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Cohort Options

We would love to have you join our adventures. We offer drop off classes as well as caregiver and child classes. These are offered seasonally (3 months) or by school year (10 months).

Our drop off classes offer special and a very small 1:3 teacher to child ratio. Think ferry rides to the farmers market or angel island, running barefoot along the coast looking for special stones; school becomes an enriching adventure.

Our caregiver and child classes provide an opportunity to be amongst community and offer a space for connection with different families; all while out in nature as your children explore and create.

We hope to make our enrollment and application process simple. Find the cohort you'd like to join below and click the 'apply here' button. Once you submit your application we will get back to you shortly with next steps for enrollment.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

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What does a typical day look like?
A typical day at BAFBS is lead by nature and the child. However, your child can expect to experience play provocations with open ended materials, a brief meeting time, a hike or short walk, nature-based art, and a story.

Berkeley Cohort with Caregiver:

Seasonal

apply here

This is a class with the caregiver and child. Adult must be present with child in order to attend.

Location: Rotation of parks located in Berkeley, Albany & Kensington. Calendar is shared once enrolled.

Summer: June - August
Fall: September - November

Mixed Age Group: infant - five years old

Tuition: $200/month

Berkeley Cohort with Caregiver:

2025 - 2026 School Year

apply here

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This is a class with the caregiver and child. Adult must be present with child in order to attend.

Location: Rotation of parks located in Berkeley, Albany & Kensington. Calendar is shared once enrolled.

September - June

Mixed Age Group: infant - five years old

Tuition: $200/month

Drop off Marin Cohort :

Seasonal

Drop off class - children must be toilet trained.

Location: Rotation of parks and beaches in Marin County. Calendar is shared once enrolled.

Summer: June - August
Fall: September - November

Ages: three - five years old

Healthy snack provided

Tuition: $600/month

Drop off Marin Cohort :

2025 - 2026 School Year

apply here

Drop off class - children must be toilet trained.

Location: Rotation of parks and beaches in Marin County. Calendar is shared once enrolled.

September - June

Ages: three - five years old

Healthy snack provided

Tuition: $600/month

Bay Area Forest & Beach School

Cohort Options

What does a typical day look like?
A typical day at BAFBS is lead by nature and the child. However, your child can expect to experience play provocations with open ended materials, a brief meeting time, a hike or short walk, nature-based art, and a story.

This is a class with the caregiver and child. Adult must be present with child in order to attend.

Location: Rotation of parks located in Berkeley, Albany & Kensington. Calendar is shared once enrolled.

September - June

Mixed Age Group: infant - five years old

Tuition: $200/month

Drop off class - children must be toilet trained.

Location: Rotation of parks and beaches in Marin County. Calendar is shared once enrolled.

Summer: June - August
Fall: September - November

Ages: three - five years old

Healthy snack provided

Tuition: $600/month

Drop off class - children must be toilet trained.

Location: Rotation of parks and beaches in Marin County. Calendar is shared once enrolled.

September - June

Ages: three - five years old

Healthy snack provided

Tuition: $600/month

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Bay Area Forest & Beach School

Cohort Options

What does a typical day look like? A typical day at BAFBS is lead by nature and the child. However, your child can expect to experience play provocations with open ended materials, a brief meeting time, a hike or short walk, nature-based art, and a story.

This is a class with the caregiver and child. Adult must be present with child in order to attend. Location: Rotation of parks located in Berkeley, Albany & Kensington. Calendar is shared once enrolled. September - June Mixed Age Group: infant - five years old Tuition: $200/month

Drop off class - children must be toilet trained. Location: Rotation of parks and beaches in Marin County. Calendar is shared once enrolled. Summer: June - August Fall: September - November Ages: three - five years old Healthy snack provided Tuition: $600/month

Drop off class - children must be toilet trained. Location: Rotation of parks and beaches in Marin County. Calendar is shared once enrolled. September - June Ages: three - five years old Healthy snack provided Tuition: $600/month

Let's Connect

What does a typical day look like?
A typical day at BAFBS is lead by nature and the child. However, your child can expect to experience play provocations with open ended materials, a brief meeting time, a hike or short walk, nature-based art, and a story.

This is a class with the caregiver and child. Adult must be present with child in order to attend.

Location: Rotation of parks located in Berkeley, Albany & Kensington. Calendar is shared once enrolled.

September - June

Mixed Age Group: infant - five years old

Tuition: $200/month

Drop off class - children must be toilet trained.

Location: Rotation of parks and beaches in Marin County. Calendar is shared once enrolled.

Summer: June - August
Fall: September - November

Ages: three - five years old

Healthy snack provided

Tuition: $600/month

Drop off class - children must be toilet trained.

Location: Rotation of parks and beaches in Marin County. Calendar is shared once enrolled.

September - June

Ages: three - five years old

Healthy snack provided

Tuition: $600/month