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WILDERNESS
WINTER

Join us at Lake Wilderness Arboretum in Maple Valley, WA!
All-outdoor homeschool enrichment for kids ages 3-14.

WILDERNESS WINTER

 

Winter Outdoor Homeschool Enrichment

DROP-IN for Ages 5-14

  • Mon & Tues afternoons 12:30-3:30pm

  • Runs from Nov 2023 - March 2024

  • Lake Wilderness Arboretum in Maple Valley

  • Up to 15 children and 3 Mentors

  • Daily drop-in tuition: $45; or $40 when enrolled for all sessions

 

“Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in their lives.” ~Thomas Berry

If you

  • Thrive in an environment of movement and interaction

  • Regard nature as our greatest teacher

  • Value stewardship and community involvement 

  • Appreciate the unique gifts each child can contribute

  • Hope to build meaningful connections with peers

Join us at Wilderness WINTER!

Our all-outdoor Forest Programs are perfect for children who thrive in settings where they can keep their bodies active and experience the fresh air as it moves through the trees. 

 

For homeschoolers, creative problem-solving skills flourish as children naturally move about, balancing on a log, or huddling together around a story or craft in the shelter or gazebo at the Arboretum. Mentors provide themed interest-based activity invitations, which allow peer connections to form and give access to knowledge and skills pertaining to the natural wonders that surround us when we leave the walls of a traditional classroom behind, and naturally lots of time for open-ended free play, whilst exploring the wonderful natural environment the Park and Arboretum have to offer. 

2023 Drop-In Workshop Themes

November 6-7 

Theme: Evergreen Forest Habitats / Project: Making Bird Houses

Nov 13-14

Theme: Polar Habitats/Project: Making nature-inspired candles

Nov 27-28

Theme: Oceans Habitat / Project: Sew a Pillow for your own cozy habitat at home

December 4-5

Theme: How do Forest Animals prepare for winter? / Project: Wreath making & Fort Building

Dec 11-12 

Theme: How do Polar Animals prepare for winter? / Project: Making snow globe & Finger Knitting a headband

January 8-9

Theme: Rainforest Habitats / Project: Making a New Year's Lantern

Forest Programs Anchor

Check out our other programs below:

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Farm Programs

Indoor/outdoor homeschool enrichment programs

for ages 5-12 

Weds, Thurs, Fri 12:30-4:30pm in Maple Valley, WA

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Nature-Based

Academic Programs

Homeschool academic enrichment programs

for ages 5-14 

Daily options 1-4pm in Enumclaw, WA

Forest Programs

Fall and Spring all-outdoor homeschool programs

for ages 5-12 

Mon & Tues 12:30-4:30pm in Maple Valley, WA

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Not sure what will fit your schedule?
Explore classes by time and day below:

Monday
 

9:00-11:30am (3-6yo)

@LWA

Wilderness Whimsy

(Fall and Spring)

12:00-1:00pm (3-12yo)

@B&T

NoonTides farm to table lunch program

12:30-4:30p*

@LC/LWA

(5-12yo)

 

Friends of

the Forest*

1:00-4:00pm

@B&T

(5-14yo)

Academic

(Student Gov't)

Tuesday
 

9:00-11:30am (3-6yo)

@LWA

Wilderness Whimsy

(Fall and Spring)

12:00-1:00pm (3-12yo)

@B&T

NoonTides farm to table lunch program

12:30-4:30p*

@LC/LWA

(5-12yo)

 

Friends of

the Forest*

1:00-4:00pm

@B&T

(5-14yo)

Academic

(World Culture)

Wednesday
 

12:00-1:00pm (3-12yo)

@B&T

NoonTides farm to table lunch program

1:00-4:00pm

@B&T

(5-14yo)

Academic

(Drama/Literature)

Thursday
 

12:00-1:00pm (3-12yo)

@B&T

NoonTides farm to table lunch program

1:00-4:00pm

@B&T

(5-14yo)

Academic

(STEM)

Friday
 

12:00-1:00pm (3-12yo)

@B&T

NoonTides farm to table lunch program

1:00-4:00pm

@B&T

(3-12yo)

Farmers in Training

*Friends of the Forest is a Fall/Spring program at Lions Camp, which moves to Lake Wilderness Arboretum in the winter as Wilderness Winter Drop-In Program.

Still not sure which program is right for you?

Let us know and we'll be happy to help!

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