Always Learning & Growing

100% outdoor programs for your preschool child

New Berkeley Location!

We are expanding with a new location in Berkeley!

currently enrolling for:

U

Forest School Classes 2019-2020

Fall 2019 Forest School currently enrolling new students

More Information

Register



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-September 7th, 12-2pm– GG Park, Blue Boat Playground, Lincoln Blvd

Berkeley-September 8th, 12pm-2pm– Tilden Park Nature Area, near Little Farm

RSVP

why choose
Always Learning & Growing:



100% outside

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

}

experience

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

i

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.

PHOTO GALLERY

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

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!

-KM, parent