Below are events hosted by or including Get Outside and Play that are open for registration. We look forward to seeing you soon! If you have any questions, please reach out to christina@getoutsideandplay.ca or 403-998-4782
The following workshop sessions are being offered as post-conference events. You do not have to have attended the conference.
Workshop The Power of Storytelling: Inspiring Outdoor Play Through Stories
This engaging session explores the power of storytelling as a tool to enrich outdoor play, foster learning, and deepen connections with children. Participants will discover practical strategies for captivating kids with storybooks, crafting oral tales, and incorporating props to spark imaginative play. By the end, everyone will feel confident in using voice, expression, and pacing to tell compelling stories, and will gain skills in bringing stories to life with puppets and props!
Presenter: Shelley Bettker
Date: Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Location: Bowness Park
Time: 9am-12pm
Workshop Breathe with Trees
Come and experience a Forest Bathing Walk to promote and support your personal well-being, followed by time to learn ways and strategies to provide this practice for children.Forest Bathing, also referred to as “forest therapy”, is a practice grounded in research that supports health and wellness through guided experiences in forests and other natural environments. You will be guided through a sequence of invitations designed to help your body and mind slow down, tune into your senses, and experience the environment in a way that supports you to deepen your connection with the natural world as well as yourself. It’s an ‘invitation’ to step away from the chatter in your mind and simply show up in the moment resulting in an overall sense of well-being. Ongoing research continues to reveal scientific evidence for what many of us have intuitively known: spending time in nature is good for us.
Presenter: Christine Jenik
Date: Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Location: Bowness Park
Time: 9am-12pm
Workshop Forest Play - Learning Inspired by Curiosity
Rediscover your childlike passion for the world and join us for a fun session of exploring nature and building connections. Grounded in the rhythms of the natural world, Forest Play is a successful outdoor program in Canmore with programs for children age 2-14 years old. In this experiential session Dave will share some of the core elements of the program that help children connect to nature, self and others.
Presenter: Dave Verhulst
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Location: Bowness Park
Time: 9am - 12pm