The program provides little ones with a natural environment in which to practice and further develop all growing abilities, particularly gross/fine motor, cognitive, and social-emotional skills. Starting November, you can experience this wonderful program in the beautiful gardens of the Arboretum!ĭesigned to provide outdoor, nature-based learning experiences for babies, toddlers and children up to the age of 5, the goal is to help our little acorns grow into mighty oaks! Acorns & Oaks fosters parent and child bonding through tactile play with nature, crafts, songs, stories, and sensory integration. Participants experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 are required to remain at home the morning of class.ĪCORNS & OAKS is a unique, homegrown, parent-child educational program that is rooted in whole-child philosophy & developmental play. Families will have individual sets of supplies so that objects are not shared by different hands. Social distancing will be in place throughout the program, arranged by the instructor.

All unvaccinated participants two years old and above are required to wear protective face coverings. To create an account click here.ĬOVID-19 COMPLIANCE: This program has been modified from its original format to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. For instructions on how to create an account click here.

*This program is for children 5 years old and younger *įor Arboretum members, remember to create your Arboretum account to get the discount at checkout.

*Each child and each adult participating requires a registration fee. Join The Arboretum’s first-ever Parent & Me program! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER SUNDAY SESSIONS:Ħ WEEK SERIES: Dec 5, 12, 19, *No Class on Dec 26*, Jan 2, 9, 16Ħ WEEK SERIES: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27Ħ WEEK SERIES: Dec 14, 21, 28, Jan 4, 11, 18Ħ WEEK SERIES: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1

Arboretum lightscape