Our Program
We believe deeply in giving children a 90s-style childhood — one without screens, where imagination leads the way and nature is the classroom. We embrace all weather and all seasons, teaching children to respect nature, adapt, and find joy outside year-round. Rain, mud, cold, and sunshine are all part of the learning.
Learning at Twigs & Pines happens naturally while exploring. Our days are filled with hands-on, STEM-based activities, creative challenges, and open-ended play that encourages curiosity, teamwork, and critical thinking. Children are constantly moving, experimenting, building, and asking questions — we are truly non-stop from start to finish.
At Twigs & Pines, childhood happens the way it used to — muddy boots, scraped knees, big imaginations, and days spent outdoors from start to finish. Our children explore the woods every single day, discovering bugs under logs, following animal tracks through the trees, and learning by doing instead of sitting still.
Down at the creek, you’ll find kids catching crawfish, spotting frogs, and asking a hundred questions about the world around them. Up in the woods, they’re climbing, building, problem-solving, and flying down the zip line with confidence and pride. Every day is an adventure, and no two days ever look the same.
Outdoor learning and risky play help children build confidence, resilience, and independence. By climbing, balancing, using tools, and navigating real challenges, kids learn to assess risk, trust their bodies, and problem-solve in real time. Studies show that outdoor education improves focus, emotional regulation, physical strength, and a lifelong love of learning — and we see it every day in our woods.
At Twigs & Pines, we don’t rush childhood. We protect it.
We let kids be kids — curious, wild, muddy, and free.
Our ValuesOur Typical Day
9am Morning Arrival
Circle Time
Outdoor Exploration
Snack & Relax
Themed Learning Activities
Free Play
Lunch
1pm Reflection & Closing
Monthly Tuition
5 Days (Monday-Friday)
4 Days
3 Days
2 Days
$600
$525
$450
$400
Selection of days for part-time students depends on availability at sign-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We accept children ages 3-7 years old.
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Yes! We are outdoors every single day, throughout the entire school year. We believe children thrive outside in all seasons and weather conditions.
The only time we may move activities or modify plans is in the case of severe or unsafe weather. -
We embrace the weather! Rain, cold, mud, and snow are all part of the experience. Children must come dressed appropriately with weather-ready gear (muck boots, layers, rain gear, etc.). We teach children how to be comfortable and confident outdoors in all conditions.
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Every day includes:
Free exploration and imaginative play
Nature discovery (bugs, animals, plants, tracks)
Creek exploration (frogs, crawfish, water play)
STEM-based, hands-on activities
Risky play (climbing, balancing, zip line)
Group games, building, and teamwork
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Risky play allows children to challenge themselves in developmentally appropriate ways — such as climbing, balancing, using tools, and navigating natural obstacles.
This type of play builds:
Confidence
Independence
Problem-solving skills
Body awareness and resilience
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No. Twigs & Pines is a screen-free program. We believe real-world experiences, creativity, and outdoor play are essential for healthy child development.
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Children learn through play and exploration, including:
Early STEM concepts
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Social and emotional skills
Physical strength and coordination
Curiosity and a love of learning
Learning happens naturally while children explore and engage with their environment. -
No. We are not a traditional, desk-based preschool. We focus on experiential learning, movement, and exploration rather than worksheets or structured classroom lessons.
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Safety is a top priority. Children are closely supervised at all times, boundaries are clearly established, and expectations are taught and reinforced daily. Outdoor learning includes real experiences, and we balance safety with allowing children to grow through challenge.
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Families are responsible for providing:
Weather-appropriate clothing
Muck boots or tall waterproof boots
Extra clothes
Seasonal gear as needed
A full supply list is provided before enrollment. -
We are open Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Part-time and full-time options are available. -
Yes! Tours are required before enrollment to ensure Twigs & Pines is the right fit for your family.
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Registration opens March 1. Spaces are limited, and once we are full, we are full. Please fill out the form on our contact page here
