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Hugging Tree Summer Adventures

A young girl holding a bouquet of wildflowers in a grassy field.

Registration for our 2026 Summer Adventures will open Monday, March 9,  2026. 


Give your preschooler a summer filled with fun, exploration, and outdoor adventures at Hugging Tree! Each week offers nature-based learning experiences with exciting new discoveries through group activities, free play, special guests, and an off-site adventure. We will be outdoors the entire time.


Ages: 3-5 years

* Children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2026, and fully self-sufficient in the restroom. 

* No exceptions

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 11:30 am


Cost: $115 per week


Snack: A mid-morning snack is provided. Students attending at least two weeks are enrolled in the CACFP food program and will not be charged a snack fee. Students attending only one week will be charged a $5 snack fee. 

Behavior Expectations: 

To attend, children must have the following skills: 


  • Fully self-sufficient in the bathroom
  • Easily separates from parents/caregivers at drop-off
  • Self-regulation and impulse control
  • Ability to follow simple group routines and transitions
  • Ability to listen to short stories or instructions
  • Beginning attention span for group time or circle time
  • Stays within designated physical boundary
  • Stays with the group during off-site experiences
  • Respects safety precautions 


Children who do not demonstrate the above skills will be dismissed from the program and no refund will be given. 



Registration & Payment:


1. Register at least 14 days prior to your desired week of Summer Adventures.


2. Additional paperwork will be emailed to you after registration is submitted. Completed paperwork and a current immunization record are required for each child participating in our programs.


3. Full tuition payment is due at time of registration. 



Cancellation Policy:


* Full tuition refunds are given for cancellations made at least 14 days prior to the registered week.


* No refunds are given for cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the registered week.

2026 Adventures

June 1-5: Birds:  Birds are thought to be the only living dinosaur descendants. We will learn about bird bodies, behavior,  and nest building to see if we can make a connection to the dinosaurs!  

FULL - WAITLIST   


June 8-12: Bugs:  Ants, beetles, caterpillars, oh my! We will become entomologists as we explore the wonderful world of bugs!  FULL - WAITLIST


June 15-19: Art & Nature:  Nature is an inspiration for many artists. We will use nature to inspire and create our own artwork.  FULL - WAITLIST


June 22-26: Music & Nature:  William Shakespeare said, “The Earth has music for those who listen.” We will listen and create our own music and instruments using nature as our guide.  FULL - WAITLIST


July 13-17: Large Woodland Friends: Deer, fox, raccoons, whistle pigs...wait, what’s a whistle pig? We will learn to identify the larger animals that live in the woods, learn their behaviors, look for their tracks, and more!  FULL - WAITLIST


July 20-24: Small Woodland Friends: Who lives beneath a log? Who lives in the dirt? Who lives on a tree? What do they eat? When do they sleep? We will find out as we study small woodland friends.   FULL - WAITLIST


July 27-31: Wetland Friends: From beavers and river otters to turtles and salamanders, we will explore who lives in the wetlands.   FULL - WAITLIST

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