sincerely, Tara Capenter, Director/Principal, Growe Outdoor School
