Drop-In Play Sessions

Where little explorers get a taste of the forest magic.

1 hour Drop-In Open Play Sessions

These sessions are caregiver-and-me nature play experiences for ages 2–5, offering child-led exploration, connection, and a chance to experience our nature school community.

Whether they are concocting mud pies in the Mud Kitchen, building castles with logs in our Construction Zone, playing wild tunes in our Sound Garden, or just wandering through the forest observing the mushrooms and bugs, each session nurtures curiosity and connection- at your child’s pace.

1hr Drop-In Routine

11:00am Arrival

11:00-11:45am Child-Led Play in our zones

11:45am-12:00pm Story & Snack Time

12:00pm Dismissal

Drop-In Session Rates

3-Month Sessions

Mondays only

$50

  • Term 1:: Sept, Oct, Nov

  • Term 2: Dec, Jan, Feb

  • Term 3: Mar, Apr, May

Single Session

Tuesdays or Wednesdays

$12.50

Pay for sessions per day/ per child

Location

Oak Hill Community Park & Forest

PARKING DIRECTIONS:

Use 820 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655, for the address. Please park in the gravel parking spaces. Walk up the stairs to the Foothills Little Explorers Nature School sign and follow the yellow acorn trail markers to our forest classroom.

Weather Policy

CLASS RUNS IN ALL WEATHER (even the rain and snow!)

Class runs in temperatures with a forecasted "Feels Like" at or above 25° Fahrenheit and at or below 100° Fahrenheit.

Class will be cancelled if dangerous weather is forecasted.

If a class day is canceled by Foothills Little Explorers, LLC. an email will be sent out at least 1 hour before the start time.  Refunds will be given if the class is canceled.

  • Please check your email 1 hr before EVERY class. 

Cancelation/Refund Policy

EMAIL us at foothillslittleexplorers@gmail.com at least 24 hours BEFORE class begins if you will not make class.

There will be no refunds or credits for a missed class day.