Nature-Inspired Occupational Therapy Services
& Nature Connection Programs
WELCOME TO OUR WTOT NATURE CONNECTION PROGRAM
Chickens, Bees, and Apple Trees
This outdoor program promotes hands-on exploration and learning in our beautiful fields and forest surrounding the WTOT farmhouse.
Developed by an Occupational Therapist, Chickens, Bees, and Apple Trees is a non-academic, drop-off-outdoor program for all children. We have offerings for ages 3-8 on Mon, Tues, and Wed, as well as an expanded age level grouping up to age 11 on Wednesdays this fall.
Each day from 9am-1pm, we invite your child to experience nature through play and practical experiences. By building their nature connection, children will work on skills that benefit their body and mind, including gross & fine motor skills, social and emotional skills, life skills, executive function skills, cooperation & teamwork, and neighborhood connection-
all while producing confidence, compassion and community.
Your child will have the opportunity to participate in activities including, but not limited to: simple woodworking; gardening- from seed to harvest to table; foraging, cider pressing; fiber crafts/handwork; farm animal friend visits; getting to know the "people in their neighborhood"
and open-ended play opportunities in the fresh outdoor air.
Fall 2024 Group Registrations Open!
Apple Trees Group: Wed 9/11/24-11/20/24
Ages 3-11
Bees Group: Tues and/or Thurs (choose one or both days)
9/10/24-11/21/24
Ages 3-8
- Please enroll in one group only
-Please specify group name on Registration Form
-Expanded age groups up to age 11 on Wednesdays
-Registration and Deposit Due by August 1, 2024, to hold your spot
Please Click "Registration" Button Below to Access Registration Form
Pricing:
One Day~$60/week
Two Days ~ $100/week
(seasonal sessions vary in duration ~ please contact us for total seasonal session cost)
2024
Fall Session Details
Chickens, Bees, & Apple Trees Nature Connection Program
Fall Session Registration is OPEN
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Location: Willow Tree Farmhouse: 365 Main Road, Corinth, Me 04427
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Apple Trees Group: Wed only for ages 3-11 (older children will split off at times)
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Bees Group: Tu and/or Thurs for ages 3 to 8 (choose one or both days)
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9am-1pm all sessions
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Children must bring their own snacks/lunch.
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Children must be toilet trained
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Children will spend all of their time outdoors, with the exception of extreme weather, therefore multiple layers of weather-appropriate clothing and spare sets are essential for wet and muddy spring days!
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Please register as spots are limited.
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There is a $100 non-refundable deposit due upon registration to hold your child's spot. This will be applied to the overall cost of the session.
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This is an enrichment program and not an academic based program or camp program
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Ratio: 14 children and 5-6 staff/volunteers
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Cost: $60/week for one day or $100/week for two days