Nature's Playground provides a daily after school program for elementary school age children in the
Operating as usual
11/29/2022
is here! Will you help us give the gift of Nature's Playground After School this year? Your gift will make a difference, no matter the size. Thank you for your generosity!
Gifts can be made easily online: https://www.incarnationcenter.org/giving/donate-now/
or via Venmo: -center
11/24/2022
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Nature's Playground!
11/22/2022
Picture of the Day!
11/17/2022
Our campers at Pequot Sherwood Day Camp enjoying a game of Dodgeball!!
11/15/2022
The Cedar Swamp!
11/10/2022
Looking up in the sky!
11/08/2022
Picture of the Day!
11/03/2022
11/01/2022
Our students had so much fun helping to gut all of the pumpkins for Bushy Hill Nature Center's pumpkin carving party! Thank you to everyone who came out to join the fun!
10/31/2022
Happy Halloween from all of us at Nature's Playground!!
10/27/2022
We love our natural playground!
10/25/2022
Shelter Building!
10/20/2022
10/18/2022
What is your favorite thing to create with a cardboard box??
Photo of the Day!!
10/13/2022
Sledding in the winter is one of the many activities we offer!
10/11/2022
Picture of the Day!
05/19/2022
Thanks to all of your nominations we are finalists for Best on the Shoreline's Childcare Center.
Now we need your help to win! You can vote once a day for us at the link below:
https://www.zip06.com/bestof#/gallery?group=416653
03/24/2022
Do your kids love Nature’s Playground? Nominate us for the Best Childcare Center on the Shoreline!!!
https://www.zip06.com/beston2021#/gallery?group=407385
08/11/2021
Fall is right around the corner and we are looking forward to having our Nature's Playground 'afterschoolers' back! Nature's Playground After School offers students in grades K-6 the chance to unwind, explore, and play outside. Both Essex and Deep River elementary schools offer bus transportation to Nature's Playground.
Interested in learning more? Visit:
https://www.incarnationcenter.org/edu.../natures-playground/
Fall is right around the corner and we are looking forward to having our Nature's Playground 'afterschoolers' back! Nature's Playground After School offers students in grades K-6 the chance to unwind, explore, and play outside. Both Essex and Deep River elementary schools offer bus transportation to Nature's Playground. Interested in learning more? Visit:
https://www.incarnationcenter.org/education/natures-playground/
03/04/2021
Join us for a week of fun over April vacation!
We only have 20 spots left, so sign up today!
Sign up: https://icdaycamps.campbrainregistration.com/
More info: https://incarnation-camp.showitpreview.com/april-camp
01/06/2021
We are thrilled to kick off our Steward Outdoor Day School, welcoming our first cohort of students on Monday! Follow along by "liking" Steward Outdoor School and visit our website to learn
more about our new elementary school program: ihttps://www.stewardoutdoordayschool.org/
Home - Steward Outdoor Day School Small Intentional CommunityHands-On Learning740 Acre Classroom All lessons begin in Nature. Steward Outdoor Day School is an educational experience for elementary aged students in grades K-6, engaging learners through a holistic approach with the teachings of nature as our guide. Young children unde...
Dear Families,
Nature's Playground AFTER SCHOOL (Essex and Deep River only) is back on starting Monday, December 7th.
All families who were enrolled prior to this last distance learning hiatus who had previously paid for November care and had it credited toward December will not be charged for the first week of December. Please note that January tuition is due by December 15th.
Please note that you must let us know if you or someone in your household has COVID-like symptoms or a positive test.
Also a reminder to pack a snack for your child each day. Pickup no later than 6:00pm.
Call 860-395-9794 with any questions/concerns.
Thank you and welcome back!
Best,
Aaron
11/19/2020
Looking for distance learning care and not in Region 4?
We will be offering full school days from November 30th - December 23rd at Nature's Playground for children grades K-6, carefully cohorting by town.
If a group of 10 or more students, attending 5 days per week, all from the same town are able to attend, we will create a new cohort for that town. Please note the rules and expectations below. Talk to your friends and neighbors from your town and gather up a crew!
DETAILS
-Registration Link to reserve your spot: https://naturesplayground.campbrainregistration.com/
- First come, first serve. Spaces are limited. At least 10 students from the same town must be registered in order to open that cohort.
-Registrations and payments may be subject to change as school district plans fluctuate.
- Hours: 8:25am-3pm
- 5 days per week (November 30th - December 23rd). $70 per day.
- Distance Learning support provided by our staff.
- Outdoor activities include hiking, sports, exploring and more.
