Bloomington Community Education

To allow families to be billed at a later date rather than immediately, the system is set up so that the registration screen initially displays a balance of $0.00 at each level. After families select their appropriate fee level, the class fee and payment due date will appear below.

Discover the wonders of nature with your child in this hands-on outdoor class! Through play and exploration, children will develop math, science, and language skills while connecting with the natural world. A licensed early childhood teacher will guide activities that encourage curiosity and discovery at Pond-Dakota Mission Park (401 E 104th Street, Bloomington). If weather conditions prevent outdoor play for the full 90 minutes, class will be held indoors at Washburn Early Childhood Center.

This is a non-separating class and does not have parent education.

This class will be offered both semesters with separate registration required for each.

Learning goals for this class are:

Adults and children will connect with each other through exploring nature activities.

Children will develop a connection to a natural area and notice the changes in it across the seasons.

Refer to the chart above to determine your fee level based on family size and income. All families are welcome. No family will be denied participation due to inability to pay.

For families selecting a fee-paying level, payment will be due January 29, 2026.