Due to COVID-19 we are pausing all registrations until updated public health orders are issued allowing group activities for children. Summer camp will proceed only if shelter in place orders are lifted. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please email any questions to alwayslearningandgrowing@gmail.com.
Always Learning & Growing
Outdoor Nature SchoolExplore, Imagine, Create, Grow
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Forest School Classes 2019-2020
Winter and Spring 2020 Forest School rolling admissions for new students
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.
San Francisco-February 8th, 11 am-1 pm– GG Park, Blue Boat Playground, Lincoln Blvd
Berkeley-February 9th, 11am-1pm– Tilden Park Nature Area, near Little Farm
why choose
Always Learning & Growing:
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.
experience
Taught by a CedarSong certified forest kindergarten teacher. Always Learning & Growing is one of San Francisco’s first nature preschools- since 2010!
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.
STEM activities
Our activities are naturally STEM based and 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.
nature
We are a forest school program for children ages 3-6 years. We offer outdoor nature immersion classes and outdoor nature camp for ages 3-8 years.
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.
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.
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.
This camp was a wonderful find for my boys (age just-barely-3 and almost-7). They came home happy, tired, dirty, and full of smiles and stories of the adventures of the day. Instructors did a great job of keeping different age groups entertained simultaneously. They meet in a different region of the park every week so stays new week after week. And I love the flexibility of signing up for individual days vs committing to a full week. I cannot recommend this program highly enough!
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