Wilderness Kids (K-2)

The ever popular Wilderness Kids is back, where your child will develop a deeper relationship with nature while uncovering the secrets in Lachat's abundant land. Each week will focus on a new topic that helps children to feel at home in the great outdoors, including survival skills like firecraft and shelter-building, campfire cooking, using nature’s healing properties to make medicinal plant salves, and more!  

Our skilled nature instructor, Will Heyne, teaches students valuable life skills that fortify character, inspire creativity, and encourage independence through child-led activities that focus more on the experience than the outcome.  Every week will provide an opportunity to make observations and learn about plants and wildlife, and small group sizes ensure safety and high quality experiences. 

This program will take place predominantly outdoors, even on cold winter days, so dress your child in clothing appropriate for the weather and for exploring the property.  That means warm jackets, boots, hats, mittens, and snowpants as needed.  Don’t forget to pack a snack and water bottle, and choose “Lachat Town Farm - Bus 6” in dismissal manager each week if your child will be taking the bus from HES!