Our Charitable Programs
Free and subsidized educational programming for Ottawa families — Kindergarten through Grade 12
Education as a Charitable Service
As a registered charitable organization, we provide Waldorf-inspired educational programs that are open to all Ottawa families. Financial assistance is available to ensure no child is excluded due to cost. Our programs integrate academic instruction with artistic work, hands-on activities, and nature-based learning to develop each child's intellectual, emotional, and practical capacities.
Early Childhood Program
Our Early Childhood program creates a warm, home-like environment where children learn through imaginative play, storytelling, and rhythmic daily activities that honor their natural development.
We welcome all children regardless of financial circumstances. Families who require financial assistance are encouraged to inquire — we are committed to making this program accessible to every Ottawa child.
Program Highlights
- Imaginative free play with natural materials
- Circle time with songs, rhymes, and movement
- Outdoor nature walks and seasonal gardening
- Watercolor painting and beeswax modeling
- Celebration of seasonal festivals and traditions
Elementary Program
Our elementary program delivers a rich, Waldorf-inspired curriculum where academic subjects are taught through stories, art, and hands-on experiences. Students build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and understanding of the world around them.
The class teacher stays with students for multiple years, building meaningful relationships and understanding each child's unique learning journey — a practice that supports both academic growth and emotional well-being.
Core Subjects
Secondary Program
Our Secondary Program builds on the strong foundation of the early years, guiding students through the transformative period of adolescence with programs that develop critical thinking, artistic mastery, civic responsibility, and real-world practical skills.
We believe every Ottawa young person deserves access to this level of inspired programming. Financial assistance is available for secondary students just as it is across all our programs.
Secondary Highlights
- In-depth subject specialization and block learning
- Community projects and social responsibility
- Advanced arts, theatre, and performance
- Life skills, entrepreneurship, and practical trades
Urban Nature Program
Available to Grades 1–8 — Our Urban Nature Program is one of our most distinctive charitable offerings. Students spend entire days outside in Ottawa's natural spaces, connecting with the living world around them.
Our hope is to instill a sense of reverence for the nature and world around them — a value we believe is essential to raising thoughtful, caring citizens and stewards of our planet.
Gardening
Growing vegetables & flowers together
Nature Exploration
Exploring Ottawa's local ecosystems
Seasonal Learning
Celebrating nature's rhythms year-round
Animal Stewardship
Learning care & responsibility
Enrichment & Specialty Programs
Community enrichment programs available across all grade levels as part of our charitable mission
Arts & Music
Music is woven throughout each day, from morning circle songs to recorder and lyre instruction. Visual arts include watercolor painting, crayon drawing, and sculpting with beeswax and clay.
- Singing & Recorder
- Watercolor Painting
- Form Drawing
- Drama & Theatre
Handwork & Crafts
Starting with finger knitting and progressing to complex projects, handwork develops concentration, fine motor skills, and the deep satisfaction of creating something meaningful with one's own hands.
- Knitting & Crocheting
- Sewing & Embroidery
- Woodworking
- Felting & Weaving
Movement & Eurythmy
Eurythmy is a distinctive movement art that makes speech and music visible. Through rhythmic gestures, students develop coordination, spatial awareness, and emotional expression — benefiting both brain development and social harmony.
- Sound & Gesture
- Musical Eurythmy
- Spatial Awareness
- Group Coordination
What Participation in Our Programs Offers
Our charitable programs are designed to benefit every child — academically, socially, and personally
Deep, block-based learning that builds genuine understanding across all subjects K–12
A caring, consistent environment that supports healthy social-emotional development
Through our Urban Nature Program, students develop a lifelong sense of responsibility for the natural world
Every child is welcomed into a diverse, inclusive community where they feel valued and supported
Every Child in Ottawa Deserves This
Our programs are open to all Ottawa families. Financial assistance is available to ensure cost is never a barrier. We invite you to connect with us and learn how your child can participate.