Nature Kindergarten
Our nature kindergarten is a play-based and Waldorf-Style nature program for five to six year olds. Our kinders spend their days exploring the forest, creeks and lakeshore reaping the cognitive, social, and physical benefits that stem from nature-immersed learning. Our gentle guides aid in deepening the kinders’ nature exploration by facilitating a child’s need for in-breaths and out-breaths. During our in-breaths the children sing songs, create crafts, eat and hear stories that speak to the heart. During their out-breaths they climb, balance, build, throw, run and hike. The children learn resiliency and appreciation for all seasons by spending time outside in all weather.
Our nature focus for the 2025-2025 academic year is Fur, Feather, Skin and Scales. Over the course of 33 weeks, from September to June, we will explore 8 local critters.
Ohmapi largely exists to foster experiences that unearth connections within nature, amongst people and between nature and people.
How and When
Our nature kindergarten is a 1-day per week program. Fridays from 8:30-3:30.
September 13 - June 6
Location
Our classes meet on 30 acres of private property in Nevada City. For the privacy of the area residents and our students, the location is not posted on our website. We frequently take field trips to other locations as well.
Fees
Enrollment is based upon a 16 week semester. Fees for the Fall 2024 semester are $1250.
Ready to Enroll?
Please contact us to arrange an interview and trial day.
