Toddler Forest School

ABOUT TODDLER FOREST SCHOOL

Forest School recognizes the intrinsic relationship between toddlers and nature. Toddler Forest School provides parents and children (ages 1-4) with a safe space to nurture their relationship with nature through unstructured play and curiosity-driven learning. The toddler program prepares students and their families for the adventures awaiting in the longer day of regular Forest School.

Instructors invite participating families to observe the small miracles occurring around us every day. Outdoor play allows the children to honor their strong developmental need to jump, twist, tug, pull, balance, roll, run, climb, dig, sort, build, weave and create. This play also develops fine and gross motor skills, executive function, spatial awareness, balance, coordination, kindness, and empathy. Forest School teaches students to be resilient, self-reliant and confidently inquisitive.

Fall 2023 Session DATES & Fees

Fall 2023 Fees | $250 per child (14 sessions)

WEDNESDAYS | September 13 through December 21 (except November 22)
Morning Session: 10:15am-12:15pm – SOLD OUT
Afternoon Session: 1:15pm-3:15pm

THURSDAYS | September 14 through December 22 (except November 23)
Morning Session: 10:15am-12:15pm – SOLD OUT
Afternoon Session: 1:15pm-3:15pm

FRIDAYS | September 15 through December 23 (except November 24)
Morning Session: 10:15am-12:15pm – SOLD OUT
Afternoon Session: 1:15pm-3:15pm (ASL interpretation will be provided during this session – if you/your toddler are an ASL user, please email angelacc@rmsc.org with inquiries)

REGISTER FOR FALL 2023

Registration for Fall 2023 has closed. To be put on a waitlist and notified if space becomes available, please contact Angela Cannon at angelacc@rmsc.org.

Register below:

**Limited spots have been reserved in the Friday afternoon session for families with members who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Please contact Angela Cannon to register.

Spring 2024 registration will open in mid-autumn.

Meet Your INstructors

Kassandra Stymus

Hello friends! My name is Kassandra. I love to spend time with my family, which includes: 2 kids (Jacquelynn & Ivory), 2 dogs (Affina & Musha) & my partner (Kyle). We all love crafting, playing music, story time, organic gardening & wild foraging, hiking & camping.

Jessie Zeh

Jessie is an artist and educator from Cohocton.  She leads Tinkergarten, foraging, and nature art classes around the area with her two daughters. She is excited to explore the forest with toddler friends!

Terri Burkett

Terri loves time in the woods and time on her farm where she raises sheep, chickens and rabbits. She also enjoys reading books and cooking food from her garden. She can’t wait to meet you and explore Otter Camp together!