Questions? We Have Answers!
Where is drop-off?
Priest Point Park, Olympia, 9am
At one of the above shelters. For summer, preschool is on the east side of the bridge (up the hill from the rose garden). Currently summer camps are meeting in the shelters down towards the water.
Please note that arriving on time is important as we do go on hikes together as a group, at which point it will be much more challenging to find us.
Where should I park?
Please park in any of the available spots near the bathroom or in the gravel before the shelter. Please do not stop in the middle of the road. The road loops around if you need to approach the shelter again. Please remember that is road is a one-way.
Why do we sign in and out?
This allows us to keep track of how many kids are at program, and who their contact may be for the day. As we are taking responsibility for the participant, we need to know who we should call in case of an issue, as well as who will be picking up your child that day. If you are going to be late, please contact Heather to let us know. Also, please be sure to grab ALL of your participant's belongings when you leave. We will do our best to keep track of your youth's belongings, though it gets challenging as we do not have a storage unit on site and items end up in instructor's cars if found.
What do I do if my child is sick?
Please let us know that your child will not be joining us at ACORNS NW on said scheduled day so that we are able to begin our program as soon as possible. We ask that your child has been symptom free for at least 24 hours before sending them back to forest school.
What do I do if there is a family emergency and need to pick up early?
Please call Heather to let us know. Also, it is helpful and at times important to get the phone number of at least one staff member so you'll be able to contact them in times of need. In case of a group emergency in the park, we will meet in the rose garden shelter for easy access and pick-up.
We have special pick up arrangements - what do we do?
We need to know if you will be picking up early or having someone new pick up the ACORNS NW participant. Please include the person's full name and phone number on the sign-in sheet and send Heather a message at acornsnw@gmail.com. We ask that you please check in with staff before dropping off any car seats or extensive supplies - not all of our staff have vehicles to safely store these items. In such cases, these items may limit the teachers' ability to deliver their curriculum plan for the day, such as traveling by foot around the park.
How do we spot the group?
Preschool Program will hang sometimes hang an "ACORNS NW" banner above the shelter where they meet. Because we are a mobile program, we do not bring an extensive amount of materials. If you see one or two adults in the described shelters, you are encouraged to inquire if they are the staff for ACORNS NW.
When do you cancel program? When are your program breaks?
We generally follow the cancellations of the Olympia School District. That said, if there is high wind or ongoing thunder and lightning or other threatening weather, we may cancel. Please follow our Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date information!
2017-2018 ACORNS NW 'Break' & Holiday Calendar
We do not recognize a lot of government holidays, and value being outside in nature with community as a form of celebrating and restoring healthy culture.
November Break (ACORNS NW closed): November 22-24
Winter Break (ACORNS NW closed): Dec 23-Jan 1
Camps offered during Olympia School District Breaks:
Winter Break Camp
Spring Break Camp
Summer Camp: 10 weeks - TBD
We offer camps during spring break, winter break and summer break! Your registration for our seasonal sessions automatically registers you for those days of our winter, spring break and summer break camps running during those sessions at a discounted price on the days you are registered to attend forest school. We do this in order to provide consistent nature programming for your participant. If you would like to attend additional days of that camp please contact acornsnw@gmail.com.
How do I pay remaining balances?
Cash and check work great. You can also use paypal if you have any remaining balances. Link: https://www.paypal.me/acornsnw/
How do I secure my spot?
We ask a $75 non-refundable deposit to reserve your seasonal spot in our program. We offer year-round nature connection programming. Please consider that you risk losing your spot in our program if you have not pre-registered. In this case, you will be added to the waiting list for any full programs. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
What if my kid is in public school, will you work with the school district?
Yes! Olympia School District allows children to join us for a full day and Tumwater allows children to visit for half-days. Let us know how we can support you!
I'm planning a party/celebration/event for my child/group/team/community. Does ACORNS NW provide custom programming?
