Acton Outdoor Programs
Join our Acton Outdoor Nature Programs!
Connect with Nature * Develop a Love for Our Natural World
* Improve All Aspects of Child Development-physical-cognitive-social-emotional
* Grow Resilience, Creativity, Self-Confidence, and Initiative
1. Wilderness Explorers
Ages 8-14
WEDNESDAYS 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Wilderness Explorers spend the entire day outdoors exploring and immersing themselves in nature. Barring extreme weather, we will learn about nature, eat, play, "water and fertilize" trees, and carry everything they need for the day in their backpacks - rain, snow, and sun.
Learners will complete challenges, hike, develop outdoor & survival skills, work together, build shelters, and become connected to our natural world and each other.
Our experienced outdoor Guides use observation and documentation to plan outdoor programs that encourage active exploration, inquiry, independence, kindness & character building, choice, critical thinking & problem solving, wonder, and discovery. Our days are loosely structured to allow space for the learners' curiosity and interest to lead.
Your child will explore as a group as well as have room to independently interact with our wonderful natural environment, alongside Guides who have a love for the outdoors that is highlighted by conservation and stewardship-minded practices.
Learners will be a mix of children from the community who are homeschooled, attend public school, attend Acton Academy, or attend another private school.
30 Weeks of Program $2,550*
*payment options available
*price prorated based on start date
Dates*:
September 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14
January 4, 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April 5, 19 ,26
May 3, 10, 17, 31
*we will make up days if more than 1 day is cancelled for the year
Location: Kennebunkport
Guides: Ms. Julie and Mr. Ryan (click for bios on our About page)
2. Forest Kindergarten
Ages 4-7
MONDAYS 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our Forest Kindergarten program offers an introduction of the natural world to young learners. This may be the first experience for some children being in nature away from their parents and our experienced Guides have a deep respect for this.
Our Guides have created a program that will both nuture and challenge these young explorers. They will learn about nature, eat, play, "water and fertilize" trees, and carry everything they need for the day in their backpacks - rain, snow, and sun.
Our days are loosely structured to allow space for the learners' curiosity and interest to lead. They will learn to work together, hike, develop a love & respect for nature, and complete challenges.
Learners will be a mix of children from the community who are home/homeschooled, attend public school, attend Acton Academy, or attend another private school.
30 Weeks of Program $2,850*
*payment options available
*price prorated based on start date
Dates:
September 12, 19, 26
October 3, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21, 28
December 5, 12
January 2, 9, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 27
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3, 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15
(June 5: make-up date if we cancel more than 1 day)
*we will make up days if more than 1 day is cancelled for the year
Location: Kennebunkport
Guides: Ms. Julie and Mr. Ryan (click for bios on our About page)
3. Parent & Tot Rewilding
Ages 0-4 with parent
FRIDAYS 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
4 spots open
Join us for a day of community as we gather as parents with young children. We will spend 2 hours exploring and learning about nature and ourselves. This is a program where both parent and children truly benefit.
Whether you are already a nature enthusiast looking to expand your time in nature and connect with other like-minded families or are a beginner looking to learn to appreciate the natural world this will be a wonderful way to connect and "rewild" ourselves.
Our Guide, Julie, is a very experienced wilderness expert and mother of 5 beautiful children. She has a passion for community and sharing connection with others.
29 Weeks of Program - full year $1,285*
**payment option available
*price prorated based on start date
Dates*:
*we will make up days if more than 1 day is cancelled for the year
Session 1
(11 weeks) - $525**
September 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21
November 4, 11, 18
December 2, 9, 16
Session 2
(9 weeks) - $430**
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17
March 3, 10
Session 3
(9 weeks) - $430**
March 17, 24, 31
April 7, 28
May 5, 12, 19
June 2
**you may start in the middle of a session; price prorated based on start date
Location: Kennebunkport
Guides: Ms. Julie (click for bios on our About page)
4. Fiddleheads & Fawns
Ages 2.6-4
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
