Welcome to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nature Learners: Squamish’s First Forest School!
**We are currently enrolling for our Early Learning Centre and School-aged program for the 2026/27 academic year.
“Tea and Talk” info session allows parents to ask their questions and learn more about our programmin. Our next session is TBD.
Why Families Choose SNL
Small class sizes - 1:9 educator to student ratio
Deep connection to nature
Individualized learning
Strong community relationships
Mixed-age collaboration
Social-emotional learning
Squamish Nation Culturing Advising
Land-based learning
Movement, creativity, and autonomy throughout the day
We believe childhood should include wonder, belonging, exploration, and meaningful connection.
Community and Parent Testimonial
“Thank you so much for the love and encouragement. I am unbelievably grateful and happy that I’ve gotten to do this. I couldn’t have made a more perfect position for myself, and I can’t wait to cook for the kids again as soon as possible.”
— Georgia Smith, Quest University volunteer cook
“We love the gentle, playful tone at SNL, the connection to the land and local nations. Our son LOVES going to school!”
— Maja Aro- Parent at SNL
“I think what’s fantastic about your program is that you’re building bridges between parents and their children’s learning.”
— :gyauustees of the skwxwu7mesh, -nuu-cha-nulth, and kwakwakwakw, tribal people, Indigenous Mentor
