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Snails & Turkey Tails

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A NATURE SCHOOL FOR CURIOUS KIDS IN MARIN COUNTY

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At Snails & Turkey Tails childhood remains wild, learning comes to life, and each day is filled with discovery, creativity, and growth in the natural world. We offer a fully outdoor, all-weather nature-based program for children ages 2 to 6. Our school year program runs from September to May, and meets several days a week at different outdoor locations. We offer seasonal camps throughout the year and during the summer months.

At our fully outdoor, year-round nature school, children ages 2-6 learn and grow immersed in the natural world. Our classrooms are the forests, beaches, meadows, and untamed corners of Marin County — no walls, no screens, just hands-on, real-world learning beneath the open sky.

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Here, children learn by engaging directly with the world around them—through hands-on experiences, thoughtful exploration, and memorable moments in nature. It's learning that lasts and skills that truly count.

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Whatever the weather, we’re out in it—because true resilience, flexibility, and a deep connection to nature are built through real experiences in the elements. Rain, sun, or mud—we’re there, growing, learning, and embracing it every step of the way.

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Our approach fosters critical thinking, emotional resilience, strong communication, and self-confidence—all within an environment that encourages genuine, natural growth.

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From climbing trees to walking on the slack line to building shelters—your child will try new things and build confidence, competence, and a strong sense of capability both in nature and in everyday life.

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In a time when life is increasingly busy, structured, and screen-driven, we offer a meaningful alternative: a return to simplicity, to joyful play, and to what truly matters.

Our Programs

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NATURE SHOOOL

Just 2's

Tuesdays/Thursdays

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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Ages 3-6
Mondays/Fridays
9:30 AM – 12 PM

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Weekly class offered monthly.​

Small groups.

NATURE CAMPS

AGES 3-6

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WINTER CAMP 2025

February 9-13

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SPRING BREAK CAMP 2025

April 6-10

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SUMMER CAMPS

Camps in June, July & August​​

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A FEW WORDS FROM OUR COMMUNITY

"My child really enjoyed the outdoor experiences at Snails & Turkey Tails camp. The campers were given freedom to explore in a controlled/safe environment. The recall from new learnings from camp has been incredible! He is constantly telling me about new plants and animals he learned about! We look forward to signing him up next year."

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~ Summer Camp Parent

"Liesha exuded such positive and exploratory energy that our kids felt it through beautiful osmosis! From climbing trees to collecting artifacts in nature, this camp gave our kids such valuable lessons which they continue to take forward with them as their curiosity grows. We look forward to signing up again next summer!"

 

~ Summer Camp Parent

CONTACT US

Email: snailsandturkeytails@yahoo.com

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​​​​​​​​​Snails & Turkey Tails is a nature school for curious kids in Marin County, CA.​

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