Mighty Acorns
Our Mighty Acorns program is modeled after European forest kindergartens, where children are immersed in nature, rain or shine, for child-led, nature-based play.
Our main rules are to be safe and to be kind. Adult supervision and assistance are always provided as needed to achieve those objectives; however, we seek to minimize adult interference to the extent possible. Our goal is to provide children with not only the tools and materials they need to facilitate play and inspire STEAM learning but also the freedom to find their own approaches and the autonomy to explore their own interests.
A typical session begins with circle time to start our day together. From there, things vary a great deal depending on the season and weather, and most of all, on the children's preferences. On some days, we might head up the mountain together to explore the forest, practice pulling ourselves up the hill, or build some forts. On other days we might wander down to the creek to cool our feet in the water and investigate the rocks and ripples. There is a lot of variety. One thing that all days have in common is that we have fun and we get dirty!
Children need to come dressed for the weather (a list of recommended products and brands is provided after registration) and bring their own lunch and snacks. Participating children should be potty trained and able to use the bathroom largely independently.
Our teachers for this program are Christina, Cora, and Kalah.
Our preschool day runs from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. – with a snack at 11 and lunch at 12:30 – and is a drop-off program.
Our teachers are Jordan, Christina, and Annie. Learn more about them here.
Spring Locations
The Wilds in Stanton
West Sixth Farm in Frankfort
Dates and Times
The Wilds in Stanton on Fridays from 10am – 2:30pm
February 23
March 1, 8, 15, 22
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3
*No class March 29th for Spring Break
West Sixth Farm in Frankfort on Wednesdays** from 10am – 2:30pm
February 21, 28
March 6, 13, 20
April 3, 10, 17, 24
May 1
*No class March 27th for Spring Break
**This program can support Spanish speakers
cost per session
Members: $475 per child, $450 per additional child
Non-Members: $525 per child, $500 per additional child
See sUMMER CAMP page for summer programs!
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Registration for Summer Programming is open March 28, 2024 for members and April 1, 2024 for non-members.
Applications for financial support are available. Please use this link to apply. This program is also in need of parent helpers, which receive tuition assistance.
Mighty Acorns is for everyone! We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us. Scholarships and financial assistance is available in order to remove any barriers to participation. Please inquire for more information to info@redoaksforestschool.org.
If the session is full, email registration@redoaksforestschool.org to be added to the waiting list!
Members get priority registration, among other benefits. If you aren’t a member yet, sign up today! Join us here.
