Ever Adventure’s Preschool Nature Enrichment series gives young children a chance to explore, move, wonder, create, and learn through hands-on time in nature.

This series is designed for preschool-age children who are curious about the world around them. Each week focuses on a different nature theme and includes a mix of outdoor exploration, sensory activities, movement, stories, simple science, creative projects, and play-based learning.

Children may explore topics such as:

• Animals and their habitats

• Birds, bugs, tracks, and signs of wildlife

• Rocks, soil, leaves, seeds, and trees

• Seasonal changes

• Weather and water

• Nature art and imaginative outdoor play

Preschoolers learn best by touching, noticing, moving, collecting, comparing, pretending, and asking questions. This class is designed to give young children a positive first experience with nature-based learning in a safe, welcoming setting.

What makes it special:
This is a gentle, age-appropriate introduction to outdoor learning. Children will have room to move, explore, and be curious while practicing group participation, listening, sharing discoveries, and building confidence in nature.

We will use Olentangy Caverns’ 37 acres as our home base for exploration. Class will include outdoor and indoor elements.

Best for: Preschool and kindergarten-age children who enjoy exploring, creating, moving, and being outside.

Ages: ages 3-5

Dates: Tuesday or Wednesday, Sept 8 - Oct 28 (8 sessions)

Class time: 10am - 11:15am

Class length: 1 hour 15 minutes

Location: Olentangy Caverns will be our home base. Please meet at the indoor party room near the restrooms.

Parent/caregiver note: A parent or caregiver must remain on-site during class.

7/17 Update & Clarifications:

Based on questions, we’re providing additional clarification on age range and parent involvement.

Our preschool series is designed for children ages 3–6. Children who are at least 2½ years old may also register if they are generally able to separate from a parent or guardian with minimal support, follow simple group and safety instructions, and participate in short activities and transitions with the group.

This is not designed as a parent-and-child class. However, a parent or guardian must remain on-site. Parents are welcome to walk the trail, take younger/older kids to the playground, chat with friends at a picnic table, or hang out in the indoor room (space permitting).

Those registering "almost threes / young threes" may be asked to assist their child with separation, toileting, transitions, or other individual needs. 

To help the class run smoothly and manage ratios, we ask that only registered children join in the activities.

Because this is our first preschool series, we will use what we learn during the fall session to evaluate and potentially adjust the age range and participation guidelines for future classes. We appreciate your partnership as we learn and grow!

Join us for single-day camps on days when school’s out, because nature exploring doesn’t need a fall break!

Designed for children ages 6-12 who enjoy adventure, discovery, nature, animals, rocks, building, and hands-on challenges.

We will explore the cave, meet animals in the petting zoo, and go gem mining.

We may also explore topics such as:

• Animal adaptations and habitats

• Rocks, fossils, minerals, and soil

• Forest exploration

• Insects and pollinators

• Weather and seasonal changes

• Nature survival skills

• Mapping, observation, and outdoor problem-solving

• Nature-inspired arts & crafts

Olentangy Caverns’ 37 acres will be our home base for exploration. Class will include outdoor and indoor elements.

Best for: Elementary-age kids who enjoy exploring outside.

• Ages: 6-12

• Drop-off: 9:00 - 9:15am

• Pick up: 3:00pm

• Location: Olentangy Caverns will be our home base. Please meet at the indoor party room near the restrooms.

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