“Perhaps you don’t want to miss out on the wonder, joy, curiosity, confidence, and adventure that your child experiences while at forest and nature school, so join them! Children and their parents/caregivers play, learn and grow in nature TOGETHER during the Acorns & Oaks program. This program is ideally suited for children aged 2-5, and offers a wide variety of child-led nature-rich experiences for you and your child.”

  • Parent/caregiver-assisted half-day program for younger children (grandparents, aunts/uncles, nannies/sitters are welcome to attend in place of a parent, more than one adult can attend with child).
  • Participants should be at least 2 years old and preferably no more than 5 years old by the time the session ends (see dates below, older children are welcome but note that the programming is geared towards the 2-5 year range).
  • Siblings under 2 or over 5* may accompany the registered participant and parent. (*Fees will be charged for siblings over 5).
  • All participating and accompanying children are the sole responsibility of the parent/caregiver.
  • Snacks & lunch are the responsibility of the parent/caregiver.
  • Program runs from 9:00am-1:00pm.
  • Registration required, space for ~16 families per session.
  • $32/day, once a week, number of weeks varies per session.
  • $16/additional program-age child/day.
  • Alternate registration option: FLEX PASS – 7 weeks, anytime within the session (with option to pay-as-you-go after 7 sessions)
  • WINTER ONLY: program capped at 12 families, fees reduced by ~10%
  • Payment plans are available.

 

2025-2026 Program Year

SUMMER 2026 – We do not offer Acorns & Oaks during the Summer Session

2026-2027 Program Year

FALL 2026 – AUGUST 31-DECEMBER 14 (14 weeks, closed November 2-6 for mid-session break)
  • offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays (fees based on 1 day/week)
  • no programs during mid-session break
  • $448 for Tuesdays | $448 for Thursdays | $224 for additional siblings
  • FLEX PASS: $224 for FLEX PASS | $112 for additional siblings
  • registration begins ~June 2026
  • Tuesdays – ~50% full
  • Thursdays – ~50% full
WINTER 2027 – JANUARY 11-FEBRUARY 19 (6 weeks)
  • offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays (fees based on 1 day/week) (schedule subject to change based on interest)
  • $180 for Tuesdays | $180 for Thursdays | $90 for additional siblings
  • No FLEX PASS option for Winter
  • registration begins ~November 2025
SPRING 2027 – MARCH 1-JUNE 14 (14 weeks, closed April 20-22 for mid-session break)
  • offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays (fees based on 1 day/week)
  • no programs during mid-session break
  • $448 for Tuesdays | $448 for Thursdays | $224 for additional siblings
  • FLEX PASS: $224 for FLEX PASS | $112 for additional siblings
  • registration begins ~December 2025
SUMMER 2027 – We do not offer Acorns & Oaks during the Summer Session

 

 

*KFNS programming is “rain or shine”, however we reserve the right to cancel programming in extreme or unsafe weather conditions. Please see our policies for more information.