Summer 2026 Programs

MULTI-PROGRAM DISCOUNT

If you are registering the same first child for more than one full 3-day or 5-week program, you may deduct $20 from the cost of the second or third programs.  The Multi-Program Discount may be combined between Tinkergarten, Tinkering with Nature, or Eco-Adventure Summer 2026 programs.  Additional siblings pay the sibling rate for each program.  The Multi-Program Discount only applies to registration for a full program, not to individual day registrations.  If you are unsure of your total, you may wait to submit payment until you receive the confirmation email, which will detail the registration fees and discounts applied. 

Senses are central to how kids experience the world, how they behave, and how they learn. While most kids crave sensory engagement, unfortunately they don't always get it. Good news! Nature truly is the ideal, sensory environment—calming, constantly changing, and stimulating to all of our senses, in perfect balance.

This Summer, our Sensory curriculum is designed to help each child strengthen and balance their senses in the most stimulating and soothing classroom of all—the great outdoors. Our curriculum will help kids foster each of their senses, activate multiple senses at once, and offer approaches to support each child’s unique sensory system.

The Little Kids Eco-Adventure program welcomes children along with their caregivers to a 3 day program, 1.5 hours each day.  We'll use nature to learn about God while we play, sing songs, and explore!  Siblings under 3 years of age may attend for free as tagalongs.  They are welcome to play along with the group, but content will be geared for ages 3-6.  

The Big Kids Eco-Adventure for children ages 7-10 is drop off program that runs 3 days in a row, for 2 hours each day.  In each class, we'll have a short devotional, learn about God through the natural world, and play and experiment with nature.  We'll have a snack break in the middle of class, so kids should bring a snack from home. 

*Although the Big Kids Eco-Adventure 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 $15 for each session they assist.

Tinkering with Nature programs are Big Kid versions of the Tinkergarten curriculum.  Class sessions incorporate scavenger hunts, code breaking, and teamwork challenges.

Our Sensory curriculum is designed to help our Big Kids strengthen and balance their senses in the most stimulating and soothing classroom of all—the great outdoors. We'll explore each of our "Famous Five" senses, learn about two hidden senses, activate multiple senses at once, and offer approaches to support each kid’s unique sensory system. 

Our Tinkering with Nature Summer program is 3 days in a row, for 3 hours each day. We'll cover two lessons per day, with extra play time for each lesson and a snack time in the middle of class. Kids should bring a snack and a drink from home.    

Day 1: Mud Sensation, Keep Your Cool & Summer Symphony
Day 2: Sensing Color and Taste, Follow Your Nose & Sensing Wonder and Joy
Day 3: Hidden Senses: Heavy Work & Over Under All Around

*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.