A word about cost…
Red Eft is legally registered as a recreational program,
not a child-care center. This means we don’t take Vermont state subsidies. We keep our prices low — the average cost is $60/day for enrolled students—while also compensating teachers fairly.
If your family needs additional assistance in order to attend, please let us know. We are happy to offer a variety of volunteer options for parents that will bring the cost down.
Forest School Weekday Classes
Winter, 2025
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9-3
for ages 4-9
Winter sessions runs January 6 to March 26
Would your child benefit from a day of forest school each week? We provide a child-centered environment of outdoor play and learning on ten acres of woodlands and fields. Our space is screen- and technology-free. Instead of toys, kids play with the elements of the natural world—rocks, wood, water, plants—as well as our collection of “loose parts”. At a relaxed pace we teach basic naturalist skills, outdoor cooking, gardening, and building with hand tools.
Many of our kids come here weekly for a “day-out”, with the full cooperation of their public school teachers. We also serve the homeschooling community.
9am - 3pm / Tuesdays, Wednesdays,and Thursdays
Morning snack is included.
COST:
One day/week is $750 (12 weeks)
$1450 for 2 days/week
$2000 for 3 days/week
Need financial assitance?
Talk to us about a volunteering for a discount.
Spring Session will run April 7 - June 25 (12 weeks / $750)
Winter Sundays Drop-in Play
1-4 PM selected Sundays (TBD)
for ages 4-10
FREE!
Our 3-hour Sunday events are open to all kids for free (donations are appreciated!) It will incorporate walks in the woods, and playtime both outdoors and in our yurt. We’ll make campfires, cook snacks, and sharpen our naturalist skills throughout the seasons.
We can take up to 12 kids/day, so email us to reserve a spot: redeftplay@gmail.com
Sample Daily Schedule
8:50 - 9:10 drop off
9 am campfire and gathering time; snacks are cooked over the fire
Nature-based theme of the day
10 am walk
12 noon Lunch
12:30 -2 pm reading, games and rest in the yurt
nature journals
2 - 3 pm outdoor play and crafts
3 pm pickup
