Outdoor Education | Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:20pm

January 6 to June 17 - Offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Families may enroll in one day per week or both days for a richer outdoor learning experience.

Please note: There will be no lessons March 17 + 18 (consider registering for our March Break Camp instead!)

Our Outdoor Education class gives children meaningful, hands-on learning experiences in nature that build curiosity, confidence, resilience, and practical outdoor skills. Students learn through guided discovery, play, and group challenges that encourage observation, environmental stewardship, and cooperative problem-solving. Each session supports a calm, grounded connection to the outdoors.

Primary Learners

Young learners focus on safe, playful exploration that nurtures wonder and confidence outdoors. Activities may include:

• Gentle nature walks

• Sensory scavenger hunts

• Simple plant and animal observations

• Outdoor story time

• Structured free play

Emphasis is on curiosity, caring for living things, building gross motor skills, and learning to explore nature safely.

Junior Learners

Older learners develop deeper skills and responsibility through outdoor challenges and project-based learning such as:

• Map reading and simple navigation

• Habitat and ecosystem studies

• Citizen-science activities

• Team problem-solving games

• Basic outdoor skills and environmental awareness

Emphasis is on applied learning, leadership, and connecting outdoor experiences to real-world understanding.

Each class includes:

• Guided exploration in outdoor environments

• Practical skills and age-appropriate outdoor challenges

• Collaborative activities that build teamwork and resilience

• Routines that help children feel confident and grounded outside

This class helps children connect deeply with nature while building skills that support independence, problem-solving, and a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.