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Program Info

Explore Nature

Nature Play Space

Children Need Nature!

All the evidence is out there to suggest that children need access to nature to explore, learn and grow.  This program offers a safe and guided curriculum that combines the best of outdoor philosophies to provide children with the tools to explore the world around them.  It provides a growth mindset learning model that follows appropriate learning standards for 3-6 year-olds and allows them to:  Foster a love for learning; Have confidence in themselves and their abilities; Grow a strong learning foundation for school preparedness; Be a steward for nature and change in the world; Discover emotions, teamwork, and responsibility.

Tours

Come and see what all the excitement is about:
Scheduled tours are held on Tuesdays at 9:00. Space is limited so please contact (email or phone) for your appointment slot.

Hiking through the prairie
Rain Painting

Daily Schedule

Routines are important for this age so we strive to keep to a structured schedule to provide comfort, predictability, and expression within the children.  However, we do know that spontaneity is important at this age too and curiosity can get the best of us.  We utilize these magical moments as flexible stops in our daily schedule to encourage curiosity and excitement in learning.

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  • Arrival

  • Stations (Exploration hands on stations, free choice stations, sensory bins, games, music, dramatic play, fort building, arts, journaling, science, tinkering, etc. )

  • Group Activity (Creating or making something as a group, song, dance, craft, food, play, experiment, etc. )

  • Exploration (Hiking, exploring, discovering, seasonal observation, engaging digging, water, constructive or dramatic play)

  • Circle Time/Snack (Activity, conversations, songs, poems, dance, story)

  • Snack (Just a fruit or vegetable in reusable containers.  Please send a water bottle along that is sealable as these come along on hikes too)

  • Community clean up (Children will have special tasks and encouraged to take ownership of their space and clean up)

  • Departure

Bathrooms

Bathrooms are available at all locations but make sure that your child has recently used the bathroom prior to the start of class to avoid initial delays to the start of the day. By Sept 1 to follow district age requirements for school, potty trained is a must.

A-maze-ing day at nature camp!
Exploring chalk in the rain

Weather

In case of inclement weather, options will be provided to ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child.  We will follow district and county advisories to determine full closures.  These will be announced on Storypark prior to session start.

Absences

If you need to miss a session for any reason please contact the instructor prior to the start of class.  No refunds will be given for absent days.

Just Chilling Out
Look After Nature

Behavior

This is a family environment and respect for all staff, caregivers, and children are required.  Failure to do so will involve removal from the program.  Persistent behavioral problems will be discussed with parent/caregiver group and staff to determine a community course of action.

Communication

Communication is vital for success.  Access to phone, email, and social platform (Story Park) will be utilize to communicate about children’s progress, care, images, site updates, and weather.

 

* Explorer directory will be provided at the start of class to coordinate and foster relationships.

Story Time
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