Little Explorers

Service Description

Our Little Explorers program provides children ages 2 through 5 years an opportunity to safely explore, adventure, and engage with our natural environment. This program is 100% outdoors and focuses on social-emotional and traditional everyday life skills while making new friends. Experienced early childhood educators will safely supervise and lead participants through fun and challenging activities such as climbing, balancing, tool use (whittling/hammering/cutting), tying, arts and crafts, and imaginative play. Schedule: 8:30-9:00- Arrival, check-in, exploration/free play 9:00- Morning circle & movement 9:15- Group nature walk 9:45- Snack time 10:15- Nature-based activity or craft 11:15- Exploration/free play 11:30- Departure Snacks: Parents must pack their child's snacks and a water bottle. Snacks are not provided at camp. What to Bring: We encourage all kids to have a backpack with the following inside: snacks, water bottle, comfort items. What to Wear: Children attending Little Explorers may dress like they are going to the playground- comfortable clothing that is not restrictive. Shoes must have backstrap and toe coverings (no flip flops or open-toe shoes). A rain jacket is needed if rain is in the forecast. We do have lots of shady spots on the farm to escape the summer sun and heat. Staff: All programs through Maverick Outdoors are led by experienced Outdoor Educators who have completed thorough training and are well-educated in providing safe and memorable outdoor experiences for youth. Students: Please see our behavior expectations for students attending Maverick Outdoors programs. Should a child be incapable of following our behavior expectations, the child will be dismissed from camp without a refund. Should one-on-one care be needed, a state-certified aide can accompany the child. Unfortunately, at this time, our staff is not trained to provide one-on-one support. Payment: Payment must be made in full during registration. 80% is refundable if canceled 3+ months prior to the start date. 60% is refundable if canceled 2-3 months prior to the start date. 40% refundable if canceled 1-2 months prior to the start date. 20% is refundable if canceled within 2-4 weeks prior to the start date. No refunds if canceled within 0-14 days prior to the start date.