FORESTplay 2022-2023

FORESTplay is a 5 hour, 100% outdoor, nature immersion program for children 3yrs to 11yrs that runs from Sept-May. We offer play experiences with a low adult/child ratio, small group size and developmentally appropriate age groups. Each day is filled with ample time to play, story time to ignite the imagination, nature exploration to connect with the environment and freedom to relax and reflect in a place of calm and serenity.

Rooted in the belief that children learn and develop through play and that nature evokes intrigue and excitement, awe and wonder, peace and calm; River’s Edge Forest Play is the essence of childhood. With the whole child in mind FORESTplay focuses on a child’s social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development. The nature-based environment inspires, challenges and ignites a child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Children become confident, resilient, compassionate, creative and kind in this premier child-led, inquiry-taught, natural learning environment.

Registration for ’22-’23 opens Feb 1st

Daily Schedule:

9:00-9:30am Gathering and free play

9:30-9:45am Story & Snack

9:50-10:00am Trek to Site

10:00-12:00am Free Play

12:00-12:30pm Lunch

12:30-1:45pm Exploration & Adventure

1:45-2:00pm Nature Notes, Closure & Pick up

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FORESTplay 2022-2023

FORESTplay is a 5 hour, 100% outdoor, nature immersion program for children 3yrs to 11yrs that runs from Sept-May. We offer play experiences with a low adult/child ratio, small group size and developmentally appropriate age groups. Each day is filled with ample time to play, story time to ignite the imagination, nature exploration to connect with the environment and freedom to relax and reflect in a place of calm and serenity.

Rooted in the belief that children learn and develop through play and that nature evokes intrigue and excitement, awe and wonder, peace and calm; River’s Edge Forest Play is the essence of childhood. With the whole child in mind FORESTplay focuses on a child’s social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development. The nature-based environment inspires, challenges and ignites a child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Children become confident, resilient, compassionate, creative and kind in this premier child-led, inquiry-taught, natural learning environment.

Registration for ’22-’23 opens Feb 1st

Daily Schedule:

9:00-9:30am Gathering and free play

9:30-9:45am Story & Snack

9:50-10:00am Trek to Site

10:00-12:00am Free Play

12:00-12:30pm Lunch

12:30-1:45pm Exploration & Adventure

1:45-2:00pm Nature Notes, Closure & Pick up

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FORESTplay: Where Children Come to Play but Learn to Thrive. Where Childhood Comes Alive!

FORESTplay

Offering enrichment programs for child development. FORESTplay is a 5 hour, 100% outdoor, nature immersion program for children 3yrs to 12yrs that runs from Sept-May. We offer play experiences with a low adult/child ratio, small group size and developmentally appropriate age groups. Each day is filled with ample time to play, story time to ignite the imagination, nature exploration to connect with the environment and freedom to relax and reflect in a place of calm and serenity.


Rooted in the belief that children learn and develop through play and that nature evokes intrigue and excitement, awe and wonder, peace and calm; River’s Edge Forest Play is the essence of childhood. With the whole child in mind FORESTplay focuses on a child’s social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development. The nature-based environment inspires, challenges and ignites a child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Children become confident, resilient, compassionate, creative and kind in this premier child-led, inquiry-taught, natural learning environment.


Camper Expectations:

  • Must be 3 years old & potty trained
  • Must be able to follow simple instructions
  • Must be able to engage in cooperative play with others
  • Must be able to stay with the group - not wander
  • Must respect other's space
  • Must be able to feed self lunch
  • Must be able to carry a backpack with own gear
  • This is a 34 week program commitment


Program Cost:

One Day program-$3105, includes the $300 deposit ($350.63/mth)

Two Day program-$5910, includes the $300 deposit ($701.25/mth) 


Daily Schedule:

9:00-9:15am       Gathering, Free Play and Thanksgiving   

9:15-9:30am       Trek to Site

9:30-9:45am      Story & Snack

9:45-12:00pm     Nature Connection Experience and Free Play

12:00-12:30pm    Lunch

12:30-1:45pm      Nature Connection Experience and Free Play

1:45-2:00pm       Nature Notes, Closure & Pick up

Registration for ’24-’25 opens Feb 1st
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FORESTplay Program Registration Links

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We maintain a familiar daily rhythm to provide a grounding general structure from which the children freely play. As children spend time in the same forest site each week, they develop a sense of connectedness, mastery of environment, and awareness of changes in the forest. This awareness of seasonal and weather changes leads to great child-led, impromptu adventures. Our goals are to tap into a child's sense of wonder about nature and to give them the opportunity to freely explore with all their senses.

Our highly trained Forest Guides are experienced in child development and social emotional learning which brings a unique opportunity for growth and exploring to your child. Through keen observation of each child's strengths and areas for growth, guides invite the child into deeper challenges and new learning experiences specific to the child.

