Our classes are designed for children ages 2–6, and we intentionally group mixed ages because it fosters a richer learning environment. Younger children benefit from observing and learning from older peers, while older children build confidence and leadership skills by helping and modeling for the younger ones. This dynamic encourages empathy, cooperation, and social development, creating a supportive and inclusive space where every child can thrive at their own pace.

Weather Policy:
For the safety and comfort of all participants, classes will be canceled if the "feels like" temperature falls below 20°F or rises above 90°F, or in the event of heavy rain, blizzard, hurricane, extreme heat causing poor air quality, or other severe weather conditions. An email notification will be sent to all registered participants at least one hour before the start of class to inform you of any cancellations.

Choosing our nature location is a thoughtful process. Sometimes we return to a favorite spot that offers just the right mix of shade, space, and natural beauty. Other times, we explore new areas that invite fresh discoveries and experiences. Each location has its own unique rhythm and charm. For our 6-week series, don’t worry—we stay in the same familiar spot each week, giving your little explorers a consistent home base for their adventures.

Each class runs for one hour, providing a focused yet enjoyable session for children and their caregivers. However, we warmly encourage parents and caregivers to stay beyond the class time to chat, connect with other families, and foster a supportive community atmosphere. This informal time allows everyone to build relationships and share experiences, which enhances the overall class experience.

Caregivers play an important role and are encouraged to actively participate throughout the class. Your involvement not only supports your child’s learning but also creates a collaborative and interactive environment where children feel secure and engaged. While Colleen leads and guides the activities, the class is designed to be a shared experience that invites interaction, exploration, and discovery for both children and adults. This approach helps nurture meaningful connections and promotes a sense of belonging for all participants.

Our classes follow a thoughtfully designed routine that includes welcome songs, storytelling, guided movement activities, opportunities for free exploration, and sensory or nature-based creative projects. While we maintain this consistent routine to provide a sense of familiarity and comfort, we remain responsive to the children’s needs and interests, adapting the pace and activities as necessary to foster engagement and support their development.

Our classes themes are seasonal and flow in a non-consecutive manner, allowing you to join for the entire session or select the dates that best fit your family’s availability.

Registering for the entire series is the best way to guarantee your child’s spot, as it helps us plan and maintain a consistent group dynamic throughout the program. While Colleen hasn’t set a fixed class size, she carefully monitors the group to ensure it remains manageable and engaging for all participants. If the class size begins to feel too large or the group dynamic shifts, she may choose to close enrollment after reaching a certain number of participants.

We understand that not everyone is able to commit to an entire series upfront, and that’s why we offer rolling enrollment and the option to register for individual classes. However, because class size is determined by the group dynamic and overall enrollment, reserving your spot for the full series gives you the most assurance and consistency.

Seasonal 6 Week Series:

Makeup classes for canceled sessions will be scheduled during the 7th week, at the same day and time as the regular class. If a second cancellation occurs due to weather, the makeup will be held during the 8th week. If all 6 classes run as scheduled, there will be no 7th or 8th week makeup sessions.

Please note that if there are more than 3 weather-related cancellations, there will be no makeup classes or refunds.

Pop-up Classes:

If a class is canceled due to weather, we offer a makeup session on the rain date listed in the class description. If for some reason the weather is again not cooperative, we can offer a credit or a refund.

REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSED IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MAKEUP SESSION, YOU WILL BE ISSUED A CREDIT ONLY.

Seasonal Series: Runs for 6 Weeks

Autumn Series - October & November

Winter Series - January & February

Spring Series - April & May

Summer Series - July & August

Pop-up classes are not part of a regular series and are offered sporadically throughout the year.