BIG TREES

Big Trees winter session registration opens Saturday December 21st at 10am, and closes Sunday December 22nd at 8 pm. Registration for this session will be a lottery system, so every registration received during this window will be entered into the lottery and any registrations that come through after this window will only be considered if there are remaining open spots in the class. 

What to expect:

1 outdoor class per week during 7-week sessions – Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays 

9:30AM-11:30AM

1 teacher (Teacher Holly), 12 children and 12 parents 

Open to children ages 2-8 (siblings under 2 can join, but children 2+ must register)

A day in our outdoor classroom:

  • Learning about the natural environment during guided nature hikes

  • A musical circle time with stories and snacks

  • Nature-based arts and crafts 

  • Unstructured play allowing kids to interact meaningfully with their peers and surroundings

  • Balancing, climbing, jumping, running and a variety of gross motor skills activities

  • Problem-solving and critical thinking through exploration and observation

  • Children’s literature inspired by nature and the outdoors

Children learn to open their senses as they venture out on weekly guided nature walks throughout local nature preserves, city, and county parks. 

Topics and locations will vary from week to week, but are specifically designed for children ages 24 months to 8 years old. 

All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver at all times. Classes are held rain or shine, so weather-appropriate attire is strongly encouraged.

Big Trees families are an extended part of the CCNS community and receive the following additional community benefits:

  • Parent Education Speaker Nights

    • Past topics have included: setting boundaries, child nutrition, kindergarten readiness, positive parenting, importance of play

  • Family Events

    • Big Trees Families are invited to join in CCNS Family Events (ex. Trunk or Treat, Messy Art Day, CCNS Farmers Market and more!)

2024-2025 Session Schedule

WINTER SESSION

  • Runs January 17 - March 13, 2025

  • Registration Opens: December 21, 2024

  • New Parent Meeting: January 11, 2025

SPRING SESSION

  • Runs March 25 - May 16, 2025

  • Registration Opens: February 15, 2025

  • New Parent Meeting: March 8, 2025

Tuition

$215/session per enrolled child age 2+