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Frequently asked questions
What happens when it is cold or raining outside?
One of our goals in forest school is to bring the children outdoors no matter what the weather, so that they will learn how to enjoy nature as a whole, not just on “perfect days.” With the right rain gear, the children can enjoy playing outdoors during a rain shower. We do not meet for forest school if there is thunder or lightning. On cold days we drink hot tea out of our tiny porcelain cups and all of the families in forest school are asked to dress their children in layers of wool and silk if possible so that they do not feel cold during winter.
May I make up for a missed class?
Yes, your family is welcome to make up missed classes during the current season. Please use our Make-up Scheduler (linked at the bottom of this website) to find a class that works for your schedule and to let us know to expect your family.
How old are the children who attend forest school?
Forest school is a mixed-age program. The youngest children are around one year old and just starting to walk; the oldest children are four and five years old and are already expert runners. But most of the children in forest school are toddling somewhere in between.
Can my child attend class with a caregiver?
Yes, of course.
May I bring an infant along? And do you offer a sibling discount?
Babies are welcome to attend forest school with their older siblings. We do not currently offer a sibling discount. Babies under a year-old who attend with a sibling attend for free.
May I bring my stroller?
Of course! All of our forest classrooms are stroller accessible.
May I bring a special snack or toy for my child to forest school?
It is best to leave anything that your child will find hard to share at home. But if your child is attached to a special toy, or is hungry before snack time, please bring the toy along or offer a quick snack.
My child is shy, if we attend forest school, are you going to require that s/he participates in class?
No. We don’t call on any children during circle time or any other time during forest school. We lead the class through transitions with quiet, little songs which usually work well for even the shyest of children. But if your child doesn’t join in, we really don’t mind. We think adding play in nature to your family’s week is enough for most children to take away from forest school.
Do you offer refunds?
Refunds are available for 48 hours after you register, minus a $50 processing fee.
Who took all of these amazing forest school photos?
Matt Peccini and Thomas Hooper took all of the photos on our site and shared them with us. They are talented photographers, and forest school dads.
What is your policy for illness?
While we love having your child in forest school, please stay home if your child or their caregiver feels at all unwell.