Care-Activated Learning
Family Forest School Days
Seasonal Sessions Designed to Connect Families through Play
What is C.A.L.?
Children's learning is activated when they are nurtured by those who care.
Come immerse yourselves in the wonders of open-ended play in nature during a Family Forest School Day!
Learning is relational. Our C.A.L. interactive family playgroups are intentionally designed to foster connections between children, caregivers, and nature.
Quality Family Time togetherin Nature
Who?
Children ages 32 months to 8 years
At least one adult caregiver
How do I register?
To reserve your spot, please fill out the form below and submit your payment. Registration is required for each C.A.L. three-hour session and will close when the session is full. Our Facebook page will be updated when each session is full.
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Complete the C.A.L. registration form.
2. Submit payment
Price?
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$15.00 for one child
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$5.00 for each additional child
One Three-Hour Session
Additional siblings outside of the age range are welcome to join at no additional cost.
What will we be doing?
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Song & Dance
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Sandbox Exploration
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Nature-inspired Crafts
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Adventure Playground
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And so much more!
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Read Alouds
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Engineering
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Fire Building
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Wildlife Caretaking
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Games
Your family will be welcomed into our Outdoor Learning Hubs. Some sessions have a specific theme (e.g., Seuss in the Sunlight) as part of a special event for that month. The Hubs are designed with nature and open-ended play in mind. Activities at the Hubs are designed to inspire family connections through play and may include:
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Mud Kitchen
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Process Art at the Atelier
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Hiking
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Gardening
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Wildlife Identification
What about the weather?
There is no bad weather here when you have outdoor gear.
C.A.L. sessions are rain or shine...but not thunderstorms.
Sessions will be canceled if severe storms are predicted or the roads are impassible. If your session is canceled, we will transfer that credit to the next available C.A.L. session.
To prepare, please check out our gear suggestions about how to dress for the weather. Airie Forest School also has ways to keep warm and take breaks from the rain, snow, and cold.
Other FAQs
1. What happens if a session is canceled?
Your non-refundable payment will be held to reserve the next available session of your choice.
2. Do you have toileting facilities?
Yes.
3. What is family forest school?
Our purpose for these sessions is to enhance your connection with your child while playing in nature together. With this idea in mind, we want to invite members of our community to come to Airie's Nurture Center to explore and enjoy the bountiful laughter of childhood. After all... the play is good for everyone, no matter your age!
Please note: At least one adult caregiver (e.g., parent, loved one, nanny) must accompany the registered child/ren and are responsible for their children on campus at all times.