Fall Program Offerings:
Nature Nursery: Newtown / Ages 3-5
Thursdays, 10:00-1:00, 8 weeks, starting September 12th and/or Fridays, 10:00-1:00, 8 weeks, starting September 13th, 2024.
At the turn of the solstice, the vibrant summer days have been getting shorter, letting all of mother nature’s creatures know to start preparing for the cold months ahead. Autumn is a busy time, with many colors, sounds, and treasures to discover in the forest! Children ages 3-5 are invited to join us for another magical session of Nature Nursery, an 8 week program that utilizes our bright and cozy classroom, along with 86 acres of pristine woodlands for expansive learning. This program is equal parts structured and free, meaning, we have a predictable flow to our day that includes circle time, organized crafts and sensory activities, and designated lunch time, as well as creative exploration and child-led play. Class capacity is 10 children with 2 instructors. All children must be potty trained.
We are so lucky to collaborate with The Newtown Forest Association which has been protecting Holcombe Hill and 1,000+ more acres of wild land for over 100 years. If you’d like to make a donation of $40 at www.newtownforestassociation.org/#donate to support the ongoing conservation of open space in Newtown, you will be eligible to receive $40 off this program. Type the code “NFALOVE” at checkout for your enrollment discount.
It is especially important that you read our FAQs before registering for this program!
Location: 55 Great Hill Road, Newtown, CT, 06470.
Cost: $400 ($50/class)
Sample Fall Itinerary:
Week 1: Pinecone Puppets, Evergreen Tea
Week 2: Deer Track Casts, Scent Exploration
Week 3: Leaf ID, Leaf Rubbings
Week 4: Acorn Necklaces, Squirrel Feeders
Week 5: Cinnamon Moon Dough, Fairy Potions
Week 6: Apple Picking & Baking
Week 7: Weather Study/Condensation STEM, Shadow Art
Week 8: Natural Obstacle Course, Fall Color Collage
*Each season’s itinerary depends on weather, general interests, energy levels, group dynamics, etc.
The Lost Ways: Greenwich / Ages 6-10
Tuesdays, 10:30-1:30, 8 weeks, starting September 10th, 2024.
Autumn’s transformational beauty will soon be upon us as the sun sits lower in the sky and the air becomes crisp and fragrant. There are so many new colors, objects, and experiences to discover. The changeable weather of this season will keep us on our toes as we forage for rosehips to make wild tea, creep across crispy leaves in animal-inspired games, craft with acorns, birch, and other found Fall materials, and warm up next to campfires. This class is equally structured & child-led, with a focus on expanding curiosity, empowering free-thinking, and building friendships. Children are sure to leave with unmatched memories of a day that fortified their character, inspired their creativity, and brought them closer to nature. Capacity is limited to 12 children. This class is co-taught by Alexis Slavina and Will Heyne. Please read the FAQ’s page before registering!
Location: 1149 King Street, Greenwich, CT, 06831.
Cost: $400/session ($50/class)
Sample Autumn Itinerary:
Week 1: Introduction, Foraged Rosehip Tincture
Week 2: Clay Sculpting, Evergreen Imprints
Week 3: Firecraft 101, Tinder Harvest, Roasted Apples
Week 4: Basketry 101
Week 5: Acorn Dye
Week 6: Cattail Cordage & Survival Kits
Week 7: Widow’s Web Obstacle Course, Bug Hotel
Week 8: Waxed Leaf Garland, Trade Blanket
*Each season’s itinerary depends on weather, general interests, energy levels, available materials, group dynamics, etc.
