The special connection of children with nature needs to be nurtured and we are lucky enough to live in Colorado – there is no place better to get outdoors frequently. Unstructured play time in nature is associated with academic success, cooperation, happiness and health in all children and families. Young Peoples Learning Center has seen how this difference is played out in behaviors and success of children. We never miss an opportunity to connect children with their world.
- When weather prevents children from getting outdoors, we bring the outdoors inside, creating water tables filled with snow or making indoor bike paths.
- Camp programs are run from parks and buildings are only used when necessary!
- Toddler and Preschool buildings are located in areas conducive to planned and spontaneous nature walks which are used regularly as teaching experiences
- Young Peoples Learning Center takes advantage of every opportunity for hands on learning offered through parks, museums, the Environmental Learning Center or public gardens.
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