VILDA NATURE DAYS
Fairfax, Mill Valley, Petaluma, Sebastopol & Sonoma
Ages 6½-15
SCHOOL YEAR NATURE CONNECTION FOR KIDS
Simple, grounded, much needed outdoor time meets expert naturalist instruction and social/emotional attention. We spend the day exploring the creeks and hillsides of our beautiful area and form relationships with each other, the land and the plants and animals.
Our core curriculum guides us as we learn earth skills that were once a way of life and now too rare. We play, listen, laugh, sing, hike and come back a bit dirtier than we left to share the stories of the day.
This is not just outdoor play time, though that by itself would be powerful. This is a unique opportunity to learn about our natural world together, expand our awareness and build a caretaking ethic that will lead us into the hopeful future.
Join us outside one day each week or more.
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.
What if the session I want is full?: Join the waitlist! Sometimes we’re able to expand capacity (and sometimes people cancel). If your spot in the waitlist opens, you’ll receive an email and then have a limited time reserved to register.
“My son is flourishing in a way I’d really only ever dreamed could be possible for him, and I owe so so much of that to Vilda. In addition to my feeling that children in our society are, generally, suffering from Nature-Deficit Disorder, I also just know that for my son, particularly, it is so important to be in the natural world. It’s where he feels confident and competent and inspired. Not to mention, I love that he has all of you instructors serving as examples to him. I’ve always thought that seeing people in the world you could meaningfully relate to is one of the most empowering things for a child. I really believe we’ve found that with you. So, thank you! ”
MONDAY NATURE DAYS:
NATURE DAY SEBASTOPOL - 1 Day a Week
Ages: 6½-12
When: 10:00am - 3:30pm, Mondays, Aug 24, 2026 - May 24 2027
Days off: Sept 7, Oct 12, Nov 23, Dec 21, Dec 28, Jan 18, Feb 15, Apr 5, May 25
Location: Ragel Park
Tuition - Register by Aug 6 for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
$100 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $515 $469
Rate B: $429 $389
Rate C: $364 $329
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 the 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.
TUESDAY NATURE DAYS:
NATURE DAY MILL VALLEY - 1 Day a Week
Ages: 6½-11
When: 9:30am - 3:30pm, Tuesdays, Aug 25, 2026 - Jun 1, 2027
Days off: Nov 24, Dec 22, Dec 29, Feb 16, Apr 6
Location: Various locations within 30mins from central Mill Valley. Van transport provided.
Tuition - Register by Aug 6 for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
$100 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $638 $574
Rate B: $530 $477
Rate C: $449 $404
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 the 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.
FARM DAY PETALUMA - 1 Day a Week
This program is similar to our other Nature Days, but includes visits with farm animals and farm themed activites
Ages: 6½-12
When: 9:30am - 3:30pm, Tuesdays, Aug 25, 2026 - Jun 1, 2027
Days off: Nov 24, Dec 22, Dec 29, Feb 16, Apr 6
Location: Rusty Hinges Ranch, Petaluma
Tuition - Register by Aug 6 for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
$100 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $638 $574
Rate B: $530 $477
Rate C: $449 $404
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 the 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.
THURSDAY NATURE DAYS:
NATURE DAY FAIRFAX - 1 Day a Week
Ages: 6½-15
When: 9:30am - 3:30pm, Thursdays, Aug 27, 2026 - Jun 3, 2027
Days off: Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 18, Apr 8
Location: Open space 10 minutes from downtown Fairfax
Tuition - Register by Aug 6 for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
$100 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $638 $574
Rate B: $530 $477
Rate C: $449 $404
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 the 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.
NATURE DAY PETALUMA - 1 Day a Week
Ages: 6½-15
When: 9:30am - 3:30pm, Thursdays, Aug 27, 2026 - Jun 3, 2027
Days off: Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 18, Apr 8
Location: Helen Putnam State Park
Tuition - Register by Aug 6 for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
$100 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $638 $574
Rate B: $530 $477
Rate C: $449 $404
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 the 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.
FRIDAY NATURE DAYS:
NATURE DAY SONOMA - 1 Day a Week
Ages: 6½-15
When: 10:00am - 2:00pm, Fridays, Aug 28, 2026 - Jun 4, 2027
Days off: Nov 27, Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 19, Apr 9
Location: Sonoma Valley Regional Park
Tuition - Register by Aug 6 for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
$100 non-refundable deposit plus 9 monthly payments of:
Rate A: $422 $379
Rate B: $349 $315
Rate C: $295 $267
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 the 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.