Programs

We believe our program is great at meeting the needs of most every child. We on average have 1 child a year with sensory processing or mild ASD, and we believe our program is inclusive and well-suited for many children. However, there are certain skills and competencies that are important to our nature immersion programs that not all children at our accepted age ranges can be expected to possess. The following abilities are essential for a child to be safe and successful in our programs.

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• They come and/or respond when name is called, not run away from or ignore teachers/adults;

• Can alert adults when when they need to use the restroom;

• Potty trained;

• Willingness to learn to pee and poop in the woods on trees or in a travel potty.  We can help teach how, but they have to be willing to do it. There is no toilet onsite.

• Is comfortable and capable of being away from parents and guardians;

• Can follow instructions;

• Can remember and follow basic safety rules;

• Can mostly stay with whole group activities (snack, lunch and circle) for roughly 15 minutes each;

• Generally tolerant to varying weather conditions- cold, rain, heat;

• Working on being able to independently dress and undress and pack their own lunch up after eating;

• Able to carry small backpack w/ lunch and water and gear on gear lists;

• Able to be outside for 4 hours

• Willing to wear appropriate clothing for various weather conditions (e.g. raincoats, hats, gloves, boots);

• Not prone to running or hiding when upset;

• Able to communicate needs or issues to an adult (cold, discomfort, etc);