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Our Family Forest Play program sets those first roots of wonder, imagination and discovery. With the support of adult caregivers and Wonder Roots play facilitators, children have opportunities for individual and group play amidst a beautiful wooded area equipped with opportunities to climb, jump and swing, materials for building and space to explore.
This program takes place at our South Burlington location in our outdoor classroom with 5+ acres of woods to explore.
Wednesday- 9:30-11:30AM
Ages: Ages 1.5-6 years (infant siblings welcomed at no cost)
Dates: March 11- April 15 (no session March 25)
Location: 95 Allen Rd. South Burlington, VT
Theme: "Once Upon a Forest" session is a magical springboard for play! Designed for toddlers and preschoolers (with their caregivers), each week is inspired by a storybook that sparks our imagination, followed by loose-parts play, sensory adventures, and woodland exploration.
Minimum enrollment of 6 families required to run this session.
Semester Cost:
$84 per child
$126 per family (automatically configured at check-out with multiple children)
We believe that learning opportunities should be stress-free, developmentally appropriate, and naturally unfold through the inquiry and curiosity of the children, as well as support skills that will continue on as the children grow. Our staff supports all aspects of the growing child and places an equal importance on the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive components of development.
Wonder Roots forest programs are 100% outside and include plenty of time and space in our woodland setting where participants can increase confidence, creativity and community. Using emergent, inquiry-based curriculum practices, our programs allow for flexibility based on interest, seasonal changes and community need. With a careful and intentional balance of adult facilitated support, we aim to challenge children in new ways, fostering a sense of independence and a greater sense of self.
In striving to build a connected community, Forest Playgroup runs in 6-week seasonal sessions. We see the biggest growth with children who have consistent opportunities to connect with the same peers, adults, and environment. Families also love the deep friendships that grow from seeing the same faces each week!
Tuition & Enrollment: Tuition covers the full 6-week session. We are not offering single-day drop-ins this spring.
Sibling Discounts: We DO offer sibling discounts! These are automatically calculated at check-out.
Joining Late? Mid-session enrollment is available at a pro-rated amount pending availability.
Payment: Full payment is required to complete registration. Payment plans are available upon request.
After submitting your program registration, you will need to login to the customer portal to complete payment.