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WINTER IS MEANT TO BE EXPLORED.

​Cold air. Muddy trails. Rain puddles. Moss-covered logs. Fog drifting through the trees. The shoreline changing with the season. Winter doesn't mean staying inside!

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It means discovering a whole new side of nature.

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At Snails & Turkey Tails, children spend their winter break outdoors - exploring, playing, building, climbing, creating, searching for wildlife, and following their curiosity.

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We bundle up, put on our boots, and head outside.

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Because some of childhood's best adventures happen when you don't mind getting a little muddy.

 

WHAT WILL WE DO?

Every winter day brings something different.

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Your child might:

• Explore forest trails and the shoreline

• Search for birds, bugs, animal tracks, and other signs of wildlife

• Investigate puddles, mud, moss, leaves, and natural treasures

• Build forts and creations from sticks, stones, and other natural materials

• Climb, balance, scramble, run, and move

• Create art inspired by the winter landscape

• Invent imaginative games and outdoor adventures

• Gather around for stories and songs

• Watch for changes in weather and the natural world

• Make friends through shared play and exploration

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There isn't a prescribed  list of activities that every child has to complete. We follow the children's curiosity and let nature help shape the day.

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YES, WE PLAY IN WINTER WEATHER

We don't believe rain automatically means the adventure is cancelled. In fact, rain can make the natural world even more interesting.​

Puddles appear.

Creeks change.

Moss comes alive.

The forest smells different.

Mud becomes irresistible.

Children experience firsthand how the world around them changes with the seasons.

 

We play outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, except when conditions are unsafe. Good layers and appropriate rain gear make all the difference!