Chris Hancock

Chris Hancock

Educator

Chris Hancock

My name is Chris Hancock. My passion for the outdoors has been lifelong, sparked by growing up on my family’s wetland property outside the city, where I spent countless hours exploring and playing in nature. As a youth, I was actively involved in the Cubs, Scouts, and Cadets programs in Canada, where I gained valuable skills in wilderness survival, camping, and respect for the natural world. My love for outdoor education continued into university, where I took courses in outdoor education, canoeing, camping, and outdoor sports.
Camping is a big part of my life, and I enjoy adventuring with my family. Recently, I completed a 75km, three-day pack raft river trip, tackling rapids up to Class 4.
Currently, my main role is being a stay-at-home parent. After some exploration with my wife, Samantha, we were drawn to the forest school model. Together, we started a local grassroots initiative—Millcreek Forest Playgroup—about three years ago, which continues to thrive. We have a core group of 5-6 families who regularly meet to play, learn, and nurture curiosity in the Millcreek ravine.
I also recently completed the Forest School Practitioners course and am excited to implement the 7 relationships of ethical forest schooling in my work with children and families.