FAQ's
Q. WHAT IS THE AGE GROUP FOR PARTICIPATION?
All ages are welcome. Children under 5 have to be accompanied by their parents.
Q. WILL THERE BE ACADEMICS?
At Magnolia - The Nature Club we follow a curriculum that incorporates significant time outside. Our learning experiences are designed to address each child’s emotional, cognitive, physical, and social needs, while encouraging curiosity, fostering love of the natural world, and developing the whole child. The Instructor serves as educational guide using a child-centered approach, while also maintaining process-oriented teaching objectives that include both content and developmental goals.
We do not have explicit academic lessons. One guiding premise of Magnolia - The Nature Club is that young children learn best through play. Play is vital to the healthy growth and development of a child and is the primary way in which children learn about the world and themselves. We provide meaningful opportunities for your child to experience learning through play inside and outside, and to develop problem solving and social skills.
Q. WHAT HAPPENS ON A RAINY DAY?
For young children, rain can be as much fun as a sunny day, as long as they are dressed appropriately, and the rain is not heavy or linked to severely weather warnings. Magnolia - The Nature Club will engage in learning outdoors on rainy days, so please make sure to always pack a waterproof layer for your child.
Q. WILL MY CHILD COME HOME DIRTY, WET AND/OR MUDDY?
Yes, there is a possibility depending on the location and weather conditions at the time of the workshop. We ask parents to dress children appropriately for the weather and keep a second set of clothes in your child’s backpack.
Q. WHAT CLOTHING WILL MY CHILD WEAR?
It’s important that children come dressed for messy play and in clothing that does not hamper their free activity like restrictive clothing such as tight clothing, fancy dresses and costumes that get in the way during active play.
Clothing suggestions for each season will be sent home prior to your first workshop day. If you need assistance securing any of these items for your child, please let us know! We want to make sure outdoor gear is not a barrier for any family at Magnolia - The Nature Club.
Q. HOW MUCH TIME WILL MY CHILD SPEND OUTSIDE?
Children will spend the entire program time outdoors.
Q. HOW DO MEALS AND SNACKS WORK?
A healthy snack and water is provided. Please pack a lunch for your child. All snacks provided by
Magnolia - The Nature Club will be healthy and nutrient rich.
Q. WHAT WILL MY CHILD DO?
We value seasonal spontaneity and take advantage of the “teachable moments.” Children also benefit from knowing what will happen next. Our schedule is loose with predictable events throughout the day, such as snack or group experiences, to provide the security of structure.