The perfect program for preschool aged kids looking to end their school day with exploration and nature crafting in the woods the Marsh and Brinton Brook Sanctuaries.
Our Flex Pass options allow you to sign up for five visits at your own leisure, removing you from the confines of a weekly schedule. Flex Pass options roll over one season, so a Fall Pass would also be usable in the Winter season.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
2:30-4:30pm (4pm in Winter season)
Drop off is from 2:30-3pm
No Wednesday Class at Marsh
Our Sessions:
Locations
Brinton Brook Sanctuary dense woods give way to hidden creeks filled with frogs and turtles, with large stones and winding paths waiting to be discovered. There's no better way to round off your child's day than in the serenity of Croton's forests.
Marsh Sanctuary is the perfect combination of forest and field, creating perfect opportunities for education and adventure. The site is home to our garden that features a variety of plants, pollinators and various approaches to plant cultivation.
One Day a Week - $138.00
Two Days a Week - $276.00
Three Days a Week - $398.66
Prices:
Whether you're signed up for a preschool this Fall or simply want to introduce your child to nature play in a guided environment, our Forest PlayGroup is the perfect opportunity to get outside, playing and building a community with likeminded families. Our newest pre-k program is designed to supplement standard preschool options in Westchester, providing a natural footnote to the end of the school day.
This program is designed to work alongside UPK or other preschool options, but anyone with a child 3-5 is welcome to join.
We are committed to providing safe, inclusive outdoor programs. Learn about our policies here!
We are so excited to work with the amazing folks at Gedney Park to offer a Playgroup program tailored towards the residents and ecology of New Castle. Students of the program will play games, do crafts, and learn amazing skills right in their own backyard.
This program runs for seven weeks, from October 8th- November 21st. It's designed as a pre-k Supplement, but all kids aged 3-5 are welcome.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
1 or 2 day options available
2:30-4:30pm (4pm in Winter season)
Drop off is from 2:30-3pm
New Castle residents recieve a community discount
Program Information
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Registration is non-refundable.
Siblings Attending Kids younger than 10 months old can attend for free with their registered older sibling and parent/caregiver. Please let us know if this situation applies to you and we will e-mail you waivers to sign. We have to strictly monitor class size, so only participants who have waivers signed can attend.
Packing List Before the start of the program, we send an email to all participants with the packing list and arrival instructions.
COVID Safety Mask wearing is optional, unless you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have been directly exposed to someone who has tested positive. Read more about our COVID policies here.
Weather Safety Class will occur in sunny or rainy weather. Class is cancelled only due to dangerous weather (temps below 20 F, lightning, high winds) or health concerns. Either a make -up date or 50% credit will be given, depending on scheduling needs of The Rewilding School.
If anyone has any questions or last-minute coordination concerns, they can email info@rewildingschool.com