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
2020-21 Calendar –
September 2nd: Parent Orientation
September 3rd: Meet the teachers and see the classroom
September 9th: First day of school
October 12th: Indigenous Peoples Day
November 11th: Veterans Day
November 23rd – 27th: Thanksgiving break
December 21st – January 5th: Winter break
January 18th: MLK day
February 12th: Professional Development Day
February 15th: Presidents day
March 29th – April 2nd: Spring break
May 28th: Professional Development Day
May 31st: Memorial Day
June 16th Last day of school
June 17th and 18th: Fly away ceremonies