All ages · seasonal
Short, focused runs of forest school between our regular semesters. This December: three weeks of creating with nature and making gifts by hand.
For three weeks in December, we slow down and make things by hand. Children and their grown-ups create gifts from what the forest gives us, building, sanding, painting and wrapping, so the holidays come with something made with muddy hands instead of bought in a hurry.
December days and times are different from our regular semester, so check the family portal for the exact schedule before you register. Our regular weekday schedule returns in January.
Mini semesters are a gentle way to try forest school, keep the rhythm going between seasons, or focus on one big project together. Like everything we do, they follow the forest school approach: child-led, hands-on and outdoors in all weather.
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Three weeks in December · special December days & times
Three weeks of creating with nature and making gifts by hand from what the forest gives us. Exact days, times and pricing are listed in the family portal.
We play outdoors year-round, so rain boots, snow gear and sunscreen all get their moment. We only pause a session when conditions become unsafe, such as high winds, storms or extreme temperatures. Weather calls are based on the “feels like” temperature, wind speed and overall safety. Please check your email before each session for updates.
Closed-toe shoes or boots, clothes that can get muddy, and layers for the weather. Add rain gear or snow gear in season, and bug spray and sunscreen in warmer months. Bring water and a snack.
Family Forest School has been $20 per session, with 50% off each additional child, and full-semester registration comes with an extra family discount. Current prices for every program are always shown in our family portal when you register. Need-based scholarships are available.
Registration and payment happen in our secure Oakline family portal. Create a free family account, sign the consent forms, then choose your sessions and pay. See how registration works.