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 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.
Fall Locations
The Wilds in Stanton
West Sixth Farm in Frankfort
Dates and Times
The Wilds in Stanton on Fridays from 10am – 2:30pm
September 13 - December 6, 2024
No classes October 18 and November 29
** This class is currently full, please email info@redoaksforestschool.org to be added to the waitlist **
West Sixth Farm in Frankfort on Wednesdays* from 10am – 2:30pm
September 11 - December 4, 2024
No classes October 16 and November 27
** This class is currently full, please email info@redoaksforestschool.org to be added to the waitlist **
*Hablantes de Espanol bienvenidos y apoyados! Ayuda Financiera Y Becas Disponibles.
cost per session
Members: $525 per child, $495 per additional child
Non-Members: $580 per child, $550 per additional child
Red Oaks 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.
Please use this link to apply for financial support. Please email info@redoaksforestschool.org after you have completed this form to let us know of your interest.
SIGN UP
Registration for Fall Programming is open May 28, 2024 for members and May 30, 2024 for non-members.
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.