Monday Nature Connection

Ages 3-7 yrs

9:00AM-2:00PM

Sept 9, 2024 - May 19, 2025

$3205

Monday Nature Connection

Mon/Wed FORESTlearninglab

Ages 5-8 yrs
9:00AM-2:00PM

Sept 9, 2024 - May 21, 2025

$6110

Mon/Wed FORESTlearninglab

Tuesday Nature Connection

Ages 3-7 yrs

9:00AM-2:00PM

Sept 3, 2024 - May 20, 2025 

$3205

Tuesday Nature Connection

Tuesday/Thurs FORESTlearninglab

Ages 5-8 yrs
9:00AM-2:00PM

Sept 3, 2024 - May 22, 2025

$6110

Tues/Thurs FORESTlearninglab

Wednesday Nature Connection

Ages 3-7 yrs

9:00AM-2:00PM

Sept 4, 2024 - May 21, 2025

$3205

Wednesday Nature Connection

Wednesday Survivors

Ages 10-14 yrs

9:00AM-2:00PM

Sept 4, 2024 - May 21, 2025

$3205

Wednesday Survivors

Thursday Nature Connection

Ages 3-7 yrs

9:00AM-2:00PM

Sept 5, 2024 - May 22, 2025

$3205

Thursday Nature Connection

Friday Nature Connection

Ages 3-7 yrs

9:00AM-2:00PM

Sept 6, 2024 - May 23, 2025

$3205

Friday Nature Connection

Friday Seedlings

Ages 2-3 yrs

9:00AM-12:00PM

Sept 6, 2024 - May 23, 2025

$2340

Friday Seedlings

 Little Ones

Ages 0 - 3 yrs

9:30-11:30 with caregiver

Sept 16, 2024-May 23, 2025, in sessions

$300 - $360

Little Ones

2022-2023 Programs

All groups run year long, Sept-May, from 9am-2pm. This program is a 9 month commitment with a $300 non-refundable registration fee and monthly program fees September-April. Tuition is non-refundable.

Program Cost:

One Day program- $ ($/month)

Two Day program- $ ($/month) 

Sessions begin the week of September 6, 2022 and run through Monday May 26, 2023. ​

This is a 34 week program with days off for holidays. A class calendar will be sent after registration.

Registration for ’22-’23 opens Feb 1st
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Trailblazers - Monday

Ages 3-11 yrs

Monday

9:00AM-2:00PM

Sept 12, 2022 - May 22, 2023

Monday

 Trailblazers - Wednesday

 Ages 3-11 yrs

 Wednesday

 9:00AM-2:00PM

 Sept 14, 2022 - May 24, 2023

Wednesday

Trailblazers - Friday

Ages 3-11 yrs

Friday

9:00AM-2:00PM

Sept 16, 2022 - May 26, 2023

Friday

Pioneers

Ages 3-11 yrs

Tuesday and Thursday

9:00AM-2:00PM

Sept 6, 2022 - May 25, 2023 

Tuesday/Thursday

Explorers

Ages 3-11 yrs

Wednesday and Friday

9:00AM-2:00PM

Sept 7, 2022 - May 26, 2023

Wednesday/Friday

Little Ones FORESTplay

FORESTplay for children ages newborn to 3 years of age with a parent or caregiver in attendance. Parents actively engage in the play with the support of a trained Forest Guide to promote sensory rich developmental play opportunities for our littlest ones!

Spring 2024 - 10 week Session:

Monday's OR Friday's 9:30-11:30

March 11-May 20, 2024 and March 15-May 24, 2024

$300/10 weeks

Register - Monday Register - Friday

Summer 2024 - 12 week Session:

Friday's 9:30-11:30

June 7-August 23, 2024

$360/12 weeks

Register

Fall 2024 - 10 Week Session:

Monday's OR Friday's 9:30-11:30

Sept. 16- Nov. 18, 2024 and Sept. 20-Nov. 15, 2024

$300/10 weeks

Register - Monday Register - Friday
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Little Ones FORESTplay

FORESTplay for children ages 3 months to 3 years of age with a parent or caregiver in attendance. Parents actively engage in the play with the support of a trained Forest Guide to promote sensory rich developmental play opportunities for our littlest ones! 

Fall 2021 10 Week Session:

Mondays 9:30-11:30

Sept. 13- Nov. 15

Register

Winter 2021-22 13 Week Session: 

Fridays 9:30-11:30

Dec. 3 - March. 11

Register

Spring 2022 10 week Session:

Mondays 9:30-11:30 OR Fridays 9:30-11:30

Week of March 13-May 23

Register for Monday Register for Friday
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Days off FORESTplay

FORESTplay when school is off! For children ages 3 to 11 years of age. We know nature is awesome and therapeutic for kids and can give them a great break from their daily routines, so we are offering several opportunities to get the kids away from electronics when school is on break or it is a wonderful Saturday. Each camp is theme based and gives children time to relax, connect with nature, themselves and friends and challenge themselves to try new things.

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Fall Forest Fun Day:

Saturday October 30

9:00am - 3:00pm 

Register

Frosty in the Forest:

Saturday December 4th

9:00am - 3:00pm

Register

Winter Wonderland:

December 28th-30th

9:00am - 3:00pm

Register

April Showers Bring May Flowers:

April 12th-14th

9:00am - 3:00pm

Register
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