You can view the morning calendar here and the afternoon calendar here.
The North Phoenix program will meet every other week at Barrier Free Nature Trail. Due to the demand for this age group we will be offering 2 program options one on Tuesday from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm and one on Thursday from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm for 17 weeks. A few people have inquired about attending both programs so that they can attend a class each week. This is an option and we will offer an additional discount please contact us for details.
Tuesday dates 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 12/3, 12/17, 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20
Thursday dates 8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/21, 12/12, 1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15
Each class will follow a similar format:
10:00 am - Greeting - children greet one another and the land, invitation to share feelings and observations. Review basic rules of safety and kindness.
10:15 am - Exploratory Play & Guided Activity (as needed) - children are encouraged to orient themselves to and explore the natural space, which includes thoughtfully curated materials, exploration tools, etc. There is also time for nature journaling.
11:00 am - Snack and Story
11:15 am - Field Exploration - children take a hike to further explore our place. Environmental literacy skills are built while identifying species and learning about wildlife habitats. Children will have opportunities to climb trees, build forts, play games, and engage in scientific inquiry through spontaneous and planned activities.
12:00 pm - Craft/Art Project - children create nature process art, bushcraft project, etc.
12:15 pm - Good Byes - children say their goodbyes, reflect on what we learned, and share gratitude not only for our time together, but the land that nourished us.
12:30 pm - Class Ends