Where children’s natural love of learning is nurtured in nature, through an intrinsic journey of adventure, inquiry, and discovery.

Children have been learning in nature since the dawn of humankind. It has only been in the last 150 years that humans have plucked children out of the natural world and into the artificial constraints of a classroom. Forest Schools believe that children are wired to learn best in nature, where all their senses are naturally ignited, with the loving guidance of a teacher who is equally excited to be in nature with them. At Hidden Valley, we believe nature provides all the elements for setting the foundation for a child’s life-long love of learning.

Pre-Kindergarten

Ages 4-5

9am-2pm

(3pm pick-up optional)

Our Pre-K program focuses on providing children with a positive, nurturing experience, exploring nature and the great outdoors. Our emergent curriculum is derived from children’s unique experiences in nature, with an emphasis on respecting and nurturing children’s individual differences and interests.

Kindergarten-2nd Grade

Ages 5-8

8:30am-3:00pm

Our K-2 program (2024-2025) focuses on experiential learning through project-based activities, plenty of outdoor exploration and authentic free play, as well as individualized attention in a mixed age, small group setting. We derive our curriculum from our experiences in nature, following the natural rhythms of the seasons, and children’s unique interests.