Play In Nature Classes
SUMMER SCHEDULE
Open to children ages 2-8 years. This is a caregiver-child class. Each session will meet once a week for 6 weeks. Our Fanwood location will have the option for families to register for 4, 5, or all 6 class weeks to meet the needs of families who are planning vacations. An additional date is added to the schedule to serve as an inclement weather make up class, if needed.
MOUNTAINSIDE
Borough Hall Nature Trail
TUESDAYS, 9:30-10:30am
Jun 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 4 - Make up Aug 11
SATURDAYS, 9:30-10:30am
Jun 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8 - Make up Aug 15
Register @ https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/mountainside-nj/catalog
Fee: $195 (Mountainside resident) - $210 (non-resident)
FANWOOD
Fanwood Nature Center
TUESDAYS, 6:15pm-7:15pm
Jun 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 4 - Make up Aug 11
WEDNESDASYS, 9:30-10:30am, 5 spots left
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug 5 - Make up Aug 12
Register @ https://tinyurl.com/PlayInNatureFanwood
Fee: $130 (4 classes) - $162.50 (5 classes) - $195 (6 classes)
SPRING SCHEDULE
MOUNTAINSIDE
Borough Hall Nature Trail
Ages 18m-5y
TUESDAYS, 9:30-10:30am
LATE SPRING: May 12, 19, 26, Jun 2, 9, 16 - Make up Jun 23
SATURDAYS, 9:30-10:30am
LATE SPRING: May 16, 23, 30, Jun 6, 13, 20 - Make up Jun 27
Register @ https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/mountainside-nj/catalog
FANWOOD
Fanwood Nature Center
Ages 18m-5y
WEDNESDAYS, 9:30-10:30am
LATE SPRING: May 13, 20, 27, Jun 3, 10, 17 - Make up Jun 24
Register @ redirme.com/5cwkxc
What does a Play In Nature class look like?
This child-caregiver class will meet for an opening activity and circle time filled with exploring, song, and story. Participants will then be taken on a guided hike through a nature trail for the main play activity. Classes will end with a final snack, chat, and goodbye circle time. Chats will include information about play and social skill development and ways to further support your children outside of class. Classes run in most weather, as long as it's safe weather. Our play and exploration is often messy. There will always be options for little explorers who are just getting comfortable with messy play. This is an inclusive, enrichment class experience. No intake process is necessary to participate. 15 kids max per class.
PLAY IN NATURE MAKE UP POLICY: Your child is welcome to make up one missed class per season. The missed class must be made up in an alternate class running in the current season, or in the next season classes are offered.
Our Play In Nature team includes Kristina Quigley, Kari Whitehurst, Julia Torres, and Bonnie Polanco
The Tinkergarten curriculum is used in classes. Classes vary each season.
