Do you believe that children need more time playing, exploring and learning outside?

Be one of the first people in the US to hold an accredited UK Forest School Training Certificate. This nine-day, in-person training, developed and endorsed following the high-quality standards of the Forest School Association in the UK, is coming to Waldoboro, Maine, August 7–16, 2025.

This training covers the practical skills, safety protocols, nature connection practices, and theoretical knowledge you need to know to confidently lead outdoor programs rooted in self-directed play, exploration, adventure, and discovery. This type of experience for children offers an antidote to the indoor and/or screen-saturated lifestyles that are dramatically limiting the health, well-being, development, essential skill-building and joy that should be a part of every childhood.

Come be a part of the change to ensure that children's rights to access a nature- and play-rich childhood is upheld for all children, no matter their ability, household income, or zip code.

Get more information, a registration link, and contact info from the program's flyer.

To access the registration through Maine Early Childhood Outdoors, please go to the Events & Services webpage.