The best way to teach a child to care for the environment as an adult is by immersing them in nature. Junior Naturalists will explore the wonders of the outdoors through hiking, water activities, introductory fire-building, shelter building, gardening, bird-watching, plant identification, field journaling, introductory foraging, and more.
We offer two tiers for the Junior Naturalist program based on age, experience in the forest, fire safety knowledge, hiking etiquette, endurance, field journaling skills, plant identification expertise, and other factors.
Program Details
Ages: 7 through 11 years old**
Spring Session Dates: March 3, 2025 – June 5, 2025
Schedule: 1–4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday)
(You can choose one, two, three, or all four days, but your child must attend at least one day per week.)Hours: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM (4.5 hours per day)
Commitment: 13 weeks
Membership Fee: $60 per day
Location: 550 Snake Den Road, West Milford, NJ
Payment Terms
A 15% deposit is required upon registration.
Monthly payments will be automatically billed.
Siblings receive a 5% discount.
You will receive an invoice after your registration is accepted.
Important Notes
This is a drop-off program. Please arrive a few minutes early to drop off your child so we can start on time.
Pick-up is promptly at 2:00 PM.
Additional Information
Spring Break: April 1 – April 4, 2025
No program on May 27, 2025 (Monday)
No program on May 23, 2025 (Thursday)
*This program is generally best for children, ages 7-12 but if your child is outside this age range, and you feel they would do well in this program, please contact us for an individual assessment.