The Details
Rooted in the rhythms of nature and childhood, it offers a much-needed break from classroom structure and screen time. Each Saturday follows a gentle structure that includes guided exploration, nature-based projects, outdoor living skills, and moments of quiet reflection. With bilingual educators who understand the power of nature to support emotional regulation and learning, the Wander and Wonder Saturday Nature Club becomes a weekly ritual children look forward to—where mud is welcome, friendships grow deep, and every season is a new teacher.
What We Do
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Free play & exploration
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Wilderness skills
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Guided nature activities (scavenger hunts, climbing )
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Circle time & storytelling
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Cooking classes and nature crafts
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Mindful transitions and snack breaks
Who Is It For?
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Ages 3 –12
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Families looking to reduce screen time, boost confidence, and reconnect their children with the outdoors
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Parents who want their children to learn or improve their English naturally through immersive play and conversation—the most effective way to acquire a new language
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Expat families whose primary language is English and want their children to feel at home or ease transition in a familiar, supportive environment
Schedule & Logistics
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Saturdays, 9:30–13:00
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Location: Forest of Saint Germain or Paris Bois Du Boulogne
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Bi-lingual lead guides
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Trial Day available
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1 Snacks provided
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Lunch not provided
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Day Drop-in based on availability
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Siblings discount
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Valid from September 2026 - June 30th 2027
Year 2
2026-2027
32
Sessions
25
MAX PLACES
2
LOCATIONS: PARIS & SGEL
A Saturday Morning.
Off-Screen.
On Purpose.
Our Saturday Nature Club offers a half-day forest immersion for children ages 3–12 who are ready to trade screens for fresh air, curiosity, and adventure.
Every Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, children explore, create, and play freely in nature while building confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships.
Held in both the Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Bois de Boulogne, each Saturday is a chance to slow down and reconnect with what childhood is meant to be.
Children learn by doing—from building shelters and identifying animal tracks to crafting with natural materials, cooking over the fire, and exploring seasonal wonders.
Guided by experienced forest educators, they develop independence, creativity, problem-solving, and a deep connection with the natural world.
It's more than a Saturday activity. It's a weekly adventure that nurtures confidence, curiosity, and joy.
Saturday Club
Every Saturday 9:30-13:00
Paris & Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Weekends, reimagined
09:30
Gathering & Grounding Circle
Weather check-in, seasonal observation, and a story provocation that sets the day's intention. Children arrive at their own pace; the circle holds the space.
09:45
Main Discovery Block
The heart of the day — tracking, building, foraging, mapping, nature craft. Theme-led by the season, but always directed by what the children find and follow.
11:00
Free Exploration + Morning Snack
Unstructured time. Guides observe and follow — stepping in only when invited. This is where the real discoveries happen. Snack is shared together.
13:00
Closing Circle — or — Afternoon Begins
It's a gentle transition home, with plenty of stories, discoveries, and treasures to share.
THE YEAR AHEAD
A seasonal curriculum spine
Year 2 follows a deliberate seasonal arc. Returning families will see depth and progression - the same clearings, deeper skills. New families find immediate belonging. Each term produces a take-home artifact that extends the program into family life.
Autumn · Sept – Oct
The Forest Wakes Up for Autumn
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Fungi identification
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Seed dispersal study
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Animal prep for winter
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Take-home: leaf map artifact
Autumn · Nov - Dec
Signs & Tracks
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Animal print casting
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Bird language basics
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Reading the forest floor
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Take-home: plaster cast print
Winter Jan - Feb
Builders of the Wild
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Shelter-making
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Knots & lashings
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Fire circle (older group)
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Take-home: knotted bracelet
Winter Feb - Mar
The Quiet Season
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Slow observation
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Nature journaling
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Tree ID without leaves
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Take-home: bark rubbing journal
Spring Apr - May
Things that Grow
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Germination & soil study
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Edible & medicinal plants
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Wild herb foraging
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Take-home: seedling kit
Summer May - Jun
Free Ragners
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Child-led long expeditions
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Orienteering & hand-drawn maps
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Year-end celebration session
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Take-home: personal field map
Enrollment
Simple, transparent pricing
Places are limited to 25 children. There is an opportunity to pay in full and receive a discount, or divide the yearly payment in 3 installments. A 10% sibling discount applies automatically to the second child enrolled. Our program does not stop for the holidays except Christmas weeks.
