1. Weather-Appropriate Clothing:

      • Cold Weather: Dress children in layers, including snow pants, wool socks, gloves, and hats.

      • Rainy Weather: Ensure children have proper rain gear.

      • Warm Weather: Pack sunblock and bug spray.

    2. Backpack Requirements:

      • Contents: Water bottle, snack, and one change of clothes.

      • Size: Backpack should be big enough to hold all required items but small enough for children to manage independently.

    3. Prohibited Items:

      • Do not bring electronics, cell phones, toys, knives, or any tools not approved by the instructor.

    4. Additional Information:

      • A detailed email with specific weather recommendations will be sent.

      • Materials for projects will be provided, but any additional program-specific needs will be communicated in advance.

  • Your First Aid, Hazards, and Behavioral Management Practices outline is clear and comprehensive. Here’s a concise summary:

    First Aid:

    • Certification: All guides are CPR/First Aid certified.

    • First Aid Kit: Always on hand.

    • Communication:

      • Minor injuries (scratches, cuts, tick bites) will be reported to parents at pick-up.

      • For injuries requiring more than basic first aid, parents will be contacted immediately to discuss next steps.

    Hazards:

    • Behavior Expectations:

      • Clear guidelines are set for activities involving potential hazards like tree-climbing, fire, wielding sticks or stones, deadfall, wasp nests, poison ivy, and other wild plants.

      • Students must ask permission before eating any wild plant, including leaves.

    Behavioral Management Practices:

    • Safety Priority: Zero tolerance for harmful behavior towards others or oneself.

    • Code of Conduct:

      • Set collaboratively with students at the start of each session.

      • Natural consequences are used for non-safety-related behavioral issues.

      • For safety-related concerns, a warning is given, and if the behavior persists, parents are consulted for further action.

  • Refund Policy

    • Withdrawal Before 2 Weeks: 50% refund available.

    • Withdrawal Within 2 Weeks: No refund.

    Attendance Note

    • No Refunds for Missed Classes: Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds if you are unable to attend a class. Please inform the lead instructor if your child will miss a class.

  • Our classes are designed to be enjoyed in the great outdoors, rain or shine! To ensure that every experience is safe and enjoyable, here’s how we handle various weather conditions:

    • Rainy Days: Activities will continue under a tarp shelter for any sedentary tasks or crafts.

    • Severe Weather: In cases of unsafe conditions such as icy roads, dangerously low temperatures, severe winds, or thunderstorms, we will reschedule to a weather make-up date.

    • Notification: We will notify you by 8 AM on the day of a canceled class if rescheduling is necessary.