Nature- Focused.
In this program, children will spend time in nature, learn to garden, and develop naturally through play and exploration. The summer program is a combination of education, free play and structured play to give your child a range of opportunities to develop and grow. We provide a warm and inviting space for your child and encourage them to grow and explore at their own pace.
Weekly Themes and Activities
Subject to change due to weather!
- Learn about different types of seeds & their life cycles.
- Hands-on: Each child plants their own seed.
- Science Experiment: Observing how seeds absorb water.
- Emotional Intelligence: “Patience” – waiting for things to grow.
- Art: Seed mosaics.
- Themed Reading: “The Tiny Seed” by Eric Carle.
Week 2: Soil & Sunlight
- Understanding soil composition & its importance.
- Digging & exploring soil textures.
- Science: How sunlight affects plant growth.
- Emotional Intelligence: “Kindness” – Taking care of living things.
- Active Play: Nature scavenger hunt.
Week 3: Water & Weather
- How rain & water help plants grow.
- Science: Water cycle in a bag experiment.
- Emotional Intelligence: “Gratitude” – Appreciating nature.
- Art: Raindrop paintings.
- Themed Reading: “Tap the Magic Tree.”
Week 4: Bugs & Pollination
- Exploring pollinators like bees & butterflies.
- Science: Watching ants at work.
- Emotional Intelligence: “Teamwork.”
- Active Play: Bug relay race.
- Themed Reading: “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.”
Week 5: Leaves & Growth
- Learning about different types of leaves.
- Science: Leaf rubbing & chlorophyll experiment.
- Emotional Intelligence: “Patience & Perseverance.”
- Arts & Crafts: Leaf pressing.
Week 6: Fruits & Vegetables
- Learning about edible plants.
- Science: Sprouting beans in a bag.
- Emotional Intelligence: “Healthy Choices.”
- Cooking: Making a fruit salad.
Week 7: Farm to Table
- Understanding where food comes from.
- Science: Milk turning into butter.
- Emotional Intelligence: “Responsibility.”
- Themed Reading: “From Seed to Plant.”
Week 8: Our Growing Garden
- Checking on plant progress.
- Science: Measuring plant height.
- Emotional Intelligence: “Pride in Accomplishment.”
- Art: Garden collage.
Week 9: Harvesting & Sharing
- Harvesting some vegetables & fruits.
- Cooking: Making a simple veggie dish.
- Emotional Intelligence: “Sharing.”
- Active Play: Farm-themed obstacle course.
Week 10: Reflection & Celebration
- Reviewing what we’ve learned.
- Making a memory book.
- Themed Reading: “The Giving Tree.”
- Celebration: Garden picnic.
Sample Daily Schedule
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