Welcome to Conchitas
Outdoor Learning & Play
Our programs are:
child-led
community-focused
low-cost
built and facilitated by passionate and knowledgable educators
accessible, mindful & kind
fully insured for outdoor adventure and nature play
rooted in traditional and academic knowledge about outdoor experiential learning & development
We offer year-round nature play and experiential outdoor education for children ages 0-6, their caregivers, and the Cape Cod community.
let’s get the kids outside
At Conchitas, we acknowledge the benefits of nature to all children and create programming to support child-led nature-based opportunities for learning and play for all children and families.
We envision a world where nature access is available to everyone, and the exploration of clean and healthy natural spaces are woven into the childhood of their future stewards and protectors.
Nature is the original classroom and remains one of the best environments for holistic learning, growth and development of our young ones. Learning and play in outdoor environments offers a host of research-backed benefits for children and families to support their development and nurture their well-being.
Learning is always happening, especially for our youngest learners from birth to preschool age. Conchitas focuses on facilitating curated and informed experiences for children aged 0-6 to experience and explore nature in safe and age-appropriate ways as they grow, learn, and develop.
For a listing of our current program offerings, please visit our Programs page.
We know that getting children outdoors enhances their overall development and well-being.
In particular, we find that nature play and nature-based learning in early childhood offer:
Development of motor skills
Development and enhancement of communication skills
Demonstrated improvements to emotional regulation, and reducing symtpoms of anxiety and stress
Deepening of a sense of self and increasing understanding of relationships to others
Exploring and expanding physicality at all levels of ability
Building confidence and the ability to take appropriate risks
Exploring multiple sensory experiences and their impact on overall well-being
Exploring different learning pathways and intellectual strengths
Deepening the ability to connect to nature and developing a place-based identity that integrates environment
Development of ecological literacy - or, the ability to understand the interconnectedness of natural systems and how humans relate to them, fostering a deep appreciation for nature and enabling informed decision-making for a sustainable future
And so much more!
Building community for the future
HOW we build programs for children and our community matters to us just as much as getting children outdoors.
We invite you to read through our Community Agreements for more information on the inclusive culture and learning environment we are committed to fostering.
Nature is for the whole family
Get to know our Cape Cod nature neighborhood and find a growing list of free resources to support your whole family in getting outdoors all year round on our Family Resources page.
Are you interested in more information on the science of nature play, or developmentally appropriate ways to integrate nature play in to your family routines? We’d love to connect! You can reach our team at info@conchitas.org
We would love to
get outside with you!
For more information on our current program offerings, please visit our Programs page!
