Winter 2025 Programs

This Winter, our Tinkergarten and Tinkering with Natures classes are designed to foster kids’ problem-solving skills. Kids will wonder, observe, experiment, and work together — all while developing problem-solving mindsets and learning that it’s fun and healthy to get outdoors all 4 seasons! 

Life really never stops presenting problems to solve. Playful problem solving now can help kids adjust to a changing environment, navigate key relationships, and contribute to their family, local and broader communities.

TINKERGARTEN PROBLEM SOLVING SERIES
18 mos-6 years with caregiver, 10 weeks

Wednesdays, January 8 - March 12, 10:30-11:30am

First Child: $200, Each Additional Sibling: $150

Pro-rated pricing is available for fewer sessions.
Our Winter pricing chart is listed on our Home page. 

Program requires a minimum enrollment of 5 children/class.

In the event of a cancellation for weather or illness, the season may extend until March 26th.   

Tinkergarten classes guide our younger explorers and their caregivers through songs, movement, exploration, and purposeful play, while kids strengthen and balance their senses in the most stimulating and soothing classroom of all—the great outdoors. Designed for children aged 18 months to 6 years, together with their caregivers.

Tinkergarten Free Trial Classes:
Wednesdays, January 8 and January 15, 10:30-11:30am
New families may attend one session of a Tinkergarten class as a free trial.

TINKERING WITH NATURE
February Vacation Program
Ages 7-12, drop off class*
Tuesday-Friday, February 18-21, 1:00-4:00pm
4 Days: First Child: $240, Each Additional Sibling: $180

Single Day: First Child: $60, Each Additional Sibling: $45

Program requires a minimum enrollment of 5 children/class.

*Although Tinkering with Nature is a drop-off program, parents are welcome to stay and observe.  A limited number of parent volunteer spots may be available for adults who agree to stay and assist with the class.  Parent volunteers will be refunded $20 for each session they assist. 

Children who have been previously enrolled in a Tinkergarten season may join Tinkering with Nature at 6 years old.

Tinkering with Nature is a Big Kid version of the Tinkergarten curriculum.  Class sessions incorporate scavenger hunts, code breaking, and teamwork challenges.  Each season, we use nature play to work on a different skill critical to our kids' learning and ongoing development.   The February vacation program is 4 days, for 3 hours each day.  We'll cover two Problem Solving lessons per day, with extra play time for each lesson and a snack time in the middle of class.  Warm herbal tea or hot cocoa will be provided.  Kids should bring a snack from home.   

BEN'S TRUCK TIME PLAYGROUP
Geared for ages 2-4 years along with a parent or caregiver,
but all truck-loving kids are welcome.  
Stay tuned for Winter dates!

Third-grader Ben, aficionado of all vehicles, will read a truck-themed picture book and share a few facts about the truck of the week, then the group will engage in toy truck free play.  Kay's son, Ben, has been in Tinkergarten for over 5 years, is an excellent reader, and loves to share his truck knowledge with other children.  

Ben's Truck Time is $5 per session for the first child, or $10 per family with two or more children.  The playgroup is held outside, and the kids will be playing in the dirt or snow.