After School Explorers
Nature & Community Exploration Club – South Surrey / White Rock
For School-Aged Children | Afterschool Nature-Based Program
Our After School Explorers program offers a refreshing alternative to traditional afterschool care—a nature-based, community-connected experience designed to support school-aged children through movement, play, and meaningful connection.
Instead of being indoors at the end of a long school day, children unwind and recharge in natural outdoor spaces, where they are free to explore, imagine, and connect with peers and mentors. Through hands-on, place-based activities, they build confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing while deepening their relationship with nature and their community.
Why Families Choose Nature & Community Explorers After Club:
Children need more than supervision after school—they need a safe, inspiring space to decompress, connect, and grow.
Nature-rich environments that foster creativity, curiosity, and calm
Small group sizes for individualized support and deeper connections
Experienced, compassionate leaders, including those trained in behaviour and emotional regulation
A nurturing setting for social-emotional growth, peer connection, and outdoor skill-building
A gentle transition from the school day into meaningful free play and guided exploration
Flexible scheduling options for busy families
A strong community culture—we’re a club, not just a program
Who is After School Explorers Program for?
Perfect for families who want their school-aged children to:
Spend more time outdoors
Build real-world skills through unstructured and guided play
Develop social confidence and emotional intelligence
Make meaningful connections with peers and mentors
Unwind after school in a calming, enriching, and screen-free environment
We serve children who thrive in small groups, benefit from nurturing support, and are eager to explore their world beyond the classroom.
Benefits of the After School Explorers Program
Kids leave our program feeling grounded, connected, and empowered. They build lasting friendships, learn to navigate group dynamics with empathy, and become more confident, compassionate individuals—with a lifelong love for the natural world.
How the Program Works
Our After School Explorers program is a mobile nature adventure that takes children to different beautiful locations throughout South Surrey/White Rock based on seasons, weather, and their interests. Children are picked up from school by our Explorer Bus, driven by a fully licensed educator, and transported safely to the day's destination. We explore places like Redwood Park, Campbell Valley Park, Ferguson Watershed, and our Backyard Location off 168th, with each site offering unique learning opportunities from forest exploration to wildlife observation.
Daily Schedule (2:30pm - 5:30pm): Children arrive and settle in, enjoy snack time and hand washing, participate in an afternoon check-in where we ask "How are we feeling? What would we like to explore today?", then dive into the heart of our program with facilitated activities, nature-based arts and crafts, free exploration, or discovery trips, finishing with clean-up and home time.
Stay Connected: You'll receive location details in advance through our app and text messaging, with indoor alternatives arranged during extreme weather. What makes our program special is how we blend structured activities with child-led exploration, letting your young explorer's curiosities help shape each day's adventure for a truly personalized outdoor education experience.