Introduction to nature-based 1:1 sessions

In this document you’ll find helpful pieces of information as you prepare for your first nature-based Occupational Therapy session.

Where

  • Sessions will take place on the old growth forest side of St. Ignatius Jesuit Centre Note - this is not where the signs are for St. Ignatius on Highway 6. It is on the opposite side of the highway.

  • The address to plug into your GPS is 53 Cross Creek Boulevard, Guelph. We will meet at the large gate here. See the photos below to help orient you for the first session

When?

  • Please arrive before or at your session start time. Sessions are 50 minutes long and will start and end at the gate.

  • If you are running late or will be missing a session please contact your OT as soon as possible. For more information on missed sessions, please see our cancellation policy

    What to wear and bring?

  • Ensure your child has a water bottle and weather-appropriate clothing

  • Because of the risk of poison ivy and ticks, we strongly recommend wearing socks (high socks, if tolerated) and closed-toe shoes.

  • Depending on the time of year, please consider applying sunscreen and/or bug spray ahead of sessions

    Weather

  • Sessions will run rain or shine! Exceptions are thunderstorms or extreme weather events. If a session needs to be cancelled due to weather, you will be notified as soon as possible, and alternative arrangements will be made.

  • For more details, see SROT’s inclement weather policy.


    Bathrooms 

  • Our location is truly in the woods, so we don't have access to bathrooms. If your child is comfortable, they can "nature pee," and we will have gear for any “poo-mergencies.”

  • Encouraging a bathroom break before sessions is a good idea!

    Injuries and Emergencies

  • In case of injury/emergency - there will be a first aid kit on hand at all times and we are trained in first aid/CPR. If you are not staying for the session, please be sure to have your phone with you during session times in the event that an emergency arises and we need to contact you.