“Restore balance. Most kids have technology, school and extracurricular activities covered. It’s time to add a pinch of adventure, a sprinkle of sunshine and a big handful of outdoor play.” ~ Penny Whitehouse

Nature Classes

  • Tuition

    Monthly Tuition Rates, 4 caregiver and me classes $120 per student.

    *Siblings receive $10 OFF.

    Daily drop-in Rates are $12.50 per class.

    What's Included

    An exceptionally low child-to-teacher ratio ensures that your child gets personalized attention and care to meet their unique needs and interests.

    A hand-curated curriculum and enrichment program that is developmentally appropriate to support the child inside and out.

    An automatic contribution-to our scholarship fund, advancing our commitment to equity and helping all families experience the benefits of forest school.

  • Philosophy & Values

    WHY OUTSIDE?

    Spending time outdoors offers a multitude of benefits for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.  Whether you're engaging in physical activities, seeking mental rejuvenation, fostering social connections, or simply enjoying the beauty of the natural world, time spent outdoors can enhance your overall quality of life.

    EDUCATION:  From basic forest ecology and natural sciences to handcrafts and primitive skills, student's minds and imaginations are integrated with play, story, and song. Every day is infused with sensory exploration and wonder, ever-changing with each season. The curriculum also fosters a range of benefits through an emphasis on the social and emotional aspects of learning and learner-interest-led approaches, the development of pre-reading and pre-STEAM skills.

    DISCOVERY: Kids are meant to move, not sit still in a classroom. We encourage their growing bodies to roam, ramble and run freely around variable and uneven surfaces, building essential motor skills and awareness. They are always given choices in their expression and encouraged to emote themselves physically with clear and loving boundaries.​

    CONNECTION: In a mixed-age setting, young children’s innate fascination with the natural world is nurtured so that they can adopt an early appreciation for our planet and their role in it. Emotions and spirits are nourished by their developing relationships with both themselves and each other, so that they are supported and able to flourish and thrive into their best whole selves.

  • School Calendar

    2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR

    Our school year morning program runs 9:30am-11:30am Monday & Wednesday

    FALL

    Oct 7th: First Day of School

    Nov. 11: Holiday (no school)

    Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving break (no school)

    Dec. 23- Jan. 3: winter break (no school) 

    ​​SPRING 

    Jan. 20: MLK Day (no school)

    ​Feb. 17: Holiday (no school) 

    April 21-25: Spring Break (no school)

    May 21: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

    May 22: Graduation (details to come)

    TBD SUMMER CAMPS 

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