Tinkergarten: Creativity                                      Spring 2024 Registration
This Spring, our Tinkergarten curriculum focuses on Creativity!  Our Creativity classes help kids strengthen their natural creativity. Lessons are designed to help kids develop creative mindsets and strategies that they can use throughout their lives to invent new things, solve problems, express their ideas and feelings, and nurture relationships.  We'll do all of this in the most creative studio of all — Nature!

Weekly class for children 18 months-6 years, along with their caregiver.  
9 week class offered on Wednesdays at 11:30am, April 10-June 5
In the event of a cancellation for weather or illness, the season may extend until June 12th.  

Free Trial Classes: 
Wednesday, June 5 at 11:30am
Wednesday, June 12 at 11:30am
New families may attend one week of a season class as a free trial.
  
Spring Tinkergarten Rate Chart: 
9 weeks: $180 first child/$135 each sibling
8 weeks: $160 first child/$120 each sibling
7 weeks: $140 first child/$105 each sibling
6 weeks: $120 first child/$90 each sibling
5 weeks: $100 first child/$75 each sibling
4 weeks: $80 first child/$60 each sibling
3 weeks: $60 first child/$45 each sibling
2 weeks: $40 first child/$30 each sibling
1 week: $20 first child/$15 each sibling

Free Trial Classes: No Charge
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If you are registering for less than the full season of 9 weeks, please select which dates your child(ren) will attend. *
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If a friend referred you to Nature Play With Kay classes, please provide their full name so we can give them a Referral Reward!
We sometimes use photos of children and adults engaging in the curriculum provided in class to promote Nature Play with Kay classes on our website, social media, and on printed materials.   Children are never identified in publicly posted photos.  May we use photos that include your child(ren) and/or yourself for this purpose?   *
If you agree to have only specific members of your family used in photos for promotional purposes, please list their names here.  If applicable, please include both adults and children.
I agree to the Program Policies listed at the bottom of this page. *
We occasionally send text messages regarding class scheduling. This is important in the case of same-day cancellations due to weather or illness.   *
Nature Play with Kay offers a limited number of scholarships each season.  We do not currently have any outside sponsors or funding to support our scholarship program.  If you would like to make a donation to help other families participate, please fill in the amount here.  Donations are not tax-deductible, but are greatly appreciated!
Payment
To complete your registration, payment must be submitted.  Most families pay by Venmo, but if you need to pay by cash or check, that can be arranged.  If you select the cash or check option, we will send additional instructions in your confirmation email.  

Free Trial Classes: No Charge

Spring Tinkergarten Rate Chart:
9 weeks: $180 first child/$135 each sibling 
8 weeks: $160 first child/$120 each sibling
7 weeks: $140 first child/$105 each sibling
6 weeks: $120 first child/$90 each sibling
5 weeks: $100 first child/$75 each sibling
4 weeks: $80 first child/$60 each sibling
3 weeks: $60 first child/$45 each sibling
2 weeks: $40 first child/$30 each sibling
1 week: $20 first child/$15 each sibling 
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Nature Play with Kay Program Policies & FAQ


What ages does the program serve?
Our Tinkergarten program is designed for children ages 18 months-6 years.  
Children younger and older than this age range are welcome to enroll and families are encouraged to try a free class to see if it is a good fit for their explorer.

Can siblings come for free?
Siblings under 18 months of age may join at no cost. Siblings over 18 months should enroll in the class, and are eligible for a sibling discount.
If a sibling needs to attend due to scheduling change (eg. day off at school), they can attend one session without enrolling. Families are asked to notify the teacher if an extra child needs to attend for a session so they can prepare any necessary materials. If the sibling will attend additional times, that family may pay the single class rate for that child.

Can families try a class for free before enrolling in the program?
New families are welcome to attend one session of a season class for free.

Are refunds offered?
If a refund is requested BEFORE the season of classes begins, families can receive a full refund or credit towards a future class.
If a refund is requested AFTER the season of classes begins, families can receive a refund for half of the value of the remaining sessions in the season, or a credit toward the next season.

Are credits or refunds offered for missed sessions?
Credits and refunds not offered for classes missed by families. Families who choose to subscribe to Tinkergarten Home can utilize the online class and resources if they miss a live class session.

If a class needs to be canceled by the teacher without rescheduling, families are eligible for a refund or credit for the canceled session.  We will make our best effort to reschedule cancelled classes.
 
What happens in inclement weather?
In general, we believe that "there is no bad weather, only bad clothing."  We encourage appropriate clothing to play outside in a variety of weather.  We will typically hold class in light rain or snow, as well as on cold days, as long as conditions are safe for outdoor play.
Of course, some weather is not safe for outdoor play.  Decisions about whether it is safe to hold class are determined by the teacher using local weather guidance and a weather chart.
The teacher will update families at least 90 minutes prior to class by email and text message.
Whenever possible, sessions cancelled due to unsafe weather will be offered at another time in the season.

How do teachers foster a safe learning environment during class?
Each explorer (child) is accompanied by a guide (parent or caregiver). Teachers support guides and do all that they reasonably can to provide a learning environment that allows for safe risk-taking.
Teachers bring a First Aid Kit to class, which can be utilized by guides (attending adults) if needed.

A few simple rules help to address most situations:

  • Explorers (children) can explore on their own as long as they can still see or hear their guide or the Teacher.
  • If explorers are taking physical risks, we check in to make sure that they feel sturdy and safe in their risk-taking.
  • Teachers encourage children to engage in risky play, but give clear redirection if or when safety and the safety of friends in the class could be compromised. For example, we celebrate that sticks are the #1 toy of all time, but we make sure that our sticks have plenty of space so they do not touch our friends' bodies. Ultimately, over time, we want to help children learn how to learn their limits while still playing in a way that keeps them and their friends out of true harm.
  • We encourage children not to put nature treasures in their mouths. If a wee one is doing so as a natural part of exploring the world, we work with their guide to try to honor that need in the safest way possible.

What is the approach to health/COVID-19 safety in classes?

Before class:
All participants (teachers included) refer to our Pre-Class Health Checklist that includes a check for symptoms of COVID to self assess. 

During class: 
All participants follow an In-Class Safety Checklist with 6 simple strategies that enable us to play safely together!
Masks are not required, however families are welcome to wear masks if they prefer. 
We design our classroom spaces and activities so that participants have plenty of room to move around and have the option to limit sustained close contact with people outside of their family/pod. 
When temperatures are above 50 degrees, class leaders provide a soap + water mixture for participants to wash hands as they arrive. 

Confirmation of confirmed positive cases:
Exposure Before Class:
If you or one of the people who join you in class test positive or are exposed to someone who is positive, follow the current CDC Guidelines for isolation or quarantine. While in isolation or quarantine, stay home from class.

Testing Positive After Class:
If you or someone in your household who attended your class test positive for COVID-19 after participating in a session, reach out to us at NaturePlaywithKay@gmail.com.

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