Toddle Dawdle + Forest Explorers Program
Making childhood magical, one trail at a time
Welcome to our Toddle Dawdle + Forest Explorers program, a magical nature-based learning adventure designed for curious young minds, with a focus on tots to early elementary youths.
In our outdoor sessions, we will bring new discoveries with circle time, songs, stories, yoga, hikes and sensory play. Your little explorer will climb, create, splash and wonder their way through hands-on experiences that nurture both body and soul.
From building stick forts to dancing with the trees, from foraging for seasonal berries and flowers to spotting new plants, from making mud masterpieces to yoga under the sky — we're growing confident, creative, and connected kids who see the world as their playground.
For our parents, we have a Grown-up Circle where we dive into enriching conversations and activities designed just for adults, for your own growth and discovery.
Fall Season begins mid-September!
Added bonus: Discover new places and many hidden gems around the Bay, with each session!
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Walking, climbing, splashing and running enhances gross motor skills while making nature art and sensory play will focus on fine motor development.
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From learning new words to observing and exploring, from focus to balance, little ones will unlock more potential of their growing brains. Critical thinking, problem solving, social and emotional growth — all start early.
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Try fun science experiments, learn about nature’s ecology, make fun art that encourages logical thinking and more.
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Explore textures, sizes, shapes and more while breathing in fresh air that stimulates all five senses of little minds (and for grown ups, too)!
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Littles learn how to care for the environment, observe seasons and their outdoor bounties, and instill a love for the planet at an early age. We will explore forests through all the seasons and learn about the cycle of life from spring to winter.
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Littles learn about animals, flowers, trees, birds and more! Watch their eyes light up when they spot something from their books in real life. We add fun and educational flashcards to keep enrichment ongoing after families go home.
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Sessions planned for parents to talk about challenges that are not only about parenting but also other topics, like back-to-work networking, guest speakers and more.
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Meet the same families at each session and build community with those learning the same things and facing the same challenges. Make memories to last a lifetime.
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Focus only on the current semester at a time; no need to commit to one year.
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If you miss a session, use a special one-time credit transfer to check out any other location. We all understand that life happens.
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For the Fall season, families signing up receive a 10% discounted fee that includes:
8 classes per season
Classes will be held every other weekend
Different location for each class, in a 35-40min drive radius
Class duration 1.5 - 2 hours
Entry, parking fees included
A detailed class schedule with dates and locations will be shared one month before season begins.
Discount for additional siblings
Founding Family Fall Launch Fee: $400 per season
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Happy Hawks with Sarah (Peninsula)
San Bruno, San Carlos, Half moon bay, Foster City, Palo Alto
WEDNESDAYS: 330-530 PM (Alternate week)
Fall Launch Fee: $400 per season
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Dancing Dragonflies with Pranali (East Bay)
Fremont, Milpitas, North San Jose, Sunnyvale, Oakland, Pleasanton
SATURDAYS: 930-1130 AM ((1st & 3rd weekends)
Fall Launch Fee: $400 per season
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Mighty Monarchs with Mahsa (Tri-Valley)
San Ramon, Berkeley, Oakland
SUNDAYS: 930-1130 AM (2nd & 4th weekends)
Fall Launch Fee: $400 per season
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Silly Slugs with Jennifer (South Bay Foothills)
Los Gatos, Santa Cruz, Saratoga, Campbell
SATURDAYS: 930-1130 AM (1st & 3rd weekends)
Fall Launch Fee: $400 per season
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Leaping Lions Coming Soon (South Bay)
Mountain View, Woodside, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale
SUNDAYS: 930-1130 AM (2nd & 4th weekends)
Fall Launch Fee: $400 per season