Lil’ Explorers Lafayette: A Family Nature Play Program
Give a child a special place in nature, along with a few sticks, and the freedom to explore, and discover how the light of imagination ignites! Join Thorne’s experienced early childhood educators, as we guide you and your child into the magic of nature play in Lil’ Explorers Lafayette.
AGES
Lil’ Explorers Lafayette is for children ages 2-4 and their caregivers.
Although this program is designed to be most appropriate for 2-4-year-olds, there is flexibility in bringing younger children.
Multiple adults from a family are welcome, but only one adult is required to attend with a child.
TIMES
10 am-noon
Dates
6-week sessions on Fridays
SPRING 2024: Update- Unfortunately we aren’t going to be able to run Lil’ Explorers Lafayette in the spring of 2024. We look forward to seeing your family in the fall.
FALL 2024: Dates TBD
MEETInG LOCATION
S. Public Road Trailhead- 110 Old Laramie Trail, Lafayette, CO 80026
COST
$250 per child per 6-week session
Description
Play in nature activates children’s innate curiosity and love of learning while nurturing healthy early childhood development. In Lil’ Explorers, we aim to connect families to the outdoors while also connecting as a community. Through storytelling, movement, songs, craft-making, and play, Thorne's experienced early childhood educators will guide children and families on a 6-week journey to discover the magic of nature and a connection to place.
Our sessions focus on engaging in wild nature play and supporting adults and children in interacting with nature together. Each day will begin with a short opening circle and snack before we launch into exploring the wild spaces of S. Public Road Trailhead and all its natural wonders. During this time, we will offer activities to engage with similar to those in our preschool program, such as creating wish sticks or going on a nature scavenger hunt. With a hands-off, eyes-on approach, children are offered the space and time to explore and create a space for themselves centered around nature. Our day wraps up with a closing song and sharing moments of gratitude.
This program is a great preview into Thorne Nature Preschool and is all about discovery, imagination, play, and letting kids be kids while inspiring adults to build outdoor connections and a sense of guiding children through exploration!
Limit of 10 families per session.
REGISTRATION
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