Grades K-5th. Does your child love exploring the great outdoors? Or do you wish they had more confidence to take healthy risks? Kids in the Woods is designed to keep students connected to their love of nature and muddy and messy exploration, as they gain confidence, problem solving skills and a greater sense of self. Through exploratory time in the woods, team building, adventure skill building and reflective journaling, students will learn about forest plants and animals, survival techniques, nature art and land stewardship. This program takes place outdoors in all kinds of weather. Please have your child dressed for outdoor exploration including rain gear, mud boots, and many layers. Instructor: Apple Playschools staff. 8 classes. No class 11/5.
Focus of this term:
Trees: Changing of the season, forest progression, animal homes and shelter building
Finding Your Way: Map reading, compasses, geocache searching
Animals Under Our Feet: Life on the forest floor
Nature Art: Using nature to create works of art
Testimonials:
Great opportunity to get outside and explore our natural world!
It's an amazing experience every kid that enjoys outdoors activities should try it.
