SUMMER PROGRAMMING

Join us for a summer of connection, exploration, and PLAY. Rain or shine, we will build, create, sing, laugh, get dirty, and problem-solve together. There will be opportunities to engage in collaborative and imaginative free nature play, and also to hone skills such as wood-carving, knot-tying, shelter-building, storytelling, map-making, and more. 

Our focus on relationship-building, calculated risk-taking, interest-led explorations, nature connection, and joy will nurture your child’s adventurous and wild spirit.​​

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Details: 

• All sessions run 9am-1:00pm, Monday-Thursday. 

• All sessions will be located within 10 miles of town. Location will depend on weather and other factors, and will be decided shortly before each session.

• Children must be 3+ and toilet trained. We are welcoming children up to 8 years old this year.

• Each session will be play focused, and will have the possibility for: 

  • foraging, shelter-building, map making, whittling, and working with rope, 

  •  local habitat exploration and practice identifying animals, their scat and tracks, as well as insects and plants

  • mindfulness, yoga, nature art, storytelling, and imaginative games

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Two Week Offerings:

Session 1

Dates: June 1 - 4, & June 8 - 11

Tentative Location: Junction Creek

Focus: Wildcrafting, foraging

 

Session 2:

Dates: July 6 - 9 & July 13 - 16

Tentative Location: River site

Focus: Beach play, water and sand creation, nature art

 

Session 3: FULL (you may request to be added to the waitlist if someone drops out)

Dates: August 3 - 6 & August 10 - 13

Tentative Location: River site

Focus: Beach play, water and sand creation, nature art

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Price per session: $700.

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Please email us at durangoforestschool@gmail.com to sign your child up for our summer programs.