Terrain is a 4-hour drop-off, outdoor forest school program for children located in Santa Cruz along the beautiful Henry Cowell Redwood State Park, among ancient Redwood forests, streams, and wildlife. Terrain is a small group, child-led, outdoor exploration and nature play program. What sets Terrain apart is our 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Children get to hike, explore, climb trees, pick flowers, watch wildlife, play in the dirt, listen to read-aloud stories, build forts, create stick and rock structures, collect leaves and seeds, run, and play. We want children to savor these precious early years by using their imaginations and exploring the beautiful outdoors. Students will get to enjoy all the different terrains that our natural area has to offer: open trails, redwood tree groves, fields, and steams.
Ages 3-6 are welcome; children must be fully potty trained. Terrain’s small group size allows teachers to gently guide students as they learn to practice kindness, sharing, healthy risk-taking, empathy for others and for nature, and more- all while having awesome adventures in the outdoors.
Class offered:
Mondays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fridays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
DETAILS:
Terrain meets Mondays and Fridays! Located at Henry Cowell Redwood State Park. Come for one day or for both days.
Terrain programs are offered throughout the year: fall semester, spring semester, and summer semester.
Fall, Spring, and Summer Dates:
Fall Semester ‘24 14 Weeks: August 26 – December 13
Days Off: November 18 –29
Spring Semester ‘25 18 weeks: January 6 – May 23
Days Off: April 7-18
