Payment Options
Upon email confirmation from us, half the total cost of the current trimester is due (this may be prorated depending on your start date). If you would like a payment plan (see below) a minimum of $100 deposit is due. There is a lot of information in the tables below, but don’t worry – you will receive a detailed email with the amount due prior to payment that will include all discounted rates if applicable. As part of your payment there is a $50 non-refundable deposit.*
*Waived if programming is affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic – full refunds will be issued.
We accept e-transfers (to fsforestschool@gmail.com), post-dated cheques, and cash. Please wait until you have received a confirmation email prior to paying.
As we are a not-for-profit organization, you pay NO TAX – what you see is what you pay (minus any discounts – see below!!). Our Core Program costs for the 2020-21 year are as follows:
| Core Program | FALL TRIMESTER | WINTER TRIMESTER | SPRING TRIMESTER | FULL YEAR (Discounted rate: $55/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday ($60/day) | $780 13 weeks (Holiday: Thanksgiving) | $540 9 weeks (Holiday: Family Day) | $720 12 weeks (Holidays: Easter and Victoria Day) | $1870 (was $2040) 34 weeks |
| Tues, Wed, or Thurs ($60/day) | $840 14 weeks | $600 10 weeks | $840 14 weeks | $2090 (was $2280) 38 weeks |
| Friday ($60/day) | $840 14 weeks | $600 10 weeks | $780 13 weeks (Holiday: Good Friday) | $2035 (was $2220) 37 weeks |
Do you qualify for any discounts?
| DISCOUNTED RATES | (Regular $60/day) |
|---|---|
| SIBLING DISCOUNT | $55/day per child |
| MULTIPLE DAY DISCOUNT | $55/day |
| YEAR-LONG COMMITMENT | $55/day |
Payment Plan
We break the trimester payments into 2 parts – the 1st payment is due upon registration, the 2nd early (to mid) trimester. However, families are welcome to pay their school fees in installments. Please email us at fsforestschool@gmail.com to cater a plan to your needs.
Payment Schedule
| FALL TRIMESTER | DUE DATE | FULL YEAR | DUE DATE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Payment | Upon Registration | 1st Payment | Upon Registration | |
| Final Payment | Oct 1st, 2020 | 2nd Payment | Oct 1st, 2020 | |
| WINTER TRIMESTER | -------------------- | 3rd Payment | Dec 1, 2020 | |
| 1st Payment | Dec 1st, 2020 | 4th Payment | Feb 1st, 2021 | |
| Final Payment | Jan 15th, 2021 | Final Payment | April 1st, 2021 | |
| SPRING TRIMESTER | -------------------- | |||
| 1st Payment | March 1st, 2021 | |||
| Final Payment | May 1st, 2021 |
Financial Assistance
It is our hope to provide access to all children to our programs and thanks to some generous contributions and local business sponsorships, we can help make it work for you. If finances are a barrier to participation, please click here for some options.
Waitlist
In the past we’ve had a wait list for some of our programming days. When a spot becomes available (or we add a new teacher due to demand) we will reach out to the next eligible family.
Here is our pricing for our Additional Outdoor Programming for 2020-21:
| ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS | COST |
|---|---|
| Wolf Pack ($22.50/day) | FALL: $180 - 8 weeks SPRING: $270 - 12 weeks |
| PA Days in the Forest | $60/day |
| March Break Camp (Daily) | $65/day (Discount for full week: $300) |
| Summer Camps (FULL WEEK) | $330 Early Bird (Before May 1st): $300 |
| Cedars and Saplings | By Donation to Al's Legacy |
Cancellation Policy
All of our programs are created and staff hired based on enrollment. We invest a lot in our programs before they begin and often these expenses cannot be recovered due to cancellation. When considering a cancellation, please be aware of this and respectful of our policies – find out more in our Parent Handbook.
Refund Policy
A full refund (less $50 non-refundable deposit) will be issued for any cancellation made up to 2 weeks prior to the trimester. Please refer to our Parent Handbook for detailed policies concerning refunds.
Program Cancellation
FSFNS reserves the right to cancel schools/camps that have low registration (or in the interest of Public Health concerns like COVID-19). In this event, a credit or full refund will be provided.