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Trails for Kids, nature’s alternative education is a place for children to escape and reconnect with nature and play. Kids immerse in nature activities which include hiking, wading, observing, mindfulness tools, tracking and the use of a child's imagination and curiosity.
Our Outdoor Classes are based on reconnecting with nature in a playful manner to provide an alternative way of learning for ages 2.5 through third grade. We are a drop off program.
Classes will have a theme, but are led by the children's interest.
Our mission is to provide an inclusive program for children of all socioeconomic backgrounds based on direct nature interactions to encourage their physical and emotional social wellbeing. These experiences will promote and instill tolerance, provide social environmental justice and inspire future land stewards.
"Nature has no walls"
Ongoing Preschool Registration
New Class Offered in Fall
Homeschool Nature Immersion
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Grades 1st - 3rd
Classes are held in
Essex and Union county.
Contact 908-484-4856 for info!
"If we want our children to move mountains, we first have to let them get out of their chairs."
Nicolette Sowder
Immersive
Learning
Our nature preschool and forest school classes are immersive learning environments where your children will learn about the world first-hand through observation, hiking and tracking.
Empowerment
& Recreation
Our outdoor nature classes empower and increase your child's confidence through recreational activities such as hiking, arts & crafts, photography and more.
Reasoning &
Cognitive Behavior
Our nature classes triggers your child's natural curiosity and connects it with science, math and the arts. Children in our After School Program will learn age-appropriate basic survival skills, while younger children in our Preschool Classes will learn about textures, animals, shapes & colors and anything else that attracts their attention.
Connection to Nature
Our nature preschool and forest school classes are learning experiences for your child that will inspire curiosity, teach them about the world around them, and instill an appreciation and love for nature.
Classes focus on different themes depending on the age group in nature.
Children are encouraged to seek, discover & explore their surroundings.
The preschool program focuses on the alphabet, shapes, colors & STREAM.
The kindergarten-2nd classes focus on different journeys across the US & folktales.
Preschool & Pre K
Classes
Locations & Schedule
After School
Classes
Offered thru Ventures in Nature
“Great confidence has been gained this winter while exploring in the dark.”
“Very keen to play in woods/frozen ponds.”
“Our child took us hiking today to learn what the class did.”
“Trails for Kids is a life saver during Covid. It brought a smile to my child's face."
“Increased enthusiasm & curiosity towards the outdoors.”
“So thankful for this!”
“My child has become more aware of her surroundings (nests, tree types, the taste of food and general knowledge) since joining Outdoor Explorers!
This is the only activity my child goes to without ever complaining. The knowledge is age-appropriate & he always tells me what he learnt that day.”
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Outdoor classes are held in Essex and Union counties in New Jersey.
Trails for Kids is a non profit charitable organization. All donations are 501c3 Tax Deductible.
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