Yes! Are you interested in a forest school birthday? Does your child's sport team want to spend time together outside? Contact us to start planning your adventure today! acornsnw@gmail.com
Priest Point Park, Olympia, 9am
At one of the above shelters. For summer, preschool is on the east side of the bridge (up the hill from the rose garden). Currently summer camps are meeting in the shelters down towards the water.
Please note that arriving on time is important as we do go on hikes together as a group, at which point it will be much more challenging to find us.
Where should I park?
Please park in any of the available spots near the bathroom or in the gravel before the shelter. Please do not stop in the middle of the road. The road loops around if you need to approach the shelter again. Please remember that is road is a one-way.
Why do we sign in and out?
This allows us to keep track of how many kids are at program, and who their contact may be for the day. As we are taking responsibility for the participant, we need to know who we should call in case of an issue, as well as who will be picking up your child that day. If you are going to be late, please contact Heather to let us know. Also, please be sure to grab ALL of your participant's belongings when you leave. We will do our best to keep track of your youth's belongings, though it gets challenging as we do not have a storage unit on site and items end up in instructor's cars if found.
What do I do if my child is sick?
Please let us know that your child will not be joining us at ACORNS NW on said scheduled day so that we are able to begin our program as soon as possible. We ask that your child has been symptom free for at least 24 hours before sending them back to forest school.
What do I do if there is a family emergency and need to pick up early?
Please call Heather to let us know. Also, it is helpful and at times important to get the phone number of at least one staff member so you'll be able to contact them in times of need. In case of a group emergency in the park, we will meet in the rose garden shelter for easy access and pick-up.
We have special pick up arrangements - what do we do?
We need to know if you will be picking up early or having someone new pick up the ACORNS NW participant. Please include the person's full name and phone number on the sign-in sheet and send Heather a message at acornsnw@gmail.com. We ask that you please check in with staff before dropping off any car seats or extensive supplies - not all of our staff have vehicles to safely store these items. In such cases, these items may limit the teachers' ability to deliver their curriculum plan for the day, such as traveling by foot around the park.
How do we spot the group?
Preschool Program will hang sometimes hang an "ACORNS NW" banner above the shelter where they meet. Because we are a mobile program, we do not bring an extensive amount of materials. If you see one or two adults in the described shelters, you are encouraged to inquire if they are the staff for ACORNS NW.
When do you cancel program? When are your program breaks?
We generally follow the cancellations of the Olympia School District. That said, if there is high wind or ongoing thunder and lightning or other threatening weather, we may cancel. Please follow our Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date information!
2017-2018 ACORNS NW 'Break' & Holiday Calendar
We do not recognize a lot of government holidays, and value being outside in nature with community as a form of celebrating and restoring healthy culture.
November Break (ACORNS NW closed): November 22-24
Winter Break (ACORNS NW closed): Dec 23-Jan 1
Camps offered during Olympia School District Breaks:
Winter Break Camp
Spring Break Camp
Summer Camp: 10 weeks - TBD
We offer camps during spring break, winter break and summer break! Your registration for our seasonal sessions automatically registers you for those days of our winter, spring break and summer break camps running during those sessions at a discounted price on the days you are registered to attend forest school. We do this in order to provide consistent nature programming for your participant. If you would like to attend additional days of that camp please contact acornsnw@gmail.com.
How do I pay remaining balances?
Cash and check work great. You can also use paypal if you have any remaining balances. Link: https://www.paypal.me/acornsnw/
How do I secure my spot?
We ask a $75 non-refundable deposit to reserve your seasonal spot in our program. We offer year-round nature connection programming. Please consider that you risk losing your spot in our program if you have not pre-registered. In this case, you will be added to the waiting list for any full programs. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
What if my kid is in public school, will you work with the school district?
Yes! Olympia School District allows children to join us for a full day and Tumwater allows children to visit for half-days. Let us know how we can support you!
I'm planning a party/celebration/event for my child/group/team/community. Does ACORNS NW provide custom programming?
Yes! Are you interested in a forest school birthday? Does your child's sport team want to spend time together outside? Contact us to start planning your adventure today! acornsnw@gmail.com
