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Family Forest School

Join us for a 90-minute adventure designed for children ages 18 months to 3.5 years and their caregivers. Move at your child’s pace as you explore the forest, visit favorite play spots, and dive into hands-on, messy, and exciting nature play each week.

Family Forest School is more than just outdoor fun—it’s a chance to build a caring community rooted in our Forest School philosophy and anti-bias principles. Together, families, children, and staff create a safe space where everyone feels welcome and connected through a shared love of nature.

As you explore the forest side by side, you’ll bond through simple joys—spotting colorful flowers, smelling fresh rain, listening to birdsong, crunching snow underfoot, and sharing snacks in the peaceful woods. It’s about being present, playing together, and building lasting memories in nature.

“Ms. Amanda is a masterful educator, who weaves best practices in early childhood education (fine and gross motor, literacy, math/science) into a nature and play-based curriculum. Finally, she speaks and listens to students (and parents!) with such respect and caring, modeling how to cooperate, resolve conflicts, and express feelings. These skills will be so important for my daughter as she moves into kindergarten next year. I truly could not imagine a more wonderful preschool experience for our daughter. I highly recommend Forest School!!!”

2020-2021 parent

Date & Pricing Information

Children ages 18 months to 3.5 years and their caregivers
Morning Sessions 9:30-11:00 am

Afternoon Sessions 3:00-4:30 pm

Click session below to register 

Tuesdays

Summer 2025
July 8 to August 12 – AM Session

Makeup Day: August 19

Members
$198

Non-members
$276

Wednesdays

Summer 2025
July 9 to August 13 – AM Session
July 9 to August 13 – PM Session
Makeup Day: August 20

Members
$198

Non-members
$276

Thursdays

Summer 2025
July 10 to August 14 – AM Session

Makeup Day: August 21

Members
$198

Non-members
$276

Tuesdays
AM session

Fall 2025
Session 1: September 9 to October 14
Makeup Day: October 21

Session 2: October 28 to November 25
Makeup Day: December 2

Members
$175 series/$315 season

Non-members
$240 series/$432 season

Wednesdays
AM session

Fall 2025
Session 1: September 10 to October 15
Makeup Day: October 22

Session 2: October 29 to November 26
Makeup Day: December 3

PM session

Fall 2025
Session 1: September 10 to October 15
Makeup Day: October 22

Session 2: October 29 to November 26
Makeup Day: December 3

Members
$175 series/$315 season

Non-members
$240 series/$432 season

Thursdays
AM Session

Fall 2025
Session 1: September 11 to October 16
Makeup Day: October 23

Session 2: October 30 to December 11
Makeup Day: December 18

Members
$175 series/$315 season

Non-members
$240 series/$432 season

Tuesdays
AM session

Winter 2026
Session 1: January 6 to February 3
Makeup Days: February 10

Members
$175 per session

Non-members
$240 per session

Wednesdays
AM and PM sessions

Winter 2026
Session 1: January 7 to February 4
Makeup Days: February 11

Members
$175 per session

Non-members
$240 per session

Thursdays
AM session

Winter 2026
Session 1: January 8 to February 12
Makeup Days: February 12

Members
$175 per session

Non-members
$240 per session

Tuesdays
AM session

Spring 2026
Session 1: February 24 to March 17
Makeup Day: March 24

Session 2: April 14 to May 5
Makeup Day:  May 12

Session 3: May 19 to June 16
Makeup Day:  June 23

Members
$140 per session/
$378 per season

Non-members
$192 per session/
$519 per season

Wednesdays
AM and PM sessions

Spring 2026
Session 1: February 25 to March 18
Makeup Day: March 25

 Session 2: April 15 to May 6
Makeup Day: May 13

Session 3: May 20 to June 10
Makeup Day:  June 24

Members
$140 per session/
$378 per season

Non-members
$192 per session/
$519 per season

Thursdays
AM session

Spring 2026
Session 1: February 26 to March 19
Makeup Day: March 26

 Session 2: April 16 to May 7
Makeup Day: May 14

Session 3: May 28 to June 18
Makeup Day:  June 25

Members
$140 per session/
$378 per season

Non-members
$192 per session/
$519 per season

Enrollment Process

Family Forest School Enrollment Process

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    Click on one of the links listed in the "Date & Pricing Information" section above.
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    Seasonal attendance is due at the time of registration. Payments made 5 days after scheduled payment date will result in a $50 late fee.
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    Please feel free to email the Forest School Director if you have any questions.