KIM SIMPSON (Director) – currently on Parental Leave Growing up in Collingwood, it’s no wonder that I have always had a heart for playing outside and an appreciation for the great outdoors! I graduated from Brock University’s Health and Physical Education Program, where I learned the significance of play-based learning and got a real taste of how to create and adapt programs to keep everyone engaged. Keen to continue exploring
MATT SIMPSON (Principal) – Collingwood My name is Matt and I am passionate for the outdoors and its use in empowering students through meaningful experiences. I graduated from Lakehead University with an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism, as well as a Bachelor of Geography and then further completed a Bachelor of Education in Outdoor Ecological and Experiential Education. I am also a graduate of the NOLS Outdoor
KRISTA MARTIN – Collingwood, Wasaga Beach My name is Krista and I have grown up in Collingwood and reaped the benefits of outdoor activities within all four seasons. I have a passion for the outdoors along with creative thinking, hands on learning and I like to encourage active living. I have graduated from the College of the Rockies with a certificate in Adventure Tourism Business Operations as well as a
EMILY WALTON – Collingwood, Meaford My name is Emily Walton and I am passionate about working with children and allowing them to discover the wonders of the world around them. I discovered my love for the outdoors attending summer camp as a child and have carried those values with me ever since. I attended the University of Guelph where I majored in Biological Sciences and minored in Psychology Brain and
TRAVIS SCHREYER – Meaford, Wasaga My name is Travis and I am very fortunate to have grown up in Wasaga Beach and the surrounding area, as it offers a bounty of outdoor activities. With so much to experience, I quickly fell in love with nature and exploring the world around me. Rock climbing has been my newest passion and it has taken me all around the globe to places like
ADEN – Collingwood (Tues-Fri) Perhaps our most popular teacher, Aden is a 6 year old Bernese Mountain Dog. He has been at FS Forest and Nature School since day one, and is used to being around kids all day at home with two little ones. He loves to run wild alongside our students and often becomes the centre of their stories and play. This gentle giant weighs over 100 pounds,