Wondertree Playschool
This fully outdoor program offers children an opportunity to take part in gently guided playful process art activities, storytime, sensory play, and nature walks. Children are encouraged to explore, play, and create using their natural surroundings as inspiration. Our focus and dedication to run our program outdoors will continue through the winter (save severe weather). The program runs four mornings a week Monday - Thursday, with an option for extended days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We maintain a 1:6 ration with each session capped at 18 kids with 3 facilitators. Our program is held in a local Camden County greenspace.
Program Goals
develop an appreciation for our natural world
learn how to observe animals in nature without disturbing the natural habitat of the forest
come to differentiate types of materials that can be gathered (small sticks, leaves) from materials that are critical to the forest and should not be gathered (living plants, branches still on a tree or bush, nests).
use their own discovery tools (5 senses) and mindfulness techniques to observe the seasonal changes in flora and animals. These seasonal changes will be incorporated into play.
use a variety of brought art supplies to drive their own artistic process through prompts from facilitators.
use materials and supplies to creatively solve problems set forth by facilitators.
interact with their peers, and build community through play, while outside in nature
What our day Looks Like
Below is an example of what our day entails.
Each day will follow the same rhythm. The children lead the way in regards to how long they spend in an area or on an activity so times are approximate.
9am Arrival and opening activity
9:30 Circle, songs, and activity prompt
9:30-10:30 Exploration of our main activity
10:30 Snack
11:00 Nature walk and play in nature
12:00 Dismissal (for morning participants)
12:30 Lunch
1:pm Afternoon nature walk/exploration
2:00 Afternoon story and activity inour building classroom
3pm Dismissal
Program Details
Who:
Mixed-aged children from 2.75 - 8 years old
When:
Monday - Thursday from 9am - 12pm (with the option for extended day on Tuesdays & Thursdays until 3pm)
Families may choose Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday or Monday - Thursday (depending on availability)
Where:
Camden County greenspace to be shared upon registration inquiry
2025- 26 Session Dates and Costs
Fall Session: September 8th - December 18th
Mondays & Wednesdays - $1,390
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $1,341
Monday thru Thursday - $2,731
*Add Tuesday & Thursday afternoons + $866
Winter Session: January 5th - April 2nd
Mondays & Wednesdays - $1,150
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $1,246
Monday thru Thursday - $2,678
*Add Tuesday & Thursday afternoons + $804
Spring Session: April 13th - June 11th
Mondays & Wednesdays - $815
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $863
Monday thru Thursday - $1,678
*Add Tuesday & Thursday afternoons + $557
Tuesday/Thursday Afternoons are offered based on availability from 12pm - 3pm
Sibling Discount - each additional sibling receives a 20% savings on tuition
Cash/Check Discount - 3% off tuition
Tuition is due 2 weeks before the start of the next session.
Please reach out if you would like to pay for sessions in installments.
Late Fee: a $10 late fee will be added to invoices after the first week of the session.
