The building blocks of our play-based classes.

The building blocks of our intentional programming.

Our core outdoor classes meet children at every age and stage, building essential skills through intentional learning, play, movement, and time outdoors.

Your child, five ways
to grow.

See how each class is designed to meet kids where they are while supporting learning and development.

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Designed for our youngest outdoor explorers, this caregiver-and-me class allows everyone to benefit from spending time in nature together. The class is a blend of both structured and unstructured activities, helping participants begin to understand group routines and social dynamics while leaving plenty of time for exploration, play, and self-directed learning.

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Trailblazers is thoughtfully designed to spark a love for learning through play while nurturing essential pre-academic skills and social-emotional growth. We incorporate activities and opportunities to strengthen executive functioning and social-emotional skills, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for each child. The children will engage in cooperative play, learn to communicate effectively, practice critical thinking, and develop resilience by navigating challenges in a natural setting.

Through a blend of structured activities and unstructured play, we cultivate a deep connection with the natural world while fostering creativity and curiosity.

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Play evolves and grows with your child, making Outdoor Explorers an important part of their development. Held during after-school hours, this program gives children the time they so desperately need to independently choose their own adventures. From collaborative play in our activity zones to exploring nearby trails, Outdoor Explorers provides mixed-age participants with endless opportunities to discover, create, and connect in the outdoors.

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In collaboration with The Balance Project, Unbored + Outdoors is an after-school program for kids ages 4–9 that turns “I’m bored” into the start of an adventure. Through outdoor play, children build resilience, strengthen motor skills, and develop the confidence to direct their own afternoons—while parents enjoy the peace of mind (and a well-earned break) that comes from knowing they can.

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This class is thoughtfully designed to be inclusive, supportive, and responsive to the unique strengths and needs of neurodivergent children. It is led by a professional with extensive experience supporting neurodivergent children in outdoor learning environments. Static communication boards are available for any child who would like to use them, helping to support communication and participation in a way that feels comfortable for each family.

From year-round classes to seasonal experiences, our programming gives kids more ways to explore, learn, grow, and build confidence outdoors.

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Each experience is thoughtfully designed to give children the right mix of structure and freedom to explore, build confidence, and develop new skills outdoors.

Take a look behind the curtain at what makes our unplugged approach different, then find the class that fits your child best.

Designed to grow alongside your child.

The heart of our signature approach.

As children develop, the way they play, learn, and connect with the world around them evolves too. Our core classes are thoughtfully designed to meet kids at different ages and stages, providing year-round opportunities to build confidence, independence, and essential skills through intentional programming and time spent outdoors.

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Building resilience through all-weather exploration.

Seasonal experiences shaped
by nature.

With year-round programming, we have the opportunity to celebrate every season outdoors. From winter family night hikes with headlamps and flashlights to summer adventures and everything in between, there’s always something new to explore. Check our upcoming schedule regularly to see what seasonal specials and unique outdoor experiences are coming next.

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Find their place outside.

From year-round classes to seasonal adventures, find the experience that gets your child outside, unplugged, and growing through play.

What our families
are saying.

“very unique opportunity for local parents”

Sticks and Sprouts offers a very unique opportunity for local parents. Their open ended play and learning environment allows growing minds to explore...and it all takes place outside.
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“my daughter absolutely loves this”

My daughter absolutely loves this class. The program is amazing for little ones. Sticks & Sprouts does a great job of coming up. with great activities.
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“consistently my son's favorites”

My son has been participating in the Sticks and Sprouts program for a year and any activities provided by the program are consistently my son’s favorites.
5

“wonderful way to enrich their lives”

My son thrives with the activities and has been able to meet other littles his age. Kids need to spend time outside and this is such a wonderful way to enrich their lives through outdoor activities.
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“looks forward to going every week”

Our toddler looks forward to going every week to see his friends, play in the dirt, and learn new ways to manipulate his environment. I’m so grateful we have access to Sticks and Sprouts.
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