Monday thru Friday 9am – 1pm
Ages 3 to 6
All Friends Nature School is a place and play based nature school. We are full nature immersion. No day is ever the same. Each child brings a back pack with lunch, water bottle, and a change of clothes. Snack will be provided by All Friends.
We do not teach children what to think. We want them to have their own experiences and develop their own ideas. And to try those ideas.
Typical Morning –
9:00 drop off at location
9:15-9:30 child directed explorations
9:30-10:00 gather for morning greetings, circle, songs, stories
10:00-10:15 snack
10:15-12:00 adventure, hiking, crafting, exploring, stories
12:00-12:30 lunch
12:30-1:00 good-byes and pick up at the canyon
Our Classroom / Locations –
Students will engage in activities in a variety of locations throughout San Diego such as parks, farms, community gardens, and buildings. Primary locations will include –
Switzer Canyon
Presidio Park
Juniper Canyon
Local Beaches
2021-2022 Calendar –
September 1st: Chickadee Class Parent Orientation and Meet & Greet
September 2nd: Coyote Class Parent Orientation and Meet & Greet
September 8th: First Day of School
October 11th: Indigenous Peoples Day
November 11th: Veterans Day
November 22nd-26th: Fall Break
December 20th – January 3rd: Winter Break (School Back in Session on January 4th)
January 17th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 18th: Professional Development Day
February 21st: Presidents Day
March 28th – April 1st: Spring Break
May 27th: Professional Development Day
May 30th: Memorial Day
June 15th: Last Day of School
June 16th: Fly away Ceremony