Winter Session

Program Description

CLASS DATES: Once a month during December- March Mondays 12/1, 1/5, 2/9, 3/9 4:00-5:00 3:45-5:00 Grades: K-3 (Classes could be postponed due to severe weather/temps and added on to the end of our schedule) CLASS DESCRIPTION This program aims to increase time in nature! Playful trail games, activities and adventures help to build creativity, self compassion, and positive mindsets. (This class is geared to kids in grades K-3, however if you have a 4th/5th grader interested, please feel free to email! Big kids can always be a great support to the younger ones.) What unfolds each week will largely be determined by the kids' interests and ideas, as well as weather conditions. Parents receive a weekly email with the upcoming location, trail plan, and suggested clothing. **snowpants, snowboots, gloves and hats, may be needed for warmth and elements! ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE sledding snowmen building and painting trail games (roving hide n seek; extreme close up; scavenger hunts) building snow lanterns exploring frozen streams and icy patches Our locations around North Andover vary weekly and may include: Half Mile Hill, Weir Hill, Rolling Ridge, Stevens Estate, Osgood Hill Trail, etc. WHEN DECIDING IF THIS PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD, PLEASE CONSIDER... -this is an active program - covering 1-1.5 miles per outing -we are outside for 75 mins in winter temps and weather -warm clothing, boots and snow gear will be needed -ability to follow directions / behave cooperatively / execute self control / demonstrate KINDNESS to ALL participants are necessary for group safety (please read Code of Conduct before registering) -classes will be postponed if the weather is severe