Ages 4 to 6
Carnation, Seattle, Kenmore, Issaquah
$565
Saturdays or Fridays, 9am – 1pm
2026-2027 Dates Below
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Through play and exploration, our monthly Jays program is where little nature lovers ages 4 to 6 build connections with plants, animals, the land, and each other. Highly skilled instructors propel our youngest students into a lifelong relationship with the natural world. Our Jays are guided into experiences that help them deepen their connection to the earth and nurture their sense of belonging.
Jays form meaningful relationships with their local parks and landscapes. They may track the seasons of the salmon at Tolt MacDonald, get to know the owls at St. Edward’s, engage in stories of the sun-loving turtles at Seward Park, or track bear sign at Cougar Mountain. These relationship markers instill a strong sense of place and a foundation of stewardship.
The Curriculum Includes:
– Circle time with songs and stories
– Nature walks on-trail and off-trail
– Building awareness for local plants and animals
– Games that increase sensory awareness, confidence, and teamwork
– Nature crafts
– Imaginative missions and challenges
Our Educational Philosophy
Our signature Coyote Mentoring methods draw the learning out of our students rather than forcing it in. Curiosity is strategically ignited, and mentors keep a keen eye on their students, looking for moments of awe and opportunities for passion to grow. Our curriculum focuses on:
- Providing fun, hands-on opportunities for children to get outside and to learn about the natural world
- Engaging play-based class content that adapts to the seasons, as well as to our students’ curiosities and interests
- Nurturing our students in their journey of learning and growth in nature while building social and emotional skills within a supportive community of students and staff
- Encouraging creative thinking rather than simply providing answers. Our experienced instructors help students develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking, fostering a deeper level of curiosity, learning, and connection.
Our Instructional Staff:
- Follow a targeted 1:8 adult-to-student ratio
- Have experience teaching wilderness and survival skills, and are well-versed with the unique needs of the students in this age group.
- Are trained as Coyote Mentors with current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications
- Are compassionate educators, encouraging each child’s respect for self, others, and nature
Saturday Programs (2026-2027)
Class time – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Seward Park (Seattle)
Saturdays: Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 21, Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27, May 1
Saint Edward State Park (Kenmore)
Saturdays: Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 7, Dec 12, Feb 6, Mar 13, Apr 10
Cougar Mountain Park (Issaquah)
Saturdays: Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 14, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 20, Apr 24
Tolt MacDonald Park (Carnation)
Oct 3, Oct 31, Dec 5 Jan 30, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 8