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Preschool and summer camp, each with the same core values.

Wild Child Academy offers a school-year preschool for ages 3-5 and a separate summer camp for ages 3-8. Both are grounded in small groups, safety, and nature-based learning.

School year

Preschool

Ages 3-5

A small-group preschool program centered on outdoor learning, gentle routines, and the social-emotional growth children need before kindergarten.

Highlights

  • Steady daily rhythm with movement, stories, art, and outdoor exploration
  • Warm support from educators who know each child closely
  • A classroom culture that values imagination, kindness, and growing independence

Children gain

  • Kindergarten readiness through real practice with routines, language, and self-regulation
  • Confidence in group participation, communication, and transitions
  • A joyful relationship with nature, creativity, and learning
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Summer

Summer Camp

Ages 3-8

A seasonal program built around outdoor discovery, mixed-age connection, and hands-on summer experiences rooted in nature.

Highlights

  • Nature walks, sensory play, creative projects, and real-world exploration
  • A warm mixed-age environment with close supervision and calm routines
  • Flexible summer energy without losing the structure children need to thrive

Children gain

  • A memorable summer grounded in curiosity, movement, and belonging
  • Opportunities to build confidence, independence, and social skills
  • A strong connection between outdoor play and meaningful learning
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Daily rhythm

The daily rhythm families can count on.

Whether children are joining us during the school year or summer, calm routines and movement through the day help them feel secure and engaged.

Arrival

Welcome

Children settle in, greet their teachers, and transition into the day with calm routines.

Morning

Opening circle

Songs, stories, and connection help the group come together before the day unfolds.

Exploration

Activity 1

A guided learning invitation introduces hands-on, age-appropriate discovery.

Pause

Snack

Children refuel, practice independence, and settle their bodies for the next block of learning.

Creation

Activity 2

Art, sensory work, stories, or collaborative projects turn ideas into action.

Nature time

Walk

Children move outdoors, notice the world around them, and connect classroom learning to real places.

Reflection

Activity 3

The afternoon brings quieter work, conversation, and gentle opportunities to revisit the day's discoveries.

Goodbye

Closing circle

The day ends with reflection, gratitude, and a calm handoff back to families.

What children gain

More than a beautiful setting.

The environment matters, but so do the outcomes. We want children to leave feeling more confident, connected, and ready.

Confidence

Children practice independence, communication, and regulation in a setting designed for early growth.

Creativity

Art, stories, imaginative play, and outdoor exploration help children connect ideas with experience.

Readiness

Preschool routines and educator-led care support the social and emotional foundations children need for kindergarten.

Next steps

Need help deciding which program fits your child?

Review admissions and reach out if you want to talk through age, timing, or seasonal fit.

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