Play In Nature Classes
Outdoor play-based learning classes for kids in the 18 month to 5 year range.
LANTERN WALK
Join us for a free community event to celebrate the time change and celebrate the beauty of nature in a joyful way! Email to register, kristina@playandtalkwithus.com.
WINTER: MOUNTAINSIDE SCHEDULE
Borough Hall Nature Trail
TUESDAYS: 10:00-11:30am
* Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Make up Mar 3
SATURDAYS, 10:00-11:00am
* Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Make up Mar 7
Mountainside registration:
https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/mountainside-nj/catalog
DURATION: Winter season is 6 wks
WINTER PRICING: $195 per child.
FALL: MOUNTAINSIDE SCHEDULE
Borough Hall Nature Trail
SATURDAYS, 9:30-10:30am - 6 SPOTS LEFT
* Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, Make up Nov 15
TUESDAYS, 9:30-10:30am - 6 SPOTS LEFT
* Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, Make up Nov 11
Mountainside registration
https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/mountainside-nj/catalog
FALL: FANWOOD SCHEDULE
Fanwood Nature Center
WEDNESDAYS, 9:30-10:30am
* Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, Make up Nov 12
WEDNESDAYS, 4:15-5:15pm
* Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, Make up Nov 12
Fanwood registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenBWazaJOlXlLsvqKtbHd0v39eZW0zyaxEP2qB73mCS8KStg/viewform?usp=pp_url
DURATION: Fall season is 8 wks
FALL PRICING: $255 per child.
All make up dates listed are scheduled to accommodate cancellations due to inclement weather only.
Drop-in reservation must be made and confirmed 24hrs in advance of a class.
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.
All Play In Nature classes are taught by:
Kristina Quigley, Bonnie Polanco, and Kari Whitehurst.
The Tinkergarten curriculum is used in classes. Classes vary each season.
