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Our Current Schedule

AM 8:30 - 9:00

PM 12:30 - 1:00

Drop off and Free Play 

This is the time for parents to sign their children in through our attendance system, use the bathroom, and adjust their gear for the weather and activities.

AM 9:00 - 9:15

PM 1:00 - 1:15

Group Gathering

This shared gathering time blends songs, stories, poems, and hands-on naturalist learning connected to the day’s focus.

AM 9:15 -10:00 

PM 1:15 - 2:00

Nature Walk or Exploration Activity 

This is the heart of our day, when children explore, play, and learn through hands-on experiences in nature.

AM 10:00 - 10:30

PM 2:00 - 2:30

Bathroom Break and Snack 

This is a self-explanatory break during our program time together. 

AM 10:30 - 11:20

PM 2:30- 3:20

Unstructured Nature Play

This child-led play time gives children space to explore, create, build, imagine, and rest at their own pace.

AM 11:20 - 11:30

PM 3:20 - 3:30

Closing Circle and Dismissal

At the end of the day, we gather to reflect, share, and bring a peaceful close to our time together.

3&4 year olds

Morning Group

Tuesdays and Thursdays

3&4 year olds

Afternoon Group

Mondays and Wednesdays

5&6 year olds
Morning Group
Mondays and Wednesdays

5&6 year olds
Afternoon Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays

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Location 

September through May, we meet outdoors at a camp location in the southwest, Fox Valley Area.

During the summer months, our program breaks for elementary and high school summer camp, where hundreds of children come together to play, have fun, and build friendships. Please get in touch with us for a specific location.

(815) 200-4905

Located in the rural, southwestern, Fox Valley area in Illinois and serving Sandwich, Newark, Somonauk, Plano, Yorkville and surrounding communities. 

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