SNAILS &
TURKEY TAILS
A Nature Enrichment Program in Marin County
After-School Classes & Seasonal Camps for Children Ages 3-6
At Snails & Turkey Tails childhood is treasured, 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 young children. Our school year program runs from September to May and we offer seasonal camps throughout the year, including our popular summer camps.
Snails & Turkey Tails is hosted by Liesha, a certified early childhood educator who has been teaching enrichment classes and camps to young children for many years.
At Snails & Turkey Tails, we honor childhood through joyful learning, daily discovery, and meaningful experiences in the natural world. We offer fully outdoor, all-weather programs led by experienced educators where young children can explore, create, and connect—with themselves, others, and nature. Our classes and camps are rooted in play, nature, and developmentally appropriate practices that support the whole child.
Our school-year program runs from September through May, and we offer seasonal camps throughout the year, including our popular summer camps at scenic sites like China Camp State Park and Lake Lagunitas.
WHY NATURE MATTERS -
Nature is a powerful teacher. Outdoor learning supports children’s growth in every area:
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Physical Development: climbing, running, balancing, and sensory exploration
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Cognitive Skills: observation, problem-solving, and language development
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Emotional Growth: regulation, resilience, and mindfulness
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Social Skills: cooperation, imaginative play, and teamwork
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Curiosity & Love of Learning: freedom to explore at their own pace
Time spent in natural settings fosters confidence, empathy, and a lifelong connection to the world around them.
OUR PROGRAMS -
School-Year Nature Classes (Sept–May)
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Play-based, outdoor learning for children ages 3-6
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Focused on exploration, creativity, and social-emotional growth
Seasonal Camps (Fall, Winter, Mid-Winter, Spring, Summer)
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Week-long, fully outdoor adventures
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Themed activities including forest and beach exploration, arts & crafts, and nature-based play
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Each week is unique, with opportunities to observe wildlife, learn about plants, and engage with the natural world
Camp Highlights:
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Gentle hikes, scavenger hunts, and animal observation
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Nature-inspired arts and crafts
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Story circles and seasonal learning
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Open-ended outdoor play—building forts, climbing trees, or quietly observing
LOCATIONS -
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China Camp State Park: beaches, meadows, and forests
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Lake Lagunitas: trails, picnic areas, and woodlands
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Deer Park in Fairfax
Our classrooms have no walls—children explore, play, and learn surrounded by trees, trails, and open skies.
OUR PHILOSOPHY & APPROACH -
At Snails & Turkey Tails:
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Play is essential: Children learn best through unhurried, hands-on exploration
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Curriculum is emergent: Activities follow children’s interests, with seasonal and nature-based themes
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Freedom with guidance: Kids are supported in safe risk-taking, sensory exploration, and creative play
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Connection is central: We foster relationships with nature, peers, and the wider community
JOIN US!
Discover, explore, and grow with Snails & Turkey Tails!
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Play-based nature school program and camps for children ages 3-6
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Fully outdoor, all-weather, and guided by experienced educators
Our Families Say This...
"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."
~ 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