Nature Stay and Play
Come explore, play, and connect with your little one in nature! Our Nature Stay and Play program uses the Tinkergarten curriculum to provide a hands-on outdoor experience designed for children 1.5-8 years old. As they progress through the program, children develop a strong foundation in 8 essential skills that kids need to be creative, caring and confident people who can thrive in a dynamic world. Kids who participate get the physical and mental benefits of increased time outdoors and build a lasting connection to nature.
Winter Persistence in Central Orlando
This session, we’re focusing on persistence! Persistence is being able to stick with it and push through challenges to reach a goal, learn, and grow. Babies are naturally persistent, and we can help kids remain so as they grow if we let them lead and take on challenges, getting chances to learn from both success and failure.
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Each lesson is designed to support a different aspect of persistence, inspired by the unique survival powers of a different “animal superhero.” The eight core lessons are organized into three units:
Survivors and Thrivers: Play like amazing animals who survive the winter.
Hard Workers: Play like creatures who thrive through effort and repetition.
Clever Creators: Play like creatures who build and create.
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When: 10am-11am OR 11:30am-12:30pm on Fridays for 4 weeks (February 13, 20, 27, March 6)
Where: Mayor Carl T. Langford Park, 1808 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32803
Who: Recommended age 1.5-8 years old (with a caregiver). This is not a drop-off program.
Cost: $99 for 4 weekly classes
Winter Wellness in Winter Springs
This session, we focus on Wellness—that combination of physical, mental and emotional health kids need to thrive. Our curriculum will help kids develop language, strategies and habits that help build strong bodies, minds and hearts. As always creatures will be our teachers, and the magical, shifting autumn landscape will be our inspiration.
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Our lessons follow a steady progression and are organized into three units.
In our Feeling Centered unit, we focus on the benefits of healthy time outdoors, connecting to the earth, moving our bodies, and learning a new mindful breathing technique each week.
In our Taking Leaps unit, we explore risk taking, embracing change and learning to cope with both successes and challenges.
Our Strong Connections unit rounds out the season, reminding us that our hearts are supported when we feel gratitude and strong connection to family, friends, community and our planet.
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When: 10am-11am on Wednesdays for 4 weeks (February 11, 18, 25, March 4)
Where: Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Dr, Winter Springs, FL 32708
Who: Recommended age 1.5-8 years old (with a caregiver). This is not a drop-off program.
Cost: $99 for 4 weekly classes
Spring Artist in Central Orlando
In this session, explorers will discover the world of art through the lens of nature. They will be introduced to six inspiring artists and explore selected works that highlight different artistic styles and ideas. Explorers will then create their own artwork using a variety of art materials.
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The session is divided into three units.
The first unit introduces key elements of art, including color, shape, pattern, and symmetry.
The second unit focuses on abstract art, encouraging creative expression and imagination.
The third unit explores visual art where explorers will create their own collages and sculptures inspired by nature.
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When: 10am-11am OR 11:30am-12:30pm on Fridays for 6 weeks (April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 )
Where: Mayor Carl T. Langford Park, 1808 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32803
Who: Recommended age 1.5-8 years old (with a caregiver). This is not a drop-off program.
Cost: $139 for 6 weekly classes
We offer a sibling discount of 10% for the second child. Session must be paid in full before the start of class. No refunds for missed classes for any reason. If Forest Trails Playschool must cancel a class due to weather or any other reason, a makeup class or refund will be offered at the discretion of Forest Trails Playschool. You will receive a welcome email a few days before the start of class with details for the first day.