- Current health form and registration paperwork needed prior to the first day.
- Lunch, snacks, water bottle, laptop, and HEADPHONES to be packed by families daily.
- Covid-19 policies and procedures in line with state and local guidelines: Masks worn indoors and outdoors, social distancing, increased hand washing, and sanitizing throughout the day.
11/19/2020
Dear Families,
In the event that Region 4 continues full-distance learning until the end of December, we are offering full school days from November 30th - December 23rd at Nature's Playground for children grades K-6, carefully cohorting by town.
For Region 4 children only, we are offering a "pick your days" registration option. The link below is a place to save your spot, but next week will give you the ability to select all days or specific days, both at the same rate: $70 per day. We are offering full day option for students outside of Region 4, but only 5 days a week and separate location on camp, cohorting by town.
DETAILS
-Registration Link, a waitlist for 11/30 - 12/23:
https://naturesplayground.campbrainregistration.com/
- First come, first serve. Spaces are limited.
-Registrations and payments may be subject to change as school district plans fluctuate.
- Hours: 8:25am-3pm (aftercare possible only if enough students participate. Contact Aaron for more information)
- 5 days per week (November 30th - December 23rd), or pick specific days. Either way, $70 per day, due on Friday prior to week of care.
- Distance Learning support provided by our staff.
- Outdoor activities include hiking, sports, exploring and more.
- Current health form and registration paperwork needed prior to the first day.
- Lunch*, snacks, water bottle, laptop, and HEADPHONES to be packed by families. *Region 4 bag lunches available and delivered if requested!
- Covid-19 policies and procedures in line with state and local guidelines: Masks worn indoors and outdoors, social distancing, increased hand washing, and sanitizing throughout the day.
11/09/2020
Full Day Distance Learning Camp available to Region 4 students starting tomorrow. Click below for registration.
Details:
8:25a - 3pm (3p-5p aftercare available)
Cohorts by town (Essex, Deep River, Chester)
10/14/2020
Nature's Playground After School updated their business hours.
Outdoor play at Nature's Playground After School is back! Very thankful for our amazing staff and families. Reach out if you are interested in learning more about our program or want to register; DRES and EES families only at this time. Hopefully soon we can open up to CES families!
09/28/2020
We are reopening on Tuesday, October 13th for Afterschool! Currently we are accepting registrations from DRES and EES students only. Priority is being given to families needing 4-5 days of afterschool care. 1-3 day a week families can begin signing up on Wednesday, September 30th.
For more information:https://www.incarnationcenter.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NP-Registration-2020-21.pdf
08/24/2020
Rocks Rock! Check out this rockin' link for all types of rocks:
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/earth/rocks-and-minerals/
Rocks and minerals Find out more about rocks and minerals for kids. Get information about rocks and minerals and discover interesting facts with DK Find Out, to help kids learn.
08/22/2020
At Nature's Playground we: BUILD FORTS!
08/20/2020
TBT Fall 2018 - We miss you, Ashleigh!
08/19/2020
Register today:https://www.incarnationcenter.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NP-Registration-2020-21.pdf
08/18/2020
Alone time = chance to slow down, think, and day dream... (Winter, 2020)
08/17/2020
We love our pine trees at Nature's Playground. Here are 40 pines from all over the world!
https://www.thespruce.com/pine-trees-from-around-the-world-3269718
40 Species of Pine Trees and Shrubs Pines are evergreen conifers (plants producing needles and cones) in the Pinus genus. Learn about 40 different species from around the world.
08/15/2020
At Nature's Playground we: STAY COOL!
08/13/2020
TBT Fall 2017- We miss you, Sydney!
08/12/2020
Full school days + remote learning support+ time spent outdoors! Reserve your child's spot today! https://www.incarnationcenter.org/natures-playground-full-day/
08/11/2020
Rock climbing by the pond (Winter, 2020)
08/10/2020
We love birds at Nature's Playground. Did you know that Downy Woodpeckers are the smallest woodpeckers in North America? More on woodpeckers here:
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Wildlife/Fact-Sheets/Woodpeckers#:~:text=There%20are%20even%20woodpeckers%2C%20including,proper%20specifications%20for%20that%20species.
Woodpeckers Fact sheet about Woodpeckers produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.
08/08/2020
At Nature's Playground we: EXPLORE!
Pequot Sherwood Day Camp Summer is the time to explore, learn and grow. Pequot Sherwood Day Camp offers an exciting, well-rou
Incarnation Camp (ECCC) 1980-1992 The oldest co-ed camp in America.