Forest School for knee-high naturalists
Spring session 2025
Join teacher Kiki and lots of friends for fun and learning in the forest! You and your knee-high naturalist will have a blast as we explore the woods and waterways of Doolittle County Park and Gales Pond. Children will access their sense of awe and curiosity while gaining preschool readiness skills through a variety of learning activities including music and movement, story time, games and crafts. Each day includes a hike as well as open play time at Base Camp where children will enjoy the mud kitchen, obstacle course, painting area and lots of climbing opportunities.
who can attend?
Our forest school program is designed for budding naturalists in the range of 3-6 years old, with an accompanying adult. Babes in arms are always welcome for no additional fee. We do try to keep our group to a reasonable size for the enjoyment of all, but if space is available, tag-along older siblings and guest visitors may attend for a per day fee of $12 payable on site.
When and where will we meet?
The Knee-High Naturalists program meets on Fridays, 9:30 -11:30am, at Doolittle County Park, N. 112th Ave, Hart, Michigan.
Spring Session March 14 - May 30, 2025
Fall Session August 29 - November 14, 2025
Program Cost and financial aid
The enrollment fee is $120 for each 12 week session. Scholarships are available to help defer up to 50% of the full session enrollment fee. If interested in applying for a scholarship you must first register your child and make a $25 non-refundable deposit toward the registration fee. Fill out the scholarship application here. Scholarships are processed in the order they are received.
How Do I Register?
Fill out the Enrollment Form here and continue on to make full payment or a $25 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot. Registration is open until program capacity is met.
what is the cancellation policy?
Registration cancellations requested up to the date of programming will receive a refund less the non-refundable deposit.
How will participant safety be ensured?
Nature play entails some risks. Children are encouraged to run, climb, jump and splash as well as to explore and examine the local flora and fauna. Safety instruction, along with respect for both the beauty and hazards of nature, is an integral part of the Knee-High Naturalists program.
Must a parent/ guardian attend with my child?
Families may make arrangements among themselves to ‘take turns’ being the attending adult for up to three children.
Questions? Contact Kiki at kari.wilson@macd.org
