
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:
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.
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!
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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