Wild Ones
Afterschool Nature Playgroup
Join the WILD ONES for unstructured free play in the great outdoors and give your child a unique opportunity to improve development and education while connecting with nature and friends.
WHO:
*Children ages 0 -12 with their parent or caregiver
WHEN:
First Thursday of each month 4:00p-6:00p
WHERE:
Crestview Park, Mobile
HOW MUCH:
NO FEE! (Registration required to attend – this helps us better accommodate all participants and help notify you in case of cancellation. RSVP online via https://forms.gle/ywbLKJV6nzNEsic56)
WHAT:
Children will be free to play and explore at their own pace. In addition to lots of unstructured free play in nature, participants will be introduced to a variety of outdoor games, crafts, and skills. Through this program, we aim to promote the holistic development of participants to foster resilient, confident, independent, and creative learners.
With a focus on child-led unstructured free play and learning in the natural environment, the children develop a connection to the land, wildlife, and each other, as well as come to know themselves better. The natural environment provides opportunities that challenge, develop persistence and resilience, and offer the chance to make thoughtful decisions about safety and risk.
We view children as competent, capable and curious learners and hope to create a setting where we all learn together; sharing both knowledge and experience equally.
Outdoor learning opportunities allow us to experience the environment under a variety of conditions. Our programs take place rain or shine; however, we may cancel for severe weather such as lightning storms, flooding, wind, tornado warnings, hurricane warnings, ice, or snow. Should the need arise, we will cancel class as early as possible to give parents/caregivers time to properly plan. We will reserve an additional Wednesday near the end of each season to use as a make up day if needed.
SUPPLIES:
At each session, parents/caregivers should provide these items for themselves and their child(ren): filled water bottle, snacks, hand towel, and change of clothes. You are welcome to bring other items such as chairs, hammocks, ground covers, and books. At times, we will provide some basic community supplies such as digging tools, blocks, rocks, and chalk.
Notes:
*Children must stay where their adult can see them; be kind and respectful towards themselves, other people, nature, and property; and be mindful and pay attention to what they’re doing.
Please contact us if you have questions or concerns.