AGES 3-5
6-Week Spring Session
April 15 - May 20
Wednesdays
2:30PM-5:30PM
6 children max
Join us at Bouick Park in San Anselmo
(the field in front of the San Anselmo Playhouse)
Advance registration required.
$360
AFTER SCHOOL
NATURE CLUB
Curious what happens at Nature Club? Think art meets nature meets movement meets science - basically a super big play date packed with 3 hours of adventure, excitement, and discovery. Pretty awesome, right?
We gather near downtown San Anselmo, in front of the San Anselmo Playhouse. Activities are set-up in the redwoods and there is plenty of space for exploring in the field. Children try new activities like balancing on the slack line, creating art using hammers and handsaws, make blackberry paint with a mortar and pestle, and get creative in the mud kitchen. We make nature art and recycled art using castaways that would otherwise wind up in the landfill.
The safe, open space is just right for small legs and big imaginations, encouraging learning through play, movement, and joyful connection with the natural world.
Club Details -
Wednesdays from 2:30PM-5:30PM
Register for our 6-week Spring session.
Meet us at Bouick Park in San Anselmo.
Spend a few hours playing, unwinding, and having fun outside after school.
Worried you won't be able to make it by 2:30pm? We have a 30-minute flexible drop-off window!
Curious what happens at Nature Club?
Upon arrival kids come together in the redwood grove where we take time to settle and greet eachother. We start the afternoon with a nature-themed story and then children are free to explore various stations. We have all of nature school activities available to our nature club kids and those include favorites like the mud kitchen and the hammock. There's plenty of space for running and exploring at the park and we also set aside time for making art. Nature Club is a blend of unstructured play and teacher-led activities and we find this best supports everyone in the group. As we near pick-up time, we gather back in circle to share our experiences. Every week is a new adventure!
THE SCIENCE BEHIND NATURE BASED LEARNING
Provides Active Play After Sitting in School
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Preschoolers or kindergartners often spend much of the day in structured learning.
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After-school nature classes give them space to run, climb, dig, and explore, supporting gross motor development and releasing energy in a healthy, structured way.
Supports Emotional and Social Development
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After a long day, kids benefit from calm, focused, yet playful activities outdoors.
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Working together in nature—sharing tools, exploring outdoors, or playing group games—builds cooperation, empathy, and confidence.
Fosters Independence and Decision-Making
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Outdoor activities let children choose what to explore or how to approach a task, encouraging autonomy and self-confidence.
Reduces Stress and Increases Mindfulness
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Nature naturally calms children, helping them transition from the intensity of the school day to a relaxed, attentive state.
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Mindful observation of plants, animals, and weather enhances focus and emotional regulation.
Instills Early Environmental Awareness
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Experiencing nature regularly after school develops a connection to the outdoors and nurtures respect for the environment, planting the seeds for lifelong eco-friendly habits.
FUN FACT:
Various studies have shown that children who spend long-term, ongoing time in nature are:
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sick less often
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more physically active
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more resistant to stress
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have a higher measure of self worth
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have greater emotional intelligence
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learn how to assess risk intuitively
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have increased imagination & creativity
Our FAQ page has answers to many of our commonly asked questions but feel free to message us!
