Our Mission

Algonquin Island Forest Kindergarten’s mission is to return childhood to nature. At AIFK, we regard authentic learning as curious, experiential, and full of joy. We understand the value of imagination and daily access to the natural world.

We aim to support children and families’ growth holistically through an abundance of unstructured outdoor play time, engaging activities, and the deep, meaningful relationships that are fostered within our small group size.

Our Vision

Algonquin Island Forest Kindergarten envisions a world where all children and families have daily access to unstructured outdoor play time in beautiful natural settings.

AIFK seeks to contribute to a global collective of people who understand childhood to be a sacred time of wonder; a developmental stage that must be deeply respected, and fiercely protected, in our modern age.