Nature-Based Learning for Young Explorers
Outdoor learning is an ideal setting for young children to foster growth, curiosity, and independence. Our Outdoor Preschool at YMCA Camp Lake Helena offers children ages three to five a safe, nurturing place to play, explore, and learn about the natural world through child-directed, teacher-led activities.
Join Us for Fall Session
Creative and Academic Growth
Dates
September 8 - December 4
Ages
Open to kids ages 3-5
Days
Classes run Monday through Thursday from 9am - 12pm
Outdoor Preschool Session Details
At the Y, Your Child Will Build Emotional Regulation and Collaboration Skulls Under the Care of Qualified Role Models
Preschool Curriculum
Centered around the cycles in nature, our curriculum adapts to the seasons and includes activities in art, music, science, engineering, math, social-emotional learning, language, and reading readiness.
Sample Schedule
- 9 - 9:30am | Child-Directed Play (Activity Stations)
- 9:30 - 10am | Morning Circle (Nature Yoga, Story, Social/Emotional Learning Activity)
- 10 - 10:45am | Activity 1 Ex: Nature Art
- 10:45- 11:30am | Activity 2 Ex: Forest Ecology Hike
- 11:30am - 12pm | Child-Directed Play (Activity Stations)
Register Now
Give your child a foundation rooted in curiosity and connection with nature. Enroll today to reserve a spot for your young learner!
Community Members | $2,199 (three payments of $699.66 after the $100 deposit).
YMCA Members | $1,999 (three payments of $633 after the $100 deposit).
We’re Here To Help!
If you have any questions about our Camp Lake Helena Day Camp program or registration, please contact our Senior Director, Makenzie Good, at mgood@ymcapkc.org, 253-460-8903, or fill out our interest form.