NATURE AFTERNOONS
Afternoon/Afterschool Nature Programs For kids
AGES 4½-6½ • FAIRFAX
AGES 6½-11 • FAIRFAX & San Rafael
OUTDOOR PLAY AND NATURE CONNECTION
Our after school programs provide children with an essential sense of freedom and adventure. Their natural curiosities are gently guided into a deeper relationship to the world around them by experienced guides who balance instruction with play. Physically active and creatively inspired, Nature Afternoons are a great balance to the typical school day spent focused indoors.
With younger kids our programs are play based, hand on and engage all the senses.
With older kids we take their skills further, encouraging competence and social emotional growth as well as environmental stewardship through challenge and adventure.
This program includes our core curriculum.
Our school year programs are continuous programs that run from September through June. We encourage students to stay for the whole year, however we do have a policy that you can cancel with a 30 day notice.
*Van transport is an option from Manor School or Ross Valley Charter for our ages 6½-11 Fairfax program and from Sun Valley Charter for our San Rafael program . Please check availability and register separately below.
“When I got out of school as a kid, I would stop by home for a quick snack and then head outside to play in the forest with my friends. We’d play games, explore creeks, climb trees, trade things, pretend we were a tribe and most importantly stay out until our parents called us in for dinner.”
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS:
NATURE AFTERNOONS AGES 4½-6½ - Fairfax
Ages: 4½-6½
When: 2:00pm - 5:15pm, Wednesdays, Aug 27, 2024 - Jun 3, 2025
Days off: Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 18, Apr 8
Location: Open space 10 minutes from downtown Fairfax
Tuition - Early Bird Discount - Register by Aug 5th:
$100 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $468 $421
Rate B: $360 $324
Rate C: $299 $270
Click HERE for an explanation of our pricing tiers
*With our very varied economical situations in the Bay Area, families have differing abilities to pay. We want our programs to serve as many children as possible regardless of financial situation.*
**Rate A** - represents the actual cost of running a program in this area and is comparable with the rates of several local specialty camps. It funds our long-term goals and work.
**Rate B** - covers our basic costs for running this particular program, but it does not cover our organizational costs.
**Rate C** - does not cover the cost of program and is subsidized by Rate A and donations.
Scholarships are available. Contact us for more information. With a charter school? Click here.
Before registering make sure you’ve read our Readiness Checklist for Kids Ages 4½-6½
If your child is neuro-divergent or may need additional attention for any emotional, social or health related reason please contact us before signing up.
NATURE AFTERNOONS AGES 6½-11 - Fairfax
Ages: 6½-11
When: 2:00pm - 5:30pm, Wednesdays, Aug 27, 2025 - Jun 3, 2026
Drop off window: 2:00pm - 2:30pm (for parent drop-off at the site)
Days off: Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 18, Apr 8
Location: Open space 10 minutes from downtown Fairfax
Van pickup from RVC and Manor School is available for an extra fee. Van pickup capacity is limited. Please register for Fairfax Nature Afternoon program and then register for van pickup separately below
Tuition - Early Bird Discount - Register by Aug 5th:
$100 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $468 $421
Rate B: $360 $324
Rate C: $299 $270
Click HERE for an explanation of our pricing tiers
*With our very varied economical situations in the Bay Area, families have differing abilities to pay. We want our programs to serve as many children as possible regardless of financial situation.*
**Rate A** - represents the actual cost of running a program in this area and is comparable with the rates of several local specialty camps. It funds our long-term goals and work.
**Rate B** - covers our basic costs for running this particular program, but it does not cover our organizational costs.
**Rate C** - does not cover the cost of program and is subsidized by Rate A and donations.
Scholarships are available. Contact us for more information. With a charter school? Click here.
If your child is neuro-divergent or may need additional attention for any emotional, social or health related reason please contact us before signing up.
VAN TRANSPORT FOR FAIRFAX NATURE AFTERNOONS AGES 6½-11
We offer van pickup from Ross Valley Charter or Manor School for an additional fee. We pickup at school release time and then drop-off at Peri Park in Fairfax at 5:30pm. Van pickup capacity is limited - you can click the button below to check if registration is still available. For van pickup, you will have to register for BOTH the main Fairfax Nature Afternoons session (button above) AND van pickup (button below).
Van Transport Fee:
$50 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of $43
(Or pay in full)
NATURE AFTERNOONS for Ages 6½-11 - San Rafael
Ages: 6½-11
When: 1:45pm - 5:30pm, Wednesdays, Aug 27, 2025 - Jun 3, 2026
Drop off window: 1:45pm - 2:15pm (for parents dropping off at Sun Valley Park)
Days off: Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 18, Apr 8
Location: This is a van-based program, and van pickup from Sun Valley Elementary School or Sun Valley Park is included. We will then adventure to open spaces and parks within 30mins of west San Rafael, and meet parents at the San Anselmo United Market parking lot for drop off at 5:30pm.
Tuition - Early Bird Discount - Register by Aug 5th:
$100 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $468 $421
Rate B: $360 $324
Rate C: $299 $270
Click HERE for an explanation of our pricing tiers
*With our very varied economical situations in the Bay Area, families have differing abilities to pay. We want our programs to serve as many children as possible regardless of financial situation.*
**Rate A** - represents the actual cost of running a program in this area and is comparable with the rates of several local specialty camps. It funds our long-term goals and work.
**Rate B** - covers our basic costs for running this particular program, but it does not cover our organizational costs.
**Rate C** - does not cover the cost of program and is subsidized by Rate A and donations.
Scholarships are available. Contact us for more information. With a charter school? Click here.
If your child is neuro-divergent or may need additional attention for any emotional, social or health related reason please contact us before signing up.