Morning Playschool
This fully outdoor program offers children an opportunity to take part in gently guided playful process art activities, storytime, sensory play, and nature walks. Children are encouraged to explore, play, and create using their natural surroundings as inspiration. Our focus and dedication to run our program outdoors will continue through the winter (save severe weather). Each session is capped at 15 kids with 3 facilitators and is held in a local Camden County greenspace.
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 Morning 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.
9am Arrival and opening activity
9:30 Circle, songs, and activity prompt
9:30-10:30 Exploration of our main activity
10:30 Snack
11:00 Nature walk and play in nature
12:00 Dismissal
Program Details
Who:
Mixed-aged children from 2.75 - 8 years old
When:
Monday - Thursday from 9am - 12pm
Families may choose Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday or Monday - Thursday (depending on availability)
Where:
Camden County greenspace to be shared upon registration inquiry
2024-25 Session Dates and Costs
Session 1: September 9- October 31
M/W- $714, T/Th- $760, M-Th- $1,428
Session 2: November 4 - December 19
M/W- $669, T/Th- $577, M-Th $1.199
Session 3: January 6- February 28
M/W- $669, T/Th- $760, M-Th $1,383
Session 4: March 3- April 17
M/W $669, T/Th- $669, M-Th $1,291
Session 5: April 28- June 12
M/W- $623, T/Th- $669, M-Th $1,255
Total Year Cost
M-Th - $6,556
M/W - $3,344
T/Th - $3,435
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.