Improves health (environmental, physical, emotional, mental)

Develops of fine and gross motor skills

Appreciation for nature

Promotes safe risk-taking

Encourages problem-solving skills

Improves communication skills

Creates engaged and passionate learners

Motivates engaged and passionate educators

Supports creative and imaginative thinking

Empowers learners

Boosts self-esteem

Kindergarten Readiness

Able to concentrate better

Joy of Learning

Research supports the idea that young children, particularly ages 3-6, learn best through direct experiences with the world around them. In Nature School the outdoors provides them with not only the beauty and appreciation of nature, but it encourages imaginative play, creativity, physical strength and respect for all living things. Children have an innate sense of wonder and will learn basic environmental and natural science through natural exploration and discovery. There are no set lesson plans per see, but each day provides, teachable moments by sorting and counting leafs, pine cones or other objects from nature, tracking animals, studying insects, birds, amphibians, changes of weather and foraging wild edibles.

Children aged 3 to 8 may apply. Children must be able to follow directions carefully, show respect towards other children and their teachers, and be able to communicate effectively.

Appropriate clothing for Nature School is CRITICAL to the success of the program. “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing choices.”