NATURE AFTERNOONS
Afternoon/Afterschool Nature Programs For kids
AGES 4½-6½ • FAIRFAX
AGES 6½-11 • FAIRFAX & Ross
OUTDOOR PLAY AND NATURE CONNECTION
Our after school programs provide children with an essential sense of freedom and adventure. Their natural curiosities are gently guided into a deeper relationship to the world around them by experienced guides who balance instruction with play. Physically active and creatively inspired, Nature Afternoons are a great balance to the typical school day spent focused indoors.
With younger kids our programs are play based, hand on and engage all the senses.
With older kids we take their skills further, encouraging competence and social emotional growth as well as environmental stewardship through challenge and adventure.
This program includes our core curriculum.
Our school year programs are continuous programs that run from September through June. We encourage students to stay for the whole year, however we do have a policy that you can cancel with a 30 day notice.
*Van transport is an option from Manor School or Ross Valley Charter for our ages 6½-11 Fairfax program and from Sun Valley Charter for our Ross program . Please check availability and register separately below.
“When I got out of school as a kid, I would stop by home for a quick snack and then head outside to play in the forest with my friends. We’d play games, explore creeks, climb trees, trade things, pretend we were a tribe and most importantly stay out until our parents called us in for dinner.”
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS:
NATURE AFTERNOONS AGES 4½-6½ - Fairfax
Ages: 4½-6½
When: 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Fridays, Aug 30, 2024 - Jun 6, 2025
Days off: Nov 29, Dec 27, Jan 3, Feb 21, Apr 11
This is a van based program with pick-up options at RVC at 1:45pm dismissal or the Peri Park picnic area at 2:00pm for non-RVC students. Parent pick-up after the program will be at 5:00pm at the Peri Park picnic area
Location: Open space 10 minutes from downtown Fairfax
Tuition
$100 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $358
Rate B: $274
Rate C: $225
SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Sign up a single child for this program and one other school year program and receive one month free of each program (must be second month of each program). Contact us to setup discount.
Click HERE for an explanation of our pricing tiers
*With our very varied economical situations in the Bay Area, families have differing abilities to pay. We want our programs to serve as many children as possible regardless of financial situation.*
**Rate A** - represents the actual cost of running a program in this area and is comparable with the rates of several local specialty camps. It funds our long-term goals and work.
**Rate B** - covers our basic costs for running this particular program, but it does not cover our organizational costs.
**Rate C** - does not cover the cost of program and is subsidized by Rate A and donations.
Scholarships are available. Contact us for more information. With a charter school? Click here.
If your child needs additional social or emotional attention, please contact us before registering for this program.
Before registering make sure you’ve read our Readiness Checklist for Kids Ages 4½-6½
NATURE AFTERNOONS AGES 6½-11 - Fairfax
Ages: 6½-11
When: 2:00pm - 5:30pm, Wednesdays, Aug 28, 2024 - Jun 4, 2025
Drop off window: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Days off: Nov 27, Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 19, Apr 9
Location: Open space 10 minutes from downtown Fairfax
Van pickup from RVC and Manor School is available for an extra fee. Van pickup capacity is limited. Please register for the Nature Afternoon program and then register for van pickup separately below
Tuition
$100 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $418
Rate B: $320
Rate C: $264
Click HERE for an explanation of our pricing tiers
*With our very varied economical situations in the Bay Area, families have differing abilities to pay. We want our programs to serve as many children as possible regardless of financial situation.*
**Rate A** - represents the actual cost of running a program in this area and is comparable with the rates of several local specialty camps. It funds our long-term goals and work.
**Rate B** - covers our basic costs for running this particular program, but it does not cover our organizational costs.
**Rate C** - does not cover the cost of program and is subsidized by Rate A and donations.
Scholarships are available. Contact us for more information. With a charter school? Click here.
If your child needs additional social or emotional attention, please contact us before registering for this program.
VAN TRANSPORT FOR FAIRFAX NATURE AFTERNOONS AGES 6 - 11
We offer van pickup from Ross Valley Charter or Manor School for an additional fee. We pickup at school release time and then drop-off at Peri Park in Fairfax at 5:30pm. Van pickup capacity is limited - you can click the button below to check if registration is still available. For van pickup, you will have to register for BOTH the main Fairfax Nature Afternoons session (button above) AND van pickup (button below).
Van Transport Fee
$50 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $57
Rate B: $43
Rate C: $34
Click HERE for an explanation of our pricing tiers
*With our very varied economical situations in the Bay Area, families have differing abilities to pay. We want our programs to serve as many children as possible regardless of financial situation.*
**Rate A** - represents the actual cost of running a program in this area and is comparable with the rates of several local specialty camps. It funds our long-term goals and work.
**Rate B** - covers our basic costs for running this particular program, but it does not cover our organizational costs.
**Rate C** - does not cover the cost of program and is subsidized by Rate A and donations.
NATURE AFTERNOONS for Ages 6½-11 - Ross
Ages: 6½-11
When: 1:30pm - 5:30pm, Wednesdays, Aug 28, 2024 - Jun 4, 2025
Drop off window: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Days off: Nov 27, Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 19, Apr 9
Location: This is a van based program. For those who are not going to be picked up by our van at Sun Valley school, drop off is at Sun Valley Park (144 Solano St. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vs4SQVzqxGFbexi39 ). We will then adventure to various parks such as Natalie Coffin Greene, Lake Lagunitas, Sorich Park, Deer Park, and China Camp SP. The van will return to the United Market parking lot on Red Hill Ave by 5:30pm.
Van pickup from Sun Valley Elementary, San Rafael is available for an extra fee. Van pickup capacity is limited. Please register for the Nature Afternoon program and then register for van pickup separately below.
Tuition
$100 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $418
Rate B: $320
Rate C: $264
Click HERE for an explanation of our pricing tiers
*With our very varied economical situations in the Bay Area, families have differing abilities to pay. We want our programs to serve as many children as possible regardless of financial situation.*
**Rate A** - represents the actual cost of running a program in this area and is comparable with the rates of several local specialty camps. It funds our long-term goals and work.
**Rate B** - covers our basic costs for running this particular program, but it does not cover our organizational costs.
**Rate C** - does not cover the cost of program and is subsidized by Rate A and donations.
Scholarships are available. Contact us for more information. With a charter school? Click here.
If your child needs additional social or emotional attention, please contact us before registering for this program.
VAN TRANSPORT FOR ROSS NATURE AFTERNOONS
We offer van pickup from Sun Valley Elementary School for an additional fee. We pickup at school release time and then drop-off at the United Markets parking lot in San Anselmo at 5:45pm. Van pickup capacity is limited - you can click the button below to check if registration is still available. For van pickup, you will have to register for BOTH the main Ross Nature Afternoon session (button above) AND van pickup (button below).
Van Transport Fee
$50 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $56
Rate B: $43
Rate C: $35
Click HERE for an explanation of our pricing tiers
*With our very varied economical situations in the Bay Area, families have differing abilities to pay. We want our programs to serve as many children as possible regardless of financial situation.*
**Rate A** - represents the actual cost of running a program in this area and is comparable with the rates of several local specialty camps. It funds our long-term goals and work.
**Rate B** - covers our basic costs for running this particular program, but it does not cover our organizational costs.
**Rate C** - does not cover the cost of program and is subsidized by Rate A and donations.