No School Nature Days
Drop-off care for ages 5-10yrs
Program Summary
When school is out, EverWild is in!
Drop your child off for a day of outdoor adventure, exploration, and discovery on select Fridays during the school year! Each No School Nature Day is filled with hands-on activities, nature-based learning, and plenty of time to explore. Along the way, children will build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
It's the perfect opportunity for children in traditional school settings to experience the joy and benefits of forest school.
More Than Just Childcare
A full day of nature-based adventure after a week in the classroom.
Unplugged play and exploration
Hands-on science and discovery
Safe, supervised care during school closures
Program Details
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Held on select Fridays when many local schools are out of session. Choose how ever many you want your child to attend!
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
9/4/26
9/18/26
10/16/26
10/30/26
11/20/26
12/18/26
1/29/27
2/12/27
4/16/27
5/7/27
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No School Nature Days are held on 5+ acres of private property at 6200 N Garrett St, Boise, ID owned by Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (BUUF). The outdoor learning space features mature trees, a babbling brook, secret trails, covered seating areas, a play structure, and a small cabin!
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$82 per class
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Enroll online by choosing the number of No School Nature Days you wish your child to attend throughout the school year. Payment is due up front to hold your child's spot.
Once enrollment is submitted, you'll receive an email to choose your specific attendance dates.
Snapshots from the Forest
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We love to study "mini monsters"!
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EverWild: Where Kids get to be Kids
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![Two children standing outdoors on a rocky, leaf-covered ground, looking at a camera the girl is holding; the girl has curly blonde hair and is wearing a green jumpsuit with green rain boots, and the boy has short curly hair, glasses, and is wearing a bright orange hoodie with black shorts and red Nike sneakers.]()
New discoveries are made every day!
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![A woman demonstrating how to fold or open a purple umbrella to two girls in a snowy outdoor setting.]()
Every moment is a Teachable Moment!
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![Children enjoying outdoor play in a wooded area with fallen leaves, climbing on a fallen tree and interacting with branches.]()
New friends made outdoors
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![A woman showing a young boy how to use binoculars outdoors in a forest]()
Birding is a favorite activity during No School Nature Days
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![Two children climbing a large tree in a forest, one boy sitting on a branch and a girl climbing higher.]()
Climbing trees builds confidence, independence, self-awareness, and risk-mitigation skills
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![Two boys in outdoor clothing exploring a fallen tree and branches in a wooded area.]()
Kids get to build forts, climb trees, and get their hands dirty
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![Close-up of a small child's hand holding a leaf with a green caterpillar on it, surrounded by adults' hands and clothing, in an outdoor setting.]()
Students have the chance to directly engage with nature, increasing empathy and sense of place in the world
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What Parents Are Saying
“Children have a chance to immerse themselves in lessons pertaining to our natural resources. They can be creative, ask questions, and move freely throughout class -- all while outdoors. Sunshine provides our child with so many benefits -- and frequently comes home in a better mood. ”
“It's a wonderful experience for a child! Kids have the opportunity to detach from screens and wander in streams. We are so fortunate to live in a place where EverWild is an option.”
“Forest school is a great way of getting kids outside in all sorts of weather, and allowing them to explore the local environment. They learn about local fauna and flora from direct observations. The small group size allow the kids to make strong connections with their peers and teachers.”