There are many benefits of being outside during the winter months, including increased immunity, improved mood, reduced stress, and cultivating community during what can often be an isolating season.

The goal of these classes, aside from further developing a love of the great outdoors, especially in the colder months, is to help children build social emotional resiliency, social skills, group bonding, emotional regulation and self confidence through a mix of organized collaborative learning and unstructured exploration and play. These are far from a “sit and listen” type of class; families can feel free to participate in whatever way works best for them to get the most benefit of our time together. Caregivers should plan to learn and play alongside their child while experiencing all the benefits nature has to offer.