Afternoon Playschool
Our afternoon early childhood nature program is designed for children 2.75-8 years old and meets twice aweek in a local Camden County greenspace. This program is fully outdoors, and offers children an opportunity to take part in gently guided playful process art activities, storytime, sensory play, and nature walks. The group is capped at 18 kids with 3 facilitators and we will keep a ratio of one adult to six children.
Program Goals
develop an appreciation for our natural world
learn how to observe animals in nature without disturbing the natural habitat of the forest
come to differentiate types of materials that can be gathered (small sticks, leaves) from materials that are critical to the forest and should not be gathered (living plants, branches still on a tree or bush, nests)
use their own discovery tools (5 senses) and mindfulness techniques to observe the seasonal changes in flora and animals. These seasonal changes will be incorporated into play
use a variety of brought art supplies to drive their own artistic process through prompts from facilitators
use materials and supplies to creatively solve problems set forth by facilitators
interact with their peers, and build community through play, while outside in nature
What our Afternoon Looks Like
Below is an example of what our day entails.
Each day will follow the same rhythm. The children lead the way in regards to how long they spend in an area or on an activity so times are approximate.
12:00pm Arrival and walk into the forest
12:15pm Circle, songs, and activity prompt
12:45 - 1:45pm Exploration of our main activity
1:45pm Snack
2pm Nature walk and play in nature
3pm Dismissal
Program Details
Who:
Mixed aged children 2.75 - 8 years old
When:
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:00pm- 3:00pm
Where:
Camden County greenspace to be shared upon registration or inquiry
Session Dates and Costs
Session 1: September 9- October 31
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $760
Session 2: November 5 - December 19
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $577
Session 3: January 6- February 28
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $760
Session 4: March 3- April 17
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $669
Session 5: April 28- June 12
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $669
Sibling Discount - each additional sibling receives a 20% savings on tuition
Cash/Check Discount - 2% off tuition
Tuition is due 2 weeks before the start of the next session.
Late Fee: a $10 late fee will be added to invoices after the first week of the session.