Come play under the shade of the trees…connect with nature and each other!
Family Forest School provides nature-based and experiential engagement and play for children under age 5 and their parent/caregiver. Every Family Forest School day, the children and their caregiver have an opportunity to explore, discover and play – with the forest as muse. The flow of each day is centered around song, story and exploration. The participants discover the wonders of nature, thus, sparking their imagination and stimulating their curiosity. Uninterrupted time for deep play is available – using the natural materials of the outdoor environment as their toys and tools – developing their fine motor skills. Using their bodies to climb, run, and jump, the children develop their gross motor skills. The holistic nature of the program invites connection to each other and nature. The program encourages healthy interaction and play between child and adult, creating holistic connections and positive relating.
Forest Schools are nature-based communities where facilitators provide opportunity for learner-led exploration and discovery, nurturing meaningful experiences for positive lifelong impacts. Forest School is a child-centered, inspirational learning process that offers opportunities for holistic growth through regular sessions. It is a long-term program that supports play, exploration and supported risk taking. It develops confidence and self-esteem through learner inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting.
Family Forest School For children under age 5 (age as of September of school year) (parent/caregiver on premises/participating) Program Costs 2024/2025 Forest Year  Broward & Dade: M-Th – Based on Availability 9am-12:30pm September-June 2 Days – $380 per payment 1 Day Add-on – $190 1 Day Alone – $285 per payment 10% sibling discount *Payments, August 26-April 26 *Enrollment Costs not included *Parent Participation Program – parent/caregiver involved/on premises *Take Root does not provide child care services |
| Enrollment Costs – Under Age 5 (age as of September of Forest School Year) | |
| Forest School Year (Sept.-June) Enrollment Costs | To be paid in advance to secure place in program or on wait-list. Enrollment Costs are not part of the Class Costs and are non-refundable. |
| Enrollment Fee $600 $300 mid year proration (January-June) | The Enrollment Fee is good for the duration of the Forest Year and is non-refundable. The Enrollment Fee secures your registration and place in the program or on the waitlist. Family Membership is included in the Enrollment Fee and allows enrolled families to attend Nature Family Field Trips, Seasonal Family Festivals & Family Picnics. The Supplies Fee for the first child is included in the Enrollment Fee, there is an additional supplies fee per sibling. Mid-year Proration – no further discounts |
| Sibling Supplies Fee $250 per sibling $125 mid year proration (January-June) | The Supplies Fee is good for the duration of the Forest Year and is non-refundable. The Supplies Fee for the first child is included in the Enrollment Fee. The Supplies Fee allows for budgeting and procurement of supplies, planning of curriculum and training of the team. Mid-year Proration – no further discounts |
Let’s get them outside…ready to grow and take root!
