We are passionate about creating wonderful experiences for you and your little ones. It takes a village and we strive to create the community you need to nurture and awaken our children’s’ sense of wonder. We encourage children at our Centre to explore, create and flourish while we also learn and develop our knowledge and skills.
Awaken Learning Pod offers:
Camps and events
Focused courses and classes
A learning experience that nourishes the whole child, awakening their wonder
Small class sizes for expansion of talents and to cultivate children’s individual interests.
Incorporation of Yoga, breath work, and other important tools for self-regulation.
Strong emphasis on outdoor time to encourage Connection to Nature.
Hands-on learning & creating through a variety of tactile mediums and engaging activities.
Songs, story time and introduction to instruments & French.
Ample time for child-led play.
Guided by a professional educator in a secure, trusting environment.
Awaken Learning Pod offers the perfect environment for kids to explore, create and flourish. We are located on a 14 acre property with trails, manicured gardens, an organic vegetable garden and a stunning post-and-beam ‘Yoga Barn’ with a picturesque yoga studio overlooking the pond. We have a kids cabin and designated kids spaces.
How It Started
Liz and her husband Richard were running Nirvana Retreats as a weekend Retreat Centre. After a break from hosting and with a new focus on growing a wholistic family, they have transformed the Centre into a Learning Pod- one that engaged the whole family and lets them learn through play; a safe, nurturing environment with an outdoor component for families to explore nature and learn about seasonal cycles and growing food. They also encourage physical strength and self-awareness, as well as self regulation tools for adults and children. They are offering a variety of programming t0 share with the community. Liz and Richie work closely with her father, Michael, who lives at the Centre and meticulously maintains the grounds and landscaping.
I loved this place. We were so well taken care of, and the grounds are so beautiful and tranquil. The Yoga barn is absolutely stunning and the food was outstanding!
Mission
Awaken Learning Pod’s mission is let our kids be kids.Â
Allow your child to explore nature, build skills, do yoga, learn basic french, sing songs and dance, enjoy story time and engage in creative activities with an experienced Educator
Vision
Awaken Learning pod’s vision is:
To nourish the whole child
Stimulate their natural curiosity & wonder
Offer small class sizes to cultivate individual interests
Incorporate important tools for self-regulation
A strong emphasis on outdoor time to encourage Connection to Nature
Hands-on learning & creating
Use a variety of tactile mediums and engaging activities
Play, with songs, story time and an engaging introduction to instruments & French
Guide your child with a professional educator in a secure, trusting environment
Location
Our beautiful and secluded 14 acre property in the Oak Ridges Morraine. It is 10 minutes west of Tottenham, 20 minutes north of Bolton, 20 minutes south of Alliston and 20 minutes east of Orangeville.
Contact us for exact directions.Â
