Our Learning Philosophy
These ten ideas and beliefs form the foundation and scaffolding that direct the programs we offer:
We are a yes space. This means we are always looking to reframe conversations and requests from our participants in ways that give them opportunities to dive deeper into their own empowerment.
We facilitate and foster a spirit of curiosity.
We value wonder and imagination and always look for ways to nurture and help cultivate these qualities.
We believe roadblocks can be filled with learning opportunities and re-frame and celebrate them as such.
We insist and affirm that all the ways children see the world are valuable.
Every child’s voice, opinion and participation matters, however that looks.
We believe learning is enhanced by practice and experience.
We encourage self-reflection and mindfulness as important cornerstones to anchor transformation and growth.
We embrace appropriate scenarios that help challenge children to explore their problem solving potential. We are convinced the it gives them confidence to be today’s change makers.
At Sage & Savant, we are always celebrating each other and looking for ways to show how fun it is to learn and build together.
Workshops & Courses
At Sage & Savant, we have intentionally created learning ecosystems that allows children to experience themselves as empowered, problem-solving, talent-using agents of social change, TODAY. We have a thoughtfully designed selection of workshops, programs, courses and social events to guide them into recognizing themselves as changemakers today. We offer drop-in courses for homeschoolers at our downtown location in the junction area and week long summer courses at our Forest Woodlands Campus called Hairoun Camps just 50 minutes north of Toronto.
“University for Kids” Summer Courses
@Hairoun Forest campus
!Nexus: Art-Tech-Animate!
When: August 7th -August 11th 2023
Cost: $ 350
Ages: 4-11 y.o.s
Give your child the opportunity to discover how to bring to life their artistic expressions whatever that might be, with the use of everyday technology. Led by a rotating panel of Toronto-based art and tech enthusiasts, this course will take your child on a fun learning journey with three major stops. First! They will begin by dissembling a technology of their choice! Next they will learn how to use fun, intuitive apps and tactile art along with repurposed technology parts to create art of their choice! This course is for the child who is curious to know how things work and for the child whose imagination is waiting for permission for expression! They will learn core critical thinking, problem-solving, research and teamwork skills, all in a fun, light-hearted and empowering group!
The Science of the Unseen World
When: August 14th -August 18th 2023
Cost: $350 + 75 supplies fee
Ages: 5-11 y.o.s
This class uses microbiological, ecology and physical sciences methods to explore the unseen world. Get to know the who, what, when and how of everyday bacteria, fungi and their friends that live around us. Explore the chemistry that we depend on for food. Unpack the ways energy can be transformed from one kind to another and how this is part of living. With a well equipped lab, you will have all tools you need to unlock your inner scientist!
Beyond the Lemonade Stand
When: August 21st - August 30th 2023
Costs: $525
Date: Register now for Jan 2023 start date
Let’s ignite and inflame the inner social justice spark! Your child is a pioneer, a creative problem solver and an empathetic collaborator! They just might not know it yet. Through a 3-part process, we’ll unearth their true identity, acquire skills, and develop qualities in every child that connect them to the proactive, mobilizing and real change they can make in their world. Get ready for a remarkable journey of discovery connecting every child’s innate talents to their social justice and ecological interests. With articulated pathways to create change, they’ll build and use a sturdy toolkit with simple steps that lead to solutions. Click below to register your child and give them the aha moment to wake up to their potential to change the world!
Home Schooling at Sage & Savant: Toronto Campus
Making with Nature to Reuse and Upcycle
Dates: March Thursday drop-ins 11-1pm.
Ages: 4-8
Your child will practice reducing their carbon footprint through a number of fun ways including upcycling clothes, making their own soaps and lotions, and a special visit to a local horse farm! Your kids will have fun seeing how the products they use from the moment they wake up to when they go to bed can be made at home! Working with the natural antiseptic and body care properties of nature, your children will learn how natural ingredients can be used to make products to help them stay clean, healthy and happy!
Sage unlocked!
Dates: April Thursday drop-ins 11-1pm.
Ages: 4-8 y.o.sCost: $35
Cards, board games, gaming apps, crafting, they are all ridiculous amounts of fun! Play them in community with the express goal of developing emotional intelligence and resilience, understanding strategy, critical thinking and teamwork, core skills in social action, well, that’s priceless! Bring your kids to come play some games S & S style, and make new friends too! We will have self-proclaimed board games geniuses on hand to assist and help celebrate the wins and losses or as we like to call them “learning opportunities”. oh yea, and free snacks because who doesn’t love free snacks??!