Snails & Turkey Tails is a fully outdoor early childhood program. Through nature-based play, exploration, and hands-on learning, children develop confidence, creativity, social skills, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world.

We believe childhood should be filled with wonder, adventure, and plenty of time outdoors. Our programs emphasize child-led exploration, meaningful relationships, mixed-age learning, supported risk-taking, and connection with nature. We keep our groups small so every child feels known and valued.

We spend the majority of our time outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including rain and cold, except in cases of unsafe conditions such as severe storms, hazardous air quality, or extreme heat.

We use a relationship-based approach centered on emotional regulation, clear boundaries, modeling, problem-solving, and respectful communication.

Yes. We believe young children learn best through play, movement, storytelling, sensory experiences, exploration, and meaningful connection with nature.

Time spent in nature supports healthy physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Outdoor play encourages creativity, problem-solving, resilience, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the natural world.

Absolutely. Play is how young children make sense of the world. Through play, children develop language, critical thinking, social skills, self-regulation, creativity, and problem-solving abilities while building strong neural connections that support future learning.

That's perfectly okay! Many children begin with little outdoor experience. Our programs provide gentle opportunities to build confidence, comfort, and connection with nature at each child's own pace.

Camp Refund and Cancellation PolicyFamily Cancellation Policy:As a small, nature-based program, we plan staffing, materials, permits, and site logistics well in advance based on enrollment. Families may receive a refund for cancellations, minus a $50 processing fee, made at least 30 days before the start of the program.Cancellations made less than 30 days before the program start date are non-refundable. Program Cancellation by Snails & Turkey Tails:Snails & Turkey Tails reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify programs due to instructor illness or injury, emergencies, weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances beyond our control. In the event that Snails & Turkey Tails cancels a program, families will receive a full refund or credit for the value of the canceled program, which may be used toward a future Snails & Turkey Tails program within 12 months.Right to Refuse Service:Snails & Turkey Tails reserves the right to refuse or discontinue service or enrollment at its sole discretion.By registering, you acknowledge and agree to these policies. Policies are subject to change.

We keep our groups intentionally small, with a 1:4 adult-to-child ratio so children receive plenty of support while still having the freedom to explore, play, and build independence.