Modifications for COVID-19 are in place.

Fall forest school classes for the 2020-21 year are now fully enrolled with small stable groups meeting twice per week in our San Francisco and Berkeley locations.

New-Afterschool Outdoor Enrichment Classes enrolling now

Please email to be added to our wait list. We are working to add new class sections in the future. For an application and registration link email alwayslearningandgrowing@gmail.com.

Always Learning & Growing

Outdoor Nature School

Explore, Imagine, Create, Grow

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Forest School Classes 2020-2021

Fall 2020 Forest School

now accepting wait list applications

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OPEN HOUSE

ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Please join us for a FUN, informal gathering.

Kids can create nature art, take a nature quiz, and meet new friends.

Please contact Carlene at alwayslearningandgrowing@gmail.com to make an appointment for a meet and greet

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why choose
Always Learning & Growing:

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100% outside

We are located in San Francisco and Berkeley, CA. Our program is 100% outside and takes place in a variety of beautiful parks.

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experience

Taught by a CedarSong certified forest kindergarten teacher. Always Learning & Growing is one of San Francisco’s first nature preschools- since 2010!

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professional

We are members of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) and listed on the Natural Start Preschool Map. Our teachers are involved with Cornell University’s Civic Ecology Lab and actively work to promote outdoor education for all children.

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STEM activities

Our activities are naturally STEM based with lots of real life learning incorporated into our outdoor active free play. Activities include nature art, problem solving, science, and building, all while forming a lasting connection to our earth.

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nature

We are a forest school program for children ages 3-6 years. We offer outdoor after school classes and outdoor nature camp for ages 3-8 years.

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creativity

Nature inspires our creativity! From imaginative games created by the children to open ended nature art, the natural beauty of the outdoors nurtures our respect and encouragement for everyone’s ideas.

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What parents are saying…

Carlene is both very knowledgeable and caring. She incorporates excellent learning experiences into each day of fun for our son.

-KP, parent

Our sons have enjoyed various sessions in Teacher Carlene’s care. Thank you very much for helping our children explore the nature that surrounds them.

-LH, parent

I was drawn to this camp because it happens outdoors, but what makes it truly perfect and special is the teachers, who are super warm and who make it feel like a cozy community. My daughter always seemed happy and relaxed when I picked her up. She was proud to show me everything they did. I feel totally comfortable and at ease dropping her off, knowing she’s going to have a great time and is building her confidence playing outdoors.

-KL, parent